Should I buy or sell First Community stock right now?

1 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for First Community in the last year. There are currently 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" FCCO shares. View FCCO analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

What is First Community's stock price target for 2024?

1 Wall Street research analysts have issued 12-month price targets for First Community's stock. Their FCCO share price targets range from $21.00 to $21.00. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach $21.00 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 31.6% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for FCCO or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts .

How have FCCO shares performed in 2024?

First Community's stock was trading at $21.53 at the beginning of the year. Since then, FCCO stock has decreased by 25.9% and is now trading at $15.96. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

When is First Community's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, July 17th 2024. View our FCCO earnings forecast .

How were First Community's earnings last quarter?

First Community Co. (NASDAQ:FCCO) announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, April, 17th. The bank reported $0.34 earnings per share for the quarter, meeting the consensus estimate of $0.34. First Community had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 9.43% and a net margin of 14.25%.

How often does First Community pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for First Community?

First Community announced a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, January 23rd. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, February 6th will be paid a dividend of $0.14 per share on Tuesday, February 20th. This represents a $0.56 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.51%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, February 5th. Read our dividend analysis for FCCO .

Is First Community a good dividend stock?

First Community (NASDAQ:FCCO) pays an annual dividend of $0.56 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 3.55%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 2 consecutive year(s), indicating that it does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio is 36.36%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, FCCO will have a dividend payout ratio of 29.17% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for FCCO .

What is Mike Crapps' approval rating as First Community's CEO?

4 employees have rated First Community Chief Executive Officer Mike Crapps on Glassdoor.com . Mike Crapps has an approval rating of 100% among the company's employees. This puts Mike Crapps in the top 10% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies.

What other stocks do shareholders of First Community own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other First Community investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA) , Boeing (BA) , First Community Bankshares (FCBC) , Main Street Capital (MAIN) , CalAmp (CAMP) , Mastercard (MA) , Pfizer (PFE) , QUALCOMM (QCOM) , Exxon Mobil (XOM) and AXIS Capital (AXS) .

How do I buy shares of First Community?

Shares of FCCO stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here .

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First Community (FCCO) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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$15.96

+0.01 (+0.06%)

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Today's Range: $15.83
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$16.16
50-Day Range: $15.79
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$17.75
52-Week Range: $15.40
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$22.00

Volume: 9,793 shs
Average Volume: 21,627 shs
Market Capitalization: $121.77 million

P/E Ratio: 10.36
Dividend Yield: 3.51%
Price Target: $21.00

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First Community MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Buy
3.00 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 31.6% Upside
$21.00 Price Target
Short Interest: Bearish
2.24% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength: Strong
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: 0.34
Based on 12 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth: 22.29%
From $1.57 to $1.92 Per Share

Overall MarketRank^™

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank^™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

4.29 out of 5 stars

Finance Sector

198th out of 830 stocks

State Commercial Banks Industry

49th out of 171 stocks

3.5

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
First Community has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 1 buy rating, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
First Community has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.

2.0

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted
2.24% of the float of First Community has been sold short.
Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover
First Community has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 7.6.
Change versus previous month
Short interest in First Community has recently increased by 1.90%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

3.3

Dividend Strength

Dividend Leadership
First Community is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 3.55%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.
Dividend Growth
First Community has only been increasing its dividend for 2 years.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of First Community is 36.36%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.
Dividend Sustainability
Based on earnings estimates, First Community will have a dividend payout ratio of 29.17% next year. This indicates that First Community will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

N/A

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
There is no current Upright™ data available for FCCO.

1.9

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
First Community has a news sentiment score of 0.34. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.57 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 12 news articles for First Community this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.

