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FBNC vs. BUSE, CATY, FFBC, HWC, and STBA

Should you be buying First Bancorp stock or one of its competitors? The main competitors of First Bancorp include First Busey (BUSE), Cathay General Bancorp (CATY), First Financial Bancorp. (FFBC), Hancock Whitney (HWC), and S&T Bancorp (STBA). These companies are all part of the "finance" sector.

How does First Bancorp compare to First Busey?

First Busey (NASDAQ:BUSE) and First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC) are both mid-cap finance companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, profitability, valuation, dividends, earnings, risk and media sentiment.

: First Busey has a beta of 0.72, suggesting that its stock price is 28% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, First Bancorp has a beta of 0.82, suggesting that its stock price is 18% less volatile than the S&P 500.
: First Bancorp has a net margin of 20.59% compared to First Busey's net margin of 19.16%. First Bancorp's return on equity of 10.86% beat First Busey's return on equity.
Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
First Busey 19.16% 10.16% 1.35%
First Bancorp 20.59% 10.86% 1.38%
: First Busey pays an annual dividend of $1.04 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.9%. First Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $0.96 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.7%. First Busey pays out 46.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. First Bancorp pays out 32.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. First Busey has increased its dividend for 10 consecutive years. First Busey is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.
: First Busey currently has a consensus price target of $27.50, suggesting a potential upside of 3.54%. First Bancorp has a consensus price target of $62.25, suggesting a potential upside of 7.57%. Given First Bancorp's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe First Bancorp is more favorable than First Busey.
Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
First Busey
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)

4 Buy rating(s)

0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.57
First Bancorp
0 Sell rating(s)

2 Hold rating(s)

3 Buy rating(s)

1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.83
: 56.5% of First Busey shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 68.4% of First Bancorp shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.8% of First Busey shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 2.0% of First Bancorp shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.
: In the previous week, First Busey had 1 more articles in the media than First Bancorp. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for First Busey and 7 mentions for First Bancorp. First Busey's average media sentiment score of 0.86 beat First Bancorp's score of 0.30 indicating that First Busey is being referred to more favorably in the media.
Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
First Busey
4 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
First Bancorp
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
: First Busey has higher revenue and earnings than First Bancorp. First Busey is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than First Bancorp, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.
Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio
First Busey $790.86M 2.87 $135.26M $2.25 11.80
First Bancorp $401.71M 5.97 $111.05M $2.93 19.75

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
First Busey	19.16%	10.16%	1.35%
First Bancorp	20.59%	10.86%	1.38%

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
First Busey	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.57
First Bancorp	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.83

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
First Busey	4 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
First Bancorp	1 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	5 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
First Busey	$790.86M	2.87	$135.26M	$2.25	11.80
First Bancorp	$401.71M	5.97	$111.05M	$2.93	19.75

Summary

First Bancorp beats First Busey on 12 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does First Bancorp compare to Cathay General Bancorp?

Cathay General Bancorp (NASDAQ:CATY) and First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC) are both mid-cap finance companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, profitability, risk, dividends, valuation, media sentiment and earnings.

: 75.0% of Cathay General Bancorp shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 68.4% of First Bancorp shares are owned by institutional investors. 4.9% of Cathay General Bancorp shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.0% of First Bancorp shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.
: Cathay General Bancorp has higher revenue and earnings than First Bancorp. Cathay General Bancorp is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than First Bancorp, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.
Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio
Cathay General Bancorp $844.88M 4.53 $315.12M $4.85 11.78
First Bancorp $401.71M 5.97 $111.05M $2.93 19.75
: In the previous week, Cathay General Bancorp had 1 more articles in the media than First Bancorp. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Cathay General Bancorp and 7 mentions for First Bancorp. Cathay General Bancorp's average media sentiment score of 0.55 beat First Bancorp's score of 0.30 indicating that Cathay General Bancorp is being referred to more favorably in the media.
Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Cathay General Bancorp
2 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
First Bancorp
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
: Cathay General Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $1.52 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.7%. First Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $0.96 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.7%. Cathay General Bancorp pays out 31.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. First Bancorp pays out 32.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Cathay General Bancorp is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.
: Cathay General Bancorp has a beta of 0.87, suggesting that its share price is 13% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, First Bancorp has a beta of 0.82, suggesting that its share price is 18% less volatile than the S&P 500.
: Cathay General Bancorp presently has a consensus price target of $52.00, suggesting a potential downside of 8.95%. First Bancorp has a consensus price target of $62.25, suggesting a potential upside of 7.57%. Given First Bancorp's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe First Bancorp is more favorable than Cathay General Bancorp.
Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Cathay General Bancorp
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)

