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NASDAQ:FBMS

First Bancshares (FBMS) Stock Forecast, Price & News

$26.44
+0.16 (+0.61%)
(As of 05/30/2023 ET)
Compare
Today's Range
$26.13
$26.62
50-Day Range
$23.04
$26.65
52-Week Range
$22.82
$35.90
Volume
61,706 shs
Average Volume
102,698 shs
Market Capitalization
$820.96 million
P/E Ratio
10.33
Dividend Yield
3.33%
Price Target
$36.25

First Bancshares MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Moderate Buy
2.75 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
37.1% Upside
$36.25 Price Target
Short Interest
Bearish
2.26% of Shares Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Strong
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
0.45mentions of First Bancshares in the last 14 days
Based on 4 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Acquiring Shares
$12,725 Bought Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
5.47%
From $3.11 to $3.28 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.86 out of 5 stars

Finance Sector

207th out of 905 stocks

National Commercial Banks Industry

34th out of 86 stocks


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About First Bancshares (NASDAQ:FBMS) Stock

First Bancshares, Inc. operates as a bank holding company which engages in banking services such as personal and business, which include checking, savings, and loans, cards, and others. It operates through the following segments: Commercial/Retail Bank, Mortgage Banking, and Holding Company. The Commercial/Retail Bank segment provides a full range of commercial banking services to corporations and other business customers. The Mortgage Banking segment offers residential mortgage banking services, including construction financing, for conventional and government insured home loans to be sold in the secondary market. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Hattiesburg, MS.

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FBMS Stock News Headlines

The Ignored EV Story Few Investors Know About
Lithium may grab all the headlines, but the average electric vehicle requires 146 pounds of the mineral graphite. With no producing graphite mines in North America, the U.S. government is desperate for more domestic sources of the metal to feed the EV battery supply chain.
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FBMS The First Bancshares, Inc.
The Ignored EV Story Few Investors Know About
Lithium may grab all the headlines, but the average electric vehicle requires 146 pounds of the mineral graphite. With no producing graphite mines in North America, the U.S. government is desperate for more domestic sources of the metal to feed the EV battery supply chain.
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FBMS Company Calendar

Last Earnings
10/24/2021
Ex-Dividend for 5/24 Dividend
5/05/2023
Dividend Payable
5/24/2023
Today
5/30/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
7/26/2023
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2023

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
National commercial banks
Sub-Industry
N/A
Sector
Finance
Current Symbol
NASDAQ:FBMS
Employees
794
Year Founded
N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
$36.25
High Stock Price Forecast
$39.00
Low Stock Price Forecast
$32.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+37.1%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.75
Research Coverage
4 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$62.92 million
Pretax Margin
28.35%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$237.35 million
Cash Flow
$3.44 per share
Book Value
$26.91 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
30,015,000
Market Cap
$820.96 million
Optionable
Not Optionable
Beta
0.90

Key Executives

  • Milton Ray Cole
    Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer
  • Chris W. Ryals
    Chief Operating Officer & Executive Vice President
  • Dee Dee T. Lowery
    Chief Financial Officer & Executive Vice President
  • W. Wade Neth
    President-Alabama Region
  • Douglas Eric Waldron
    President-Northern Region













FBMS Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell First Bancshares stock right now?

4 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for First Bancshares in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" FBMS shares.
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What is First Bancshares' stock price forecast for 2023?

4 equities research analysts have issued 1-year target prices for First Bancshares' shares. Their FBMS share price forecasts range from $32.00 to $39.00. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach $36.25 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 37.1% from the stock's current price.
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How have FBMS shares performed in 2023?

First Bancshares' stock was trading at $32.01 on January 1st, 2023. Since then, FBMS stock has decreased by 17.4% and is now trading at $26.44.
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Are investors shorting First Bancshares?

First Bancshares saw a increase in short interest in May. As of May 15th, there was short interest totaling 702,800 shares, an increase of 25.3% from the April 30th total of 561,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 161,100 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 4.4 days.
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When is First Bancshares' next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, July 26th 2023.
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How were First Bancshares' earnings last quarter?

The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS) issued its quarterly earnings results on Sunday, October, 24th. The bank reported $0.76 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.75 by $0.01. The bank had revenue of $49.61 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $48.26 million. First Bancshares had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 11.80% and a net margin of 22.56%.

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

First Bancshares declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, April 26th. Shareholders of record on Monday, May 8th will be paid a dividend of $0.22 per share on Wednesday, May 24th. This represents a $0.88 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.33%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, May 5th. This is an increase from the stock's previous quarterly dividend of $0.21.
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Is First Bancshares a good dividend stock?

First Bancshares (NASDAQ:FBMS) pays an annual dividend of $0.88 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 3.35%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 6 consecutive years, indicating the company has a new, but growing committment to grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio is 34.38%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, FBMS will have a dividend payout ratio of 26.83% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
Read our dividend analysis for FBMS.

What is M. Ray Cole Jr.'s approval rating as First Bancshares' CEO?

5 employees have rated First Bancshares Chief Executive Officer M. Ray Cole Jr. on Glassdoor.com. M. Ray Cole Jr. has an approval rating of 69% among the company's employees. 30.0% of employees surveyed would recommend working at First Bancshares to a friend.

What other stocks do shareholders of First Bancshares own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other First Bancshares investors own include Zynga (ZNGA), Shopify (SHOP), Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM), Abbott Laboratories (ABT), bluebird bio (BLUE), Delta Air Lines (DAL), NVIDIA (NVDA), Roku (ROKU), Southern (SO) and Block (SQ).

What is First Bancshares' stock symbol?

First Bancshares trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "FBMS."

Who are First Bancshares' major shareholders?

First Bancshares' stock is owned by a number of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include BlackRock Inc. (7.79%), North Reef Capital Management LP (2.71%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (2.65%), State Street Corp (2.55%), Royce & Associates LP (2.54%) and Geode Capital Management LLC (1.68%). Insiders that own company stock include Diana Renee Moore, M Ray Cole Jr and Ted E Parker.
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How do I buy shares of First Bancshares?

Shares of FBMS stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is First Bancshares' stock price today?

One share of FBMS stock can currently be purchased for approximately $26.44.

How much money does First Bancshares make?

First Bancshares (NASDAQ:FBMS) has a market capitalization of $820.96 million and generates $237.35 million in revenue each year. The bank earns $62.92 million in net income (profit) each year or $2.56 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does First Bancshares have?

The company employs 794 workers across the globe.

How can I contact First Bancshares?

First Bancshares' mailing address is 6480 US HIGHWAY 98 WEST SUITE A, HATTIESBURG MS, 39402. The official website for the company is www.thefirstbank.com. The bank can be reached via phone at (601) 268-8998 or via fax at 601-268-8904.

This page (NASDAQ:FBMS) was last updated on 5/31/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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