NASDAQ:FBNC First Bancorp (FBNC) Stock Price, News & Analysis $44.38 +0.30 (+0.67%) As of 10:51 AM Eastern This is a fair market value price provided by Polygon.io. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Stock Analysis Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsBuy This Stock About First Bancorp Stock (NASDAQ:FBNC) 30 days 90 days 365 days Advanced Chart View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart Get First Bancorp alerts:Sign Up Key Stats Today's Range$43.84▼$44.6750-Day Range$38.30▼$44.0952-Week Range$30.76▼$50.34Volume39,707 shsAverage Volume188,914 shsMarket Capitalization$1.84 billionP/E Ratio21.09Dividend Yield1.98%Price Target$49.33Consensus RatingModerate Buy Company OverviewFirst Bancorp operates as the bank holding company for First Bank that provides banking products and services for individuals and small to medium-sized businesses. The company accepts deposit products, such as checking, savings, and money market accounts, as well as time deposits, including certificate of deposits and individual retirement accounts. It 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, the company 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, it 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. The company was founded in 1934 and is headquartered in Southern Pines, North Carolina.Read More… First Bancorp Stock Analysis - MarketRank™See Top-Rated MarketRank™ Stocks59th Percentile Overall ScoreFBNC MarketRank™: First Bancorp scored higher than 59% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 580th out of 939 stocks in the finance sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation. Analyst's Opinion2.3 / 5Analyst RatingModerate Buy Consensus RatingFirst Bancorp has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.50, and is based on 2 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageFirst Bancorp has only been the subject of 3 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about First Bancorp's stock forecast and price target. Earnings and Valuation1.3 / 5Proj. Earnings Growth6.42% Earnings GrowthEarnings for First Bancorp are expected to grow by 6.42% in the coming year, from $3.27 to $3.48 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of First Bancorp is 21.09, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 24.81.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of First Bancorp is 21.09, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 19.80.Price to Book Value per Share RatioFirst Bancorp has a P/B Ratio of 1.27. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about First Bancorp's valuation and earnings. Short Interest4.0 / 5Short Interest LevelHealthy Percentage of Shares Shorted2.44% of the float of First Bancorp has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverFirst Bancorp has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 5.3.Change versus previous monthShort interest in First Bancorp has recently decreased by 11.45%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Dividend2.5 / 5Dividend StrengthModerate Dividend YieldFirst Bancorp pays a meaningful dividend of 2.01%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthFirst Bancorp does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of First Bancorp is 41.71%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, First Bancorp will have a dividend payout ratio of 25.29% next year. This indicates that First Bancorp will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.Read more about First Bancorp's dividend. Sustainability and ESGN/AEnvironmental ScoreN/A Percentage of Shares Shorted2.44% of the float of First Bancorp has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverFirst Bancorp has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 5.3.Change versus previous monthShort interest in First Bancorp has recently decreased by 11.45%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. News and Social Media2.2 / 5News Sentiment0.92 News SentimentFirst Bancorp has a news sentiment score of 0.92. 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 news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Finance companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 4 news articles for First Bancorp this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week. Company Ownership1.7 / 5Insider TradingN/A Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, First Bancorp insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 1.82% of the stock of First Bancorp is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions68.36% of the stock of First Bancorp is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about First Bancorp's insider trading history. Receive FBNC Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for First Bancorp and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address FBNC Stock News HeadlinesFBNC Crosses Above Key Moving Average Level - NasdaqJune 26, 2025 | nasdaq.comFour Days Left To Buy First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC) Before The Ex-Dividend DateJune 25, 2025 | finance.yahoo.comBanks aren’t ready for this altcoin—are you?I've never been more confident about a DeFi opportunity. This isn't about complex trading or risky bets. This is about being in the right place at the right time – and I believe that time is now.July 1 at 2:00 AM | Crypto 101 Media (Ad)First Bancorp's (NASDAQ:FBNC) Dividend Will Be Increased To $0.23June 19, 2025 | finance.yahoo.comFirst Bancorp Announces Cash Dividend | FBNC Stock NewsJune 13, 2025 | gurufocus.comFirst Bancorp (FBNC) Increases Quarterly Dividend | FBNC Stock NewsJune 13, 2025 | gurufocus.comFirst Bancorp Announces Increased Cash Dividend for ShareholdersJune 13, 2025 | tipranks.comFirst Bancorp raises dividend by 4.5% to $0.23June 13, 2025 | seekingalpha.comSee More Headlines FBNC Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have FBNC shares performed this year? First Bancorp's stock was trading at $43.97 at the beginning of 2025. Since then, FBNC shares have increased by 0.9% and is now trading at $44.3850. View the best growth stocks for 2025 here. How were First Bancorp's earnings last quarter? First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC) announced its earnings results on Wednesday, April, 23rd. The financial services provider reported $0.84 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.78 by $0.06. The financial services provider earned $105.79 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $105.81 million. First Bancorp had a net margin of 16.08% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 8.52%. 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 Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. What other stocks do shareholders of First Bancorp own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that First Bancorp investors own include Humana (HUM), American Water Works (AWK), Waste Connections (WCN), Voyager Therapeutics (VYGR), The RMR Group (RMR), DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH) and AU Optronics (AUOTY). Company Calendar Record date for 4/25 Dividend3/31/2025Ex-Dividend for 4/25 Dividend3/31/2025Last Earnings4/23/2025Dividend Payable4/25/2025Record date for 7/25 Dividend6/30/2025Ex-Dividend for 7/25 Dividend6/30/2025Today7/01/2025Next Earnings (Estimated)7/23/2025Dividend Payable7/25/2025Fiscal Year End12/31/2025Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorFinance Industry BANKS - SOUTHEAST Sub-IndustryRegional Banks Current SymbolNASDAQ:FBNC CIK811589 Webwww.localfirstbank.com Phone(910) 246-2500Fax910-576-0662Employees1,396Year Founded1948Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$49.33 High Stock Price Target$50.00 Low Stock Price Target$48.00 Potential Upside/Downside+11.9%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.50 Research Coverage4 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$2.11 Trailing P/E Ratio20.90 Forward P/E Ratio13.48 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$76.21 million Net Margins16.08% Pretax Margin20.82% Return on Equity8.52% Return on Assets1.02% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.06 Current Ratio0.82 Quick Ratio0.82 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$537.14 million Price / Sales3.40 Cash Flow$3.45 per share Price / Cash Flow12.79 Book Value$34.97 per share Price / Book1.26Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares41,420,000Free Float40,666,000Market Cap$1.83 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.87 Social Links The Best Nuclear Energy Stocks to BuyNuclear energy stocks are roaring. 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