First Bancorp
FBNC
Market cap $1.66B

40.18 USD

+0.04

0.10%

At close Apr 1, 4:00 PM EDT

After hours

40.00

-0.18

0.45%

1 day

0.10%

5 days

-3.20%

1 month

-3.58%

3 months

-6.56%

6 months

-0.35%

Year to date

-6.56%

1 year

13.63%

5 years

85.42%

10 years

128.04%

Financials State Commercial Banks

0

Funds holding %

of 7,398 funds

–

Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

100% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 1 [Q3] → 2 (+1) [Q4]

29% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 71 | Existing positions reduced: 55

10% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $1.15B [Q3] → $1.27B (+$119M) [Q4]

3.02% more ownership

Funds ownership: 66.93% [Q3] → 69.96% (+3.02%) [Q4]

7% less funds holding

Funds holding: 204 [Q3] → 189 (-15) [Q4]

57% less first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 9 | Existing positions closed: 21

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Research analyst outlook

1 Wall Street Analyst provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target

$48

19%

upside

Avg. target

$48

19%

upside

High target

$48

19%

upside

1 analyst rating

1 positive

100%

0 neutral

0%

0 negative

0%

Stephens & Co.

Russell Gunther

37% 1-year accuracy

11 / 30 met price target

19%upside

$48

Overweight

Initiated

26 Mar 2025

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Financial journalist opinion

First Bancorp Announces Cash Dividend

SOUTHERN PINES, N.C. , March 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of First Bancorp (NASDAQ: FBNC) (the "Company"), the parent company of First Bank, has declared a cash dividend on its common stock of $0.22 per share payable on April 25, 2025 to shareholders of record as of March 31, 2025.

First Bancorp Announces Cash Dividend

The First Bancorp: 5.6% Dividend Yield And A Positive Earnings Outlook

The net interest margin will likely continue to expand as certificates of deposits mature. The outlook on residential loans isn't as bright as before. I'm expecting total loan growth to slow down this year. I'm raising my EPS estimate for 2025 to $2.71 as I've increased my margin estimate following the last half-year's surprise.

The First Bancorp: 5.6% Dividend Yield And A Positive Earnings Outlook

Zacks Investment Research

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First Bank Appoints New Chief Executive Officer

SOUTHERN PINES, N.C. , Feb. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of First Bancorp (NASDAQ - FBNC), the parent company of First Bank (the "Bank"), today announced the promotion of G.

First Bank Appoints New Chief Executive Officer

Zacks Investment Research

First Bancorp (FBNC) Upgraded to Buy: What Does It Mean for the Stock?

First Bancorp (FBNC) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).

First Bancorp (FBNC) Upgraded to Buy: What Does It Mean for the Stock?

Zacks Investment Research

First Bancorp (FBNC) Q4 Earnings and Revenues Surpass Estimates

First Bancorp (FBNC) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.76 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.72 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.72 per share a year ago.

First Bancorp (FBNC) Q4 Earnings and Revenues Surpass Estimates

First Bancorp Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results

SOUTHERN PINES, N.C., Jan. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- First Bancorp (the "Company") (NASDAQ - FBNC), the parent company of First Bank, reported unaudited fourth quarter and full year earnings today.

First Bancorp Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results

First BanCorp.: Strong Margin Power And A Growing Dividend

First BanCorp. reported strong Q4 results with revenue of $241.5 million and EPS of $0.46, both beating estimates. Loans grew by $303.2 million to $12.8 billion, and core deposits increased by $197.9 million, indicating healthy banking activity. Net interest margin rose to 4.33%, with net interest income at $209.3 million, and cost of funds dropped to 2.35%.

First BanCorp.: Strong Margin Power And A Growing Dividend

First Bancorp Announces Cash Dividend

SOUTHERN PINES, N.C. , Dec. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of First Bancorp (NASDAQ: FBNC) (the "Company"), the parent company of First Bank, has declared a cash dividend on its common stock of $0.22 per share payable on January 25, 2025 to shareholders of record as of December 31, 2024.

First Bancorp Announces Cash Dividend

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