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NASDAQ:FBMS

First Bancshares - FBMS Stock Forecast, Price & News

$25.40
+0.31 (+1.24%)
(As of 03/20/2023 12:00 AM ET)
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Today's Range
$25.25
$25.94
50-Day Range
$25.09
$32.16
52-Week Range
$24.84
$35.90
Volume
228,354 shs
Average Volume
166,307 shs
Market Capitalization
$788.92 million
P/E Ratio
8.91
Dividend Yield
3.31%
Price Target
$31.00

First Bancshares MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Moderate Buy
2.75 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
22.0% Upside
$31.00 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
1.09% of Shares Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Strong
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
N/A
Insider Trading
N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth
15.56%
From $3.15 to $3.64 Per Share

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 stars

Finance Sector

362nd out of 876 stocks

National Commercial Banks Industry

47th out of 84 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 Company Calendar

Last Earnings
1/25/2023
Ex-Dividend for 2/24 Dividend
2/07/2023
Dividend Payable
2/24/2023
Today
3/20/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
4/25/2023
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
$31.00
High Stock Price Forecast
$39.00
Low Stock Price Forecast
$4.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+22.0%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.75
Research Coverage
4 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$62.92 million
Pretax Margin
33.15%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$237.35 million
Cash Flow
$3.46 per share
Book Value
$26.91 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
29,616,000
Market Cap
$788.92 million
Optionable
Not Optionable
Beta
0.92

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 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.
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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.
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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.
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When is First Bancshares' next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, April 25th 2023.
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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.
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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.
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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 $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