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Sentiment All Sentiments Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Most Recent April 2025 March 2025 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 Time Period Yakira Capital Management Inc. Makes New Investment in The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS)Yakira Capital Management Inc. acquired a new position in shares of The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS - Free Report) in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm acquired 37,164 shares of the bank's stock, valued at approxiApril 8, 2025 | marketbeat.comAlliancebernstein L.P. Acquires 27,548 Shares of The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS)Alliancebernstein L.P. lifted its holdings in shares of The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS - Free Report) by 2.7% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 1,030,933 shares of the bank's stock after buying an additional 27,54April 7, 2025 | marketbeat.comFirst Bancshares (NASDAQ:FBMS) Earns Hold Rating from Analysts at StockNews.comApril 7, 2025 | americanbankingnews.comFirst Bancshares (NASDAQ:FBMS) Now Covered by StockNews.comStockNews.com started coverage on First Bancshares in a research report on Sunday. They set a "hold" rating on the stock.April 7, 2025 | marketbeat.comAmerican Century Companies Inc. Has $14.39 Million Stock Position in The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS)American Century Companies Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS - Free Report) by 9.0% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 411,255 shares of the bank's stock after acquiringApril 3, 2025 | marketbeat.comFour new option listings and six option delistings on April 1stApril 2, 2025 | markets.businessinsider.comRenasant completes merger with The First BancsharesApril 2, 2025 | markets.businessinsider.comThe First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS) Shares Sold by Thrivent Financial for LutheransThrivent Financial for Lutherans lessened its stake in shares of The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS - Free Report) by 26.1% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 42,026 shares of the bank's stock aMarch 31, 2025 | marketbeat.comFirst Bancshares (NASDAQ:FBMS) Coverage Initiated at StockNews.comStockNews.com initiated coverage on First Bancshares in a report on Saturday. They issued a "sell" rating for the company.March 30, 2025 | marketbeat.comGardner Lewis Asset Management L P Increases Stake in The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS)Gardner Lewis Asset Management L P increased its position in The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS - Free Report) by 346.5% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 360,555 shares of the bank's stock after buyMarch 29, 2025 | marketbeat.comChicago Capital Management LLC Acquires New Holdings in The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS)Chicago Capital Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS - Free Report) in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm purchased 10,043 shares of the bank's stock, valued at approximMarch 27, 2025 | marketbeat.com13,196 Shares in The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS) Acquired by Virtu Financial LLCVirtu Financial LLC bought a new stake in The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS - Free Report) in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor bought 13,196 shares of the bank's stock, valued at appMarch 27, 2025 | marketbeat.comIntech Investment Management LLC Acquires Shares of 14,070 The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS)Intech Investment Management LLC bought a new position 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 SEC. The institutional investor bought 14,070 shares of the bank's stock, valued at approximatelMarch 25, 2025 | marketbeat.comMagnetar Financial LLC Raises Holdings in The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS)Magnetar Financial LLC increased its stake in The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS - Free Report) by 2.5% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 755,555 shares of the bank's stMarch 21, 2025 | marketbeat.comFirst Bancshares (NASDAQ:FBMS) Coverage Initiated by Analysts at StockNews.comStockNews.com initiated coverage on First Bancshares in a research note on Friday. They issued a "sell" rating on the stock.March 21, 2025 | marketbeat.comBank of New York Mellon Corp Has $5.08 Million Stake in The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS)Bank of New York Mellon Corp reduced its holdings in The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS - Free Report) by 13.0% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 145,188 shares of the bank's stock afMarch 18, 2025 | marketbeat.comRenasant, First Bancshares announce receipt of regulatory approvals for mergerMarch 18, 2025 | markets.businessinsider.comMississippi-based bank adding 16 branches in AlabamaMarch 18, 2025 | bizjournals.comRenasant Corporation: Renasant and The First Bancshares, Inc. Announce Receipt of Regulatory Approvals for MergerMarch 17, 2025 | finanznachrichten.deRenasant Corporation and The First Bancshares, Inc. Complete Regulatory Approvals for MergerMarch 17, 2025 | quiverquant.comRenasant and The First Announce Receipt of Regulatory Approvals for MergerMarch 17, 2025 | businesswire.comSkandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB publ Increases Stake in The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS)Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB publ grew its position in shares of The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS - Free Report) by 84.5% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 59,194 shares of the bank's stock after buying an additionaMarch 17, 2025 | marketbeat.comThe First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS) Shares Purchased by Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc.Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. increased its holdings in The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS - Free Report) by 7.6% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 967,043 shares of the bank'sMarch 17, 2025 | marketbeat.comFirst Bancshares (NASDAQ:FBMS) Earns Sell Rating from Analysts at StockNews.comStockNews.com assumed coverage on First Bancshares in a research report on Wednesday. They set a "sell" rating for the company.March 5, 2025 | marketbeat.comNew York Life Investment Management LLC Has $2.48 Million Stock Holdings in The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS)New York Life Investment Management LLC lowered its position in shares of The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS - Free Report) by 15.7% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 70,926 shares of the bank's stock after selling 13March 3, 2025 | marketbeat.comVersor Investments LP Lowers Stake in The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS)Versor Investments LP lessened its stake in The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS - Free Report) by 13.9% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 44,644 shares of the bank's stock after selling 7,201 shares during the period. Versor Investments LP owneFebruary 28, 2025 | marketbeat.comOlympiad Research LP Has $640,000 Stake in The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS)Olympiad Research LP decreased its position in The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS - Free Report) by 41.0% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 18,300 shares of the bank's stock after selling 12,727 sharesFebruary 23, 2025 | marketbeat.comWolverine Asset Management LLC Purchases 14,567 Shares of The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS)Wolverine Asset Management LLC raised its position in The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS - Free Report) by 44.4% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 47,367 shares of the bank's stock afterFebruary 22, 2025 | marketbeat.comFirst 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.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.com Remove Ads 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. 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