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Sentiment All Sentiments Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Most Recent February 2025 January 2025 December 2024 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 Time Period First Bancshares (NASDAQ:FBMS) Now Covered by Analysts at StockNews.comStockNews.com started coverage on shares of First Bancshares in a research note on Monday. They set a "sell" rating on the stock.February 17, 2025 | marketbeat.comStrategic Financial Concepts LLC Makes New $6.30 Million Investment in The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS)Strategic Financial Concepts LLC purchased a new position in The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS - Free Report) in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund purchased 179,900 shares of the bank's stock, valFebruary 16, 2025 | marketbeat.comABC Arbitrage SA Purchases Shares of 129,807 The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS)ABC Arbitrage SA acquired a new position in The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS - Free Report) during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm acquired 129,807 shares of the bank's stock, valued at approximatFebruary 16, 2025 | marketbeat.comStrategic Financial Concepts LLC Acquires New Holdings in The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS)Strategic Financial Concepts LLC acquired a new stake in The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS - Free Report) during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm acquired 179,900 shares of the bank's stock, valued at approximately $6,296,000. Strategic FFebruary 9, 2025 | marketbeat.comStockNews.com Initiates Coverage on First Bancshares (NASDAQ:FBMS)StockNews.com initiated coverage on First Bancshares in a research report on Sunday. They set a "sell" rating for the company.February 9, 2025 | marketbeat.comFirst Bancshares (NASDAQ:FBMS) Hits New 52-Week High - Here's WhyFirst Bancshares (NASDAQ:FBMS) Sets New 52-Week High - Still a Buy?February 6, 2025 | marketbeat.comFirst Bancshares (NASDAQ:FBMS) Now Covered by StockNews.comStockNews.com initiated coverage on First Bancshares in a report on Saturday. They set a "sell" rating for the company.February 1, 2025 | marketbeat.comFBMS stock hits 52-week high of $39.11 amid robust growthJanuary 31, 2025 | msn.comFirst Bancshares (NASDAQ:FBMS) Hits New 1-Year High - Time to Buy?First Bancshares (NASDAQ:FBMS) Hits New 12-Month High - What's Next?January 30, 2025 | marketbeat.comKBW Remains a Buy on The First Bancshares (FBMS)January 30, 2025 | markets.businessinsider.comRenasant price target raised to $44 from $41 at Piper SandlerJanuary 30, 2025 | markets.businessinsider.comThe First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS) Declares $0.25 Quarterly DividendThe First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS) declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, January 29th. Investors of record on Monday, February 10th will be paid a dividend of 0.25 per share by the bank on Wednesday, February 26th. This represents a $1.00 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.67%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, February 10th.January 29, 2025 | marketbeat.comFirst Bancshares reports Q4 EPS 64c, consensus 65cJanuary 29, 2025 | markets.businessinsider.comThe First Bancshares, Inc. Reports Results for Fourth Quarter ended December 31, 2024January 28, 2025 | businesswire.comBusiness First Bancshares (NASDAQ:BFST) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.14January 27, 2025 | uk.finance.yahoo.comBusiness First Bancshares (BFST) Gets a Buy from D.A. DavidsonJanuary 27, 2025 | markets.businessinsider.comDA Davidson maintains $34 target on Business First BancsharesJanuary 27, 2025 | msn.com3BFST : Business First Bancshares Earnings Review: Q4 SummaryJanuary 24, 2025 | benzinga.comEarnings Summary: Business First Bancshares Q4January 24, 2025 | benzinga.comFirst Citizens BancShares Stock Gains After Upbeat Q4 Profit, Retail’s JubilantJanuary 24, 2025 | msn.comBusiness First Bancshares: Q4 Earnings InsightsJanuary 24, 2025 | benzinga.com5BFST : Insights into Business First Bancshares Q4 EarningsJanuary 24, 2025 | benzinga.comBusiness First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST) Q4 2024 Earnings Call TranscriptJanuary 24, 2025 | msn.comEarnings Summary: First Mid Bancshares Q4January 23, 2025 | benzinga.comHere's How Much $1000 Invested In First Citizens BancShares 10 Years Ago Would Be Worth TodayJanuary 16, 2025 | benzinga.comFirst Bancshares (NASDAQ:FBMS) Coverage Initiated at StockNews.comStockNews.com initiated coverage on First Bancshares in a research report on Thursday. They issued a "sell" rating for the company.January 16, 2025 | marketbeat.comFirst Bancshares (FBMS) Expected to Announce Earnings on WednesdayFirst Bancshares (NASDAQ:FBMS) will be releasing earnings before the market opens on Wednesday, January 22, Financial Modeling Prep reports.January 15, 2025 | marketbeat.comJPMorgan Chase & Co. Buys 26,349 Shares of The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS)JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised its stake in shares of The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS - Free Report) by 5.9% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 475,014 shares of the bank's stock after purJanuary 11, 2025 | marketbeat.comThe First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS) Given Consensus Rating of "Moderate Buy" by BrokeragesThe First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS - Get Free Report) has earned a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" from the four research firms that are currently covering the firm, MarketBeat reports. Two analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and two have given a buy rating to the company. TheJanuary 7, 2025 | marketbeat.comPrincipal Financial Group Inc. Takes Position in The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS)Principal Financial Group Inc. acquired a new position in The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS - Free Report) in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor acquired 26,320 shares of the bankJanuary 5, 2025 | marketbeat.comJane Street Group LLC Sells 45,627 Shares of The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS)Jane Street Group LLC reduced its stake in shares of The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS - Free Report) by 60.2% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 30,159 shares of the bank's stock after selling 45,6January 1, 2025 | marketbeat.comKeefe Bruyette says own Renasant shares into 2025December 31, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comThe First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS) Shares Purchased