First Bancshares (FBMS) News Today $36.37 +0.12 (+0.33%) (As of 11/15/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Headlines Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrends All Sources Trusted Sources MarketBeat.com Benzinga Bloomberg GuruFocus MarketWatch Motley Fool NASDAQ PR Newswire Reuters Seeking Alpha The Street TipRanks The Wall Street Journal Yahoo Finance Source Sentiment refers to the positivity or negativity of each headline according to our language processing algorithm. Sentiment All Sentiments Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Most Recent November 2024 October 2024 September 2024 August 2024 July 2024 June 2024 May 2024 April 2024 March 2024 February 2024 January 2024 December 2023 November 2023 October 2023 September 2023 August 2023 July 2023 June 2023 May 2023 April 2023 March 2023 February 2023 January 2023 December 2022 November 2022 October 2022 September 2022 August 2022 July 2022 June 2022 May 2022 April 2022 March 2022 February 2022 January 2022 December 2021 Time Period Curi RMB Capital LLC Sells 30,736 Shares of The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS)Curi RMB Capital LLC lessened its stake in shares of The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS - Free Report) by 10.6% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 259,264 shares of the bank's stock after selling 30,736 shaNovember 15 at 6:48 AM | marketbeat.comWolverine Asset Management LLC Acquires New Position in The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS)Wolverine Asset Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS - Free Report) during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm purchased 32,800 shares of the bank's stock, valued at approximately $1,054,000. WolveriNovember 13, 2024 | marketbeat.comFirst Bancshares (NASDAQ:FBMS) Now Covered by StockNews.comNovember 13, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comStockNews.com Begins Coverage on First Bancshares (NASDAQ:FBMS)StockNews.com assumed coverage on First Bancshares in a report on Wednesday. They set a "sell" rating for the company.November 13, 2024 | marketbeat.comVersor Investments LP Invests $1.67 Million in The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS)Versor Investments LP bought a new stake in The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS - Free Report) in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm bought 51,845 shares of the bank's stock, valued at approximately $1,666,000. Versor InvesNovember 11, 2024 | marketbeat.comFirst Bancshares (NASDAQ:FBMS) Coverage Initiated at StockNews.comNovember 9, 2024 | americanbankingnews.com31,027 Shares in The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS) Acquired by Olympiad Research LPOlympiad Research LP purchased a new stake in The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS - Free Report) in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor purchased 31,027 shares of the bank's stock, valuedNovember 7, 2024 | marketbeat.comFirst Bancshares (NASDAQ:FBMS) Now Covered by Analysts at StockNews.comStockNews.com started coverage on First Bancshares in a research report on Tuesday. They set a "sell" rating for the company.November 5, 2024 | marketbeat.comFirst Bancshares (NASDAQ:FBMS) Sets New 1-Year High - What's Next?First Bancshares (NASDAQ:FBMS) Reaches New 12-Month High - Here's WhyOctober 30, 2024 | marketbeat.comFirst Bancshares (NASDAQ:FBMS) Coverage Initiated by Analysts at StockNews.comStockNews.com began coverage on First Bancshares in a report on Monday. They issued a "sell" rating for the company.October 28, 2024 | marketbeat.comJanney Montgomery Scott Downgrades First Bancshares (FBMS)October 26, 2024 | msn.comBusiness First Bancshares Reports Strong Q3 2024 ResultsOctober 25, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comFirst Bancshares downgraded to Neutral from Buy at Janney Montgomery ScottOctober 24, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comFirst Bancshares downgraded to Neutral from Buy at Janney Montgomery ScottOctober 24, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comThe First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS) Announces Quarterly Dividend of $0.25The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS) declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, October 23rd. Shareholders of record on Friday, November 8th will be given a dividend of 0.25 per share by the bank on Friday, November 22nd. This represents a $1.00 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.01%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, November 8th.October 24, 2024 | marketbeat.comFirst Bancshares (NASDAQ:FBMS) Shares Gap Down - What's Next?First Bancshares (NASDAQ:FBMS) Shares Gap Down - Here's What HappenedOctober 24, 2024 | marketbeat.comThe First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS) Receives Average Recommendation of "Moderate Buy" from AnalystsShares of The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS - Get Free Report) have been assigned a consensus recommendation of "Moderate Buy" from the three brokerages that are covering the company, MarketBeat reports. One analyst has rated the stock with a hold recommendation and two have assigned a buyOctober 24, 2024 | marketbeat.comJanney Montgomery Scott Lowers First Bancshares (NASDAQ:FBMS) to NeutralJanney Montgomery Scott downgraded shares of First Bancshares from a "buy" rating to a "neutral" rating in a research note on Thursday.October 24, 2024 | marketbeat.comFirst Bancshares (NASDAQ:FBMS) Shares Up 4.1% - Here's What HappenedFirst Bancshares (NASDAQ:FBMS) Trading Up 4.1% - Here's WhyOctober 23, 2024 | marketbeat.comFirst Bancshares (NASDAQ:FBMS) Earns Sell Rating from Analysts at StockNews.comStockNews.com began coverage on First Bancshares in a report on Saturday. They set a "sell" rating on the stock.October 12, 2024 | marketbeat.comAQR Capital Management LLC Acquires 23,747 Shares of The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS)AQR Capital Management LLC increased its holdings in The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS - Free Report) by 53.2% in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 68,344 shares of theOctober 10, 2024 | marketbeat.comCreative Planning Raises Position in The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS)Creative Planning lifted its position in shares of The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS - Free Report) by 310.0% during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 91,591 shares of the bank's