NASDAQ:FBMS First Bancshares - FBMS Stock Forecast, Price & News Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat Daily Premium to add more stocks to your watchlist. Adding The First Bancshares, Inc. Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. $25.40 +0.31 (+1.24%) (As of 03/20/2023 12:00 AM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$25.25▼$25.9450-Day Range$25.09▼$32.1652-Week Range$24.84▼$35.90Volume228,354 shsAverage Volume166,307 shsMarket Capitalization$788.92 millionP/E Ratio8.91Dividend Yield3.31%Price Target$31.00 ProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media First Bancshares MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.75 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside22.0% Upside$31.00 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy1.09% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthStrongBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews SentimentN/AInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth15.56%From $3.15 to $3.64 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.2.62 out of 5 starsFinance Sector362nd out of 876 stocksNational Commercial Banks Industry47th out of 84 stocks 2.4 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingFirst Bancshares has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.75, and is based on 3 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $31.00, First Bancshares has a forecasted upside of 22.0% from its current price of $25.40.Amount of Analyst CoverageFirst Bancshares has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted1.09% of the outstanding shares of First Bancshares have been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverFirst Bancshares has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.6, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in First Bancshares has recently increased by 18.97%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 3.3 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldFirst Bancshares pays a meaningful dividend of 3.35%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthFirst Bancshares has been increasing its dividend for 6 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of First Bancshares is 29.47%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, First Bancshares will have a dividend payout ratio of 23.08% next year. This indicates that First Bancshares will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for FBMS. Previous Next 0.9 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentFirst Bancshares has a news sentiment score of -0.35. 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 0.46 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for First Bancshares this week, compared to 1 article on an average week. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, First Bancshares insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 4.66% of the stock of First Bancshares is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions67.27% of the stock of First Bancshares is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 3.8 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for First Bancshares are expected to grow by 15.56% in the coming year, from $3.15 to $3.64 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of First Bancshares is 8.91, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 127.17.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of First Bancshares is 8.91, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 141.17.Price to Book Value per Share RatioFirst Bancshares has a P/B Ratio of 0.94. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About First Bancshares (NASDAQ:FBMS) StockFirst 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.Read More Receive FBMS Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for First Bancshares and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address FBMS Stock News HeadlinesMarch 19, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comFirst Bancshares (NASDAQ:FBMS) Lowered to "Sell" at StockNews.comMarch 12, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comFirst Bancshares (NASDAQ:FBMS) Reaches New 12-Month Low at $26.95March 20, 2023 | Weiss Ratings (Ad)Bank Accounts: Frozen!In 1990, the Brazilian government froze the bank accounts of thousands of citizens. In 2013, the victims were the people of Cyprus. In 2022, it hit closer to home — in Canada. And now the Federal Reserve System Docket No. OP-1670 reveals the plan to give the Fed the power to track and potentially even control your checking account. Not just the money you have in your account … But also, every single check, withdrawal, deposit and transaction. Practically everything you do with your money!March 10, 2023 | msn.comFirst Bancshares declares $0.30 dividendFebruary 2, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comBe Sure To Check Out The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS) Before It Goes Ex-DividendJanuary 31, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comThe First Bancshares to Participate in the Janney West Coast Bank CEO ForumJanuary 29, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comFirst Bancshares (NASDAQ:FBMS) Is