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First Bancorp Stock Price, News & Analysis (NASDAQ:FBNC)

$34.13
+0.27 (+0.80%)
(As of 12/8/2023 ET)
Compare
Today's Range
$33.51
$34.40
50-Day Range
$26.48
$34.13
52-Week Range
$26.00
$46.54
Volume
129,648 shs
Average Volume
133,538 shs
Market Capitalization
$1.40 billion
P/E Ratio
11.81
Dividend Yield
2.58%
Price Target
$36.33

First Bancorp MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Moderate Buy
2.67 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
6.5% Upside
$36.33 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
2.24% of Shares Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Moderate
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
N/A
Insider Trading
Acquiring Shares
$76,497 Bought Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
-1.52%
From $2.64 to $2.60 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

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

1.81 out of 5 stars

Finance Sector

650th out of 871 stocks

State Commercial Banks Industry

139th out of 182 stocks


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About First Bancorp Stock (NASDAQ:FBNC)

First Bancorp operates as the bank holding company for First Bank that provides banking products and services for individuals and small to medium-sized businesses. It accepts deposit products, such as checking, savings, and money market accounts, as well as time deposits, including certificate of deposits and individual retirement accounts. The company also offers loans for a range of consumer and commercial purposes comprising loans for business, real estate, personal, home improvement, and automobiles, as well as residential mortgages and small business administration loans; and accounts receivable financing and factoring, inventory financing, and purchase order financing services. In addition, it provides credit and debit cards, letter of credits, and safe deposit box rental services, as well as electronic funds transfer services consisting of wire transfers; and internet and mobile banking, cash management, bank-by-phone services, and remote deposit capture services. Further, the company offers investment and insurance products, such as mutual funds, annuities, long-term care insurance, life insurance, and company retirement plans, as well as property and casualty insurance products; and financial planning services. First Bancorp was founded in 1934 and is headquartered in Southern Pines, North Carolina.

FBNC Stock Price History

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Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 10/25 Dividend
9/28/2023
Last Earnings
10/25/2023
Dividend Payable
10/25/2023
Today
12/08/2023
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
1/23/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
State commercial banks
Sub-Industry
Regional Banks
Sector
Finance
Current Symbol
NASDAQ:FBNC
CUSIP
31891010
Employees
1,294
Year Founded
1948

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
$36.33
High Stock Price Target
$43.00
Low Stock Price Target
$32.00
Potential Upside/Downside
+6.5%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.67
Research Coverage
3 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$146.94 million
Pretax Margin
27.80%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$406.05 million
Cash Flow
$5.06 per share
Book Value
$28.89 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
40,310,000
Market Cap
$1.40 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.05

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FBNC Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell First Bancorp stock right now?

3 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for First Bancorp in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 hold rating and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" FBNC shares.
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What is First Bancorp's stock price target for 2024?

3 brokerages have issued 12 month target prices for First Bancorp's stock. Their FBNC share price targets range from $32.00 to $43.00. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach $36.33 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 6.5% from the stock's current price.
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How have FBNC shares performed in 2023?

First Bancorp's stock was trading at $42.84 at the start of the year. Since then, FBNC stock has decreased by 20.3% and is now trading at $34.13.
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When is First Bancorp's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, January 23rd 2024.
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How were First Bancorp's earnings last quarter?

First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC) posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, October, 25th. The financial services provider reported $0.73 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.67 by $0.06. The financial services provider earned $99.88 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $100.09 million. First Bancorp had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 9.24% and a net margin of 22.01%.

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

First Bancorp declared a quarterly dividend on Friday, September 15th. Stockholders of record on Saturday, September 30th will be paid a dividend of $0.22 per share on Wednesday, October 25th. This represents a $0.88 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.58%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, September 28th.
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Is First Bancorp a good dividend stock?

First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC) pays an annual dividend of $0.88 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.60%. 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 30.45%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, FBNC will have a dividend payout ratio of 33.85% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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What ETFs hold First Bancorp's stock?

ETFs with the largest weight of First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC) stock in their portfolio include Invesco S&P SmallCap Low Volatility ETF (XSLV).First Trust NASDAQ ABA Community Bank Index Fund (QABA).

What other stocks do shareholders of First Bancorp own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other First Bancorp investors own include Hawkins (HWKN), Intelsat (I), Fossil Group (FOSL), Bank of America (BAC), Associated British Foods (ABF), Chaarat Gold (CGH), AMC Entertainment (AMC), Apollo Global Management (APO), Ciena (CIEN) and First Data (FDC).

Who are First Bancorp's major shareholders?

First Bancorp's stock is owned by a number of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include William Blair Investment Management LLC (1.69%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (1.39%), Victory Capital Management Inc. (1.32%), Jennison Associates LLC (1.25%), Brown Advisory Inc. (1.17%) and Northern Trust Corp (1.11%). Insiders that own company stock include Carlie C Mclamb Jr, Dexter V Perry, Elizabeth B Bostian, J Randolph Potter, Mary Clara Capel, Mason Y Garrett, Michael Goodwin Mayer, Richard H Moore and Suzanne S Deferie.
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How do I buy shares of First Bancorp?

Shares of FBNC 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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This page (NASDAQ:FBNC) was last updated on 12/9/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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