NASDAQ:FCBC First Community Bankshares (FCBC) Stock Price, News & Analysis → Mysterious Gold Leverage Just Announced (From Stansberry Research) (Ad) Free FCBC Stock Alerts $33.49 -0.25 (-0.74%) (As of 04/25/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$32.90▼$33.4950-Day Range$31.58▼$34.6352-Week Range$22.55▼$39.23Volume31,065 shsAverage Volume31,508 shsMarket Capitalization$618.56 millionP/E Ratio12.36Dividend Yield3.46%Price Target$33.00 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainabilityStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Get First Community Bankshares alerts: Email Address First Community Bankshares MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingSell1.00 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside1.0% Downside$33.00 Price TargetShort InterestBearish1.03% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthStrongBased on Four FactorsSustainability-0.71Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.40Based on 8 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth-4.20%From $2.38 to $2.28 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.1.93 out of 5 starsFinance Sector592nd out of 859 stocksState Commercial Banks Industry140th out of 180 stocks 0.5 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingFirst Community Bankshares has received a consensus rating of Sell. The company's average rating score is 1.00, and is based on no buy ratings, no hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.Amount of Analyst CoverageFirst Community Bankshares has received no research coverage in the past 90 days. Previous Next 2.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted1.03% of the float of First Community Bankshares has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverFirst Community Bankshares has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 5.1.Change versus previous monthShort interest in First Community Bankshares has recently increased by 2.35%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing. Previous Next 3.3 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipFirst Community Bankshares is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 3.51%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthFirst Community Bankshares does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of First Community Bankshares is 42.80%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, First Community Bankshares will have a dividend payout ratio of 50.88% next year. This indicates that First Community Bankshares will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Previous Next 2.9 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreFirst Community Bankshares has received a 25.91% net impact score from Upright. The largest positive contribution comes from its "Societal infrastructure" impact, which is mostly driven by its "Mortgages provided by brick and mortar banks", "Home equity loans", "Home improvement financing", "Wire transfer services", "Consumer savings accounts provided by brick and mortar banks", and "Online banking" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for First Community Bankshares is -0.71. Previous Next 1.9 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentFirst Community Bankshares has a news sentiment score of 0.40. 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 is a lower news sentiment than the 0.50 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 8 news articles for First Community Bankshares this week, compared to 0 articles on an average week.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 1 people have added First Community Bankshares to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 0.0 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, First Community Bankshares insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 3.67% of the stock of First Community Bankshares is held by insiders.Percentage Held by InstitutionsOnly 34.95% of the stock of First Community Bankshares is held by institutions. Previous Next 1.3 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for First Community Bankshares are expected to decrease by -4.20% in the coming year, from $2.38 to $2.28 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of First Community Bankshares is 12.30, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 140.57.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of First Community Bankshares is 12.30, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 59.87.Price to Book Value per Share RatioFirst Community Bankshares has a P/B Ratio of 1.23. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Stansberry ResearchMysterious Gold Leverage Just AnnouncedWorld's biggest multibillionaire investor group is buying THIS by the tons Most folks have completely missed the fact that there's one group of investors so powerful they're literally buying ONE THING by the tons… Stacking it in their locked vaults on pallets in record numbers.Find out what it is and see how you can get in with just a few dollars. About First Community Bankshares Stock (NASDAQ:FCBC)First Community Bankshares, Inc. operates as the financial holding company for First Community Bank that provides various banking products and services. It offers demand deposit accounts, savings and money market accounts, certificates of deposit, and individual retirement plans; and commercial, consumer real estate, and consumer and other loans. The company also provides trust management, estate administration, and investment advisory services; and investment management services. It serves individuals and businesses across various industries, such as education, government, and health services; coal mining and gas extraction; retail trade; construction; manufacturing; tourism; and