Here's What Key Metrics Tell Us About First Citizens (FCNCA) Q2 Earnings

The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.3 billion, representing a surprise of +7.03%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of +13.27%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $44.91. As these metrics influence top- and bottom-line performance, comparing them to the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated helps investors project a stock's price performance more accurately. Efficiency Ratio: 56.4% versus the six-analyst average estimate of 53.1%. Net Interest Margin: 3.6% versu ...