First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FCNCO) Short Interest Update

First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FCNCOGet Free Report) saw a large growth in short interest in the month of September. As of September 30th, there was short interest totalling 18,200 shares, a growth of 19.7% from the September 15th total of 15,200 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 23,200 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.8 days.

First Citizens BancShares Stock Up 0.3 %

First Citizens BancShares stock traded up $0.07 during mid-day trading on Wednesday, reaching $24.75. 3,087 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 19,456. The firm’s 50-day simple moving average is $23.84 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $22.96. First Citizens BancShares has a twelve month low of $19.15 and a twelve month high of $24.83.

First Citizens BancShares Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, September 16th. Stockholders of record on Friday, August 30th were issued a $0.3516 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, August 30th. This represents a $1.41 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 5.68%.

First Citizens BancShares Company Profile

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First Citizens BancShares, Inc operates as the holding company for First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company that provides retail and commercial banking services to individuals, businesses, and professionals. The company's deposit products include checking, savings, money market, and time deposit accounts.

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