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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 Pinnacle Associates Ltd. Boosts Stake in First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC)Pinnacle Associates Ltd. raised its position in First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC - Free Report) by 28.4% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 83,923 shares of the financial services provider's stock after buying an additional 18,543 shareNovember 1, 2024 | marketbeat.comFirst Bancorp Third Quarter 2024 Earnings: EPS Misses ExpectationsOctober 26, 2024 | au.finance.yahoo.comFirst Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC) Announces Earnings ResultsFirst Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC - Get Free Report) posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday. The financial services provider reported $0.70 earnings per share for the quarter, hitting the consensus estimate of $0.70. The business had revenue of $144.99 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $97.00 million. First Bancorp had a return on equity of 8.39% and a net margin of 20.17%.October 25, 2024 | marketbeat.comFirst Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC) Lowered to Sell at StockNews.comStockNews.com lowered First Bancorp from a "hold" rating to a "sell" rating in a research report on Thursday.October 24, 2024 | marketbeat.comFirst Bancorp reports Q3 adjusted EPS 70c, consensus 70cOctober 24, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comFirst BanCorp. Q3 Profit Decreases, But Beats EstimatesOctober 23, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comFirst Bancorp Reports Third Quarter ResultsOctober 23, 2024 | prnewswire.comFederal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta Announces 2024 Director Election ResultsOctober 21, 2024 | globenewswire.comFirst Liberty Bank to acquire two Houston-area banks, eyes more local growthOctober 17, 2024 | bizjournals.comFirst Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC) Short Interest UpdateFirst Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC - Get Free Report) saw a significant decline in short interest in the month of September. As of September 30th, there was short interest totalling 974,800 shares, a decline of 8.0% from the September 15th total of 1,060,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 195,300 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 5.0 days.October 16, 2024 | marketbeat.comTruist Financial Corp Increases Stock Holdings in First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC)Truist Financial Corp grew its position in First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC - Free Report) by 165.2% in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 34,911 shares of the financial servicesOctober 14, 2024 | marketbeat.comZenith B’ball League: First Bank eye Final 8 gloryOctober 12, 2024 | msn.comUnderweight Rating for First Interstate Bancsystem Amid Overvaluation and Negative Earnings MomentumOctober 11, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comSquarepoint Ops LLC Makes New Investment in First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC)Squarepoint Ops LLC acquired a new position in First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC - Free Report) during the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund acquired 21,858 shares of the financial services provider's stock, valued at apOctober 8, 2024 | marketbeat.comCustomers drag First Bank over frequent debitsSeptember 30, 2024 | msn.comCustomers fault First Bank over frequent debitsSeptember 30, 2024 | msn.comDimensional Fund Advisors LP Increases Stake in First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC)Dimensional Fund Advisors LP boosted its position in shares of First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC - Free Report) by 6.9% during the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 2,104,258 shares of the financial services provider's stock after purchasing an additional 13September 28, 2024 | marketbeat.comThe First Bancorp Declares Third Quarter DividendSeptember 26, 2024 | tmcnet.comSuzanne S. Deferie Sells 2,036 Shares of First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC) StockSeptember 24, 2024 | insidertrades.comInsider Selling: First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC) Director Sells 2,036 Shares of StockFirst Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC - Get Free Report) Director Suzanne S. Deferie sold 2,036 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, September 23rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $43.77, for a total value of $89,115.72. Following the completion of the sale, the director now directly owns 65,618 shares of the company's stock, valued at $2,872,099.86. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website.September 23, 2024 | marketbeat.comWestwood Holdings Group Inc. Decreases Stake in First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC)Westwood Holdings Group Inc. cut its holdings in shares of First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC - Free Report) by 98.8% during the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 21,040 shares of the financial services proSeptember 23, 2024 | marketbeat.comWilliam Blair Investment Management LLC Buys 124,992 Shares of First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC)William Blair Investment Management LLC lifted its stake in First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC - Free Report) by 18.4% in the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 802,490 shares of the financial services provider's sSeptember 16, 2024 | marketbeat.comFirst Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC) Declares Quarterly Dividend of $0.22First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC) announced a quarterly dividend on Friday, September 13th. Stockholders of record on Monday, September 30th will be paid a dividend of 0.22 per share by the financial services provider