NASDAQ:FNLC First Bancorp - FNLC 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 The First Bancorp, Inc. Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. $29.19 0.00 (0.00%) (As of 01/27/2023 12:00 AM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$28.94▼$29.2650-Day Range$28.78▼$31.4452-Week Range$27.42▼$32.55Volume11,752 shsAverage Volume11,411 shsMarket Capitalization$322.26 millionP/E Ratio8.27Dividend Yield4.66%Price TargetN/A ProfileChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media First Bancorp MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingN/AUpside/DownsideN/AShort InterestHealthy0.53% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthModerateBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.98Based on 4 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings GrowthN/ASee 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.2.13 out of 5 starsFinance Sector535th out of 891 stocksNational Commercial Banks Industry55th out of 85 stocks N/A Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingThere is not enough analysis data for First Bancorp. Previous Next 5.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted0.53% of the float of First Bancorp has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverFirst Bancorp has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.9, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in First Bancorp has recently decreased by 17.26%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Previous Next 2.5 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipFirst Bancorp is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 4.66%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthFirst Bancorp has only been increasing its dividend for 3 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of First Bancorp is 38.53%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for FNLC. Previous Next 2.8 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentFirst Bancorp has a news sentiment score of 0.98. 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 0.66 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 4 news articles for First Bancorp this week, compared to 1 article on an average week. Previous Next 0.0 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, First Bancorp insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 5.81% of the stock of First Bancorp is held by insiders.Percentage Held by InstitutionsOnly 38.85% of the stock of First Bancorp is held by institutions. Previous Next 1.3 Earnings and Valuation Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of First Bancorp is 8.27, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 129.52.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of First Bancorp is 8.27, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 188.68.Price to Book Value per Share RatioFirst Bancorp has a P/B Ratio of 1.31. 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 About First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FNLC) StockThe First Bancorp, Inc. (Maine) is a bank holding company, which engages in the provision of financial services. It offers time and savings deposits, lending, automated teller machine processing, investment management, and trust services. The company was founded on January 15, 1985 and is headquartered in Damariscotta, ME.Read More Receive FNLC Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for First Bancorp and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address FNLC Stock News HeadlinesJanuary 20, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comFirst Bancorp Full Year 2022 Earnings: EPS: US$3.56 (vs US$3.33 in FY 2021)January 18, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comThe First Bancorp Reports Results for 2022January 29, 2023 | Porter & Company (Ad)The Next Big Crisis Is HereYou just can’t see it yet because it’s NOT a banking, financial, or economic crisis… it’s far worse and threatens every dollar in your retirement account.January 3, 2023 | msn.comThursday Is Your Last Chance To Buy First Bancorp Before The Dividend PayoutJanuary 2, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comThe First Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:FNLC) Looks Like A Good Stock, And It's Going Ex-Dividend SoonDecember 15, 2022 | msn.comFirst Bancorp declares $0.34 dividendDecember 14, 2022 | marketwatch.comFirst Republic Bank stock outperforms competitors despite losses on the dayDecember 13, 2022 | nasdaq.comF.N.B. Corp (FNB) Wraps Up All-Stock Deal to Buy UB BancorpJanuary 29, 2023 | Porter & Company (Ad)Is This The End of Capitalism?EXPOSED: The establishment plot to disenfranchise and impoverish millions of Americans…December 2, 2022 | msn.comBurbank police arrest three suspects in 'bank jugging' case in which victims are targetedDecember 1, 2022 | benzinga.comFIRST BANK & TRUST COMPANY CONTINUES NORTH CAROLINA EXPANSIONOctober 23, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comHere's Why We Think First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FNLC) Might Deserve Your Attention TodayOctober 19, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comThe First Bancorp Third Quarter Earnings Increase 11.9%October 19, 2022 | msn.comA Preview Of First Financial Bancorp's EarningsOctober 16, 2022 | markets.businessinsider.comHere's what Wall Street expects from First Republic Bank's earnings reportOctober 13, 2022 | forbes.comFirst Internet Bank Of Indiana ReviewSeptember 29, 2022 | msn.comMonday Is Your Last Chance To Buy First Bancorp Before The Dividend PayoutSeptember 26, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comThe First Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:FNLC) insider upped their holding by 249% earlier this yearSeptember 16, 2022 | benzinga.comFirst Bancorp Stock (NASDAQ:FNLC), Analyst Ratings, Price Targets, PredictionsSeptember 8, 2022 | bizjournals.comPinnacle Financial Partners plans first foray into Greater CincinnatiSeptember 7, 2022 | uk.finance.yahoo.comThe First Bancorp, Inc. (FNLC)August 25, 2022 | marketwatch.comFirst Republic Bank Hires Financial Chief From MUFG Union BankAugust 22, 2022 | benzinga.comFirst Federal Bank of Kansas City releases new online banking and mobile appAugust 19, 2022 | msn.comFirst Citizens Bank ATM workers pepper sprayed, robbed; suspects wantedAugust 19, 2022 | nasdaq.comFirst Bancorp (NASDAQ:FNLC) Ticks All The Boxes When It Comes To Earnings GrowthAugust 16, 2022 | seekingalpha.comFirst Bancorp: A Strong-Performing Bank With A 4%+ Dividend YieldAugust 11, 2022 | bizjournals.comWSFS named official bank of the Philadelphia Union as part of its first major sports partnershipSee More Headlines View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart Receive