Which has preferable valuation and earnings, BUSE or FBNC?

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 $1.04B 2.29 $135.26M $2.25 12.54 First Bancorp $549.30M 4.52 $111.05M $2.93 20.48

Does the media prefer BUSE or FBNC?

In the previous week, First Bancorp had 2 more articles in the media than First Busey. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for First Bancorp and 3 mentions for First Busey. First Bancorp's average media sentiment score of 0.95 beat First Busey's score of 0.72 indicating that First Bancorp is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment First Busey 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive First Bancorp 1 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Does the media favor FBNC or CATY?

In the previous week, Cathay General Bancorp had 1 more articles in the media than First Bancorp. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Cathay General Bancorp and 5 mentions for First Bancorp. Cathay General Bancorp's average media sentiment score of 0.98 beat First Bancorp's score of 0.95 indicating that Cathay General Bancorp is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment First Bancorp 1 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Cathay General Bancorp 2 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Does the media prefer FBNC or FFBC?

In the previous week, First Financial Bancorp. had 2 more articles in the media than First Bancorp. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for First Financial Bancorp. and 5 mentions for First Bancorp. First Bancorp's average media sentiment score of 0.95 beat First Financial Bancorp.'s score of 0.16 indicating that First Bancorp is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment First Bancorp 1 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive First Financial Bancorp. 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 4 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Which has preferable valuation & earnings, STBA or FBNC?

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 2.94 $134.23M $3.57 13.03 First Bancorp $549.30M 4.52 $111.05M $2.93 20.48

Does the media prefer STBA or FBNC?

In the previous week, First Bancorp had 3 more articles in the media than S&T Bancorp. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for First Bancorp and 2 mentions for S&T Bancorp. First Bancorp's average media sentiment score of 0.95 beat S&T Bancorp's score of 0.94 indicating that First Bancorp is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment S&T Bancorp 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 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) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has better earnings and valuation, FBNC or TOWN?

Towne Bank has higher revenue and earnings than First Bancorp. Towne Bank 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 Bancorp $549.30M 4.52 $111.05M $2.93 20.48 Towne Bank $1.12B 2.45 $169.53M $1.98 17.49

Does the media prefer FBNC or TOWN?

In the previous week, First Bancorp had 2 more articles in the media than Towne Bank. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for First Bancorp and 3 mentions for Towne Bank. First Bancorp's average media sentiment score of 0.95 beat Towne Bank's score of 0.74 indicating that First Bancorp is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment First Bancorp 1 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Towne Bank 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

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

Should you buy First Bancorp stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares First Bancorp with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with First Bancorp include First Busey (BUSE), Cathay General Bancorp (CATY), First Financial Bancorp. (FFBC), S&T Bancorp (STBA), and Towne Bank (TOWN). These companies are all part of the "regional banks" industry.

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 business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, earnings, risk, institutional ownership, profitability and dividends.

First Busey pays an annual dividend of $1.04 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.7%. First Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $0.96 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. 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 raised 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.

In the previous week, First Bancorp had 2 more articles in the media than First Busey. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for First Bancorp and 3 mentions for First Busey. First Bancorp's average media sentiment score of 0.95 beat First Busey's score of 0.72 indicating that First Bancorp is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

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

First Busey presently has a consensus target price of $27.50, indicating a potential downside of 2.52%. First Bancorp has a consensus target price of $62.95, indicating a potential upside of 4.92%. Given First Bancorp's stronger consensus rating and higher possible 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)	3 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.71

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	$1.04B	2.29	$135.26M	$2.25	12.54
First Bancorp	$549.30M	4.52	$111.05M	$2.93	20.48

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 company insiders. Comparatively, 2.0% of First Bancorp shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

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%	10.19%	1.36%
First Bancorp	20.59%	10.86%	1.38%

First Busey has a beta of 0.72, indicating that its stock price is 28% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, First Bancorp has a beta of 0.81, indicating that its stock price is 19% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

First Bancorp beats First Busey on 14 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does First Bancorp compare to Cathay General Bancorp?

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

First Bancorp presently has a consensus price target of $62.95, suggesting a potential upside of 4.92%. Cathay General Bancorp has a consensus price target of $51.75, suggesting a potential downside of 12.41%. Given First Bancorp's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe First Bancorp is more favorable than Cathay General Bancorp.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
First Bancorp	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.71
Cathay General Bancorp	1 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00

In the previous week, Cathay General Bancorp had 1 more articles in the media than First Bancorp. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Cathay General Bancorp and 5 mentions for First Bancorp. Cathay General Bancorp's average media sentiment score of 0.98 beat First Bancorp's score of 0.95 indicating that Cathay General Bancorp is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

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

68.4% of First Bancorp shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 75.0% of Cathay General Bancorp shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.0% of First Bancorp shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 4.5% of Cathay General Bancorp shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

First Bancorp has a beta of 0.81, meaning that its stock price is 19% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Cathay General Bancorp has a beta of 0.86, meaning that its stock price is 14% less volatile than the broader market.