on Friday, October 25th. This represents a $0.88 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.07%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, September 30th.September 14, 2024 | marketbeat.comFirst Bancorp Announces Cash DividendSeptember 13, 2024 | prnewswire.comVictory Capital Management Inc. Raises Holdings in First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC)Victory Capital Management Inc. grew its position in shares of First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC - Free Report) by 4.8% during the second quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 595,953 shares of the financial services provider's stockSeptember 13, 2024 | marketbeat.comFirst Bancorp (FBNC) Shares Gap Down to $40.38 on Sep 11September 11, 2024 | gurufocus.comBank of New York Mellon Corp Has $11.70 Million Stake in First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC)Bank of New York Mellon Corp reduced its holdings in First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC - Free Report) by 28.9% during the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 366,590 shares of the financial services provider's stock after sSeptember 9, 2024 | marketbeat.comFirst Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC) Stock Rating Lowered by StockNews.comStockNews.com cut First Bancorp from a "hold" rating to a "sell" rating in a research report on Saturday.September 7, 2024 | marketbeat.comPinnacle Associates Ltd. Lowers Stock Holdings in First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC)Pinnacle Associates Ltd. reduced its position in First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC - Free Report) by 21.8% in the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 65,380 shares of the financial servicesSeptember 1, 2024 | marketbeat.comFirst Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC) Upgraded at StockNews.comStockNews.com upgraded First Bancorp from a "sell" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note on Friday.August 30, 2024 | marketbeat.comPeregrine Capital Management LLC Buys 27,450 Shares of First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC)Peregrine Capital Management LLC raised its stake in shares of First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC - Free Report) by 15.0% in the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 210,200 shares of the financial services proAugust 30, 2024 | marketbeat.comFirst Bancorp (FBNC)August 29, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comFirst Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC) Cut to Sell at StockNews.comStockNews.com cut shares of First Bancorp from a "hold" rating to a "sell" rating in a research report on Wednesday.August 21, 2024 | marketbeat.comFirst Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC) Sees Large Volume IncreaseFirst Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC) Sees Strong Trading VolumeAugust 19, 2024 | marketbeat.comFirst Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC) Rating Increased to Hold at StockNews.comStockNews.com upgraded First Bancorp from a "sell" rating to a "hold" rating in a research report on Tuesday.August 13, 2024 | marketbeat.comFirst Bancorp Second Quarter 2024 Earnings: Beats ExpectationsAugust 13, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comFirst National Corporation and Touchstone Bankshares, Inc. Announce Receipt of Regulatory Approvals for MergerAugust 8, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comThe First Bancorp: Not The First On My ListAugust 6, 2024 | seekingalpha.comFIRST BANCORP ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT OF DIRECTORJuly 30, 2024 | prnewswire.comMason Y. Garrett Sells 22,800 Shares of First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC) StockJuly 30, 2024 | insidertrades.comFirst Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC) investors are up 11% in the past week, but earnings have declined over the last yearJuly 29, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comFirst Bancorp of Indiana, Inc. Announces Suspension of Quarterly Cash DividendJuly 29, 2024 | globenewswire.comFirst Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC) Reaches New 52-Week High at $45.49First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC) Reaches New 12-Month High at $45.49July 29, 2024 | marketbeat.comFirst Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC) Sees Large Volume Increase on Analyst UpgradeFirst Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC) Sees Strong Trading Volume After Analyst UpgradeJuly 26, 2024 | marketbeat.comFirst Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC) Releases Quarterly Earnings Results, Beats Estimates By $0.11 EPSFirst Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC - Get Free Report) posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday. The financial services provider reported $0.70 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.59 by $0.11. The company had revenue of $143.42 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $94.00 million. First Bancorp had a net margin of 20.58% and a return on equity of 8.62%.July 25, 2024 | marketbeat.comFirst Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC) Shares Gap Up After Analyst UpgradeFirst Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC) Shares Gap Up Following Analyst UpgradeJuly 25, 2024 | marketbeat.comFirst Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC) PT Raised to $45.00Keefe, Bruyette & Woods raised their price target on First Bancorp from $40.00 to $45.00 and gave the company an "outperform" rating in a research note on Thursday.July 25, 2024 | marketbeat.comServiceNow (NOW) Q2 2024 Earnings Call TranscriptJuly 25, 2024 | msn.comThe First Bancorp Inc.: Q2 Earnings SnapshotJuly 24, 2024 | chron.comFNLC Stock Earnings: First Bancorp Reported Results for Q2 2024July 24, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.com 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. 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