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(NASDAQ:FBMS) Shares Acquired by Dimensional Fund Advisors LPDimensional Fund Advisors LP lifted its holdings in shares of The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS - Free Report) by 10.5% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 1,115,691 sharJune 2 at 1:38 AM | americanbankingnews.comStockNews.com Upgrades First Bancshares (NASDAQ:FBMS) to HoldMay 31 at 10:12 PM | marketbeat.comFirst Bancshares (NASDAQ:FBMS) Raised to Hold at StockNews.comStockNews.com upgraded First Bancshares from a "sell" rating to a "hold" rating in a research report on Friday.May 31 at 1:28 AM | marketbeat.comThe First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS) Receives Consensus Recommendation of "Moderate Buy" from AnalystsShares of The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS - Get Free Report) have been given an average rating of "Moderate Buy" by the four brokerages that are presently covering the firm, MarketBeat Ratings reports. Two analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation and two have given a buy recMay 29, 2024 | marketwatch.comFirst Guaranty Bancshares Names Mineer to Be CEO and President as Lewis RetiresMay 29, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comContrasting First Bancshares (NASDAQ:FBMS) & Southern First Bancshares (NASDAQ:SFST)May 17, 2024 | businesswire.comThe First Bancshares, Inc. Announces Transfer of Listing of Common Stock to the New York Stock ExchangeMay 6, 2024 | marketbeat.comThe First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS) Given Average Recommendation of "Moderate Buy" by AnalystsThe First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS - Get Free Report) has received an average recommendation of "Moderate Buy" from the four brokerages that are presently covering the stock, MarketBeat Ratings reports. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and two have issuedMay 1, 2024 | marketbeat.comThe First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS) Short Interest Up 11.5% in AprilThe First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS - Get Free Report) was the target of a significant increase in short interest in April. As of April 15th, there was short interest totalling 380,100 shares, an increase of 11.5% from the March 31st total of 341,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 173,500 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 2.2 days.May 1, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comShould You Buy The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS) For Its Upcoming Dividend?April 30, 2024 | marketbeat.comFirst Bancshares (NASDAQ:FBMS) Posts Quarterly Earnings Results, Beats Expectations By $0.05 EPSFirst Bancshares (NASDAQ:FBMS - Get Free Report) released its quarterly earnings results on Monday. The bank reported $0.65 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.60 by $0.05. The company had revenue of $104.34 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $69.30 million. First Bancshares had a return on equity of 9.85% and a net margin of 20.00%. During the same period last year, the business posted $0.86 earnings per share.April 29, 2024 | marketbeat.comSteele Capital Management Inc. Makes New $1.79 Million Investment in The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS)Steele Capital Management Inc. acquired a new stake in The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS - Free Report) in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund acquired 60,973 shares of the bank's stock, valued at aApril 28, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comFirst Bancshares (NASDAQ:FBMS) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.25April 26, 2024 | businesswire.comThe First Bancshares to Participate in 2024 Gulf South Bank ConferenceApril 26, 2024 | msn.comBusiness First Bancshares Non-GAAP EPS of $0.50, revenue of $60.92MApril 26, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comFirst Bancshares First Quarter 2024 Earnings: EPS: US$0.65 (vs US$0.52 in 1Q 2023)April 26, 2024 | marketbeat.comThe First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS) to Issue $0.25 Quarterly DividendThe First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS) announced a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, April 24th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, May 7th will be given a dividend of 0.25 per share by the bank on Thursday, May 23rd. This represents a $1.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.99%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, May 6th.April 25, 2024 | investorplace.comBFST Stock Earnings: Business First Bancshares Misses EPS, Misses Revenue for Q1 2024April 25, 2024 | marketwatch.comBusiness First Bancshares to Acquire Oakwood BancsharesApril 25, 2024 | marketbeat.comFirst Bancshares (NASDAQ:FBMS) Shares Gap Up to $25.28First Bancshares (NASDAQ:FBMS) Shares Gap Up to $25.28April 25, 2024 | msn.comFirst Bancshares declares $0.25 dividendApril 25, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comFirst Bancshares Inc (FBMS) Reports Strong First Quarter 2024 Earnings, Surpassing Analyst ...April 24, 2024 | investorplace.comFBMS Stock Earnings: First Bancshares Beats EPS, Misses Revenue for Q1 2024April 24, 2024 | businesswire.comThe First Bancshares, Inc. Reports Results for First Quarter ended March 