Should I buy or sell First Community stock right now?

2 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for First Community in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" FCCO shares. View FCCO analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

What is First Community's stock price target for 2024?

2 analysts have issued twelve-month price objectives for First Community's shares. Their FCCO share price targets range from $22.00 to $22.00. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach $22.00 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 19.7% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for FCCO or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts .

How have FCCO shares performed in 2023?

First Community's stock was trading at $21.89 on January 1st, 2023. Since then, FCCO shares have decreased by 16.0% and is now trading at $18.38. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here .

Are investors shorting First Community?

First Community saw a decrease in short interest in the month of November. As of November 15th, there was short interest totaling 82,200 shares, a decrease of 6.8% from the October 31st total of 88,200 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 12,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 6.9 days. Approximately 1.1% of the shares of the company are short sold. View First Community's Short Interest .

When is First Community's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, January 17th 2024. View our FCCO earnings forecast .

How were First Community's earnings last quarter?

First Community Co. (NASDAQ:FCCO) announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, October, 18th. The bank reported $0.23 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.39 by $0.16. The bank earned $13.97 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $14.89 million. First Community had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 10.28% and a net margin of 16.31%.

How often does First Community pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for First Community?

First Community declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, October 18th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, October 31st will be given a dividend of $0.14 per share on Tuesday, November 14th. This represents a $0.56 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.05%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, October 30th. Read our dividend analysis for FCCO .

Is First Community a good dividend stock?

First Community (NASDAQ:FCCO) pays an annual dividend of $0.56 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 3.10%. The company 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 is 34.15%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, FCCO will have a dividend payout ratio of 37.58% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for FCCO .

What is Mike Crapps' approval rating as First Community's CEO?

4 employees have rated First Community Chief Executive Officer Mike Crapps on Glassdoor.com . Mike Crapps has an approval rating of 100% among the company's employees. This puts Mike Crapps in the top 10% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies.

What other stocks do shareholders of First Community own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other First Community investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA) , Boeing (BA) , First Community Bankshares (FCBC) , Main Street Capital (MAIN) , CalAmp (CAMP) , Mastercard (MA) , Pfizer (PFE) , QUALCOMM (QCOM) , Exxon Mobil (XOM) and AXIS Capital (AXS) .

Who are First Community's major shareholders?

First Community's stock is owned by many different institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Ameriprise Financial Inc. (4.05%), Hunter Perkins Capital Management LLC (2.59%), Independent Advisor Alliance (1.23%), Ancora Advisors LLC (1.00%), Abacus Planning Group Inc. (0.80%) and Community Bank N.A. (0.36%). Insiders that own company stock include E Leland Reynolds, Edward J Tarver , Jan H Hollar, Michael C Crapps and Mickey Layden . View institutional ownership trends .

How do I buy shares of First Community?

Shares of FCCO stock 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. Compare Top Brokerages Here .

First Community Stock Price, News & Analysis (NASDAQ:FCCO)

$18.38

+0.13 (+0.71%)

(As of 12/5/2023 ET)

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Today's Range: $18.04
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$18.38
50-Day Range: $17.04
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$18.38
52-Week Range: $16.30
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$22.25

Volume: 8,464 shs
Average Volume: 19,115 shs
Market Capitalization: $139.69 million

P/E Ratio: 11.21
Dividend Yield: 3.05%
Price Target: $22.00

First Community MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy
2.50 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 19.7% Upside
$22.00 Price Target
Short Interest: Healthy
1.14% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength: Moderate
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: N/A
Insider Trading: N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth: -3.87%
From $1.55 to $1.49 Per Share

Overall MarketRank^™

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.00 out of 5 stars

Finance Sector

407th out of 772 stocks

State Commercial Banks Industry

82nd out of 154 stocks

2.3

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
First Community has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.50, and is based on 1 buy rating, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.
Price Target Upside/Downside
According to analysts' consensus price target of $22.00, First Community has a forecasted upside of 19.7% from its current price of $18.38.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
First Community has received no research coverage in the past 90 days.

4.0

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted
1.14% of the float of First Community has been sold short.
Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover
First Community has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 6.9.
Change versus previous month
Short interest in First Community has recently decreased by 6.80%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

2.5

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
First Community pays a meaningful dividend of 3.10%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.
Dividend Growth
First Community has only been increasing its dividend for 2 years.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of First Community is 34.15%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.
Dividend Sustainability
Based on earnings estimates, First Community will have a dividend payout ratio of 37.58% next year. This indicates that First Community will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

N/A

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
There is no current Upright™ data available for FCCO.

