FCNCA

First Citizens BancShares reported Q3 2026 earnings of $55.37 per share, beating consensus estimates of $46.61 by 18.79%, and revenues of $2.27 billion, surpassing estimates by 1.86%. The company has beaten EPS estimates in all four of the last quarters.

Despite strong earnings performance, FCNCA shares have underperformed the S&P 500 year-to-date, gaining 2.4% versus the market's 12% gain. The stock received a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) rating based on favorable estimate revision trends.

First Citizens BancShares (FCNCA) has a strong track record of beating earnings estimates, with an average surprise of 28.05% over the past two quarters. The company has a positive Earnings ESP of +2.48% combined with a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), suggesting a high probability of another earnings beat in its October 23, 2026 report. Stocks with this combination historically beat consensus estimates nearly 70% of the time.

First Citizens BancShares is expected to report Q3 2026 earnings on October 23 with consensus EPS of $46.61 (up 4.5% YoY) and revenues of $2.23 billion (down 0.9% YoY). The stock has a positive Earnings ESP of +2.48% combined with a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), suggesting a likely earnings beat. The company has beaten consensus estimates in all four trailing quarters.