Discontinued — last reported Q4 '25

Current Assets

Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Marketable Securities

First Citizens BancShares Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Marketable Securities increased by 90.0% to $11.99B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 37.0%, from $8.75B to $11.99B. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Marketable Securities shows relatively stable performance with a -2.3% CAGR. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Assets
CategoryLiquidity
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ3 2018
Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

Higher levels provide a larger buffer for operational needs and strategic opportunities, while lower levels may indicate tight liquidity or aggressive capital deployment.

Detailed definition

This is the aggregate of all highly liquid assets, including cash, bank deposits, and short-term marketable securities t...

Peer comparison

A fundamental liquidity metric used by all public companies to assess financial health.

Metric ID: cash_equivalents_marketable_securities_total

Historical Data

18 periods
 Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$6.92B$8.36B$8.39B$8.95B$8.85B$8.75B$11.81B$16.01B$9.38B$15.90B$21.42B$7.70B$18.87B$8.75B$7.65B$6.22B$6.31B$11.99B
QoQ Change+20.9%+0.4%+6.6%-1.1%-1.1%+35.0%+35.5%-41.4%+69.5%+34.8%-64.1%+145.1%-53.6%-12.6%-18.6%+1.4%+90.0%
YoY Change+28.0%+4.7%+40.8%+78.9%+6.0%+81.7%+81.4%-51.9%+101.2%-44.9%-64.3%-19.2%-66.6%+37.0%
Range$6.22B$21.42B
CAGR+13.8%
Avg YoY Growth+15.2%
Median YoY Growth+17.0%
Current Streak2 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is First Citizens BancShares's cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities?
First Citizens BancShares (FCNCA) reported cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities of $11.99B in Q1 2026.
How has First Citizens BancShares's cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities changed year-over-year?
First Citizens BancShares's cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities increased by 37.0% year-over-year, from $8.75B to $11.99B.
What is the long-term trend for First Citizens BancShares's cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), First Citizens BancShares's cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities has grown at a -2.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $6.92B to $6.31B.
What does cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities mean?
The total amount of cash and easily sellable investments the company holds.