1.4

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
First Community has a news sentiment score of 0.50. 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 news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Finance companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for First Community this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.

0.8

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, First Community insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
Only 5.14% of the stock of First Community is held by insiders.
Percentage Held by Institutions
58.13% of the stock of First Community is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

1.3

Earnings and Valuation

Earnings Growth
Earnings for First Community are expected to decrease by -3.87% in the coming year, from $1.55 to $1.49 per share.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of First Community is 11.21, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 119.97.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of First Community is 11.21, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 51.16.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
First Community has a P/B Ratio of 1.18. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About First Community Stock (NASDAQ:FCCO)

First Community Corporation operates as the bank holding company for First Community Bank which offers various commercial and retail banking products and services to small-to-medium sized businesses, professionals, and individuals. The company operates through Commercial and Retail Banking, Mortgage Banking, and Investment Advisory and Non-Deposit segments. Its deposit products include checking, NOW, savings, and individual retirement accounts; and demand deposits, as well as other time deposits, such as daily money market accounts and longer-term certificates of deposit. The company's loan portfolio comprises commercial loans that consist of secured and unsecured loans for working capital, business expansion, and the purchase of equipment and machinery; consumer loans, including secured and unsecured loans for financing automobiles, home improvements, education, and personal investments; real estate construction and acquisition loans; and fixed and variable rate mortgage loans. It also provides other banking services, which include online banking, internet banking, cash management, safe deposit boxes, travelers checks, direct deposit of payroll and social security checks, and automatic drafts for various accounts. In addition, the company offers non-deposit investment products and other investment brokerage services; VISA and MasterCard credit card services; investment advisory services; and insurance services. The company was incorporated in 1994 and is headquartered in Lexington, South Carolina.

FCCO Stock Price History

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FCCO Stock News Headlines

December 2, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com

First Community (NASDAQ:FCCO) Upgraded by StockNews.com to Hold

October 26, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Should You Buy First Community Corporation (NASDAQ:FCCO) For Its Upcoming Dividend?

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IMPD's Community Day connects first responders with the people they serve

September 26, 2023 | detroitnews.com

$3B Henry Ford Health project to kick off community benefit meetings next week

September 20, 2023 | msn.com

Community Foundation Donates to First Responders Benevolent Fund

September 17, 2023 | msn.com

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September 6, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

First Community (NASDAQ:FCCO) shareholders have endured a 23% loss from investing in the stock five years ago

July 26, 2023 | benzinga.com

First Community's Ex-Dividend Date Is Monday, Here's What You Need To Know

July 26, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

First Community (NASDAQ:FCCO) Could Be A Buy For Its Upcoming Dividend

July 21, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.com

Piper Sandler Keeps Their Hold Rating on First Community (FCCO)

July 19, 2023 | msn.com

Compared to Estimates, First Community (FCCO) Q2 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics

July 14, 2023 | msn.com

Free healthcare services help a minority community.

July 12, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Earnings Preview: First Community (FCCO) Q2 Earnings Expected to Decline

July 11, 2023 | msn.com

Two Manatee County teens selected to serve community as Bank of America Student Leaders

June 22, 2023 | msn.com

Cultivating community: Newport Pride founders open city’s first Pride Center

June 22, 2023 | msn.com

Community support for Councilmember Price builds as suspension is considered

June 2, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

First Community Corporation's (NASDAQ:FCCO) top owners are individual investors with 44% stake, while 44% is held by institutions

May 31, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

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April 22, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

First Community's (NASDAQ:FCCO) Dividend Will Be Increased To $0.14

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 10/18/2023
Ex-Dividend for 11/14 Dividend: 10/30/2023
Dividend Payable: 11/14/2023
Today: 12/06/2023
Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated): 1/17/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
Industry: State commercial banks
Sub-Industry: N/A
Sector: Finance
Current Symbol: NASDAQ:FCCO
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: 932781
Web: www.firstcommunitysc.com
Phone: (803) 951-2265
Fax: 803-951-1722
Employees: 267
Year Founded: 1994

