The First Bancorp Competitors

Truist Financial (NYSE:TFC) and The First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FNLC) are both finance companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, analyst recommendations, dividends, risk, institutional ownership, profitability and valuation.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Truist Financial and The First Bancorp's revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Truist Financial has higher revenue and earnings than The First Bancorp.

Volatility & Risk

Truist Financial has a beta of 1.36, indicating that its stock price is 36% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, The First Bancorp has a beta of 0.6, indicating that its stock price is 40% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Truist Financial and The First Bancorp's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current recommendations for Truist Financial and The First Bancorp, as provided by MarketBeat.

Truist Financial presently has a consensus price target of $53.0833, indicating a potential downside of 8.22%. Given Truist Financial's higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe Truist Financial is more favorable than The First Bancorp.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

72.1% of Truist Financial shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 33.5% of The First Bancorp shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.4% of Truist Financial shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 8.3% of The First Bancorp shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Dividends

Truist Financial pays an annual dividend of $1.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.1%. The First Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $1.24 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.3%. Truist Financial pays out 41.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Truist Financial has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and The First Bancorp has increased its dividend for 7 consecutive years. The First Bancorp is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Summary

Truist Financial beats The First Bancorp on 8 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

The First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FNLC) and The PNC Financial Services Group (NYSE:PNC) are both finance companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations, dividends, risk, institutional ownership and earnings.

Profitability

This table compares The First Bancorp and The PNC Financial Services Group's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current recommendations and price targets for The First Bancorp and The PNC Financial Services Group, as reported by MarketBeat.

The PNC Financial Services Group has a consensus target price of $163.3125, indicating a potential downside of 8.69%. Given The PNC Financial Services Group's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe The PNC Financial Services Group is more favorable than The First Bancorp.

Dividends

The First Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $1.24 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.3%. The PNC Financial Services Group pays an annual dividend of $4.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.6%. The PNC Financial Services Group pays out 40.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. The First Bancorp has increased its dividend for 7 consecutive years and The PNC Financial Services Group has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years. The First Bancorp is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Risk and Volatility

The First Bancorp has a beta of 0.6, meaning that its stock price is 40% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, The PNC Financial Services Group has a beta of 1.38, meaning that its stock price is 38% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares The First Bancorp and The PNC Financial Services Group's gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

The PNC Financial Services Group has higher revenue and earnings than The First Bancorp.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

33.5% of The First Bancorp shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 80.6% of The PNC Financial Services Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 8.3% of The First Bancorp shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of The PNC Financial Services Group shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

The PNC Financial Services Group beats The First Bancorp on 8 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

First Republic Bank (NYSE:FRC) and The First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FNLC) are both finance companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, risk, profitability and valuation.

Volatility & Risk

First Republic Bank has a beta of 1.06, suggesting that its share price is 6% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, The First Bancorp has a beta of 0.6, suggesting that its share price is 40% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares First Republic Bank and The First Bancorp's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

95.5% of First Republic Bank shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 33.5% of The First Bancorp shares are held by institutional investors. 8.3% of The First Bancorp shares are held 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.

Dividends

First Republic Bank pays an annual dividend of $0.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.4%. The First Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $1.24 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.3%. First Republic Bank pays out 13.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. First Republic Bank has increased its dividend for 7 consecutive years and The First Bancorp has increased its dividend for 7 consecutive years.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares First Republic Bank and The First Bancorp's revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

First Republic Bank has higher revenue and earnings than The First Bancorp.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of recent ratings and price targets for First Republic Bank and The First Bancorp, as reported by MarketBeat.

First Republic Bank presently has a consensus price target of $143.8824, indicating a potential downside of 19.90%. Given First Republic Bank's higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe First Republic Bank is more favorable than The First Bancorp.

Summary

First Republic Bank beats The First Bancorp on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

The First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FNLC) and Fifth Third Bancorp (NASDAQ:FITB) are both finance companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, risk, institutional ownership, dividends, analyst recommendations, valuation and earnings.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current recommendations and price targets for The First Bancorp and Fifth Third Bancorp, as provided by MarketBeat.

Fifth Third Bancorp has a consensus target price of $34.4605, indicating a potential downside of 9.79%. Given Fifth Third Bancorp's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Fifth Third Bancorp is more favorable than The First Bancorp.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

33.5% of The First Bancorp shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 79.2% of Fifth Third Bancorp shares are held by institutional investors. 8.3% of The First Bancorp shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of Fifth Third Bancorp shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Volatility and Risk

The First Bancorp has a beta of 0.6, suggesting that its stock price is 40% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Fifth Third Bancorp has a beta of 1.63, suggesting that its stock price is 63% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares The First Bancorp and Fifth Third Bancorp's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares The First Bancorp and Fifth Third Bancorp's gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Fifth Third Bancorp has higher revenue and earnings than The First Bancorp.

Dividends

The First Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $1.24 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.3%. Fifth Third Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $1.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.8%. Fifth Third Bancorp pays out 39.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. The First Bancorp has increased its dividend for 7 consecutive years and Fifth Third Bancorp has increased its dividend for 4 consecutive years. The First Bancorp is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

SVB Financial Group (NASDAQ:SIVB) and The First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FNLC) are both finance companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, dividends, earnings, profitability and risk.

Volatility and Risk

SVB Financial Group has a beta of 2.14, indicating that its stock price is 114% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, The First Bancorp has a beta of 0.6, indicating that its stock price is 40% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current ratings and target prices for SVB Financial Group and The First Bancorp, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

SVB Financial Group currently has a consensus price target of $434.5333, indicating a potential downside of 16.27%. Given SVB Financial Group's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe SVB Financial Group is more favorable than The First Bancorp.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

88.4% of SVB Financial Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 33.5% of The First Bancorp shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.8% of SVB Financial Group shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 8.3% of The First Bancorp shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares SVB Financial Group and The First Bancorp's revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

SVB Financial Group has higher revenue and earnings than The First Bancorp.

Profitability

This table compares SVB Financial Group and The First Bancorp's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

SVB Financial Group beats The First Bancorp on 11 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

Regions Financial (NYSE:RF) and The First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FNLC) are both finance companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, valuation, dividends, risk, profitability and earnings.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

71.7% of Regions Financial shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 33.5% of The First Bancorp shares are held by institutional investors. 0.5% of Regions Financial shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 8.3% of The First Bancorp shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Regions Financial and The First Bancorp's revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Regions Financial has higher revenue and earnings than The First Bancorp.

Volatility & Risk

Regions Financial has a beta of 1.58, meaning that its stock price is 58% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, The First Bancorp has a beta of 0.6, meaning that its stock price is 40% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings and price targets for Regions Financial and The First Bancorp, as provided by MarketBeat.

Regions Financial presently has a consensus price target of $18.5526, indicating a potential downside of 12.49%. Given Regions Financial's higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Regions Financial is more favorable than The First Bancorp.

Dividends

Regions Financial pays an annual dividend of $0.62 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.9%. The First Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $1.24 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.3%. Regions Financial pays out 40.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Regions Financial has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and The First Bancorp has raised its dividend for 7 consecutive years. The First Bancorp is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Profitability

This table compares Regions Financial and The First Bancorp's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

The First Bancorp beats Regions Financial on 8 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.