Positive News SentimentPositive NewsNASDAQ:FRST Primis Financial (FRST) Stock Price, News & Analysis → Massive Crisis Looming — Protect Your Savings Now (From Weiss Ratings) (Ad) Free FRST Stock Alerts $9.66 -0.03 (-0.31%) (As of 01:20 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$9.62▼$9.6750-Day Range$9.69▼$11.3652-Week Range$7.54▼$13.69Volume5,133 shsAverage Volume68,511 shsMarket Capitalization$238.41 millionP/E Ratio11.23Dividend Yield4.14%Price TargetN/A Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrendsStock AnalysisChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrends Get Primis Financial alerts: Email Address Primis Financial MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingN/AUpside/DownsideN/AShort InterestHealthy0.52% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthStrongBased on Four FactorsSustainability-0.60Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment1.56Based on 4 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth14.01%From $1.57 to $1.79 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.4.62 out of 5 starsFinance Sector141st out of 867 stocksState Commercial Banks Industry40th out of 174 stocks N/A Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingThere is not enough analysis data for Primis Financial.Read more about Primis Financial's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 5.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted0.52% of the float of Primis Financial has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverPrimis Financial has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.6, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Primis Financial has recently decreased by 20.87%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Previous Next 3.3 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipPrimis Financial is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 4.13%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthPrimis Financial does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Primis Financial is 46.51%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Primis Financial will have a dividend payout ratio of 22.35% next year. This indicates that Primis Financial will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.Read more about Primis Financial's dividend. Previous Next 3.2 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScorePrimis Financial has received a 34.06% net impact score from Upright. The largest positive contribution comes from its "Societal infrastructure" impact, which is mostly driven by its "Retirement saving services", "Cash withdrawal services", "Mortgages provided by brick and mortar banks", "Mortgage loans for corporations", "Corporate debit cards", and "Home equity loans" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Primis Financial is -0.60. Previous Next 3.1 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentPrimis Financial has a news sentiment score of 1.56. 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 0.88 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 4 news articles for Primis Financial this week, compared to 1 article on an average week. Previous Next 2.5 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Primis Financial insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders10.63% of the stock of Primis Financial is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.Percentage Held by Institutions74.96% of the stock of Primis Financial is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about Primis Financial's insider trading history. Previous Next 3.1 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Primis Financial are expected to grow by 14.01% in the coming year, from $1.57 to $1.79 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Primis Financial is 11.22, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 126.42.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Primis Financial is 11.22, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 53.68.Price to Book Value per Share RatioPrimis Financial has a P/B Ratio of 0.60. 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 Ad Weiss RatingsRadical change coming — do this NOW to protect yourselfI recently uncovered a way the government could use the next crisis as a pretext to gain more control … and radically change life in America as we know it today. And a Draconian set of technologies that could impose a new kind of financial surveillance in America. Click here to learn more. About Primis Financial Stock (NASDAQ:FRST)Primis Financial Corp. operates as the bank holding company for Primis Bank that provides a range of financial services to individuals and small and medium sized businesses in the United States. Its deposit products include checking, NOW, savings, and money market accounts, as well as certificates of deposits. The company also provides commercial business and real estate, construction, secured asset based, small business administration, mortgage warehouse