2 Buy rating(s)

0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.17
First Bancorp
0 Sell rating(s)

2 Hold rating(s)

3 Buy rating(s)

1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.83
: Cathay General Bancorp has a net margin of 23.79% compared to First Bancorp's net margin of 20.59%. Cathay General Bancorp's return on equity of 11.37% beat First Bancorp's return on equity.
Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Cathay General Bancorp 23.79% 11.37% 1.38%
First Bancorp 20.59% 10.86% 1.38%

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Cathay General Bancorp	$844.88M	4.53	$315.12M	$4.85	11.78
First Bancorp	$401.71M	5.97	$111.05M	$2.93	19.75

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Cathay General Bancorp	2 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
First Bancorp	1 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	5 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Cathay General Bancorp	1 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.17
First Bancorp	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.83

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Cathay General Bancorp	23.79%	11.37%	1.38%
First Bancorp	20.59%	10.86%	1.38%

Summary

Cathay General Bancorp beats First Bancorp on 12 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does First Bancorp compare to First Financial Bancorp.?

First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC) and First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC) are both mid-cap finance companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, risk, institutional ownership, earnings, dividends, analyst recommendations, valuation and media sentiment.

: First Financial Bancorp. has a net margin of 20.92% compared to First Bancorp's net margin of 20.59%. First Financial Bancorp.'s return on equity of 11.09% beat First Bancorp's return on equity.
Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
First Financial Bancorp. 20.92% 11.09% 1.49%
First Bancorp 20.59% 10.86% 1.38%
: First Financial Bancorp. presently has a consensus target price of $33.00, indicating a potential upside of 8.41%. First Bancorp has a consensus target price of $62.25, indicating a potential upside of 7.57%. Given First Financial Bancorp.'s higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe First Financial Bancorp. is more favorable than First Bancorp.
Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
First Financial Bancorp.
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)

4 Buy rating(s)

0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
First Bancorp
0 Sell rating(s)

2 Hold rating(s)

3 Buy rating(s)

1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.83
: First Financial Bancorp. pays an annual dividend of $1.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.3%. First Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $0.96 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.7%. First Financial Bancorp. pays out 35.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. First Bancorp pays out 32.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. First Financial Bancorp. has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years. First Financial Bancorp. is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.
: First Financial Bancorp. has higher revenue and earnings than First Bancorp. First Financial Bancorp. is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than First Bancorp, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.
Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio
First Financial Bancorp. $961.73M 3.32 $255.60M $2.83 10.76
First Bancorp $401.71M 5.97 $111.05M $2.93 19.75
: In the previous week, First Financial Bancorp. had 7 more articles in the media than First Bancorp. MarketBeat recorded 14 mentions for First Financial Bancorp. and 7 mentions for First Bancorp. First Financial Bancorp.'s average media sentiment score of 0.48 beat First Bancorp's score of 0.30 indicating that First Financial Bancorp. is being referred to more favorably in the media.
Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
First Financial Bancorp.
4 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
First Bancorp
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
: 77.2% of First Financial Bancorp. shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 68.4% of First Bancorp shares are held by institutional investors. 1.1% of First Financial Bancorp. shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.0% of First Bancorp shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.
: First Financial Bancorp. has a beta of 0.94, suggesting that its share price is 6% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, First Bancorp has a beta of 0.82, suggesting that its share price is 18% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
First Financial Bancorp.	20.92%	11.09%	1.49%
First Bancorp	20.59%	10.86%	1.38%