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
First Bancorp	$549.30M	4.52	$111.05M	$2.93	20.48
Cathay General Bancorp	$1.38B	2.86	$315.12M	$4.85	12.18

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
First Bancorp	20.59%	10.86%	1.38%
Cathay General Bancorp	23.79%	11.37%	1.38%

First Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $0.96 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. Cathay General Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $1.52 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.6%. First Bancorp pays out 32.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Cathay General Bancorp pays out 31.3% 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.

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

68.4% of First Bancorp shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 77.2% of First Financial Bancorp. shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.0% of First Bancorp shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.1% of First Financial Bancorp. shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

First Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $0.96 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. First Financial Bancorp. pays an annual dividend of $1.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.2%. First Bancorp pays out 32.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. First Financial Bancorp. pays out 35.3% 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 Bancorp currently has a consensus target price of $62.95, suggesting a potential upside of 4.92%. First Financial Bancorp. has a consensus target price of $33.00, suggesting a potential upside of 5.16%. Given First Financial Bancorp.'s higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe First Financial Bancorp. is more favorable than First Bancorp.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
First Bancorp	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.71
First Financial Bancorp.	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50

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 Bancorp	$549.30M	4.52	$111.05M	$2.93	20.48
First Financial Bancorp.	$1.26B	2.61	$255.60M	$2.83	11.09

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 Bancorp	20.59%	10.86%	1.38%
First Financial Bancorp.	20.92%	11.09%	1.49%

First Bancorp has a beta of 0.81, suggesting that its share price is 19% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, First Financial Bancorp. has a beta of 0.93, suggesting that its share price is 7% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, First Financial Bancorp. had 2 more articles in the media than First Bancorp. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for First Financial Bancorp. and 5 mentions for First Bancorp. First Bancorp's average media sentiment score of 0.95 beat First Financial Bancorp.'s score of 0.16 indicating that First Bancorp is being referred to more favorably in the media.

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

Summary

First Financial Bancorp. beats First Bancorp on 12 of the 20 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 better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, institutional ownership, profitability, dividends, analyst recommendations, risk, media sentiment and valuation.

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 stock will outperform the market over the long term.

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 a beta of 0.85, indicating that its stock price is 15% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, First Bancorp has a beta of 0.81, indicating that its stock price is 19% less volatile than the broader market.

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	2.94	$134.23M	$3.57	13.03
First Bancorp	$549.30M	4.52	$111.05M	$2.93	20.48

S&T Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $1.48 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 1.6%. S&T Bancorp pays out 41.5% 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 increased 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.

In the previous week, First Bancorp had 3 more articles in the media than S&T Bancorp. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for First Bancorp and 2 mentions for S&T Bancorp. First Bancorp's average media sentiment score of 0.95 beat S&T Bancorp's score of 0.94 indicating that First Bancorp is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

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

S&T Bancorp currently has a consensus price target of $44.40, indicating a potential downside of 4.54%. First Bancorp has a consensus price target of $62.95, indicating a potential upside of 4.92%. Given First Bancorp's stronger consensus rating and higher possible 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)	3 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.71

Summary

First Bancorp beats S&T Bancorp on 12 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does First Bancorp compare to Towne Bank?

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

First Bancorp has a net margin of 20.59% compared to Towne Bank's net margin of 13.51%. First Bancorp's return on equity of 10.86% beat Towne Bank's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
First Bancorp	20.59%	10.86%	1.38%
Towne Bank	13.51%	9.91%	1.24%

First Bancorp presently has a consensus target price of $62.95, suggesting a potential upside of 4.92%. Towne Bank has a consensus target price of $39.50, suggesting a potential upside of 14.03%. Given Towne Bank's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Towne Bank is more favorable than First Bancorp.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
First Bancorp	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.71
Towne Bank	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.25

First Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $0.96 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. Towne Bank pays an annual dividend of $1.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.1%. First Bancorp pays out 32.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Towne Bank pays out 54.5% 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. Towne Bank has increased its dividend for 13 consecutive years. Towne Bank is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Towne Bank has higher revenue and earnings than First Bancorp. Towne Bank 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 Bancorp	$549.30M	4.52	$111.05M	$2.93	20.48
Towne Bank	$1.12B	2.45	$169.53M	$1.98	17.49

In the previous week, First Bancorp had 2 more articles in the media than Towne Bank. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for First Bancorp and 3 mentions for Towne Bank. First Bancorp's average media sentiment score of 0.95 beat Towne Bank's score of 0.74 indicating that First Bancorp is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
First Bancorp	1 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Towne Bank	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

First Bancorp has a beta of 0.81, suggesting that its stock price is 19% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Towne Bank has a beta of 0.7, suggesting that its stock price is 30% less volatile than the broader market.

