FCNCA (First Citizens BancShares) Volatility: 22.33% (As of Aug. 20, 2026)

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FCNCA First Citizens BancShares Inc FCNCA
75 GF Score
Price $2,169.71
GF Value $2,203.12
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is First Citizens BancShares Volatility?

First Citizens BancShares FCNCA -1.75% 75 Volatility is 22.33% as of Aug. 20, 2026. GuruFocus rates FCNCA with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $2,203.12 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Volatility is a statistical measure of the dispersion of returns for a given security or market index, it shows how the price swings around its mean. The volatility here is measured as the annualized standard deviation between monthly returns from the security over the past year. In most cases, the higher the volatility, the riskier the security.

As of today (2026-08-20), First Citizens BancShares's Volatility is 22.33%.


First Citizens BancShares  (NAS:FCNCA) Volatility Explanation

Volatility is a statistical measure of the dispersion of returns for a given security or market index. It’s often measured as standard deviation or variance of historical returns over a certain period. The volatility here is measured as the annualized standard deviation between monthly returns from the security over the past year.

Volatility reflects the uncertainty or risk of a security’s value. Generally speaking, a higher volatility suggests a higher risk, because it implies a wider fluctuation around average price. This means the price of the security can change dramatically in either direction within a short period. Conversely, a lower volatility means that the security's price is more steady, which suggests a lower risk.

Another measurement of relative volatility is Beta. Beta is a measure of systematic risk of a security or a portfolio in comparison to the market as a whole. Beta is usually compared to 1. A beta of greater than 1 indicates that the security's price will be more volatile than the market.


First Citizens BancShares Volatility Related Terms


FCNCA vs KEY, RF, CFG: Volatility Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, First Citizens BancShares's Volatility, along with its competitors' market caps and Volatility data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


First Citizens BancShares Volatility vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, First Citizens BancShares's Volatility distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where First Citizens BancShares's Volatility falls into.


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First Citizens BancShares  (NAS:FCNCA) Volatility Calculation

The annualized volatility is calculated as following:

σA=σM * 12
= 1/(n-1) ∑(Ri - R')^2 * 12

Where: σM is the monthly volatility, n is the number of months in the period, Ri is the security's historical monthly returns and R' is the arithmetic mean of monthly returns.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Volatility →
What does a Volatility of 22.33% mean?
First Citizens BancShares (FCNCA) has a Volatility of 22.33% as of Aug. 20, 2026. Volatility is measured as the annualized standard deviation between monthly returns from the security over the past year. View historical data on First Citizens BancShares and its competitors.
Is First Citizens BancShares' Volatility too high?
First Citizens BancShares' current Volatility is 22.33%. Overall, First Citizens BancShares has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does First Citizens BancShares' Volatility compare to KEY and RF?
First Citizens BancShares' Volatility of 22.33% can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Volatility for a Banks company?
A good Volatility depends on the Banks industry context. However, Volatility should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Volatility mean?
A high Volatility can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Volatility is measured as the annualized standard deviation between monthly returns from the security over the past year. View historical data on First Citizens BancShares and its competitors. First Citizens BancShares's current Volatility is 22.33%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is First Citizens BancShares stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Citizens BancShares (FCNCA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2,203.12, compared to a current price of $2,169.71 — trading 1.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Volatility is 22.33%. First Citizens BancShares' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Volatility calculated?
Volatility is calculated from a company's financial statements. For First Citizens BancShares (FCNCA), the current Volatility is 22.33% as of Aug. 20, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is First Citizens BancShares (FCNCA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Citizens BancShares stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $2,169.71 is trading 1.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2,203.12. GuruFocus considers First Citizens BancShares to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FCNCA:

  • Volatility: 22.33%
  • GF Value™: $2,203.12 vs. price of $2,169.71 (1.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FCNCA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


First Citizens BancShares Business Description

Address 4300 Six Forks Road, Raleigh, NC, USA, 27609
First Citizens is a US regional bank with total assets of around $236 billion as of March 31, 2026. Headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, First Citizens' largest markets are North Carolina, South Carolina, and California. The bank has a track record of acquiring troubled banks from the FDIC, such as Silicon Valley Bridge Bank in 2023, which doubled its asset base. First Citizens offers products and services across retail, commercial, wealth management, and railcar leasing. First Citizens derived over 95% of its earnings from banking and less than 5% from railcar leasing in 2025.
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$2,169.71
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