Should you buy FCNCN stock?
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Based on market data through , StockInvest.us rates First Citizens Bancshares, Inc. Depositary Shares, Each Representing A 1/40th Interest In A Share Of 6.625% Non-cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series E (FCNCN) as a Sell Candidate with a technical score of -2.61 on its -10 to +10 scale. The rating is unchanged from the previous daily evaluation.
- Sell signal since
- Price since signal Up 0.81%
- 3-month trend forecast Down 0.11%
- Excellent financial health (Piotroski 8/9)
- Lower volatility than the market (beta 0.06)
- High gross margin of 64.0%
First Citizens Bancshares, Inc. stock price ended at $25.02 on Monday, after losing 0%
(Market data through Aug 10, 2026)
No changes to the price of First Citizens Bancshares, Inc. stock on the last trading day (Monday, 10th Aug 2026). During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 0.88% from a day low at $25.00 to a day high of $25.22. The price has risen in 5 of the last 10 days but is still down by -0.06% for this period.
The stock is moving within a narrow and horizontal trend and further movements within this trend can be expected. Given the current horizontal trend, you can expect First Citizens Bancshares, Inc. stock with a 90% probability to be traded between $24.40 and $25.51 at the end of this 3-month period. A break of a horizontal trend is often followed by a large increase in the volume, and stocks seldom manage to go directly from the bottom of a trend up to the top. Stocks turning up in the middle of a horizontal trend are therefore considered to be potential runners.
FCNCN Signals & Forecast
A buy signal was issued from a pivot bottom point on Tuesday, August 04, 2026, and so far it has risen 0.89%. Further rise is indicated until a new top pivot has been found. Furthermore, there is a buy signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). Volume gained on the last day while the price remained unchanged. This is not a classical divergence, but the stock should be watched more closely at it may be a "turning point". Some negative signals were issued as well, and these may have some influence on the near short-term development. The First Citizens Bancshares, Inc. stock holds a buy signal from the short-term Moving Average; at the same time, however, the long-term average holds a general sell signal. Since the longterm average is above the short-term average there is a general sell signal in the stock giving a more negative forecast for the stock. On further gains, the stock will meet resistance from the long-term Moving Average at $25.15. On a fall, the stock will find some support from the short-term average at $24.92. A break-up through the long-term average will give another buy signal, while a fall below the short-term average will add another sell signal and strengthen the general signal.
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for First Citizens Bancshares, Inc. stock
First Citizens Bancshares, Inc. finds support from accumulated volume at $24.99 and this level may hold a buying opportunity as an upwards reaction can be expected when the support is being tested.
In general the stock tends to have very controlled movements and with good liquidity the risk is considered very low in this stock. During the last day, the stock moved $0.220 between high and low, or 0.88%. For the last week the stock has had daily average volatility of 0.97%.
Our recommended stop-loss: We hold a negative evaluation for this stock. No stop-loss is set.
Trading Expectations (FCNCN) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Tuesday 11th
For the upcoming trading day on Tuesday, 11th we expect First Citizens Bancshares, Inc. Depositary Shares, Each Representing A 1/40th Interest In A Share Of 6.625% Non-cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series E to open at $25.08, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $24.93 and $25.11, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$0.180 (+/-0.72%) up or down from last closing price. If First Citizens Bancshares, Inc. Depositary Shares, Each Representing A 1/40th Interest In A Share Of 6.625% Non-cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series E takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 0.72% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
Since the stock is closer to the support from accumulated volume at $24.99 (0.12%) than the resistance at $25.09 (0.28%), our systems sees the trading risk/reward intra-day as attractive and believe profit can be made before the stock reaches first resistance..
Dividend Warning For FCNCN
Dividend coming up for FCNCN: Ex-dividend date (Monday 31st August, 2026) is 19 days away. The dividend is $0.410.Is First Citizens Bancshares, Inc. Depositary Shares, Each Representing A 1/40th Interest In A Share Of 6.625% Non-cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series E stock A Buy?
First Citizens Bancshares, Inc. holds several negative signals and we believe that it will still perform weakly in the next couple of days or weeks. We, therefore, hold a negative evaluation of this stock.
Current score:
-2.610
Sell Candidate
Unchanged
Predicted Fair Opening Price
Predicted fair opening price on August 11, 2026 - $25.08 ( 0.240%).
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FCNCN Performance
Trading levels for FCNCN
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 25.30 | 1.12% |
| R2 | 25.22 | 0.783% |
| R1 | 25.16 | 0.576% |
| Price | 25.02 | |
| S1 | 25.00 | -0.0958% |
| S2 | 24.94 | -0.303% |
| S3 | 24.86 | -0.639% |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 25.55 | 2.12% |
| R2 | 25.25 | 0.92% |
| R1 | 25.09 | 0.280% |
| Price | 25.02 | |
| S1 | 24.99 | -0.120% |
| S2 | 24.95 | -0.280% |
| S3 | 24.92 | -0.400% |
FCNCN Dividend Payout History
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 31, 2026 | Aug 31, 2026 | Sep 15, 2026 | $0.414 | 1.66% |
| 2 | May 29, 2026 | May 29, 2026 | Jun 15, 2026 | $0.598 | 2.38% |
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