NASDAQ:FGBI First Guaranty Bancshares - FGBI Stock Forecast, Price & News Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat Daily Premium to add more stocks to your watchlist. Adding First Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. $16.60 +0.17 (+1.03%) (As of 03/23/2023 12:32 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$16.11▼$16.8350-Day Range$15.34▼$23.9052-Week Range$14.96▼$29.65Volume2,550 shsAverage Volume14,236 shsMarket Capitalization$177.95 millionP/E Ratio6.72Dividend Yield3.86%Price Target$19.63 ProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability First Guaranty Bancshares MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingHold2.00 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside18.2% Upside$19.63 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy1.28% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthStrongBased on Four FactorsSustainability-0.71Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.79Based on 6 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth24.29%From $1.40 to $1.74 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.2.88 out of 5 starsFinance Sector197th out of 876 stocksFederal Savings Institutions Industry6th out of 40 stocks 2.0 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingFirst Guaranty Bancshares has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.00, and is based on no buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $19.63, First Guaranty Bancshares has a forecasted upside of 18.2% from its current price of $16.60.Amount of Analyst CoverageFirst Guaranty Bancshares has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 4.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted1.28% of the float of First Guaranty Bancshares has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverFirst Guaranty Bancshares has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 6.2.Change versus previous monthShort interest in First Guaranty Bancshares has recently decreased by 9.51%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Previous Next 3.3 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipFirst Guaranty Bancshares is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 3.77%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthFirst Guaranty Bancshares does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of First Guaranty Bancshares is 25.91%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, First Guaranty Bancshares will have a dividend payout ratio of 36.78% next year. This indicates that First Guaranty Bancshares will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Previous Next 3.1 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreFirst Guaranty Bancshares has received a 30.78% net impact score from Upright. The largest positive contribution comes from its "Societal infrastructure" impact, which is mostly driven by its "Cash withdrawal services", "Mortgages provided by brick and mortar banks", "Consumer savings accounts provided by brick and mortar banks", "Commercial deposit accounts", "Wire transfer services", and "Consumer transaction accounts provided by brick and mortar banks" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for First Guaranty Bancshares is -0.71. Previous Next 3.2 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentFirst Guaranty Bancshares has a news sentiment score of 0.79. 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 higher news sentiment than the 0.43 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 6 news articles for First Guaranty Bancshares this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.Search Interest2 people have searched for FGBI on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, First Guaranty Bancshares insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders42.50% of the stock of First Guaranty Bancshares is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.Percentage Held by InstitutionsOnly 12.33% of the stock of First Guaranty Bancshares is held by institutions. Previous Next 3.8 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for First Guaranty Bancshares are expected to grow by 24.29% in the coming year, from $1.40 to $1.74 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of First Guaranty Bancshares is 6.72, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 120.72.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of First Guaranty Bancshares is 6.72, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 139.76.Price to Book Value per Share RatioFirst Guaranty Bancshares has a P/B Ratio of 0.88. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About First Guaranty Bancshares (NASDAQ:FGBI) StockFirst Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. engages in the provision of personalized commercial banking services to businesses, professionals, and individuals. Its services include personal checking, money market, loans, courtesy sweep, business checking, cash management, courtesy pay, and digital. The company was founded on July 27, 2007 and is headquartered in Hammond, LA.Read More Receive FGBI Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for First Guaranty Bancshares and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address FGBI Stock News HeadlinesMarch 22, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comFirst Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FGBI) to Issue Quarterly Dividend of $0.16March 18, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comFirst Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FGBI) Forecasted to Earn FY2023 Earnings of $1.29 Per ShareMarch 23, 2023 | Legacy Research (Affiliate) (Ad)"Prepare for Five Years of Famine"Market Wizard who predicted all indexes would be negative in 2022 shares shocking new forecastMarch 17, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comDA Davidson Lowers First Guaranty Bancshares (NASDAQ:FGBI) Price Target to $18.25March 15, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comFirst Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FGBI) Expected to Post Q1 