by Barclays PLCBarclays PLC boosted its position in The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS - Free Report) by 48.1% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 86,748 shares of the bank's stock after buying an additDecember 25, 2024 | marketbeat.comFirst Bancshares (NASDAQ:FBMS) Coverage Initiated by Analysts at StockNews.comStockNews.com assumed coverage on shares of First Bancshares in a research report on Monday. They issued a "sell" rating on the stock.December 23, 2024 | marketbeat.comState Street Corp Buys 28,215 Shares of The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS)State Street Corp raised its stake in shares of The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS - Free Report) by 3.0% in the third quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 971,246 shares of the bank's stock after buying aDecember 22, 2024 | marketbeat.comFirst Citizens BancShares Strengthens Board with New AppointmentDecember 17, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.com1,750,895 Shares in The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS) Purchased by Lord Abbett & CO. LLCLord Abbett & CO. LLC bought a new position in shares of The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS - Free Report) in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor bought 1,750,895 shares of theDecember 15, 2024 | marketbeat.comBNP Paribas Financial Markets Has $349,000 Stake in The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS)BNP Paribas Financial Markets trimmed its position in shares of The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS - Free Report) by 63.5% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 10,860 shares of the bank's stDecember 15, 2024 | marketbeat.comStockNews.com Begins Coverage on First Bancshares (NASDAQ:FBMS)StockNews.com started coverage on First Bancshares in a report on Sunday. They set a "sell" rating for the company.December 15, 2024 | marketbeat.comCharles Schwab Investment Management Inc. Purchases 37,167 Shares of The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS)Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. increased its stake in The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS - Free Report) by 4.3% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 898,647 shares of the bank's stock after acquiring an additionaDecember 5, 2024 | marketbeat.comHealthcare of Ontario Pension Plan Trust Fund Buys Shares of 29,700 The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS)Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan Trust Fund purchased a new position in shares of The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS - Free Report) in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund purchased 29,700 shares of the bank's stock, valued at approximateDecember 3, 2024 | marketbeat.comThrivent Financial for Lutherans Sells 62,643 Shares of The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS)Thrivent Financial for Lutherans lessened its stake in The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS - Free Report) by 52.4% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 56,869 shares of the bank's stock after selliNovember 29, 2024 | marketbeat.comCitigroup Inc. Increases Stock Holdings in The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS)Citigroup Inc. boosted its position in shares of The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS - Free Report) by 1,454.0% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 619,730 shares of the baNovember 27, 2024 | marketbeat.comThe First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS) Shares Sold by Victory Capital Management Inc.Victory Capital Management Inc. decreased its holdings in The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS - Free Report) by 54.3% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 33,000 shares ofNovember 27, 2024 | marketbeat.comPrincipal Financial Group Inc. Acquires Shares of 26,320 The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS)Principal Financial Group Inc. bought a new stake in shares of The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS - Free Report) in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm bought 26,320 shares of the bank's stock, valued at approximately $846,000.November 24, 2024 | marketbeat.comQuest Partners LLC Has $602,000 Stake in The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS)Quest Partners LLC boosted its stake in shares of The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS - Free Report) by 447.6% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 18,746 shares of the bank's stockNovember 23, 2024 | marketbeat.comSteele Capital Management Inc. Cuts Stake in The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS)Steele Capital Management Inc. decreased its holdings in shares of The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS - Free Report) by 40.1% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 36,500 shares of the bank's stock after sellNovember 21, 2024 | marketbeat.comRoyce & Associates LP Has $2.81 Million Stock Holdings in The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS)Royce & Associates LP reduced its holdings in shares of The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS - Free Report) by 89.4% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 87,309 shares of the bank's stock after selling 737,November 19, 2024 | marketbeat.comThe First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS) Shares Sold by State of New Jersey Common Pension Fund DState of New Jersey Common Pension Fund D cut its holdings in The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS - Free Report) by 23.9% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 59,406 shares of the bank's stock after selling 18,666 shares during the period. StaNovember 18, 2024 | marketbeat.comThe First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS) Receives Consensus Rating of "Moderate Buy" from BrokeragesShares of The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS - Get Free Report) have been given a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" by the four ratings firms that are presently covering the firm, MarketBeat.com reports. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and two have issued a buNovember 18, 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. Email Address FBMS Media Mentions By Week FBMS Media Sentiment Learn about the media sentiment score. Each headline receives a score ranging from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). Our company news sentiment scores track the average news sentiment of articles about each company over the most recent 7 days in order to identify companies that are receiving positive press. 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