First Citizens BancShares Surges in Volume but Slides in Price as Institutional Buys Push Rank to 456th

On July 30, 2025, First Citizens BancShares (NASDAQ:FCNCA) saw a trading volume of 0.27 billion, a 76.97% increase from the previous day, ranking it 456th in the market. The stock closed at a 0.73% decline, contrasting with recent institutional activity and earnings momentum.

Institutional investors increased their stakes in the first quarter, with Tredje AP fonden boosting holdings by 101.7% to 12,171 shares. Additional purchases by MassMutual Private Wealth & Trust FSB, Community Bank N.A., and Toth Financial Advisory Corp further underscored confidence. Insider transactions also included CEO Frank B. Holding, Jr. acquiring 350 shares, raising his ownership by 14.53%.

The company reported Q2 earnings of $44.78 per share, surpassing estimates by $5.70, with revenue of $2.38 billion exceeding expectations. A quarterly dividend of $1.95 per share was declared, maintaining a yield of 0.38%. Analysts anticipate 2025 EPS of 167.59, supported by a net margin of 16.37% and a return on equity of 11.30%.

Analyst ratings remain mixed, with a "Moderate Buy" consensus based on 13 Wall Street firms. Piper Sandler and Jefferies set price targets of $2,150 and $2,050, respectively, while Barclays reduced its target to $2,400. Despite seven "Buy" ratings, six "Hold" assessments highlight cautious optimism. Institutional ownership stands at 78.01%, reflecting diversified investor sentiment.

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