transportation. The company operates through branches in West Virginia, Virginia, North Carolina, and Tennessee. Community Bankshares, Inc. was founded in 1874 and is headquartered in Bluefield, Virginia.Read More FCBC Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart FCBC Stock News HeadlinesApril 25, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comFirst Community Bankshares First Quarter 2024 Earnings: Beats ExpectationsApril 23, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comFirst Community Bankshares Inc. (FCBC) Exceeds Analyst Earnings Estimates in Q1 2024April 25, 2024 | Stansberry Research (Ad)Mysterious Gold Leverage Just AnnouncedWorld's biggest multibillionaire investor group is buying THIS by the tons Most folks have completely missed the fact that there's one group of investors so powerful they're literally buying ONE THING by the tons… Stacking it in their locked vaults on pallets in record numbers.April 23, 2024 | globenewswire.comFirst Community Bankshares, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2024 Results and Quarterly Cash DividendApril 21, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comFirst Community Bankshares (NASDAQ:FCBC) Stock Rating Lowered by StockNews.comApril 16, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comFirst Community Bankshares (FCBC) to Release Quarterly Earnings on WednesdayMarch 8, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comFirst Community Bankshares, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:FCBC) largest shareholders are individual investors with 49% ownership, institutions own 35%February 15, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comFCBC Feb 2024 35.000 callApril 25, 2024 | Stansberry Research (Ad)Mysterious Gold Leverage Just AnnouncedWorld's biggest multibillionaire investor group is buying THIS by the tons Most folks have completely missed the fact that there's one group of investors so powerful they're literally buying ONE THING by the tons… Stacking it in their locked vaults on pallets in record numbers.February 15, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comFCBC Feb 2024 25.000 putJanuary 25, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comFirst Community Bankshares, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter 2023 Results and Quarterly Cash DividendJanuary 25, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comFirst Community Bankshares Full Year 2023 Earnings: In Line With ExpectationsJanuary 24, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comFirst Community Bankshares Inc Reports Mixed Results Amid Litigation ExpensesJanuary 23, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comFirst Community Bankshares, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter 2023 Results and Quarterly Cash DividendJanuary 23, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comFirst Community Bancshares (FCBC) Q4 Earnings and Revenues Surpass EstimatesDecember 15, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comFirst Community Bankshares' (NASDAQ:FCBC) three-year earnings growth trails the 23% YoY shareholder returnsOctober 26, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comPiper Sandler Reaffirms Their Sell Rating on First Community Bancshares (FCBC)October 24, 2023 | msn.comFirst Community Bancshares declares $0.29 dividendOctober 24, 2023 | msn.comFirst Community Bancshares GAAP EPS of $0.79 beats by $0.13, revenue of $42.97M beats by $0.55MOctober 24, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comFirst Community Bankshares, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2023 Results and Quarterly Cash DividendOctober 24, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comFirst Community Bankshares Inc (FCBC) Reports Q3 2023 Earnings, Announces DividendOctober 5, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comInvest with Confidence: Intrinsic Value Unveiled of First Community Bankshares IncSeptember 15, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comFirst Community Bankshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FCBC) most popular amongst retail investors who own 50% of the shares, institutions hold 35%August 2, 2023 | nasdaq.comFirst Community Bankshares (FCBC) Price Target Increased by 17.86% to 33.66July 29, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comFirst Community Bankshares (NASDAQ:FCBC) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.29July 25, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comFirst Community Bankshares, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2023 Results and Quarterly Cash DividendJuly 25, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comFirst Community Bancshares (FCBC) Q2 Earnings Lag EstimatesSee More Headlines Receive FCBC Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for First Community Bankshares and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings1/24/2023Ex-Dividend for 2/23 Dividend2/08/2024Dividend Payable2/23/2024Today4/25/2024Ex-Dividend for 5/24 Dividend5/09/2024Dividend Payable5/24/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)7/23/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorFinance Industry State commercial banks Sub-IndustryRegional Banks Current SymbolNASDAQ:FCBC CUSIP31983A10 CIK859070 Webwww.firstcommunitybank.com Phone(276) 326-9000Fax276-326-9010Employees616Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$33.00 High Stock Price Target$33.00 Low Stock Price Target$33.00 Potential Upside/Downside0.0%Consensus RatingSell Rating Score (0-4)1.00 Research Coverage1 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$2.71 Trailing P/E Ratio12.18 Forward P/E Ratio13.87 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$48.02 million Net Margins27.10% Pretax Margin35.49% Return on Equity11.09% Return on Assets1.67% Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current Ratio0.98 Quick Ratio0.98 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$174.62 million Price / Sales3.49 Cash Flow$3.13 per share Price / Cash Flow10.56 Book Value$27.15 per share Price / Book1.22Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares18,470,000Free Float17,793,000Market Cap$609.51 million OptionableOptionable Beta0.52 The Best High-Yield Dividend Stocks for 2024Looking to generate income with your stock portfolio? Use these ten stocks to generate a safe and reliable source of investment income.