Increasing Its Dividend To $0.21January 27, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comFirst Bancshares Full Year 2022 Earnings: Misses ExpectationsMarch 20, 2023 | Investing Daily (Ad)Check Out This 6-Year Win StreakDespite the volatility of the last few years, this reclusive millionaire hasn’t closed a losing trade since July 2016. He just plugs away, executing what may be the most effective investment strategy on Earth. He turned $50K into $5.3M! Want to see the details? Click HERE to watch it for yourself. January 26, 2023 | msn.comFirst Bancshares GAAP EPS of $0.71, revenue of $56MJanuary 25, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comThe First Bancshares, Inc. Reports Results for Fourth Quarter ended December 31, 2022; Increases Quarterly Dividend 5%January 23, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comShareholders in First Bancshares (NASDAQ:FBMS) are in the red if they invested a year agoJanuary 20, 2023 | msn.comFirst Bancshares GAAP EPS of $0.49, revenue of $5.41MJanuary 19, 2023 | ca.finance.yahoo.comThe First Bank and FHLB Dallas Provide $750K for Apartment RenovationDecember 13, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comThe First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS) is largely controlled by institutional shareholders who own 64% of the companyDecember 12, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comThe First Bancshares, Inc. and Heritage Southeast Bancorporation, Inc. Announce Receipt of Regulatory Approvals for MergerNovember 18, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comThe First Bancshares (FBMS) Just Flashed Golden Cross Signal: Do You Buy?November 2, 2022 | msn.comFirst Bancshares: Dividend InsightsOctober 28, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comThe First Bancshares (FBMS) Q3 Earnings and Revenues Surpass EstimatesOctober 27, 2022 | marketwatch.comFirst Bancshares Raises Quarterly Dividend to 20c Per ShareOctober 27, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comThe First Bancshares, Inc. Reports Results for Third Quarter ended September 30, 2022; Increases Quarterly Dividend 5%October 20, 2022 | marketwatch.comHome BancShares' Centennial Bank Settles Litigation With ServisFirst BankOctober 13, 2022 | markets.businessinsider.comFirst Citizens Middle Market Banking Provides $19 Million for Truckee-Tahoe LumberAugust 21, 2022 | morningstar.comThe First Bancshares, Inc. Appoints M. Ray “Hoppy” Cole, Jr. as Chairman of the Board of DirectorsAugust 10, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comThe First Bancshares (FBMS) is a Top Dividend Stock Right Now: Should You Buy?August 2, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comFirst Bancshares (NASDAQ:FBMS) Is Increasing Its Dividend To $0.19August 2, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comThe First Bancshares to Participate in 2022 KBW Community Bank Investor ConferenceSee More Headlines View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart Receive FBMS Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for First Bancshares and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address FBMS Company Calendar Last Earnings1/25/2023Ex-Dividend for 2/24 Dividend2/07/2023Dividend Payable2/24/2023Today3/20/2023Next Earnings (Estimated)4/25/2023Fiscal Year End12/31/2023Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ Industry National commercial banks Sub-IndustryN/A SectorFinance Current SymbolNASDAQ:FBMS CUSIPN/A CIK947559 Webwww.thefirstbank.com Phone(601) 268-8998Fax601-268-8904Employees794Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Forecast$31.00 High Stock Price Forecast$39.00 Low Stock Price Forecast$4.00 Forecasted Upside/Downside+22.0%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.75 Research Coverage4 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$2.85 Trailing P/E Ratio8.91 Forward P/E Ratio8.06 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$62.92 million Net Margins26.51% Pretax Margin33.15% Return on Equity11.31% Return on Assets1.09% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.43 Current Ratio0.71 Quick Ratio0.71 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$237.35 million Price / Sales3.32 Cash Flow$3.46 per share Price / Cash Flow7.34 Book Value$26.91 per share Price / Book0.94Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares31,060,000Free Float29,616,000Market Cap$788.92 million OptionableNot Optionable Beta0.92 Key ExecutivesMilton Ray ColeChairman, President & Chief Executive OfficerChris W. RyalsChief Operating Officer & Executive Vice PresidentDee Dee T. LoweryChief Financial Officer & Executive Vice PresidentW. Wade NethPresident-Alabama RegionDouglas Eric WaldronPresident-Northern RegionKey CompetitorsBanc of CaliforniaNYSE:BANCAmerant BancorpNASDAQ:AMTBDime Community BancsharesNASDAQ:DCOMBank FirstNASDAQ:BFCHanmi FinancialNASDAQ:HAFCView All CompetitorsInstitutional OwnershipTruist Financial CorpBought 19,322 shares on 2/17/2023Ownership: 0.080%Alliancebernstein L.P.Sold 3,800 shares on 2/16/2023Ownership: 0.047%State of Wisconsin Investment BoardBought 2,126 shares on 2/15/2023Ownership: 0.100%MetLife Investment Management LLCBought 560 shares on 2/15/2023Ownership: 0.045%Legal & General Group PlcBought 605 shares on 2/15/2023Ownership: 0.033%View All Institutional Transactions 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. View FBMS analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is First Bancshares' stock price forecast for 2023? 