First Commonwealth Financial Cor (NYSE: FCF) has reported E.P.S. of $0.31 for its third fiscal quarter (ending September 30) versus $0.38 for the same period a year ago — a decline of -18%. For the latest four quarters through September 30, E.P.S. were $1.48 compared to $1.48 a year ago — flat performance.
Recent Price Action
First Commonwealth Financial Cor (NYSE: FCF) stock closed at $16.94 on 10/29/24 after a slight decline of -0.9%. Trading volume in this decline was normal. The stock has risen 1.2% during the last week and has been exceptionally strong relative to the market over the last nine months.
Current PriceTarget Research Rating
FCF’s future returns on capital are forecasted to exceed the cost of capital. Accordingly, the company is expected to continue to be a Value Builder.
First Commonwealth Financial Cor has a current Value Trend Rating of A (Highest Rating). With this rating, PTR’s two proprietary measures of a stock’s current attractiveness are providing highly consistent signals. First Commonwealth Financial Cor has a good Appreciation Score of 75 and a good Power Rating of 81, producing the Highest Value Trend Rating.
Rating Review
In light of this new information we are reviewing our current Overall Rating of A. This review will be completed in the next several days.
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