First Bancorp Stock Forecast, Price & News

First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC) Frequently Asked Questions

Is First Bancorp a buy right now?

1 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 for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" First Bancorp stock. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in FBNC, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
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How has First Bancorp's stock price been impacted by COVID-19?

First Bancorp's stock was trading at $25.70 on March 11th, 2020 when COVID-19 reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization. Since then, FBNC shares have increased by 74.6% and is now trading at $44.86.
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When is First Bancorp's next earnings date?

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

First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC) released its quarterly earnings results on Monday, October, 25th. The financial services provider reported $0.97 EPS for the quarter, meeting the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $0.97. The financial services provider had revenue of $75.06 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $77.45 million. First Bancorp had a net margin of 34.25% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 12.07%.
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How often does First Bancorp pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for First Bancorp?

First Bancorp declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, December 15th. Investors of record on Friday, December 31st will be paid a dividend of $0.20 per share on Tuesday, January 25th. This represents a $0.80 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.78%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, December 30th.
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Is First Bancorp a good dividend stock?

First Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $0.80 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.78%. First Bancorp has been increasing its dividend for 5 consecutive years, indicating the company has a new, but growing committment to grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio of First Bancorp is 20.94%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, First Bancorp will have a dividend payout ratio of 22.92% 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?

1 Wall Street analysts have issued twelve-month target prices for First Bancorp's shares. Their forecasts range from $52.00 to $52.00. On average, they anticipate First Bancorp's stock price to reach $52.00 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 15.9% 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:

• Richard Hancock Moore, Chief Executive Officer, Treasurer & Director
• Michael Goodwin Mayer, President & Director
• Elizabeth B. Bostian, CFO, Secretary, Executive VP & General Counsel
• John F. Burns, Executive Vice President
• Adam Currie, Executive Vice President

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), SVB Financial Group (SIVB), Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB), First Republic Bank (FRC), KeyCorp (KEY), Huntington Bancshares (HBAN), Regions Financial (RF), M&T Bank (MTB), Signature Bank (SBNY), East West Bancorp (EWBC), Western Alliance Bancorporation (WAL), Zions Bancorporation, National Association (ZION), First Horizon (FHN) and Cullen/Frost Bankers (CFR).
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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 a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include State of Alaska Department of Revenue (0.07%), Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (0.05%), Edge Capital Group LLC (0.05%) and Diversified Trust Co (0.03%). Company insiders that own First Bancorp stock include Carlie C Mclamb Jr, Dexter V Perry, Eric P Credle, Frederick Leslie Taylor, James C Crawford III, Mary Clara Capel, Michael Goodwin Mayer, Richard H Moore, Suzanne S Deferie and Virginia C Thomasson.
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Which major investors are buying First Bancorp stock?

FBNC stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Edge Capital Group LLC, State of Alaska Department of Revenue, Louisiana State Employees Retirement System, and Diversified Trust Co. Company insiders that have bought First Bancorp stock in the last two years include Carlie C Mclamb Jr, Dexter V Perry, Eric P Credle, Frederick Leslie Taylor, James C Crawford III, Richard H Moore, and Virginia C Thomasson.
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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 $44.86.

How much money does First Bancorp make?

First Bancorp has a market capitalization of $1.60 billion and generates $319.03 million in revenue each year. The financial services provider earns $81.48 million in net income (profit) each year or $3.82 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does First Bancorp have?

First Bancorp employs 1,118 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.

Where are First Bancorp's headquarters?

First Bancorp is headquartered at 300 SW Broad Street, Southern Pines NC, 28387.

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.