31, 2024April 24, 2024 | marketbeat.comFirst Bancshares (NASDAQ:FBMS) Shares Down 3.5% First Bancshares (NASDAQ:FBMS) Trading Down 3.5%April 23, 2024 | msn.comFirst Interstate Banc Q1 2024 Earnings PreviewApril 23, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comFirst Bancshares earnings: here's what Wall Street expectsApril 15, 2024 | marketbeat.comThe First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS) Short Interest Up 23.1% in MarchThe First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS - Get Free Report) was the target of a large increase in short interest in March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totalling 341,000 shares, an increase of 23.1% from the March 15th total of 277,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 169,900 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 2.0 days.April 15, 2024 | businesswire.comThe First Bancshares, Inc. Announces 2024 First Quarter Call InformationApril 13, 2024 | investorplace.comFBSI Stock Earnings: First Bancshares Reported Results for Q1 2024April 3, 2024 | marketbeat.comStockNews.com Lowers First Bancshares (NASDAQ:FBMS) to SellStockNews.com lowered shares of First Bancshares from a "hold" rating to a "sell" rating in a report on Wednesday.April 2, 2024 | msn.comProsperity Bancshares (PB) Completes Lone Star AcquisitionMarch 31, 2024 | marketbeat.comJCSD Capital LLC Sells 45,507 Shares of The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS)JCSD Capital LLC reduced its stake in shares of The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS - Free Report) by 31.3% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 99,794 shares of the bank's stock after sellinMarch 30, 2024 | marketbeat.comThe First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS) Short Interest UpdateThe First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS - Get Free Report) was the target of a significant increase in short interest in the month of March. As of March 15th, there was short interest totalling 277,000 shares, an increase of 28.2% from the February 29th total of 216,100 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 161,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 1.7 days.March 19, 2024 | marketbeat.comShort Interest in The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS) Declines By 9.1%The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS - Get Free Report) was the recipient of a large drop in short interest in the month of February. As of February 29th, there was short interest totalling 216,100 shares, a drop of 9.1% from the February 14th total of 237,800 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 140,200 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 1.5 days.March 13, 2024 | marketbeat.comFirst Bancshares (NASDAQ:FBMS) Rating Increased to Hold at StockNews.comStockNews.com raised First Bancshares from a "sell" rating to a "hold" rating in a research report on Wednesday.March 1, 2024 | investing.comThe First Bancshares sets $50 million stock buyback planFebruary 28, 2024 | msn.comThe First Bancshares announces new share repurchase planFebruary 28, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comThe First Bancshares, Inc. Announces New Share Repurchase PlanFebruary 19, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comFBMS Mar 2024 30.000 putFebruary 19, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comFBMS Jun 2024 30.000 putFebruary 1, 2024 | benzinga.comFirst Bancshares's Ex-Dividend Date Is Tuesday, Here's What You Need To KnowJanuary 31, 2024 | msn.comThe First Bancshares Attends Janney CEO ForumJanuary 30, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comThe First Bancshares to Participate in the Janney CEO ForumJanuary 30, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comThe First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS) Q4 2023 Earnings Call TranscriptJanuary 28, 2024 | seekingalpha.comThe First Bancshares, Inc. 2023 Q4 - Results - Earnings Call PresentationJanuary 26, 2024 | marketbeat.comThe First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS) to Issue Quarterly Dividend of $0.25The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS) declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, January 24th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, February 7th will be given a dividend of 0.25 per share by the bank on Friday, February 23rd. This represents a $1.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.82%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, February 6th. This is an increase from First Bancshares's previous quarterly dividend of $0.24.January 26, 2024 | marketbeat.comFirst Bancshares (NASDAQ:FBMS) Stock Rating Reaffirmed by Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsKeefe, Bruyette & Woods reiterated a "market perform" rating and set a $28.00 price target on shares of First Bancshares in a research report on Friday.January 25, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comFirst Bancshares Inc (FBMS) Reports Mixed Quarterly Results and Yearly Growth Amid Market ChallengesJanuary 25, 2024 | msn.comFirst Bancshares raises dividend by about 4% to $0.25 a share Get First Bancshares News Delivered to You Automatically Sign up to receive the latest news and ratings for FBMS and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. 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