First Citizens BancShares FCNCA Rises to 442nd Most Active on 47.11% Volume Surge Amid Institutional Ownership Shifts

On August 13, 2025, First Citizens BancShares (FCNCA) rose 1.15% with a trading volume of $0.26 billion, a 47.11% increase from the previous day, ranking 442nd in market activity. Institutional ownership dynamics highlighted significant shifts: Persistent Asset Partners Ltd reduced its stake by 63.8% in Q1, while major shareholders Olivia Britton Holding and CEO Frank B. Holding, Jr. increased holdings by 30.18% and 1.89%, respectively. Forsta AP Fonden also cut its position by 29.2% in Q1, reflecting divergent institutional strategies. Insider activity totaled $2.49 million in purchases over 90 days, with insiders owning 13.19% of shares.

Analyst sentiment remained mixed, with Piper Sandler maintaining a “neutral” rating and a $2,150 price target, while JPMorgan raised its target to $2,250 with an “overweight” rating. The stock opened at $1,848.93, trading near its 52-week low of $1,473.62, and reported Q2 earnings of $44.78 per share, exceeding estimates by $5.70. A quarterly dividend of $1.95 per share, payable September 15, was announced, maintaining a 4.60% payout ratio. MarketBeat noted an average “Hold” rating with a consensus price target of $2,291.17.

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