FCNCA Stock Down -14% after 10-Day Loss Streak

First Citizens BancShares (FCNCA) stock hit day 10 of a continuous streak of days with losses, with cumulative losses over this period amounting to a -14% return. The company has lost about $3.6 Bil in value over the last 10 days, with its current market capitalization at about $25 Bil. The stock remains 12.3% below its value at the end of 2024. This compares with year-to-date returns of 7.9% for the S&P 500.

FCNCA operates a bank offering checking, savings, money market, and time deposit accounts through 529 U.S. branches as of December 2021. Is this drop a warning sign or a setup for rebound? Deep dive with Buy or Sell FCNCA.

Comparing FCNCA Stock Returns With The S&P 500

The following table summarizes the return for FCNCA stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
 

 
What is the point? Sustained weakness can be more than noise. It often signals shifting sentiment or deeper concerns. A multi-day losing streak may warn of further downside, or present an opportunity to buy if fundamentals are intact. Take a look at what history tells you about whether past dips like this have been buying opportunities or traps: FCNCA Dip Buyer Analysis.

Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents

There are currently 86 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 15 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
 

 
 
Key Financials for First Citizens BancShares (FCNCA)

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The losing streak FCNCA stock is currently on doesn’t inspire much confidence among investors. In contrast, Trefis High Quality (HQ) Portfolio, with a collection of 30 stocks, has a track record of comfortably outperforming the S&P 500 over the last 4-year period. Why is that? As a group, HQ Portfolio stocks provided better returns with less risk versus the benchmark index; less of a roller-coaster ride, as evident in HQ Portfolio performance metrics.