Earnings Per Share

EPS (Diluted)

First Citizens BancShares EPS (Diluted) decreased by 6.4% to $42.63 in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 23.7%, from $34.47 to $42.63. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), EPS (Diluted) shows an upward trend with a 32.4% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionEarnings Per Share
CategoryProfitability
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

Higher values indicate stronger profitability even when accounting for potential share dilution.

Detailed definition

Calculated by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding, assuming the conversion o...

Peer comparison

Used by all public companies to provide a realistic view of earnings per share for investors.

Metric ID: eps_diluted

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$15.09$12.17$12.09$16.70$14.86$19.25$16.70$653.64$45.87$50.67$34.32$49.26$47.54$43.42$49.15$34.47$42.36$43.08$45.54$42.63
QoQ Change-19.4%-0.7%+38.1%-11.0%+29.5%-13.2%>999%-93.0%+10.5%-32.3%+43.5%-3.5%-8.7%+13.2%-29.9%+22.9%+1.7%+5.7%-6.4%
YoY Change-1.5%+58.2%+38.1%>999%+208.7%+163.2%+105.5%-92.5%+3.6%-14.3%+43.2%-30.0%-10.9%-0.8%-7.3%+23.7%
Range$12.09$653.64
CAGR+24.4%
Avg YoY Growth+268.8%
Median YoY Growth+13.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is First Citizens BancShares's eps (diluted)?
First Citizens BancShares (FCNCA) reported eps (diluted) of $42.63 in Q1 2026.
How has First Citizens BancShares's eps (diluted) changed year-over-year?
First Citizens BancShares's eps (diluted) increased by 23.7% year-over-year, from $34.47 to $42.63.
What is the long-term trend for First Citizens BancShares's eps (diluted)?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), First Citizens BancShares's eps (diluted) has grown at a 32.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $53.88 to $165.45.
What does eps (diluted) mean?
Earnings per share calculated as if all potential shares were issued.