2023 Earnings of $0.30 Per ShareMarch 14, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comThe total return for First Guaranty Bancshares (NASDAQ:FGBI) investors has risen faster than earnings growth over the last three yearsJanuary 31, 2023 | msn.comFirst Guaranty Bancshares GAAP EPS of $0.42 misses by $0.12, revenue of $25.86M misses by $1.25MJanuary 31, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comFirst Guaranty Reports Net Income of $28.9 Million for the Year 2022 and Fourth Quarter 2022 Net Income of $5.1 Million; Earnings Per Common Share Increased to $2.48 for the Year 2022 Compared to $2.42 for the Year 2021March 23, 2023 | Investor Place Media (Ad)Biden To Unleash "Choke Point" Operation On America?Biden's disturbing new government program may be worse than Obama's. You are at risk for having your bank account frozen. A former bank regulator is blowing the whistle on Biden's frightening plan to take over your money. Discover the immediate steps you need to take now.January 31, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comFirst Guaranty Bancshares (FGBI) Lags Q4 Earnings and Revenue EstimatesJanuary 23, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comIndependent Bank Group (IBTX) Q4 Earnings and Revenues Miss EstimatesJanuary 18, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAnalysts Estimate First Guaranty Bancshares (FGBI) to Report a Decline in Earnings: What to Look Out forJanuary 9, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comFirst Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. and Lone Star Bank: A Match Made in Bluebonnet HeavenJanuary 5, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comFirst Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FGBI) most popular amongst individual investors who own 38%, insiders hold 32%December 9, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comWith EPS Growth And More, First Guaranty Bancshares (NASDAQ:FGBI) Makes An Interesting CaseNovember 21, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comFirst Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. Declares 118th Consecutive Quarterly Cash Dividend to ShareholdersNovember 21, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comFirst Guaranty Bank named Best Small Bank in America and Louisiana by Newsweek for the Third Year in a RowNovember 12, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comFirst Guaranty Bancshares Third Quarter 2022 Earnings: EPS Misses ExpectationsNovember 8, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comFirst Guaranty Bank Receives Regulatory Approval for New Branches in Mideast MarketOctober 28, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comFirst Guaranty Reports Net Income of $8.1 Million for the Third Quarter of 2022; Earnings Per Common Share Increased to $0.70 for the Third Quarter of 2022 Compared to $0.67 for the Third Quarter of 2021October 28, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comFirst Guaranty Bancshares (FGBI) Misses Q3 Earnings and Revenue EstimatesOctober 28, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comProfessional Holding (PFHD) Q3 Earnings and Revenues Beat EstimatesOctober 20, 2022 | seekingalpha.comFGBI First Guaranty Bancshares, Inc.October 5, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comInvestors in First Guaranty Bancshares (NASDAQ:FGBI) have made a respectable return of 43% over the past three yearsSeptember 23, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comFirst Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. (FGBI)August 22, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comFirst Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. Declares 117th Consecutive Quarterly Cash Dividend to ShareholdersAugust 15, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comThis is Why First Guaranty Bancshares (FGBI) is a Great Dividend StockSee More Headlines View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart Receive FGBI Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for First Guaranty Bancshares and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address FGBI Company Calendar Last Earnings1/31/2023Today3/23/2023Ex-Dividend for 3/31 Dividend3/23/2023Ex-Dividend for 3/31 Dividend3/23/2023Dividend Payable3/31/2023Dividend Payable3/31/2023Next Earnings (Estimated)4/27/2023Fiscal Year End12/31/2023Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ Industry Federal savings institutions Sub-IndustryN/A SectorFinance Current SymbolNASDAQ:FGBI CUSIPN/A CIK1408534 Webwww.fgb.net Phone(985) 345-7685Fax985-375-0355Employees463Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Forecast$19.63 High Stock Price Forecast$21.00 Low Stock Price Forecast$18.25 Forecasted Upside/Downside+19.4%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.00 Research Coverage2 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$2.47 Trailing P/E Ratio6.65 Forward P/E Ratio11.74 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$28.88 million Net Margins19.57% Pretax Margin24.66% Return on Equity14.77% Return on Assets0.95% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.21 Current Ratio0.90 Quick Ratio0.90 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$147.59 million Price / Sales1.19 Cash Flow$3.18 per share Price / Cash Flow5.16 Book Value$18.84 per share Price / Book0.87Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares10,720,000Free Float6,162,000Market Cap$176.13 million OptionableNot Optionable Beta0.44 Key ExecutivesAlton B. LewisPresident, Chief Executive Officer & DirectorEric J. DoschChief Financial Officer, Secretary & TreasurerKey CompetitorsTerritorial BancorpNASDAQ:TBNKWestern New England BancorpNASDAQ:WNEBPonce Financial GroupNASDAQ:PDLBCodorus Valley BancorpNASDAQ:CVLYSalisbury BancorpNASDAQ:SALView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsMetLife Investment Management LLCBought 3,241 shares on 2/15/2023Ownership: 0.030%Geode Capital Management LLCBought 490 shares on 2/13/2023Ownership: 0.991%Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc.Bought 693 shares on 2/13/2023Ownership: 0.158%Renaissance Technologies LLCSold 700 shares on 2/13/2023Ownership: 0.125%Barclays PLCBought 1,288 shares on 2/13/2023Ownership: 0.015%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions FGBI Stock - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell First Guaranty Bancshares stock right now? 2 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for First Guaranty Bancshares in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 hold ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" FGBI shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in FGBI, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View FGBI analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is First Guaranty Bancshares' stock price forecast for 2023? 