FNLC Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for First Bancorp and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address FNLC Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 1/20 Dividend1/06/2023Last Earnings1/18/2023Dividend Payable1/20/2023Today1/29/2023Next Earnings (Estimated)4/19/2023Fiscal Year End12/31/2023Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ Industry National commercial banks Sub-IndustryRegional Banks SectorFinance Current SymbolNASDAQ:FNLC CUSIP31866P10 CIK765207 Webwww.thefirst.com Phone(207) 563-3195Fax207-563-6853Employees267Year Founded1864Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$3.53 Trailing P/E Ratio8.27 Forward P/E RatioN/A P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$38.99 million Net Margins35.47% Pretax Margin46.07% Return on Equity17.17% Return on Assets1.48% Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current Ratio0.78 Quick Ratio0.78 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$109.91 million Price / Sales2.93 Cash Flow$3.74 per share Price / Cash Flow7.81 Book Value$22.36 per share Price / Book1.31Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares11,040,000Free Float10,400,000Market Cap$322.26 million OptionableOptionable Beta0.55 Social Links Key ExecutivesTony C. McKimPresident, Chief Executive Officer & DirectorRichard M. ElderChief Financial Officer, Treasurer & Executive VPSusan A. NortonCompliance OfficerAdam CurrieExecutive Vice PresidentJonathan W. NicholsonExecutive VP & Chief Lending Officer of the BankKey CompetitorsFinancial InstitutionsNASDAQ:FISIAmerican National BanksharesNASDAQ:AMNBNational BanksharesNASDAQ:NKSHFirst of Long IslandNASDAQ:FLICAmes NationalNASDAQ:ATLOView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsWaypoint Capital Advisors LLCBought 56,206 shares on 1/23/2023Ownership: 0.509%Bank of New York Mellon CorpBought 4,209 shares on 12/8/2022Ownership: 0.874%BNP Paribas Arbitrage SNCBought 342 shares on 11/16/2022Ownership: 0.027%Vanguard Group Inc.Sold 1,557 shares on 11/15/2022Ownership: 4.182%State Street CorpSold 2,700 shares on 11/15/2022Ownership: 1.642%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions FNLC Stock - Frequently Asked Questions How have FNLC shares performed in 2023? First Bancorp's stock was trading at $29.94 at the beginning of the year. Since then, FNLC shares have decreased by 2.5% and is now trading at $29.19. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. Are investors shorting First Bancorp? First Bancorp saw a decline in short interest during the month of January. As of January 15th, there was short interest totaling 50,800 shares, a decline of 17.3% from the December 31st total of 61,400 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 13,100 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 3.9 days. Currently, 0.5% of the shares of the company are sold short. View First Bancorp's Short Interest. When is First Bancorp's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, April 19th 2023. View our FNLC earnings forecast. How were First Bancorp's earnings last quarter? The First Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:FNLC) issued its earnings results on Wednesday, January, 18th. The bank reported $0.83 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. The bank earned $23.33 million during the quarter. First Bancorp had a net margin of 35.47% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 17.17%. How often does First Bancorp pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for First Bancorp? First Bancorp announced a quarterly dividend on Thursday, December 15th. Stockholders of record on Monday, January 9th will be given a dividend of $0.34 per share on Friday, January 20th. This represents a $1.36 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 4.66%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, January 6th. Read our dividend analysis for FNLC. Is First Bancorp a good dividend stock? First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FNLC) pays an annual dividend of $1.36 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 4.66%. FNLC has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The company has been increasing its dividend for 3 consecutive year(s), indicating that it does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio is 38.53%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Read our dividend analysis for FNLC. What other stocks do shareholders of First Bancorp own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other First Bancorp investors own include Main Street Capital (MAIN), Boeing (BA), Mastercard (MA), NVIDIA (NVDA), International Business Machines (IBM), AT&T (T), AbbVie (ABBV), Delphi Technologies (DLPH), Enterprise Products Partners (EPD) and Energy Transfer (ET). What is First Bancorp's stock symbol? First Bancorp trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "FNLC." Who are First Bancorp's major shareholders? First Bancorp's stock is owned by a variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Waypoint Capital Advisors LLC (0.51%). Insiders that own company stock include Charles A Wootton, Kimberly Swan, Mark N Rosborough, Steven Parady, Stuart G Smith and Tony C Mckim. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of First Bancorp? Shares of FNLC 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 Bancorp's stock price today? One share of FNLC stock can currently be purchased for approximately $29.19. How much money does First Bancorp make? First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FNLC) has a market capitalization of $322.26 million and generates $109.91 million in revenue each year. The bank earns $38.99 million in net income (profit) each year or $3.53 on an earnings per share basis. How many employees does First Bancorp have? The company employs 267 workers across the globe. How can I contact First Bancorp? First Bancorp's mailing address is MAIN STREET, DAMARISCOTTA ME, 04543. The official website for the company is www.thefirst.com. The bank can be reached via phone at (207) 563-3195, via email at w, or via fax at 207-563-6853. This page (NASDAQ:FNLC) was last updated on 1/29/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff Get 30 Days of MarketBeat All Access Free Sign up for MarketBeat All Access to gain access to MarketBeat's full suite of research tools: Best-in-Class Portfolio Monitoring View the latest news, buy/sell ratings, SEC filings and insider transactions for your stocks. Compare your portfolio performance to leading indices and get personalized stock ideas based on your portfolio. Stock Ideas and Recommendations Get daily stock ideas from top-performing Wall Street analysts. Get short term trading ideas from the MarketBeat Idea Engine. 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