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
First Financial Bancorp.	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50
First Bancorp	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.83

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
First Financial Bancorp.	$961.73M	3.32	$255.60M	$2.83	10.76
First Bancorp	$401.71M	5.97	$111.05M	$2.93	19.75

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
First Financial Bancorp.	4 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	4 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
First Bancorp	1 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	5 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Summary

First Financial Bancorp. beats First Bancorp on 13 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does First Bancorp compare to Hancock Whitney?

Hancock Whitney (NASDAQ:HWC) and First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC) are both mid-cap finance companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, risk, institutional ownership, earnings, dividends, analyst recommendations, valuation and media sentiment.

: Hancock Whitney has a net margin of 21.34% compared to First Bancorp's net margin of 20.59%. Hancock Whitney's return on equity of 11.20% beat First Bancorp's return on equity.
Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Hancock Whitney 21.34% 11.20% 1.40%
First Bancorp 20.59% 10.86% 1.38%
: Hancock Whitney presently has a consensus target price of $76.86, indicating a potential upside of 13.96%. First Bancorp has a consensus target price of $62.25, indicating a potential upside of 7.57%. Given Hancock Whitney's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Hancock Whitney is more favorable than First Bancorp.
Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Hancock Whitney
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)

6 Buy rating(s)

1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.89
First Bancorp
0 Sell rating(s)

2 Hold rating(s)

3 Buy rating(s)

1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.83
: Hancock Whitney pays an annual dividend of $2.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.0%. First Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $0.96 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.7%. Hancock Whitney pays out 41.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. First Bancorp pays out 32.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Hancock Whitney has increased its dividend for 3 consecutive years. Hancock Whitney is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.
: Hancock Whitney has higher revenue and earnings than First Bancorp. Hancock Whitney is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than First Bancorp, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.
Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio
Hancock Whitney $1.44B 3.82 $486.07M $4.87 13.85
First Bancorp $401.71M 5.97 $111.05M $2.93 19.75
: In the previous week, First Bancorp had 2 more articles in the media than Hancock Whitney. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for First Bancorp and 5 mentions for Hancock Whitney. Hancock Whitney's average media sentiment score of 0.96 beat First Bancorp's score of 0.30 indicating that Hancock Whitney is being referred to more favorably in the media.
Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Hancock Whitney
2 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
First Bancorp
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
: 81.2% of Hancock Whitney shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 68.4% of First Bancorp shares are held by institutional investors. 0.9% of Hancock Whitney shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.0% of First Bancorp shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.
: Hancock Whitney has a beta of 0.97, suggesting that its share price is 3% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, First Bancorp has a beta of 0.82, suggesting that its share price is 18% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Hancock Whitney	21.34%	11.20%	1.40%
First Bancorp	20.59%	10.86%	1.38%

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Hancock Whitney	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.89
First Bancorp	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.83

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Hancock Whitney	$1.44B	3.82	$486.07M	$4.87	13.85
First Bancorp	$401.71M	5.97	$111.05M	$2.93	19.75

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Hancock Whitney	2 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
First Bancorp	1 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	5 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Summary

Hancock Whitney beats First Bancorp on 14 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does First Bancorp compare to S&T Bancorp?

S&T Bancorp (NASDAQ:STBA) and First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC) are both finance companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, earnings, valuation, profitability, risk, dividends and media sentiment.