lending products, as well as financing for medical, dental, and veterinary businesses; residential mortgage, trust mortgage, home equity lines of credit, secured and unsecured personal, and consumer loans, as well as life insurance premium financing and demand loans. It also offers cash management services comprising investment/sweep, zero balance, and controlled disbursement accounts; and wire transfer, employer/payroll processing, night depository, depository transfer, merchant, ACH origination, and remote deposit capture services. In addition, the company provides debit cards, ATM services, notary services, and mobile and online banking. It operates full-service branches in Virginia and Maryland. The company was formerly known as Southern National Bancorp of Virginia, Inc. and changed its name to Primis Financial Corp. Primis Financial Corp. was founded in 2004 and is based in McLean, Virginia.Read More FRST Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart FRST Stock News HeadlinesMay 22, 2024 | prnewswire.comPrimis Financial Corp. Announces Notification of Delinquency with NasdaqMay 15, 2024 | prnewswire.comPanacea Financial Announces Partnership with American Student Dental AssociationApril 30, 2024 | insidermonkey.comPrimis Financial Corp. (NASDAQ:FRST) Q1 2024 Earnings Call TranscriptApril 27, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comPrimis Financial Corp (FRST) Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript Highlights: Strategic Insights ...April 25, 2024 | prnewswire.comPrimis Financial Corp. Reports Preliminary Earnings Per Share for the First Quarter of 2024April 18, 2024 | prnewswire.comPrimis Financial Corp. Announces Date for First Quarter 2024 Earnings Release and Conference CallApril 9, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comPrimis Financial Corp. Announces Notification of Delinquency with NasdaqApril 9, 2024 | prnewswire.comPrimis Financial Corp. Announces Notification of Delinquency with NasdaqMarch 14, 2024 | fool.comPrimis Bank Review: Excellent APYs and Unique PerksFebruary 25, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comPositive Signs As Multiple Insiders Buy Primis Financial StockFebruary 22, 2024 | wsj.comPrimis Financial Corp.February 20, 2024 | msn.comPrimis Financial (FRST) is on the Move, Here's Why the Trend Could be SustainableFebruary 12, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comWall Street Analysts Predict a 25.4% Upside in Primis Financial (FRST): Here's What You Should KnowFebruary 2, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comRecent Price Trend in Primis Financial (FRST) is Your Friend, Here's WhyJanuary 30, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comPrimis Financial Corp. (NASDAQ:FRST) Q4 2023 Earnings Call TranscriptJanuary 29, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comPrimis Financial (NASDAQ:FRST) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.10January 26, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comPrimis Financial Corp (FRST) Reports Notable Improvement in Q4 2023 EarningsJanuary 26, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comPrimis Financial (FRST) Q4 Earnings: How Key Metrics Compare to Wall Street EstimatesJanuary 25, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comPrimis Financial Corp. Reports Earnings per Share for the Fourth Quarter of 2023January 23, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comCountdown to Primis Financial (FRST) Q4 Earnings: Wall Street Forecasts for Key MetricsJanuary 8, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comPrimis Financial Corp. Announces Date for Fourth Quarter 2023 Earnings Release and Conference CallJanuary 4, 2024 | msn.comPrimis Financial (FRST) Is a Great Choice for 'Trend' Investors, Here's WhyDecember 26, 2023 | msn.comPrimis Financial (FRST) Soars 5.8%: Is Further Upside Left in the Stock?December 21, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comPrimis Financial Corp. Announces Reauthorization of Stock Repurchase ProgramDecember 19, 2023 | msn.comHere's Why Momentum in Primis Financial (FRST) Should Keep goingSee More Headlines Receive FRST Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Primis Financial and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings10/28/2021Ex-Dividend for 5/24 Dividend5/09/2024Dividend Payable5/24/2024Today6/17/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorFinance Industry State commercial banks Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolNASDAQ:FRST CUSIPN/A CIK1325670 Webwww.primisbank.com Phone(703) 893-7400Fax703-893-7488Employees565Year FoundedN/AProfitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.86 Trailing P/E Ratio11.22 Forward P/E Ratio6.15 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$9.94 million Net Margins8.73% Pretax Margin4.01% Return on Equity5.90% Return on Assets0.58% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.25 Current Ratio0.99 Quick Ratio0.97 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$244.23 million Price / Sales0.98 Cash Flow$1.00 per share Price / Cash Flow9.68 Book Value$15.99 per share Price / Book0.60Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares24,680,000Free Float22,058,000Market Cap$238.16 million OptionableOptionable Beta0.79 12 Stocks Corporate Insiders are AbandoningIf a company's CEO, COO, and CFO were all selling shares of their stock, would you want to know?Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Dennis J. Zember Jr. (Age 54)President, CEO & Director Comp: $935.08kMr. Matthew Alan Switzer (Age 46)Executive VP & CFO Comp: $440.76kMs. Marie Taylor Leibson (Age 59)Executive VP & Chief Credit Officer Comp: $337.88kMr. Clinton Tyler Stafford C.F.A. (Age 39)Co-Founder, CEO & President of Panacea Financial Ms. Cheryl B. WoodExecutive VP, Chief Administrative Officer & SecretaryMs. Anne-Stanton GoreExecutive VP & Chief Marketing OfficerMr. William H. Stevens (Age 79)Chief Credit Risk Officer Comp: $217.42kMr. John Colantoni Jr.Executive VP & Chief Risk OfficerMr. Brandon FinazzoHead of Practice SolutionsMs. Julia FredricksExecutive VP & Chief Risk OfficerMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsCitizens & NorthernNASDAQ:CZNCFirst BancorpNASDAQ:FNLCFirst Internet BancorpNASDAQ:INBKCivista BancsharesNASDAQ:CIVBPeoples Financial ServicesNASDAQ:PFISView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsBoston PartnersSold 9,881 shares on 5/28/2024Ownership: 0.881%Kennedy Capital Management LLCSold 21,751 shares on 5/16/2024Ownership: 1.879%Jacobs Levy Equity Management Inc.Bought 63,582 shares on 5/16/2024Ownership: 0.505%California State Teachers Retirement SystemSold 1,298 shares on 5/16/2024Ownership: 0.008%Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MDBought 1,348 shares on 5/15/2024Ownership: 0.137%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions FRST Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have FRST shares performed in 2024? Primis Financial's stock was trading at $12.66 at the beginning of the year. Since then, FRST stock has decreased by 23.8% and is now trading at $9.65. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. Are investors shorting Primis Financial? Primis Financial saw a decrease in short interest during the month of May. As of May 31st, there was short interest totaling 97,800 shares, a decrease of 20.9% from the May 15th total of 123,600 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 59,300 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 1.6 days. Currently, 0.5% of the shares of the company are short sold. View Primis Financial's Short Interest. How were Primis Financial's earnings last quarter? Primis Financial Corp. (NASDAQ:FRST) released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, October, 28th. The company reported $0.25 earnings per share for the quarter, hitting analysts' consensus estimates of $0.25. The firm had revenue of $25.89 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $26.83 million. Primis Financial had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 5.90% and a net margin of 8.73%. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $0.39 EPS. How often does Primis Financial pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Primis Financial? Primis Financial declared a quarterly dividend on Thursday, April 25th. Stockholders of record on Friday, May 10th will be given a dividend of $0.10 per share on Friday, May 24th. This represents a $0.40 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 4.15%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, May 9th. Read our dividend analysis for FRST. Is Primis Financial a good dividend stock? Primis Financial (NASDAQ:FRST) pays an annual dividend of $0.40 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 4.13%. FRST has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 46.51%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, FRST will have a dividend payout ratio of 22.35% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for FRST. Who are Primis Financial's major shareholders? Primis Financial's stock is owned by many different institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Vanguard Group Inc. (4.49%), PL Capital Advisors LLC (1.93%), Kennedy Capital Management LLC (1.88%), Foundry Partners LLC (1.41%), Corbyn Investment Management Inc. MD (1.35%) and Boston Partners (0.88%). Insiders that own company stock include Ann-Stanton C Gore, Barry P Almond, Bruce Todd Brockwell, Charles A Kabbash, Charles A Kabbash, Cheryl Wood, Clinton Tyler Stafford, Deborah Diaz, Dennis J Zember Jr, Eric Alan Johnson, F L Garrett III, F L Garrett III, George Cody Sheflett Jr, John Fitzgerald Biagas, John M Eggemeyer III, Marie Taylor Leibson, Matthew Alan Switzer, Rickey Allen Fulk, Robert Yates Clagett, Susan B Williamson, W Bruce Jennings and William Rand Cook. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Primis Financial? Shares of FRST stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. 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