stock after buying an additioOctober 7, 2024 | marketbeat.comThe First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS) Shares Sold by Mendon Capital Advisors CorpMendon Capital Advisors Corp decreased its holdings in The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS - Free Report) by 97.8% in the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 7,495 shares of the bank's stock after selling 327,505 shares durinOctober 2, 2024 | marketbeat.comThe First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS) Shares Acquired by Thrivent Financial for LutheransThrivent Financial for Lutherans increased its holdings in shares of The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS - Free Report) by 16.3% in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 119,512 shares of the bankSeptember 30, 2024 | marketbeat.comTHE FIRST BANCSHARES INVESTOR ALERT by the Former Attorney General of Louisiana: Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC Investigates Adequacy of Price and Process in Proposed Sale of The First Bancshares, Inc. - FBMSSeptember 26, 2024 | businesswire.comElizabeth Park Capital Advisors Ltd. Invests $4.55 Million in The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS)Elizabeth Park Capital Advisors Ltd. bought a new position in shares of The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS - Free Report) during the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor bought 175,056 shares of theSeptember 26, 2024 | marketbeat.comAmerican Century Companies Inc. Acquires 91,269 Shares of The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS)American Century Companies Inc. raised its holdings in shares of The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS - Free Report) by 65.0% in the second quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 231,635 shares of the bank'sSeptember 25, 2024 | marketbeat.comCracking The Code: Understanding Analyst Reviews For First Citizens BancSharesSeptember 24, 2024 | benzinga.comState of New Jersey Common Pension Fund D Cuts Position in The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS)State of New Jersey Common Pension Fund D lessened its position in shares of The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS - Free Report) by 32.4% in the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 78,072 shares of theSeptember 21, 2024 | marketbeat.comFirst Bancshares Inc. FBMS (U.S.: NYSE)September 18, 2024 | wsj.comFirst Bancshares (NASDAQ:FBMS) Receives New Coverage from Analysts at StockNews.comStockNews.com initiated coverage on First Bancshares in a research note on Wednesday. They set a "sell" rating on the stock.September 18, 2024 | marketbeat.comBank of New York Mellon Corp Buys 16,777 Shares of The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS)Bank of New York Mellon Corp increased its holdings in The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS - Free Report) by 9.6% during the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 190,928 shares of the bank's stock after purchSeptember 14, 2024 | marketbeat.comFBMS Stock Alert: Halper Sadeh LLC Is Investigating Whether the Sale of The First Bancshares, Inc. Is Fair to ShareholdersSeptember 3, 2024 | businesswire.comFirst Bancshares (NASDAQ:FBMS) Hits New 1-Year High at $34.40First Bancshares (NASDAQ:FBMS) Sets New 12-Month High at $34.40August 30, 2024 | marketbeat.comFirst Bancshares (NASDAQ:FBMS) Sees Large Volume IncreaseFirst Bancshares (NASDAQ:FBMS) Sees Strong Trading VolumeAugust 15, 2024 | marketbeat.comThe First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS) Receives Consensus Rating of "Moderate Buy" from AnalystsShares of The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS - Get Free Report) have been given a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" by the four research firms that are covering the firm, MarketBeat Ratings reports. One analyst has rated the stock with a hold recommendation and three have issued a buy recomAugust 14, 2024 | marketbeat.comVanguard Group Inc. Grows Stake in The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS)Vanguard Group Inc. grew its holdings in shares of The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS - Free Report) by 3.8% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 1,626,074 shares of the bank's stock after purchasAugust 8, 2024 | marketbeat.comBuy Rating Affirmed on Renasant Following Strategic Acquisition of First BancsharesAugust 6, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comIs It Smart To Buy The First Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE:FBMS) Before It Goes Ex-Dividend?August 6, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comSHAREHOLDER INVESTIGATION: Halper Sadeh LLC Investigates FBMS, ESGR, PFC on Behalf of ShareholdersAugust 6, 2024 | stockhouse.comRenasant Is On A 'Better Path' After The FBMS Deal, Says Bullish AnalystAugust 6, 2024 | msn.comRenasant gets another upgrade on back of First Bancshares dealAugust 6, 2024 | msn.comBoston Partners Buys Shares of 34,499 The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS)Boston Partners bought a new stake in The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS - Free Report) during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund bought 34,499 shares of the bank's stock, valued at approximatelyAugust 5, 2024 | marketbeat.comKeefe, Bruyette & Woods Upgrades First Bancshares (FBMS)August 2, 2024 | msn.comFirst Bancshares (NASDAQ:FBMS) Stock Rating Upgraded by Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsKeefe, Bruyette & Woods upgraded First Bancshares from a "market perform" rating to an "outperform" rating and increased their price target for the stock from $31.00 to $40.00 in a research report on Friday.August 2, 2024 | marketbeat.comSHAREHOLDER ALERT: Rigrodsky Law, P.A. Is Investigating The First Bancshares, Inc. BuyoutJuly 31, 2024 | stockhouse.comFirst Bancshares (NYSE:FBMS) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.25July 31, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comRenasant raised to Outperform as RayJay cheers First Bancshares dealJuly 31, 2024 | msn.comSHAREHOLDER ALERT: The M&A Class Action Firm Investigates the Merger of The First Bancshares, Inc. – FBMSJuly 30, 2024 | globenewswire.comFirst Bancshares (NASDAQ:FBMS) Sets New 1-Year High on Analyst UpgradeFirst Bancshares (NASDAQ:FBMS) Reaches New 52-Week High Following Analyst UpgradeJuly 30, 2024 | marketbeat.com 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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