First Bancshares (FBMS) News Today

StockNews.com upgraded First Bancshares from a "sell" rating to a "hold" rating in a research report on Sunday.

The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS - Get Free Report) was the recipient of a large decrease in short interest in May. As of May 31st, there was short interest totalling 203,700 shares, a decrease of 39.6% from the May 15th total of 337,500 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 174,700 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 1.2 days.

The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company lessened its stake in shares of The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS - Free Report) by 25.4% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 389,722 shares of the bank's stock after selling 133,016 shares durin

Petiole USA ltd grew its holdings in The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS - Free Report) by 19.3% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 202,145 shares of the bank's stock after buying an additional 32,643 shar

Dimensional Fund Advisors LP lifted its holdings in shares of The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS - Free Report) by 10.5% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 1,115,691 shar

StockNews.com upgraded First Bancshares from a "sell" rating to a "hold" rating in a research report on Friday.

Shares of The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS - Get Free Report) have been given an average rating of "Moderate Buy" by the four brokerages that are presently covering the firm, MarketBeat Ratings reports. Two analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation and two have given a buy rec

The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS - Get Free Report) has received an average recommendation of "Moderate Buy" from the four brokerages that are presently covering the stock, MarketBeat Ratings reports. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and two have issued

The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS - Get Free Report) was the target of a significant increase in short interest in April. As of April 15th, there was short interest totalling 380,100 shares, an increase of 11.5% from the March 31st total of 341,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 173,500 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 2.2 days.

First Bancshares (NASDAQ:FBMS - Get Free Report) released its quarterly earnings results on Monday. The bank reported $0.65 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.60 by $0.05. The company had revenue of $104.34 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $69.30 million. First Bancshares had a return on equity of 9.85% and a net margin of 20.00%. During the same period last year, the business posted $0.86 earnings per share.

Steele Capital Management Inc. acquired a new stake in The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS - Free Report) in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund acquired 60,973 shares of the bank's stock, valued at a

The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS) announced a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, April 24th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, May 7th will be given a dividend of 0.25 per share by the bank on Thursday, May 23rd. This represents a $1.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.99%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, May 6th.

First Bancshares (NASDAQ:FBMS) Shares Gap Up to $25.28

First Bancshares (NASDAQ:FBMS) Trading Down 3.5%

The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS - Get Free Report) was the target of a large increase in short interest in March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totalling 341,000 shares, an increase of 23.1% from the March 15th total of 277,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 169,900 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 2.0 days.

StockNews.com lowered shares of First Bancshares from a "hold" rating to a "sell" rating in a report on Wednesday.

JCSD Capital LLC reduced its stake in shares of The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS - Free Report) by 31.3% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 99,794 shares of the bank's stock after sellin

The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS - Get Free Report) was the recipient of a large drop in short interest in the month of February. As of February 29th, there was short interest totalling 216,100 shares, a drop of 9.1% from the February 14th total of 237,800 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 140,200 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 1.5 days.

StockNews.com raised First Bancshares from a "sell" rating to a "hold" rating in a research report on Wednesday.

The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS) declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, January 24th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, February 7th will be given a dividend of 0.25 per share by the bank on Friday, February 23rd. This represents a $1.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.82%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, February 6th. This is an increase from First Bancshares's previous quarterly dividend of $0.24.