: S&T Bancorp has a net margin of 23.71% compared to First Bancorp's net margin of 20.59%. First Bancorp's return on equity of 10.86% beat S&T Bancorp's return on equity.
Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
S&T Bancorp 23.71% 9.35% 1.38%
First Bancorp 20.59% 10.86% 1.38%
: S&T Bancorp has higher revenue and earnings than First Bancorp. S&T Bancorp is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than First Bancorp, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.
Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio
S&T Bancorp $568.51M 2.89 $134.23M $3.57 12.54
First Bancorp $401.71M 5.97 $111.05M $2.93 19.75
: In the previous week, First Bancorp had 1 more articles in the media than S&T Bancorp. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for First Bancorp and 6 mentions for S&T Bancorp. S&T Bancorp's average media sentiment score of 0.44 beat First Bancorp's score of 0.30 indicating that S&T Bancorp is being referred to more favorably in the media.
Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
S&T Bancorp
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
First Bancorp
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
: 65.2% of S&T Bancorp shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 68.4% of First Bancorp shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.2% of S&T Bancorp shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 2.0% of First Bancorp shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.
: S&T Bancorp has a beta of 0.85, suggesting that its share price is 15% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, First Bancorp has a beta of 0.82, suggesting that its share price is 18% less volatile than the S&P 500.
: S&T Bancorp currently has a consensus target price of $44.40, indicating a potential downside of 0.83%. First Bancorp has a consensus target price of $62.25, indicating a potential upside of 7.57%. Given First Bancorp's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe First Bancorp is more favorable than S&T Bancorp.
Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
S&T Bancorp
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)

2 Buy rating(s)

0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.29
First Bancorp
0 Sell rating(s)

2 Hold rating(s)

3 Buy rating(s)

1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.83
: S&T Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $1.44 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.2%. First Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $0.96 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.7%. S&T Bancorp pays out 40.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. First Bancorp pays out 32.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. S&T Bancorp has raised its dividend for 13 consecutive years. S&T Bancorp is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
S&T Bancorp	23.71%	9.35%	1.38%
First Bancorp	20.59%	10.86%	1.38%

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
S&T Bancorp	$568.51M	2.89	$134.23M	$3.57	12.54
First Bancorp	$401.71M	5.97	$111.05M	$2.93	19.75

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
S&T Bancorp	1 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
First Bancorp	1 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	5 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
S&T Bancorp	0 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.29
First Bancorp	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.83

Summary

First Bancorp beats S&T Bancorp on 11 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Metric	First Bancorp	BANKS Industry	Finance Sector	NASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap	$2.40B	$1.85B	$13.39B	$11.87B
Dividend Yield	1.66%	2.52%	5.77%	5.21%
P/E Ratio	19.75	13.94	23.33	28.47
Price / Sales	5.97	2.94	177.81	60.94
Price / Cash	12.77	12.23	19.72	36.52
Price / Book	1.45	1.23	2.21	6.67
Net Income	$111.05M	$146.81M	$1.11B	$332.53M
7 Day Performance	-3.02%	-0.87%	0.03%	2.01%
1 Month Performance	3.58%	3.90%	4.65%	9.20%
1 Year Performance	37.43%	24.06%	13.61%	39.59%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
FBNC First Bancorp	3.2206 of 5 stars	$57.87 +0.9%	$62.25 +7.6%	N/A	$2.40B	$401.71M	19.75	1,374
BUSE First Busey	4.4825 of 5 stars	$26.53 +0.1%	$27.17 +2.4%	N/A	$2.27B	$1.04B	20.57	1,948	Earnings Report
CATY Cathay General Bancorp	2.5369 of 5 stars	$55.73 +0.2%	$52.00 -6.7%	N/A	$3.73B	$1.38B	11.49	1,268
FFBC First Financial Bancorp.	3.4032 of 5 stars	$30.82 +0.2%	$33.00 +7.1%	N/A	$3.23B	$1.26B	10.89	2,199	Dividend Announcement
HWC Hancock Whitney	3.8897 of 5 stars	$67.41 -0.3%	$76.86 +14.0%	N/A	$5.50B	$2.02B	13.84	3,627	Dividend Announcement

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