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. William P. Stafford II (Age 60)Chairman & CEO Comp: $752.72kMr. Gary R. Mills (Age 56)President & Director Comp: $1.01MMr. David D. Brown V (Age 49)CPA, Chief Financial Officer Comp: $508.09kMr. Jason R. Belcher (Age 47)Chief Operating Officer Comp: $493.48kMs. Sarah W. Harmon (Age 42)Chief Administrative Officer, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary Comp: $447.04kMr. Derek A. BonnettChief Risk OfficerMr. P. Carter BundyTreasurerMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsMetroCity BanksharesNASDAQ:MCBSHBT FinancialNASDAQ:HBTMercantile BankNASDAQ:MBWMUnivest FinancialNASDAQ:UVSPGreat Southern BancorpNASDAQ:GSBCView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsAssenagon Asset Management S.A.Sold 1,972 shares on 4/24/2024Ownership: 0.057%Mather Group LLC.Bought 3,459 shares on 4/9/2024Ownership: 0.019%PNC Financial Services Group Inc.Sold 400 shares on 3/22/2024Ownership: 0.031%Tower Research Capital LLC TRCSold 2,107 shares on 2/13/2024Ownership: 0.011%Hsbc Holdings PLCSold 2,693 shares on 2/12/2024Ownership: 0.105%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions FCBC Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell First Community Bankshares stock right now? 1 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for First Community Bankshares in the last year. There are currently 1 sell rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "sell" FCBC shares. View FCBC analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is First Community Bankshares' stock price target for 2024? 1 brokers have issued twelve-month price objectives for First Community Bankshares' stock. Their FCBC share price targets range from $33.00 to $33.00. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach $33.00 in the next year. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 1.0%. View analysts price targets for FCBC or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have FCBC shares performed in 2024? First Community Bankshares' stock was trading at $37.10 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, FCBC shares have decreased by 10.1% and is now trading at $33.34. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. Are investors shorting First Community Bankshares? First Community Bankshares saw a decrease in short interest during the month of March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totaling 157,500 shares, a decrease of 12.8% from the March 15th total of 180,700 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 32,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 4.9 days. Approximately 1.0% of the shares of the company are sold short. View First Community Bankshares' Short Interest. When is First Community Bankshares' next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, July 23rd 2024. View our FCBC earnings forecast. How were First Community Bankshares' earnings last quarter? First Community Bankshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FCBC) issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, January, 24th. The bank reported $0.78 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, meeting the consensus estimate of $0.78. The bank earned $40.17 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $38.70 million. First Community Bankshares had a net margin of 27.10% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 11.09%. How often does First Community Bankshares pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for First Community Bankshares? First Community Bankshares declared a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, April 23rd. Investors of record on Friday, May 10th will be paid a dividend of $0.29 per share on Friday, May 24th. This represents a $1.16 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.48%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, May 9th. Read our dividend analysis for FCBC. Is First Community Bankshares a good dividend stock? First Community Bankshares (NASDAQ:FCBC) pays an annual dividend of $1.16 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 3.51%. The dividend payout ratio is 42.80%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, FCBC will have a dividend payout ratio of 50.88% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for FCBC. What other stocks do shareholders of First Community Bankshares own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other First Community Bankshares investors own include First Community (FCCO), Altria Group (MO), Enterprise Products Partners (EPD), Energy Transfer (ET), AT&T (T), Dominion Energy (D), Gilead Sciences (GILD), Marathon Petroleum (MPC), Pfizer (PFE) and Ventas (VTR). Who are First Community Bankshares' major shareholders? First Community Bankshares' stock is owned by many different institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Assenagon Asset Management S.A. (0.06%) and Mather Group LLC. (0.02%). Insiders that own company stock include David D Brown, Harriet B Price, Richard Scott Johnson and Samuel L Elmore. View institutional ownership trends. 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