NASDAQ:FCCO First Community (FCCO) Stock Price, News & Analysis $21.10 -0.13 (-0.61%) (As of 09/6/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$21.01▼$21.2950-Day Range$16.15▼$23.1952-Week Range$15.40▼$23.30Volume7,901 shsAverage Volume31,053 shsMarket Capitalization$160.97 millionP/E Ratio14.76Dividend Yield2.84%Price Target$21.00 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrends Get First Community alerts: Email Address First Community MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingBuy3.00 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside0.5% Downside$21.00 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy0.16% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthModerateBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews SentimentN/AInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth19.76%From $1.67 to $2.00 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.3.23 out of 5 starsFinance Sector396th out of 871 stocksState Commercial Banks Industry87th out of 177 stocks 1.5 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingFirst Community 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 CoverageFirst Community has received no research coverage in the past 90 days.Read more about First Community's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 5.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted0.16% of the float of First Community has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverFirst Community has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.3, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in First Community has recently decreased by 43.94%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Previous Next 2.5 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldFirst Community pays a meaningful dividend of 2.79%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthFirst Community does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of First Community is 41.96%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, First Community will have a dividend payout ratio of 30.00% next year. This indicates that First Community will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.Read more about First Community's dividend. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for FCCO. Previous Next 1.9 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentFirst Community has a news sentiment score of 0.50. 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 lower news sentiment than the 0.70 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for First Community this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.MarketBeat Follows1 people have added First Community to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, First Community insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 3.00% of the stock of First Community is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions61.25% of the stock of First Community is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about First Community's insider trading history. Previous Next 3.1 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for First Community are expected to grow by 19.76% in the coming year, from $1.67 to $2.00 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of First Community is 14.76, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 127.87.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of First Community is 14.76, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 32.21.Price to Book Value per Share RatioFirst Community has a P/B Ratio of 1.18. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about First Community's valuation and earnings. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Porter & CompanyWhy billionaires are wiring money to abandoned towns A new force is brewing in these forgotten towns that could soon turn Appalachia into one of America’s most valuable economic hubs – the beating heart of a new multi-billion-dollar revolution. Click here for my exclusive video About First Community Stock (NASDAQ:FCCO)First Community Corporation operates as the bank holding company for First Community Bank that provides various commercial and retail banking products and services to small-to-medium sized businesses, professionals, and individuals. The company operates through Commercial and Retail Banking, Mortgage Banking, and Investment Advisory and Non-Deposit segments. Its deposit products include checking, NOW, savings, and individual retirement accounts; and demand deposits, as well as other time deposits, such as daily money market accounts and longer-term certificates of deposit. The company's loan portfolio comprises commercial loans that include secured and unsecured loans for working capital, business expansion, and the purchase of equipment and machinery; consumer loans, including secured and unsecured loans for financing automobiles, home improvements, education, and personal investments; real estate construction and acquisition loans; and fixed and variable rate mortgage loans. It also provides online banking, internet banking, cash management, safe deposit boxes, direct deposit of payroll and social security checks, and automatic drafts for various accounts. In addition, the company offers non-deposit investment products and other investment brokerage services; VISA and MasterCard credit card services; investment advisory services; and insurance services. The company was incorporated in 1994 and is headquartered in Lexington, South Carolina.Read More FCCO Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart FCCO Stock News HeadlinesSeptember 5 at 10:49 AM | finance.yahoo.comInvesting in First Community (NASDAQ:FCCO) a year ago would have delivered you a 30% gainAugust 19, 2024 | msn.comWoman aims to start first farmers market in RinconSeptember 7, 2024 | Porter & Company (Ad)Why billionaires are wiring money to abandoned towns A new force is brewing in these forgotten towns that could soon turn Appalachia into one of America’s most valuable economic hubs – the beating heart of a new multi-billion-dollar revolution. August 13, 2024 | msn.comFirst Coast Crime Stoppers new director has plans to make organization more accessible to publicJuly 26, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comInterested In First Community's (NASDAQ:FCCO) Upcoming US$0.15 Dividend? You Have Three Days LeftJuly 23, 2024 | money.usnews.comFirst Community Corp.July 22, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comFirst Community (NASDAQ:FCCO) Is Increasing Its Dividend To $0.15July 20, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comFirst Community Corporation Just Recorded A 18% EPS Beat: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting NextSeptember 7, 2024 | Porter & Company (Ad)Why billionaires are wiring money to abandoned towns A new force is brewing in