Company / Operating Cash Flow
FIRST CITIZENS BANCSHARES INC /DE/ Operating Cash Flow History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Cash Flow
$2.9B
FY2025
5-year range
-$284.0M / $3.0B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-2.2%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#54 of 413
Financials
What the data says
FIRST CITIZENS BANCSHARES INC /DE/'s operating cash flow of $2.9B is higher than 87% of companies in the Financials sector (FY2025). Operating Cash Flow has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from -$284M in FY2021 to $3.0B in FY2024.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$2.9B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +50.7%. Top quartile in the Financials sector.
Improved from $2.7B to $2.9B over the past 2 years.
Financials sector context is included.
Operating Cash Flow over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +1.6%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +50.7%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
+359.4% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of +50.7%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, operating cash flow decreased 2.2% year-over-year.
- Ranks #54 out of 413 companies in the Financials sector.
- Peak operating cash flow was recorded in FY2024.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 0.16 (distress zone, below 1.8 threshold)
- Strong profit margin: 28.5%
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Operating Cash FlowValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $2.9B | -2.2% |
| FY2024 | $3.0B | +12.3% |
| FY2023 | $2.7B | -4.7% |
| FY2022 | $2.8B | +1082.7% |
| FY2021 | -$284.0M | -175.5% |
| FY2020 | $376.0M | -35.0% |
| FY2019 | $578.2M | +27.4% |
| FY2018 | $453.8M | +27.7% |
| FY2017 | $355.3M | +54.1% |
| FY2016 | $230.5M | -1.1% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Feb 28, 2026