First Bancorp (FBNC) Stock Forecast, Price & News

First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC) Frequently Asked Questions

Is First Bancorp a buy right now?

2 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for First Bancorp in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 hold rating and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" First Bancorp stock.
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When is First Bancorp's next earnings date?

First Bancorp is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, July 26th 2022.
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How were First Bancorp's earnings last quarter?

First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC) announced its earnings results on Wednesday, April, 27th. The financial services provider reported $0.95 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.96 by $0.01. The financial services provider earned $96.13 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $92 million. First Bancorp had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 10.92% and a net margin of 29.04%.
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How often does First Bancorp pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for First Bancorp?

First Bancorp announced a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, February 8th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, March 31st will be given a dividend of $0.22 per share on Monday, April 25th. This represents a $0.88 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.33%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, March 30th. This is a boost from First Bancorp's previous quarterly dividend of $0.20.
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Is First Bancorp a good dividend stock?

First Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $0.88 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.38%. First Bancorp 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 of First Bancorp is 27.08%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, First Bancorp will have a dividend payout ratio of 20.71% next year. This indicates that First Bancorp will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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What price target have analysts set for FBNC?

2 analysts have issued 12 month price targets for First Bancorp's shares. Their forecasts range from $49.00 to $52.00. On average, they expect First Bancorp's share price to reach $50.50 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 33.8% from the stock's current price.
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Who are First Bancorp's key executives?

First Bancorp's management team includes the following people:

• Mr. Richard Hancock Moore, Chairman & CEO (Age 61, Pay $812.93k)
• Mr. Michael G. Mayer, Pres & Director (Age 61, Pay $1.04M)
• Ms. Elizabeth B. Bostian, Exec. VP, Gen. Counsel, CFO & Sec. (Age 41, Pay $285.2k)
• Ms. Blaise Buczkowski, Exec. VP, Chief Admin. Officer & Chief Accounting Officer (Age 58)

Who are some of First Bancorp's key competitors?

Some companies that are related to First Bancorp include The PNC Financial Services Group (PNC), Truist Financial (TFC), M&T Bank (MTB), SVB Financial Group (SIVB), First Republic Bank (FRC), Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB), Regions Financial (RF), Huntington Bancshares (HBAN), KeyCorp (KEY), Signature Bank (SBNY), First Horizon (FHN), First Citizens BancShares (FCNCA), East West Bancorp (EWBC), Western Alliance Bancorporation (WAL) and Webster Financial (WBS).
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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).

What is First Bancorp's stock symbol?

First Bancorp trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "FBNC."

Who are First Bancorp's major shareholders?

First Bancorp's stock is owned by many different institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (14.74%), Vanguard Group Inc. (6.53%), State Street Corp (4.34%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (3.97%), Jennison Associates LLC (2.75%) and Bank of New York Mellon Corp (2.29%). Company insiders that own First Bancorp stock include Carlie C Mclamb Jr, Dexter V Perry, James C Crawford III, Mary Clara Capel, Michael Goodwin Mayer, Richard H Moore and Suzanne S Deferie.
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Which major investors are selling First Bancorp stock?

FBNC stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Wellington Management Group LLP, Hsbc Holdings PLC, Panagora Asset Management Inc., Northern Trust Corp, Truist Financial Corp, UBS Group AG, William Blair Investment Management LLC, and BNP Paribas Arbitrage SA.
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Which major investors are buying First Bancorp stock?

FBNC stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including BlackRock Inc., Nordea Investment Management AB, Brown Advisory Inc., Renaissance Technologies LLC, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP, Jennison Associates LLC, Beacon Pointe Advisors LLC, and Toronto Dominion Bank. Company insiders that have bought First Bancorp stock in the last two years include Carlie C Mclamb Jr, Dexter V Perry, James C Crawford III, and Richard H Moore.
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How do I buy shares of First Bancorp?

Shares of FBNC 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 Bancorp's stock price today?

One share of FBNC stock can currently be purchased for approximately $37.75.

How much money does First Bancorp make?

First Bancorp has a market capitalization of $1.35 billion and generates $329.53 million in revenue each year. The financial services provider earns $95.64 million in net income (profit) each year or $3.25 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does First Bancorp have?

First Bancorp employs 1,234 workers across the globe.

When was First Bancorp founded?

First Bancorp was founded in 1948.

What is First Bancorp's official website?

The official website for First Bancorp is www.localfirstbank.com.

How can I contact First Bancorp?

First Bancorp's mailing address is 300 SW Broad Street, Southern Pines NC, 28387. The financial services provider can be reached via phone at (910) 246-2500 or via fax at 910-576-0662.