1.7

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, First Community insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
Only 5.14% of the stock of First Community is held by insiders.
Percentage Held by Institutions
61.25% of the stock of First Community is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

3.8

Earnings and Valuation

Earnings Growth
Earnings for First Community are expected to grow by 22.29% in the coming year, from $1.57 to $1.92 per share.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of First Community is 10.36, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 140.57.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of First Community is 10.36, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 59.50.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
First Community has a P/B Ratio of 0.93. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About First Community Stock (NASDAQ:FCCO)

First Community Corporation operates as the bank holding company for First Community Bank that provides various commercial and retail banking products and services to small-to-medium sized businesses, professionals, and individuals. The company operates through Commercial and Retail Banking, Mortgage Banking, and Investment Advisory and Non-Deposit segments. Its deposit products include checking, NOW, savings, and individual retirement accounts; and demand deposits, as well as other time deposits, such as daily money market accounts and longer-term certificates of deposit. The company's loan portfolio comprises commercial loans that include secured and unsecured loans for working capital, business expansion, and the purchase of equipment and machinery; consumer loans, including secured and unsecured loans for financing automobiles, home improvements, education, and personal investments; real estate construction and acquisition loans; and fixed and variable rate mortgage loans. It also provides online banking, internet banking, cash management, safe deposit boxes, direct deposit of payroll and social security checks, and automatic drafts for various accounts. In addition, the company offers non-deposit investment products and other investment brokerage services; VISA and MasterCard credit card services; investment advisory services; and insurance services. The company was incorporated in 1994 and is headquartered in Lexington, South Carolina.

FCCO Stock Price History

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FCCO Stock News Headlines

April 18, 2024 | wsj.com

First Community Corp. (South Carolina)

April 18, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

First Community First Quarter 2024 Earnings: Revenues Beat Expectations, EPS In Line

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First Community Corp (FCCO) Q1 Earnings: Meets EPS Estimates, Declares Consistent Dividend

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First Community declares $0.14 dividend

April 17, 2024 | msn.com

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April 17, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

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April 16, 2024 | americanbankingnews.com

First Community (FCCO) to Release Earnings on Wednesday

April 5, 2024 | wfft.com

Community Champs: Humane Fort Wayne helping people and pets

April 4, 2024 | msn.com

Comp plan open house kicks off community conversation

April 3, 2024 | msn.com

South Central Community Action Partnership is seeking board members for Mini-Cassia & Northern Counties

March 29, 2024 | msn.com

Community Corner: ‘Historic Happenings’

March 16, 2024 | msn.com

Upgraded postpartum rooms at Community Regional Medical Center

March 15, 2024 | msn.com

A second helping of support for the community

March 13, 2024 | msn.com

How should Pensacola spend its $10M on Fricker upgrades? Community can weigh in Thursday.

March 11, 2024 | msn.com

Hospice of Limestone Co. holds first ‘Chili Challenge’ since COVID

March 11, 2024 | msn.com

Think the Community Center is just for seniors? These kids tell a different story

March 9, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

Investors in First Community (NASDAQ:FCCO) have unfortunately lost 2.1% over the last five years

February 25, 2024 | msn.com

Columbus unites community intervention groups for focused strategy against violence

February 19, 2024 | news.yahoo.com

Nonprofit to establish Meck County’s first permanent veteran housing

February 6, 2024 | news.yahoo.com

Step Back in Time: Profile of the first village in Otsego County

February 2, 2024 | msn.com

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January 31, 2024 | benzinga.com

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 1/24/2024
Ex-Dividend for 2/20 Dividend: 2/05/2024
Dividend Payable: 2/20/2024
Today: 4/18/2024
Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
Sector: Finance
Industry: State commercial banks
Sub-Industry: N/A
Current Symbol: NASDAQ:FCCO
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: 932781
Web: www.firstcommunitysc.com
Phone: (803) 951-2265
Fax: 803-951-1722
Employees: 268
Year Founded: 1994

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: $21.00
High Stock Price Target: $21.00
Low Stock Price Target: $21.00
Potential Upside/Downside: +31.7%
Consensus Rating: Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 3.00
Research Coverage: 1 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): $1.54
Trailing P/E Ratio: 10.36
Forward P/E Ratio: 10.16
P/E Growth: N/A
Net Income: $11.84 million
Net Margins: 14.25%
Pretax Margin: 18.09%
Return on Equity: 9.43%
Return on Assets: 0.67%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.80
Current Ratio: 0.78
Quick Ratio: 0.77