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: $22.00
High Stock Price Target: $22.00
Low Stock Price Target: $22.00
Potential Upside/Downside: +19.7%
Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 2.50
Research Coverage: 2 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): $1.64
Trailing P/E Ratio: 11.21
Forward P/E Ratio: 11.86
P/E Growth: N/A
Net Income: $14.61 million
Net Margins: 16.31%
Pretax Margin: 20.80%
Return on Equity: 10.28%
Return on Assets: 0.73%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.77
Current Ratio: 0.76
Quick Ratio: 0.76

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: $62.69 million
Price / Sales: 2.23
Cash Flow: $2.42 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 7.58
Book Value: $15.63 per share
Price / Book: 1.18

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 7,600,000
Free Float: 7,208,000
Market Cap: $139.69 million
Optionable: Not Optionable
Beta: 0.50

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Key Executives

Mr. Michael C. Crapps (Age 64)
CEO, President & Director
Comp: $644.62k
Mr. Donald Shawn Jordan (Age 55)
Executive VP & CFO
Comp: $341.53k
Mr. John Ted Nissen (Age 61)
Chief Banking Officer
Comp: $394.71k
Ms. Tanya A. Butts (Age 64)
COO & Chief Risk Officer
Comp: $310.13k
Ms. Robin D. Brown (Age 55)
Chief Human Resources Officer & Chief Marketing Officer
Comp: $224.08k
Mr. John F. Walker IV (Age 57)
Executive VP & Chief Credit Officer
Ms. Susan Sexson
Assistant VP & Head Teller at Goodman Region
Ms. Susan A. Boatwright
Vice President/Human Resources Manager

Key Competitors

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Insiders & Institutions

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FCCO Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell First Community stock right now?: 2 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for First Community in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" FCCO shares.
View FCCO analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks.
What is First Community's stock price target for 2024?: 2 analysts have issued twelve-month price objectives for First Community's shares. Their FCCO share price targets range from $22.00 to $22.00. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach $22.00 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 19.7% from the stock's current price.
View analysts price targets for FCCO or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.
How have FCCO shares performed in 2023?: First Community's stock was trading at $21.89 on January 1st, 2023. Since then, FCCO shares have decreased by 16.0% and is now trading at $18.38.
View the best growth stocks for 2023 here.
Are investors shorting First Community?: First Community saw a decrease in short interest in the month of November. As of November 15th, there was short interest totaling 82,200 shares, a decrease of 6.8% from the October 31st total of 88,200 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 12,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 6.9 days. Approximately 1.1% of the shares of the company are short sold.
View First Community's Short Interest.
When is First Community's next earnings date?: The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, January 17th 2024.
View our FCCO earnings forecast.
How were First Community's earnings last quarter?: First Community Co. (NASDAQ:FCCO) announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, October, 18th. The bank reported $0.23 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.39 by $0.16. The bank earned $13.97 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $14.89 million. First Community had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 10.28% and a net margin of 16.31%.

How often does First Community pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for First Community?: First Community declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, October 18th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, October 31st will be given a dividend of $0.14 per share on Tuesday, November 14th. This represents a $0.56 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.05%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, October 30th.
Read our dividend analysis for FCCO.
Is First Community a good dividend stock?: First Community (NASDAQ:FCCO) pays an annual dividend of $0.56 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 3.10%. The company 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 is 34.15%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, FCCO will have a dividend payout ratio of 37.58% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
Read our dividend analysis for FCCO.
What is Mike Crapps' approval rating as First Community's CEO?: 4 employees have rated First Community Chief Executive Officer Mike Crapps on Glassdoor.com. Mike Crapps has an approval rating of 100% among the company's employees. This puts Mike Crapps in the top 10% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies.
What other stocks do shareholders of First Community own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other First Community investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Boeing (BA), First Community Bankshares (FCBC), Main Street Capital (MAIN), CalAmp (CAMP), Mastercard (MA), Pfizer (PFE), QUALCOMM (QCOM), Exxon Mobil (XOM) and AXIS Capital (AXS).
Who are First Community's major shareholders?: First Community's stock is owned by many different institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Ameriprise Financial Inc. (4.05%), Hunter Perkins Capital Management LLC (2.59%), Independent Advisor Alliance (1.23%), Ancora Advisors LLC (1.00%), Abacus Planning Group Inc. (0.80%) and Community Bank N.A. (0.36%). Insiders that own company stock include E Leland Reynolds, Edward J Tarver, Jan H Hollar, Michael C Crapps and Mickey Layden.
View institutional ownership trends.
How do I buy shares of First Community?: Shares of FCCO stock 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.
Compare Top Brokerages Here.

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