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Sentiment All Sentiments Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Most Recent 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 February 2022 January 2022 Time Period The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS) Receives Average Rating of "Moderate Buy" from AnalystsDecember 18 at 4:07 AM | americanbankingnews.comFirst Citizens BancShares Strengthens Board with New AppointmentDecember 17 at 8:07 AM | 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 at 6:00 AM | 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 at 3:22 AM | 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 at 2:04 AM | marketbeat.comThe First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS) Given Consensus Rating of "Moderate Buy" by BrokeragesShares of The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS - Get Free Report) have earned an average recommendation of "Moderate Buy" from the four ratings firms that are presently covering the stock, MarketBeat Ratings reports. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation and two hDecember 13, 2024 | marketbeat.comContrasting Simmons First National (NASDAQ:SFNC) & First Bancshares (NASDAQ:FBMS)December 13, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comStockNews.com Initiates Coverage on First Bancshares (NASDAQ:FBMS)StockNews.com assumed coverage on First Bancshares in a research report on Saturday. They issued a "sell" rating on the stock.December 7, 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.comFirst Bancshares (NASDAQ:FBMS) Now Covered by StockNews.comStockNews.com started coverage on First Bancshares in a research report on Thursday. They set a "sell" rating for the company.November 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.comCuri 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, 2024 | 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.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.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.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 Forced out of retirement by these trades (Ad)You know, I never really intended to get in front of a camera and tell folks about a new market paradigm that I discovered. Even though I have a bright and shiny “resume,” I thought I’d left investing behind forever. And I was more than happy to be a stay-at-home dad… But then I discovered Gamma Pockets… and everything changed Make sure to check out Gamma Pockets HERE while it’s still widely available FBMS Media Mentions By Week FBMS Media Sentiment Learn about the media sentiment score. 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