FCFFinancial Services · Banks - RegionalThe 6 Wall Street analysts covering First Commonwealth Financial Corp. (Pennsylvania) hold a median 12-month price target of $24 — +13.8% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 87 of 100 as at 21 Aug 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores First Commonwealth Financial Corp. (Pennsylvania) on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Issuance (93): The share count has been shrinking and the company is not leaning on new borrowing.
Value (37): The shares cost a lot relative to the profits and assets behind them.
Size (35): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on FCF, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +13.8% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 4 moved their price target up and 0 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 July 2026 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Market Perform | $21 → $24 |
| 30 July 2026 | Piper Sandler | Reiterates | Overweight | $21 → $25 |
| 30 July 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Outperform | $23 → $24 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
| 29 Jan 2026 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Market Perform | $19 → $20 |
| 7 Jan 2026 | Raymond James | Upgrade | Outperform | — |
| 17 Dec 2025 | Piper Sandler | Assumes | Overweight | $21 |
| 2 May 2025 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
| 1 May 2025 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 6 Feb 2025 | Stephens & Co. | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 30 Jan 2025 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 30 Jan 2025 | RBC Capital | Reiterates | Outperform | — |
| 29 Jan 2025 | Stephens & Co. | Reiterates | Overweight | — |
| 8 Jan 2025 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 4 Dec 2024 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
| 31 Oct 2024 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 29 July 2024 | Janney Montgomery Scott | Downgrade | Neutral | — |
| 25 July 2024 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
| 25 July 2024 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 25 July 2024 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Outperform | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. FCF appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 52% of US stocks
Cheaper than 30% of US stocks
Cheaper than 61% of US stocks
Higher than 51% of US stocks
Higher than 68% of US stocks
Higher than 94% of US stocks
Higher than 91% of US stocks
Higher than 65% of US stocks
Higher than 54% of US stocks
Higher than 58% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
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Director Jane Grebenc sold 15,000 shares of First Commonwealth Financial for a total transaction value of $325,500, reducing her direct equity position by 9 percent.
Why it matters — A director reducing their direct stake in the company can draw attention from FCF watchers as a potential signal about management sentiment toward the stock.
The article reports that small-cap equities have outperformed large-cap counterparts, delivering investors a historic first half of 2026 after years of mega-cap technology dominance. It suggests considering value opportunities amid the small-cap rally.
Why it matters — A First Commonwealth Financial Corp. watcher would care because small-cap strength can signal broader economic and regional-banking conditions that may affect community banks like FCF.
A Seeking Alpha article provides a weekly summary of dividend activity for Dividend Champions, Contenders, and Challengers, including companies that changed their dividends and those with upcoming ex-dividend dates for the week of August 16.
Why it matters — FCF watchers can monitor this recurring dividend update to see how First Commonwealth Financial Corp.'s dividend activity compares with other dividend-paying companies in the Champions, Contender, or Challenger categories.
Two TMX VettaFi advisor polls identified unfamiliarity with free cash flow (FCF) yield and portfolio integration as the main barriers to wider adoption of FCF strategies. In response, VictoryShares is positioning its FCF ETF suite to help advisors integrate these strategies in today's market.
Why it matters — For FCF watchers, this signals how ETF providers are tailoring products to overcome the specific adoption hurdles advisors face with free cash flow strategies.
Zacks Investment Research upgraded First Commonwealth Financial (FCF) to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), citing growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. The upgrade could drive the stock higher in the near term.
Why it matters — An upgrade to a Buy rating signals increased confidence in FCF's earnings outlook, which may influence investor perception of the stock.
The 6 Wall Street analysts covering First Commonwealth Financial Corp. (Pennsylvania) have a median 12-month price target of $24, with estimates ranging from $24 to $25. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 6 analysts covering First Commonwealth Financial Corp. (Pennsylvania), 4 rate it a Buy, 2 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks First Commonwealth Financial Corp. (Pennsylvania) 87 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 21 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 21 Aug 2026, First Commonwealth Financial Corp. (Pennsylvania) ranks 87 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Issuance (93 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 6 analysts implies +13.8% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks First Commonwealth Financial Corp. (Pennsylvania) 87 out of 100 as at 21 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering First Commonwealth Financial Corp. (Pennsylvania) publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for FCF are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $24 to $25 over the next 12 months.
First Commonwealth Financial Corp. (Pennsylvania) returned +28.9% over the 12 months to 21 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
First Commonwealth Financial Corporation is a financial holding company that provides a diverse array of commercial and consumer banking services. Its primary function is to serve the financial needs of its clients through traditional deposit and loan products, along with specialized financial services like insurance and trust management.
The most recent item we track (The Motley Fool, 20 Aug 2026): "Insider Selling Signal: Jane Grebenc Sheds 15,000 Shares of First Commonwealth Financial". Director Jane Grebenc sold 15,000 shares of First Commonwealth Financial for a total transaction value of $325,500, reducing her direct equity position by 9 percent.
First Commonwealth Financial Corporation is a financial holding company that provides a diverse array of commercial and consumer banking services. Its primary function is to serve the financial needs of its clients through traditional deposit and loan products, along with specialized financial services like insurance and trust management. With a focus on Pennsylvania and Ohio, the corporation plays a significant role in the regional banking sector by supporting local businesses and communities with tailored financial solutions. The company operates through a network of community banks under the First Commonwealth Bank brand, emphasizing personalized customer service. In addition to standard banking, it offers wealth management services, including investment planning and estate management, thereby impacting the local economy by enabling capital access and financial growth for individuals and businesses alike. First Commonwealth Financial Corporation is noteworthy for its commitment to integrating advanced digital banking technologies to enhance user experience and access. By maintaining a strong focus on both personal and corporate banking, the organization remains a key player in fostering economic development within its operational regions.
CEO Mr. Thomas Michael Price · 1,589 employees · United States · https://www.fcbanking.com