these forgotten towns that could soon turn Appalachia into one of America’s most valuable economic hubs – the beating heart of a new multi-billion-dollar revolution. July 17, 2024 | prnewswire.comFirst Community Corporation Announces Second Quarter Results and Increased Cash DividendMay 27, 2024 | msn.comCrossings Community Church's outreach transforms lives of inmates amid pandemicMay 17, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comExploring ChoiceOne Financial Services And Two More Top Dividend StocksMay 5, 2024 | morningstar.comFirst Community Corp FCCOMay 1, 2024 | msn.comFirst-ever spring VolunteerFest in Fox CitiesMay 1, 2024 | bizjournals.comDelGrosso Foods and First Commonwealth Bank find the secret sauce to their lasting relationshipApril 27, 2024 | yahoo.comCalling all Ankeny volunteers: First-ever 515 Day of Impact planned for May 15April 26, 2024 | yahoo.comProject CommUNITY: Portland, Maine cafe owner combines her love of coffee with her motivation to empower womenApril 26, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comFirst Community (NASDAQ:FCCO) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.14See More Headlines Receive FCCO Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for First Community and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings7/17/2024Ex-Dividend for 8/13 Dividend7/30/2024Dividend Payable8/13/2024Today9/07/2024Next Earnings (Confirmed)10/16/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorFinance Industry State commercial banks Sub-IndustryBanking Current SymbolNASDAQ:FCCO CUSIPN/A CIK932781 Webwww.firstcommunitysc.com Phone(803) 951-2265Fax803-951-1722Employees250Year Founded1994Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$21.00 High Stock Price Target$21.00 Low Stock Price Target$21.00 Potential Upside/Downside-0.5%Consensus RatingBuy Rating Score (0-4)3.00 Research Coverage1 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$1.43 Trailing P/E Ratio14.76 Forward P/E Ratio12.63 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$11.84 million Net Margins11.60% Pretax Margin14.59% Return on Equity8.33% Return on Assets0.59% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.48 Current Ratio0.78 Quick Ratio0.77 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$55.96 million Price / Sales2.88 Cash Flow$1.36 per share Price / Cash Flow15.51 Book Value$17.84 per share Price / Book1.18Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares7,629,000Free Float7,400,000Market Cap$160.97 million OptionableNot Optionable Beta0.41 The 10 Best AI Stocks to Own in 2024Wondering where to start (or end) with AI stocks? These 10 simple stocks can help investors build long-term wealth as artificial intelligence continues to grow into the future.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Michael C. Crapps (Age 65)CEO, President & Director Comp: $595.83kMs. Tanya A. Butts (Age 65)COO & Chief Risk Officer Comp: $303.27kMr. John Ted Nissen (Age 62)Executive VP & Chief Banking Officer Comp: $391.8kMr. Donald Shawn Jordan (Age 56)Executive VP & CFO Comp: $341.53kMs. Robin D. Brown (Age 56)Chief Human Resources Officer & Chief Marketing Officer Comp: $224.08kMr. John F. Walker IV (Age 58)Executive VP & Chief Credit Officer Ms. Susan SexsonAssistant VP & Head Teller at Goodman RegionMr. Vaughan R. Dozier Jr. (Age 43)Executive VP & Co-Chief Commercial and Retail Banking Officer Mr. Joseph A. Painter (Age 46)Executive VP & Co-Chief Commercial and Retail Banking Officer Ms. Susan A. BoatwrightVice President/Human Resources ManagerMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsVelocity FinancialNYSE:VELSouthern Missouri BancorpNASDAQ:SMBCBusiness First BancsharesNASDAQ:BFSTBitdeer Technologies GroupNASDAQ:BTDRFive Star BancorpNASDAQ:FSBCView All CompetitorsInstitutional OwnershipThe Manufacturers Life Insurance Company Sold 986 shares on 8/15/2024Ownership: 4.947%Elizabeth Park Capital Advisors Ltd.Sold 8,085 shares on 8/15/2024Ownership: 1.883%Point72 Asia Singapore Pte. Ltd.Bought 11,011 shares on 8/15/2024Ownership: 0.144%Squarepoint Ops LLCBought 15,125 shares on 8/14/2024Ownership: 0.198%Cubist Systematic Strategies LLCBought 3,347 shares on 8/14/2024Ownership: 0.044%View All Institutional Transactions FCCO Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have FCCO shares performed this year? First Community's stock was trading at $21.53 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, FCCO stock has decreased by 2.0% and is now trading at $21.10. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were First Community's earnings last quarter? First Community Co. (NASDAQ:FCCO) issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July, 17th. The bank reported $0.42 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.37 by $0.05. The bank earned $25.57 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $15.42 million. First Community had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 8.33% and a net margin of 11.60%. What is Mike Crapps' approval rating as First Community's CEO? 4 employees have rated First Community Chief Executive Officer Mike Crapps on Glassdoor.com. Mike Crapps has an approval rating of 100% among the company's employees. This puts Mike Crapps in the top 10% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies. Who are First Community's major shareholders? Top institutional investors of First Community include The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company (4.95%), Strategic Value Bank Partners LLC (3.83%), Hunter Perkins Capital Management LLC (2.44%) and Elizabeth Park Capital Advisors Ltd. (1.88%). Insiders that own company stock include Michael C Crapps, E Leland Reynolds, Jan H Hollar, Edward J Tarver and Mickey Layden. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of First Community? Shares of FCCO 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. What other stocks do shareholders of First Community own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that First Community investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Boeing (BA), First Community Bankshares (FCBC), Main Street Capital (MAIN), CalAmp (CAMP), Mastercard (MA) and Pfizer (PFE). This page (NASDAQ:FCCO) was last updated on 9/7/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersPerfect Crypto Buying Opportunity for 50 CentsWhen cryptos take a hit, the mom and pop investors run for the hills. But the top investors keep buying wit...Crypto 101 Media | SponsoredThe solution to fast food’s wage hike crisisShake Shack will be closing six California locations in response to the recent $20/hour minimum wage increase,...Deal Maker | SponsoredPre-IPO| 32,481% Growth: First Disruption to $martphones in 15 Years🤳45M Users | 32,481% Growth Rate Get in on the biggest disruption to smartphones in over a decade. 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