Bank Stock Buybacks Hit a Record in First Quarter. Here Are the Leaders.

The buybacks are encouraging for investors amid a mixed performance for banking stocks this year.

Barrons • May 12, 2026

Silicon Valley Bank Expands Life Science & Healthcare Team

Group adds 6 experts SAN FRANCISCO, May 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Expanding its already deep bench of sector expertise, Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), a division of First Citizens Bank, announced it has added several new hires to its Life Science and Healthcare team. The expansion of the team further reinforces SVB's ongoing commitment to partnering with and financing companies across the innovation economy, in sectors such as healthtech, biotech, diagnostics and tools.

PRNewsWire • May 7, 2026

First Citizens: Credit Trends Cap Upside

First Citizens Bancshares remains a 'hold' as margin pressure, under-reserved credit risk, and software exposure limit upside despite strong buybacks. Q1 saw deposit and loan growth, driven by legacy SVB operations and a robust VC environment, but deposit trends may reverse as tech companies burn cash. Net interest margin continues to decline, with NIM expected to bottom in Q3; reserve coverage has weakened, raising medium-term credit risk concerns.

Seeking Alpha • May 3, 2026

First Citizens Plans to Retire Silicon Valley Bank Name

Three years ago, First Citizens BancShares acquired failing crypto/tech-focused lender Silicon Valley Bank (SVB). Now, First Citizens says it's time for an SVB rebrand, according to a Thursday (April 23) news release.

PYMNTS • Apr 23, 2026

First Citizens BancShares Declares Dividends

RALEIGH, N.C., April 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (Nasdaq: FCNCA) has declared the following dividends on the company's common and preferred stock, in each case to be paid on June 15, 2026, to holders of record as of May 29, 2026:   A quarterly common stock dividend of $2.10 per share on the company's Class A and Class B common stock.

PRNewsWire • Apr 23, 2026

First Citizens BancShares Reports First Quarter 2026 Earnings

RALEIGH, N.C., April 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- First Citizens BancShares, Inc. ("BancShares") (Nasdaq: FCNCA) reported earnings for the first quarter of 2026.

PRNewsWire • Apr 23, 2026

First Citizens BancShares (FCNCA) Q1 Earnings Surpass Estimates

First Citizens BancShares (FCNCA) came out with quarterly earnings of $44.86 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $39.02 per share. This compares to earnings of $37.79 per share a year ago.

Zacks Investment Research • Apr 23, 2026

Compared to Estimates, First Citizens (FCNCA) Q1 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics

While the top- and bottom-line numbers for First Citizens (FCNCA) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended March 2026, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.

Zacks Investment Research • Apr 23, 2026

First Citizens Bank to Expand Commercial Solutions and Align Brand Names in Q4 2026

Same Experiences, New Names RALEIGH, N.C., April 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- In a continued effort to better serve the financial needs of its clients, First Citizens Bank, a top 20 U.S. bank, today announced plans to expand its commercial banking capabilities and align its brand names later this year.

PRNewsWire • Apr 23, 2026

First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (FCNCA) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (FCNCA) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha • Apr 23, 2026