68.4% of First Bancorp shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 56.0% of Towne Bank shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.0% of First Bancorp shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 8.1% of Towne Bank shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

First Bancorp beats Towne Bank on 14 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

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FBNC vs. The Competition

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Metric	First Bancorp	BANKS Industry	Finance Sector	NASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap	$2.44B	$1.87B	$13.54B	$12.06B
Dividend Yield	1.63%	2.49%	5.80%	5.55%
P/E Ratio	20.48	16.33	20.01	23.76
Price / Sales	4.52	2.56	136.40	105.22
Price / Cash	13.01	12.41	19.24	56.09
Price / Book	1.50	1.25	2.21	6.72
Net Income	$111.05M	$146.81M	$1.13B	$337.35M
7 Day Performance	4.61%	3.35%	1.80%	-1.21%
1 Month Performance	1.94%	2.24%	0.46%	1.41%
1 Year Performance	41.81%	24.73%	10.89%	23.64%

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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	2.8444 of 5 stars	$60.00 +1.9%	$62.95 +4.9%	+43.7%	$2.44B	$549.30M	20.48	1,374	Analyst Forecast
BUSE First Busey	4.2176 of 5 stars	$27.43 +1.2%	$27.50 +0.3%	+23.6%	$2.32B	$790.86M	12.19	1,948
CATY Cathay General Bancorp	2.39 of 5 stars	$57.70 +2.1%	$51.75 -10.3%	+32.4%	$3.87B	$844.88M	11.90	1,268	Positive News
FFBC First Financial Bancorp.	3.0009 of 5 stars	$30.46 +1.5%	$33.00 +8.3%	+30.1%	$3.20B	$1.26B	10.76	2,199	Insider Trade
STBA S&T Bancorp	2.6121 of 5 stars	$45.34 +2.3%	$44.40 -2.1%	+24.5%	$1.63B	$568.51M	12.70	1,209

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

How does First Bancorp compare to First Busey?

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How does First Bancorp compare to First Financial Bancorp.?

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How does First Bancorp compare to Towne Bank?

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First Bancorp (FBNC) Competitors

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

How does First Bancorp compare to First Busey?

Is BUSE or FBNC a better dividend stock?

Does the media prefer BUSE or FBNC?

Do analysts prefer BUSE or FBNC?

Which has preferable valuation and earnings, BUSE or FBNC?

Do institutionals & insiders believe in BUSE or FBNC?

Is BUSE or FBNC more profitable?

Which has more risk and volatility, BUSE or FBNC?

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How does First Bancorp compare to Cathay General Bancorp?

Do analysts prefer FBNC or CATY?

Does the media favor FBNC or CATY?

Do insiders and institutionals hold more shares of FBNC or CATY?

Which has more risk & volatility, FBNC or CATY?

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, FBNC or CATY?

Is FBNC or CATY more profitable?

Is FBNC or CATY a better dividend stock?

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How does First Bancorp compare to First Financial Bancorp.?

Do institutionals & insiders believe in FBNC or FFBC?

Is FBNC or FFBC a better dividend stock?

Do analysts recommend FBNC or FFBC?

Which has stronger earnings & valuation, FBNC or FFBC?

Is FBNC or FFBC more profitable?

Which has more volatility and risk, FBNC or FFBC?

Does the media prefer FBNC or FFBC?

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How does First Bancorp compare to S&T Bancorp?

Do institutionals & insiders have more ownership in STBA or FBNC?

Is STBA or FBNC more profitable?

Which has more risk and volatility, STBA or FBNC?

Which has preferable valuation & earnings, STBA or FBNC?

Is STBA or FBNC a better dividend stock?

Does the media prefer STBA or FBNC?

Do analysts recommend STBA or FBNC?

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How does First Bancorp compare to Towne Bank?

Is FBNC or TOWN more profitable?

Do analysts rate FBNC or TOWN?

Is FBNC or TOWN a better dividend stock?

Which has better earnings and valuation, FBNC or TOWN?

Does the media prefer FBNC or TOWN?

Which has more risk and volatility, FBNC or TOWN?

Do insiders and institutionals hold more shares of FBNC or TOWN?

Summary

New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

Media Sentiment Over Time

FBNC vs. The Competition

First Bancorp Competitors List

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