4 Wall Street analysts have issued 1 year price targets for First Bancshares' shares. Their FBMS share price forecasts range from $4.00 to $39.00. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach $31.00 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 22.0% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for FBMS or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have FBMS shares performed in 2023? First Bancshares' stock was trading at $32.01 at the beginning of the year. Since then, FBMS shares have decreased by 20.6% and is now trading at $25.40. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. Are investors shorting First Bancshares? First Bancshares saw a increase in short interest in February. As of February 28th, there was short interest totaling 338,700 shares, an increase of 19.0% from the February 13th total of 284,700 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 130,300 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 2.6 days. View First Bancshares' Short Interest. When is First Bancshares' next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, April 25th 2023. View our FBMS earnings forecast. How were First Bancshares' earnings last quarter? The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS) released its earnings results on Wednesday, January, 25th. The bank reported $0.71 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.83 by $0.12. The bank had revenue of $56.05 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $59.60 million. First Bancshares had a net margin of 26.51% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 11.31%. How often does First Bancshares pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for First Bancshares? First Bancshares announced a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, January 25th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, February 8th will be given a dividend of $0.21 per share on Friday, February 24th. This represents a $0.84 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.31%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, February 7th. This is a boost from the stock's previous quarterly dividend of $0.20. Read our dividend analysis for FBMS. What ETFs hold First Bancshares' stock? ETFs with the largest weight of First Bancshares (NASDAQ:FBMS) stock in their portfolio include First Trust Dow Jones Select Microcap Index Fund (FDM), iShares US Small Cap Value Factor ETF (SVAL), First Trust NASDAQ ABA Community Bank Index Fund (QABA), iShares MSCI USA Small-Cap Min Vol Factor ETF (SMMV), SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF (KRE) and iShares Micro-Cap ETF (IWC).Direxion Daily Regional Banks Bull 3x Shares (DPST) and Is First Bancshares a good dividend stock? First Bancshares (NASDAQ:FBMS) pays an annual dividend of $0.84 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 29.47%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, FBMS will have a dividend payout ratio of 23.08% 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 retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include FJ Capital Management LLC (6.33%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (2.92%), The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company (2.30%), Geode Capital Management LLC (1.75%), Stieven Capital Advisors L.P. (1.66%) and Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. (0.71%). Insiders that own company stock include Andrew D Stetelman, Diana Renee Moore, E Ricky Gibson, M Ray Cole Jr and Ted E Parker. View institutional ownership trends. 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. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What is First Bancshares' stock price today? One share of FBMS stock can currently be purchased for approximately $25.40. How much money does First Bancshares make? First Bancshares (NASDAQ:FBMS) has a market capitalization of $788.92 million and generates $237.35 million in revenue each year. The bank earns $62.92 million in net income (profit) each year or $2.85 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 3/20/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff Get 30 Days of MarketBeat All Access Free Sign up for MarketBeat All Access to gain access to MarketBeat's full suite of research tools: Best-in-Class Portfolio Monitoring View the latest news, buy/sell ratings, SEC filings and insider transactions for your stocks. Compare your portfolio performance to leading indices and get personalized stock ideas based on your portfolio. Stock Ideas and Recommendations Get daily stock ideas from top-performing Wall Street analysts. Get short term trading ideas from the MarketBeat Idea Engine. View which stocks are hot on social media with MarketBeat's trending stocks report. Advanced Stock Screeners and Research Tools Identify stocks that meet your criteria using seven unique stock screeners. 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