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First Bancorp (FBNC) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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$45.63 +0.66 (+1.47%)
(As of 09:48 AM ET)

About First Bancorp Stock (NASDAQ:FBNC)

Key Stats

Today's Range
$45.17
$45.63
50-Day Range
$40.32
$47.16
52-Week Range
$29.53
$48.21
Volume
3,982 shs
Average Volume
162,816 shs
Market Capitalization
$1.89 billion
P/E Ratio
18.40
Dividend Yield
1.93%
Price Target
$45.00
Consensus Rating
Buy

Company Overview

First Bancorp operates as the bank holding company for First Bank that provides banking products and services for individuals and small to medium-sized businesses. The company accepts deposit products, such as checking, savings, and money market accounts, as well as time deposits, including certificate of deposits and individual retirement accounts. It also offers loans for a range of consumer and commercial purposes comprising loans for business, real estate, personal, home improvement, and automobiles, as well as residential mortgages and small business administration loans; and accounts receivable financing and factoring, inventory financing, and purchase order financing services. In addition, the company provides credit and debit cards, letter of credits, and safe deposit box rental services, as well as electronic funds transfer services consisting of wire transfers; and internet and mobile banking, cash management, bank-by-phone services, and remote deposit capture services. Further, it offers investment and insurance products, such as mutual funds, annuities, long-term care insurance, life insurance, and company retirement plans, as well as property and casualty insurance products; and financial planning services. The company was founded in 1934 and is headquartered in Southern Pines, North Carolina.

First Bancorp Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

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FBNC MarketRank™: 

First Bancorp scored higher than 65% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 448th out of 930 stocks in the finance sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

  • Consensus Rating

    First Bancorp has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 1 buy rating, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

  • Amount of Analyst Coverage

    First Bancorp has received no research coverage in the past 90 days.

  • Read more about First Bancorp's stock forecast and price target.
  • Earnings Growth

    Earnings for First Bancorp are expected to grow by 13.24% in the coming year, from $2.72 to $3.08 per share.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

    The P/E ratio of First Bancorp is 18.13, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 125.26.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

    The P/E ratio of First Bancorp is 18.13, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 46.18.

  • Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

    First Bancorp has a P/B Ratio of 1.26. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

  • Read more about First Bancorp's valuation and earnings.
  • Percentage of Shares Shorted

    1.74% of the outstanding shares of First Bancorp have been sold short.
  • Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

    First Bancorp has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.3.
  • Change versus previous month

    Short interest in First Bancorp has recently decreased by 19.58%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.
  • Dividend Yield

    First Bancorp pays a meaningful dividend of 1.94%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

  • Dividend Growth

    First Bancorp does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

  • Dividend Coverage

    The dividend payout ratio of First Bancorp is 35.48%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

  • Dividend Sustainability

    Based on earnings estimates, First Bancorp will have a dividend payout ratio of 28.57% next year. This indicates that First Bancorp will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

  • Read more about First Bancorp's dividend.
  • Percentage of Shares Shorted

    1.74% of the outstanding shares of First Bancorp have been sold short.
  • Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

    First Bancorp has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.3.
  • Change versus previous month

    Short interest in First Bancorp has recently decreased by 19.58%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.
    • Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

      In the past three months, First Bancorp insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $869,406.00 in company stock.

    • Percentage Held by Insiders

      Only 3.65% of the stock of First Bancorp is held by insiders.

    • Percentage Held by Institutions

      68.36% of the stock of First Bancorp is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

    • Read more about First Bancorp's insider trading history.
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    FBNC Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

    First Bancorp's stock was trading at $37.01 at the start of the year. Since then, FBNC stock has increased by 21.5% and is now trading at $44.97.
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    First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC) announced its earnings results on Wednesday, October, 23rd. The financial services provider reported $0.70 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, hitting analysts' consensus estimates of $0.70. The financial services provider earned $144.99 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $97 million. First Bancorp had a net margin of 17.98% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 8.00%.

    First Bancorp's top institutional investors include State Street Corp (4.13%), Geode Capital Management LLC (2.36%), Victory Capital Management Inc. (1.45%) and Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. (1.19%). Insiders that own company stock include Mason Y Garrett, Richard H Moore, Michael Goodwin Mayer, Suzanne S Deferie, Carlie C Mclamb Jr, Elizabeth B Bostian, Mary Clara Capel, Dexter V Perry and J Randolph Potter.
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    Shares of FBNC 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.
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    Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that First Bancorp investors own include Humana (HUM), American Water Works (AWK), Waste Connections (WCN), Voyager Therapeutics (VYGR), The RMR Group (RMR), DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH) and AUO (AUOTY).

    Company Calendar

    Ex-Dividend for 10/25 Dividend
    9/30/2024
    Last Earnings
    10/23/2024
    Dividend Payable
    10/25/2024
    Today
    11/21/2024
    Fiscal Year End
    12/31/2024
    Next Earnings (Estimated)
    1/22/2025

    Industry, Sector and Symbol

    Sector
    Finance
    Industry
    State commercial banks
    Sub-Industry
    Regional Banks
    Current Symbol
    NASDAQ:FBNC
    CUSIP
    31891010
    Employees
    1,445
    Year Founded
    1948

    Price Target and Rating

    Average Stock Price Target
    $45.00
    High Stock Price Target
    $45.00
    Low Stock Price Target
    $45.00
    Potential Upside/Downside
    +0.1%
    Consensus Rating
    Buy
    Rating Score (0-4)
    3.00
    Research Coverage
    1 Analysts

    Profitability

    Net Income
    $104.13 million
    Pretax Margin
    22.66%

    Debt

    Sales & Book Value

    Annual Sales
    $546.25 million
    Cash Flow
    $3.24 per share
    Book Value
    $33.40 per share

    Miscellaneous

    Free Float
    39,833,000
    Market Cap
    $1.86 billion
    Optionable
    Optionable
    Beta
    1.02

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    This page (NASDAQ:FBNC) was last updated on 11/21/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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