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: $83.12 million
Price / Sales: 1.46
Cash Flow: $1.41 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 11.30
Book Value: $17.25 per share
Price / Book: 0.92

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 7,630,000
Free Float: 7,237,000
Market Cap: $121.70 million
Optionable: Not Optionable
Beta: 0.43

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Key Executives

Mr. Michael C. Crapps (Age 65)
CEO, President & Director
Comp: $644.62k
Mr. Donald Shawn Jordan (Age 56)
Executive VP & CFO
Comp: $341.53k
Mr. John Ted Nissen (Age 62)
Executive VP & Chief Banking Officer
Comp: $394.71k
Ms. Tanya A. Butts (Age 65)
COO & Chief Risk Officer
Comp: $310.13k
Ms. Robin D. Brown (Age 56)
Chief Human Resources Officer & Chief Marketing Officer
Comp: $224.08k
Mr. John F. Walker IV (Age 58)
Executive VP & Chief Credit Officer
Ms. Susan Sexson
Assistant VP & Head Teller at Goodman Region
Mr. Vaughan R. Dozier Jr. (Age 43)
Executive VP & Co-Chief Commercial and Retail Banking Officer
Mr. Joseph A. Painter (Age 46)
Executive VP & Co-Chief Commercial and Retail Banking Officer
Ms. Susan A. Boatwright
Vice President/Human Resources Manager

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Insiders & Institutions

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FCCO Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell First Community stock right now?: 1 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for First Community in the last year. There are currently 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" FCCO shares.
View FCCO analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks.
What is First Community's stock price target for 2024?: 1 Wall Street research analysts have issued 12-month price targets for First Community's stock. Their FCCO share price targets range from $21.00 to $21.00. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach $21.00 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 31.6% from the stock's current price.
View analysts price targets for FCCO or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.
How have FCCO shares performed in 2024?: First Community's stock was trading at $21.53 at the beginning of the year. Since then, FCCO stock has decreased by 25.9% and is now trading at $15.96.
View the best growth stocks for 2024 here.
When is First Community's next earnings date?: The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, July 17th 2024.
View our FCCO earnings forecast.
How were First Community's earnings last quarter?: First Community Co. (NASDAQ:FCCO) announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, April, 17th. The bank reported $0.34 earnings per share for the quarter, meeting the consensus estimate of $0.34. First Community had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 9.43% and a net margin of 14.25%.
How often does First Community pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for First Community?: First Community announced a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, January 23rd. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, February 6th will be paid a dividend of $0.14 per share on Tuesday, February 20th. This represents a $0.56 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.51%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, February 5th.
Read our dividend analysis for FCCO.

Is First Community a good dividend stock?: First Community (NASDAQ:FCCO) pays an annual dividend of $0.56 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 3.55%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 2 consecutive year(s), indicating that it does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio is 36.36%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, FCCO will have a dividend payout ratio of 29.17% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
Read our dividend analysis for FCCO.
What is Mike Crapps' approval rating as First Community's CEO?: 4 employees have rated First Community Chief Executive Officer Mike Crapps on Glassdoor.com. Mike Crapps has an approval rating of 100% among the company's employees. This puts Mike Crapps in the top 10% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies.
What other stocks do shareholders of First Community own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other First Community investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Boeing (BA), First Community Bankshares (FCBC), Main Street Capital (MAIN), CalAmp (CAMP), Mastercard (MA), Pfizer (PFE), QUALCOMM (QCOM), Exxon Mobil (XOM) and AXIS Capital (AXS).
How do I buy shares of First Community?: Shares of FCCO stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
Compare Top Brokerages Here.

This page (NASDAQ:FCCO) was last updated on 4/18/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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First Community (FCCO) Stock Price, News & Analysis

First Community MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Overall MarketRank™

Analyst's Opinion

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Change versus previous month

Dividend Strength

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment

News Coverage This Week

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

About First Community Stock (NASDAQ:FCCO)

FCCO Stock Price History

FCCO Stock News Headlines

Company Calendar

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Price Target and Rating

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Key Executives

Key Competitors

Insiders & Institutions

FCCO Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Overall MarketRank^™