First Citizens BancShares (FCNCA) Q4 Earnings Expected to Beat Estimates

First Citizens BancShares (FCNCA) is set to report fourth-quarter earnings this Friday, with analysts forecasting flat year-over-year revenue of $2.22 billion and adjusted earnings of $43.79 per share. The company beat estimates in the prior quarter, reporting $2.25 billion in revenue, though year-over-year revenue remained flat. Over the past two years, the bank has missed Wall Street's revenue forecasts three times. Regional peers like Live Oak Bancshares and ServisFirst Bancshares reported stronger revenue growth, although Live Oak shares dropped sharply after its results. First Citizens stock has held steady, trading at $2,189 against an average analyst price target of $2,335. Investors are watching closely ahead of the earnings release for signs of continued performance stability.