FCNCA Shares Climb 1.57% Despite 456th-Ranked $0.22B Trading Volume as Insiders and Key Investors Adjust Stakes

On August 20, 2025, First Citizens BancShares (FCNCA) saw a 1.57% rise in share price despite a 37% decline in trading volume to $0.22 billion, ranking 456th in market activity. Institutional investors reshaped their positions during the first quarter, with Dimensional Fund Advisors LP reducing holdings by 5.8% to 136,507 shares. Conversely, MassMutual Private Wealth & Trust FSB and Toth Financial Advisory Corp significantly increased stakes, with the latter boosting its position by 263.6%. Insider activity also highlighted confidence, as CEO Frank B. Holding, Jr. and Hope Holding Bryant each acquired shares, increasing their ownership by 1.89% and 30.18%, respectively.

The company announced a quarterly dividend of $1.95 per share, translating to a 0.4% annualized yield. Analysts remain divided, with a consensus "Hold" rating and a $2,291.17 average target price. Citigroup and JPMorgan raised price objectives, while Wall Street Zen downgraded its stance to "Sell." Recent earnings reported $44.78 EPS, exceeding estimates, and the firm’s acquisition of SVB assets has bolstered its balance sheet. However, a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.76 and liquidity metrics near 1.04 suggest cautious financial leverage.

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