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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 Franklin Resources Inc. Purchases 418,752 Shares of First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC)Franklin Resources Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC - Free Report) by 23.5% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 2,202,960 shares of the financial services provider's stock after purcApril 4 at 4:51 AM | marketbeat.comFirst Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC) Shares Gap Down - Here's WhyFirst Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC) Shares Gap Down - What's Next?April 2 at 11:44 AM | marketbeat.com55,366 Shares in First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC) Purchased by Raymond James Financial Inc.Raymond James Financial Inc. bought a new stake in shares of First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC - Free Report) in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor bought 55,366 shares of the financial services provider'sMarch 30, 2025 | marketbeat.comFirst Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC) Stock Rating Upgraded by StephensStephens raised First Bancorp to a "strong-buy" rating in a report on Tuesday.March 28, 2025 | marketbeat.comStephens Begins Coverage on First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC)March 28, 2025 | americanbankingnews.comFirst Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC) Pays A US$0.22 Dividend In Just Three DaysMarch 27, 2025 | finance.yahoo.comFirst Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC) Now Covered by Analysts at StephensStephens began coverage on First Bancorp in a research report on Wednesday. They set an "overweight" rating and a $48.00 price objective for the company.March 27, 2025 | marketbeat.comStephens & Co. Initiates Coverage of First Bancorp (FBNC) with Overweight RecommendationMarch 27, 2025 | msn.comFirst Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC) Shares Gap Down - Time to Sell?First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC) Shares Gap Down - Time to Sell?March 26, 2025 | marketbeat.comIntech Investment Management LLC Grows Holdings in First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC)Intech Investment Management LLC grew its holdings in shares of First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC - Free Report) by 168.4% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 24,793 shares of the financial services providerMarch 23, 2025 | marketbeat.comProficio Capital Partners LLC Takes Position in First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC)Proficio Capital Partners LLC purchased a new stake in First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC - Free Report) during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm purchased 20,347 shares of the financial services provider's stock, valued at appMarch 22, 2025 | marketbeat.comWilliam Blair Investment Management LLC Buys 18,749 Shares of First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC)William Blair Investment Management LLC increased its holdings in shares of First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC - Free Report) by 2.4% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 797,316 shares of the financial services proviMarch 19, 2025 | marketbeat.comFirst Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC) Shares Bought by Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc.Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. grew its stake in shares of First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC - Free Report) by 2.7% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 507,297 shares ofMarch 19, 2025 | marketbeat.comFirst Bancorp's Earnings Will Easily Cover The DistributionsMarch 18, 2025 | finance.yahoo.comFirst Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC) to Issue Quarterly Dividend of $0.22First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC) announced a quarterly dividend on Monday, March 17th. Shareholders of record on Monday, March 31st will be paid a dividend of 0.22 per share by the financial services provider on Friday, April 25th. This represents a $0.88 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.17%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, March 31st.March 18, 2025 | marketbeat.com11,072 Shares in First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC) Acquired by one8zero8 LLCone8zero8 LLC bought a new stake in shares of First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC - Free Report) in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor bought 11,072 shares of the financial services providerMarch 17, 2025 | marketbeat.comFirst Bancorp declares $0.22 dividendMarch 14, 2025 | seekingalpha.comFirst Bancorp Announces Cash DividendMarch 14, 2025 | prnewswire.comBank of New York Mellon Corp Buys 39,362 Shares of First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC)Bank of New York Mellon Corp lifted its stake in First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC - Free Report) by 12.0% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 367,298 shares of the financial services provider's stock after aMarch 12, 2025 | marketbeat.comVictory Capital Management Inc. Sells 27,927 Shares of First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC)Victory Capital Management Inc. cut its stake in shares of First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC - Free Report) by 4.6% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 572,682 shares of the financial services providerMarch 11, 2025 | marketbeat.comProficio Capital Partners LLC Makes New $895,000 Investment in First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC)Proficio Capital Partners LLC purchased a new position in shares of First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC - Free Report) in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm purchased 20,347 shares of the financial services provider's stock, valued at approximatelyMarch 9, 2025 | marketbeat.comThe First Bancorp: 5.6% Dividend Yield And A Positive Earnings OutlookFebruary 28, 2025 | seekingalpha.comEdge Capital Group LLC Acquires Shares of 13,643 First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC)Edge Capital Group LLC bought a new position in First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC - Free Report) in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm bought 13,643 shares of the financial services provider's stock, valued at approximately $600,000. A number ofFebruary 25, 2025 | marketbeat.comInsider Buying: First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC) Director Buys 811 Shares of StockFirst Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC - Get Free Report) Director Carlie C. Mclamb, Jr. bought 811 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, June 24th. The stock was bought at an average price of $30.47 per share, for a total transaction of $24,711.17. Following the completion of the acquisition, the director now directly owns 33,139 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,009,745.33. The trade was a 2.51 % increase in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link.February 22, 2025 | marketbeat.comInsider Buying: First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC) Director Purchases 811 Shares of StockFebruary 22, 2025 | insidertrades.comFirst Bancorp Elects Ingrid Kachmar to BoardFebruary 19, 2025 | tipranks.comFirst Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC) Short Interest Down 9.7% in JanuaryFirst Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC - Get Free Report) was the target of a large drop in short interest in January. As of January 31st, there was short interest totalling 829,200 shares, a drop of 9.7% from the January 15th total of 918,500 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 195,700 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 4.2 days.February 18, 2025 | marketbeat.comEmpowered Funds LLC Lowers Stock Holdings in First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC)Empowered Funds LLC decreased its position in shares of First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC - Free Report) by 24.7% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 52,075 shares of the financial services provider's stock after selFebruary 15, 2025 | marketbeat.comFirst Bancorp Appoints New Chief Executive OfficerFebruary 9, 2025 | finanznachrichten.deJanney Montgomery Scott Downgrades First Bancorp (FBNC)February 8, 2025 | msn.comExecutive Sells Major Stake in First Bancorp Puerto Rico!February 7, 2025 | tipranks.comFirst Bancorp: First Bank Appoints New Chief Executive OfficerFebruary 7, 2025 | finanznachrichten.deUNC grad promoted to CEO at First BankFebruary 7, 2025 | bizjournals.comFirst Bancorp downgraded to Neutral from Buy at Janney Montgomery ScottFebruary 7, 2025 | markets.businessinsider.comFirst Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC) Downgraded to Neutral Rating by Janney Montgomery ScottJanney Montgomery Scott downgraded First Bancorp from a "buy" rating to a "neutral" rating in a research report on Friday.February 7, 2025 | marketbeat.comFirst Bancorp’s NIM Improvement and Leadership Transition Warrant Neutral Rating Amid Modest Loan GrowthFebruary 7, 2025 | tipranks.comFirst Bank Appoints New Chief Executive OfficerFebruary 6, 2025 | prnewswire.comJennison Associates LLC Decreases Stock Holdings in First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC)Jennison Associates LLC lowered its holdings in First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC - Free Report) by 9.0% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 446,357 shares of the financial services provider's stock afteFebruary 6, 2025 | marketbeat.comGreenwood Capital Associates LLC Buys 224,419 Shares of First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC)Greenwood Capital Associates LLC lifted its stake in First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC - Free Report) by 979.3% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 247,336 shares of the financialFebruary 4, 2025 | marketbeat.comFirst Bancorp Full Year 2024 Earnings: Misses ExpectationsFebruary 1, 2025 | finance.yahoo.comFirst Bancorp Puerto Rico Announces Strategic Leadership ChangesJanuary 31, 2025 | tipranks.comHantz Financial Services Inc. Increases Holdings in First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC)Hantz Financial Services Inc. raised its position in shares of First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC - Free Report) by 26.3% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 42,714 shares of the financial services provider's stock afterJanuary 31, 2025 | marketbeat.comFirst Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC) Shares Gap Down Following Insider SellingFirst Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC) Shares Gap Down After Insider SellingJanuary 30, 2025 | marketbeat.comInvesting in First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC) a year ago would have delivered you a 30% gainJanuary 30, 2025 | finance.yahoo.comFirst Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC) Releases Earnings Results, Beats Estimates By $0.04 EPSFirst Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC - Get Free Report) issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday. The financial services provider reported $0.76 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.72 by $0.04. First Bancorp had a net margin of 17.98% and a return on equity of 8.00%.January 29, 2025 | marketbeat.comFirst Bancorp Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year ResultsJanuary 29, 2025 | prnewswire.comFirst Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC) Director Sells $212,400.00 in StockFirst Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC - Get Free Report) Director J Randolph Potter sold 5,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Friday, August 30th. The stock was sold at an average price of $42.48, for a total transaction of $212,400.00. Following the sale, the director now owns 3,001 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $127,482.48. This represents a 62.49 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website.January 29, 2025 | marketbeat.comFirst BanCorp Earnings Call Highlights Growth and ChallengesJanuary 28, 2025 | tipranks.comFirst Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC) Share Price Passes Above 200-Day Moving Average - Should You Sell?First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC) Stock Passes Above Two Hundred Day Moving Average - Should You Sell?January 28, 2025 | marketbeat.comFirst Bancorp Inc Reports Q4 EPS of $0.65 and Revenue Growth with Net Income of $7.3 MillionJanuary 22, 2025 | gurufocus.com Remove Ads Get First Bancorp News Delivered to You Automatically Sign up to receive the latest news and ratings for FBNC and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address FBNC Media Mentions By Week FBNC Media Sentiment Learn about the media sentiment score. Each headline receives a score ranging from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). 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