2 brokers have issued 1-year price objectives for First Guaranty Bancshares' shares. Their FGBI share price forecasts range from $18.25 to $21.00. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach $19.63 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 19.4% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for FGBI or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have FGBI shares performed in 2023? First Guaranty Bancshares' stock was trading at $23.45 on January 1st, 2023. Since then, FGBI shares have decreased by 29.9% and is now trading at $16.43. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. Are investors shorting First Guaranty Bancshares? First Guaranty Bancshares saw a decrease in short interest during the month of February. As of February 28th, there was short interest totaling 72,300 shares, a decrease of 9.5% from the February 13th total of 79,900 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 11,600 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 6.2 days. Currently, 1.3% of the shares of the company are short sold. View First Guaranty Bancshares' Short Interest. When is First Guaranty Bancshares' next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, April 27th 2023. View our FGBI earnings forecast. How were First Guaranty Bancshares' earnings last quarter? First Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FGBI) posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, January, 31st. The bank reported $0.42 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.54 by $0.12. The bank earned $25.86 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $28.16 million. First Guaranty Bancshares had a net margin of 19.57% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 14.77%. How often does First Guaranty Bancshares pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for First Guaranty Bancshares? First Guaranty Bancshares declared a quarterly dividend on Thursday, February 16th. Shareholders of record on Friday, March 24th will be given a dividend of $0.16 per share on Friday, March 31st. This represents a $0.64 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.90%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, March 23rd. Read our dividend analysis for FGBI. What ETFs hold First Guaranty Bancshares' stock? ETFs with the largest weight of First Guaranty Bancshares (NASDAQ:FGBI) stock in their portfolio include AdvisorShares Dorsey Wright Micro-Cap ETF (DWMC) and First Trust Dow Jones Select Microcap Index Fund (FDM) and Is First Guaranty Bancshares a good dividend stock? First Guaranty Bancshares (NASDAQ:FGBI) pays an annual dividend of $0.64 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 3.82%. The dividend payout ratio is 25.91%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, FGBI will have a dividend payout ratio of 36.78% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for FGBI. What other stocks do shareholders of First Guaranty Bancshares own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other First Guaranty Bancshares investors own include Consolidated Edison (ED), Enterprise Products Partners (EPD), Energy Transfer (ET), General Motors (GM), International Business Machines (IBM), Pfizer (PFE), Teekay LNG Partners (TGP), AbbVie (ABBV), Algonquin Power & Utilities (AQN) and BCE (BCE). When did First Guaranty Bancshares IPO? (FGBI) raised $92 million in an initial public offering on Friday, December 19th 2014. The company issued 4,600,000 shares at $19.00-$21.00 per share. Raymond James acted as the underwriter for the IPO and Keefe, Bruyette & Woods (A Stifel Company) and Sterne Agee were co-managers. What is First Guaranty Bancshares' stock symbol? First Guaranty Bancshares trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "FGBI." Who are First Guaranty Bancshares' major shareholders? First Guaranty Bancshares' stock is owned by a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Morgan Dempsey Capital Management LLC (1.12%), Geode Capital Management LLC (0.99%), Salzhauer Michael (0.39%), Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. (0.16%), First Trust Advisors LP (0.13%) and Renaissance Technologies LLC (0.13%). Insiders that own company stock include Edgar R Smith III, Marshall T Reynolds, Uwe Schramm and William K Hood. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of First Guaranty Bancshares? Shares of FGBI 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. What is First Guaranty Bancshares' stock price today? One share of FGBI stock can currently be purchased for approximately $16.43. How much money does First Guaranty Bancshares make? First Guaranty Bancshares (NASDAQ:FGBI) has a market capitalization of $176.13 million and generates $147.59 million in revenue each year. The bank earns $28.88 million in net income (profit) each year or $2.47 on an earnings per share basis. How many employees does First Guaranty Bancshares have? The company employs 463 workers across the globe. How can I contact First Guaranty Bancshares? First Guaranty Bancshares' mailing address is 400 EAST THOMAS STREET, HAMMOND LA, 70401. The official website for the company is www.fgb.net. The bank can be reached via phone at (985) 345-7685, via email at investorrelations@fgb.net, or via fax at 985-375-0355. 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