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First Commonwealth Financial(FCF)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
4-STAR RATING
PASS
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10/30/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for FCF

10/30/2026: FCF (4-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

First Commonwealth Financial is a stable regional bank primarily serving communities in Pennsylvania and Ohio. The company benefits from a strong community-focused brand, a diversified revenue mix including wealth management, and a history of disciplined regional acquisitions. Its primary growth opportunity lies in further expanding its presence within its existing markets and successfully modernizing its digital platform to attract new customers. However, it faces significant risks from intense competition with larger national banks, potential regional economic volatility, and the need to manage rising operational and regulatory costs. The stock may best suit value and dividend-oriented investors looking for a consistent, lower-risk financial institution to monitor for steady performance.

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitThe company offers steady but moderate growth rather than the aggressive appreciation typically sought by pure growth investors.
Momentum investorWeak fitAs a regional bank, it typically lacks the high-volatility price swings that momentum traders require for short-term gains.
Value investorStrong fitOften trades at reasonable valuation multiples compared to larger, more expensive financial services stocks.
Dividend investorStrong fitConsistent dividend history makes it an attractive candidate for income-oriented portfolios.
Low-risk investorStrong fitRelatively stable business model and conservative management style suit lower-risk investment profiles.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMediumBank stocks are sensitive to macroeconomic conditions and interest rate changes.
Valuation riskLowThe stock generally trades at multiples reflective of its regional status and stable growth outlook.
Competition risk (Banking)Medium / highConstant pressure from larger national banks and fintech disrupters affects market share.
Business qualityMediumSolid regional franchise but lacks the massive scale and diversification of global peers.
Dividend incomeLowThe dividend is considered stable, but it is not a high-yield growth play.
Execution riskMediumSuccess depends on effective integration of acquisitions and managing credit quality during downturns.

Price Behavior

Strong Uptrend
PRICE PATH

Strong Uptrend

The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.

Very Smooth
PRICE STABILITY

Very Smooth

The stock has followed a highly orderly price path with minimal short-term disruption.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 29.14%
Avg. Invested days 52
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
FCF receives a 4-star rating, supported by strong unit economics, solid company fundamentals, and solid quantitative characteristics. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
FCF has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with solid financial health, solid growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, moderate earnings growth (+6.8%) and strong cash generation (FCF margin 23.5%) are partially offset by moderate revenue growth (+4.3%), modest insider ownership of 1.69%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
FCF's financial health is supported by solid cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation (23.5% of revenue). Liquidity is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 4-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is FCF's strongest growth driver at +50.4% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, while revenue growth (+4.3%, moderate) and earnings growth (+6.8%, moderate) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 84.0% and approximately 97.2% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 1.69% provides only moderate management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 15.33%
Dimensional Fund Advisors, Inc. 6.64%
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC 6.49%
State Street Corp 5.43%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 4.52%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
FCF generates approximately $676 of gross profit, $272 of operating income, and $235 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Strong margins and strong cash conversion support the rating, although capital efficiency remains soft.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 20.41%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
FCF has a high-quality, liquid, relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedQuality TiltLow VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 2.04B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 12.43
1Y Target Price 23.93
Price to earnings Ratio 12.43
1Y Target Price 23.93
Volume (30-day avg) 927.4K shares
Beta 0.75
52 Weeks Range 14.56 - 22.19
Updated Date 11/01/2026
52 Weeks Range 14.56 - 22.19
Updated Date 11/01/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 2.64%
Basic EPS (TTM) 1.69

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Net Interest IncomeEarnings generated from interest on loans minus interest paid on deposits.This is the core engine of the bank, driven by the spread between loan and deposit rates.
Fee-based ServicesWealth management fees, insurance commissions, and standard banking fees.This diversifies revenue beyond interest rates, providing a more stable income stream.
Geography: PA and OHOperations concentrated in these two key states.The company's success is tied to the economic health of the Pennsylvania and Ohio markets.

Earnings Date

Report Date 2026-10-27
When After Market
Estimate 0.46
Actual 0.45

Profitability

Profit Margin 33.63%
Operating Margin (TTM) 42.49%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 1.4%
Return on Equity (TTM) 11.37%

Valuation

Trailing PE 12.43
Forward PE 10.76
Enterprise Value 2.19B
Price to Sales(TTM) 3.98
Enterprise Value 2.19B
Price to Sales(TTM) 3.98
Enterprise Value to Revenue 4.21
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -
Shares Outstanding 96.93M
Shares Floating 94.22M
Shares Outstanding 96.93M
Shares Floating 94.22M
Percent Insiders 1.69
Percent Institutions 83.96

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

Information icon Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.

🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

Information icon Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.

🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

Information icon The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.

Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

Information icon Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.

Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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