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Sentiment All Sentiments Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Most Recent 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 February 2022 Time Period JPMorgan Chase & Co. Buys 71,977 Shares of First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC)JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised its holdings in shares of First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC - Free Report) by 220.6% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 104,609 shares of the financial sJanuary 18 at 3:11 AM | marketbeat.comFirst Bancorp (FBNC) Partners with Carolina Hurricanes Foundation for Community ImpactJanuary 16, 2025 | gurufocus.comFirst Bancorp (FBNC) Projected to Post Earnings on WednesdayFirst Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC) will be releasing earnings before the market opens on Wednesday, January 22, Financial Modeling Prep reports.January 15, 2025 | marketbeat.comFirst Bancorp Appoints New Chief Legal CounselJanuary 3, 2025 | tipranks.comGeode Capital Management LLC Increases Stock Holdings in First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC)Geode Capital Management LLC increased its holdings in shares of First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC - Free Report) by 1.3% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 976,680 shares of the financial services provider's stoDecember 25, 2024 | marketbeat.comBarclays PLC Has $3.32 Million Stock Holdings in First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC)Barclays PLC raised its stake in First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC - Free Report) by 142.3% during the third quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 79,906 shares of the financial services provider's stock after buying an additional 46,930 sDecember 24, 2024 | marketbeat.comJane Street Group LLC Has $2.89 Million Stock Holdings in First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC)Jane Street Group LLC increased its stake in shares of First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC - Free Report) by 85.3% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 69,408 shares of the financial services provider'sDecember 22, 2024 | marketbeat.comFirst Bancorp's Payment Expected To Have Solid Earnings CoverageDecember 20, 2024 | uk.finance.yahoo.comFirst Bancorp: Earnings To Grow But Stock Appears OvervaluedDecember 19, 2024 | seekingalpha.comFirst Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC) Short Interest UpdateFirst Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC - Get Free Report) was the target of a large growth in short interest during the month of November. As of November 30th, there was short interest totalling 791,600 shares, a growth of 7.1% from the November 15th total of 739,100 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 178,700 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 4.4 days.December 17, 2024 | marketbeat.comFirst Bancorp to Issue Quarterly Dividend of $0.22 (NASDAQ:FBNC)First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC) declared a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, December 17th. Investors of record on Tuesday, December 31st will be paid a dividend of 0.22 per share by the financial services provider on Saturday, January 25th. This represents a $0.88 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.86%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, December 31st.December 17, 2024 | marketbeat.comFranklin Resources Inc. Increases Stake in First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC)Franklin Resources Inc. lifted its stake in First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC - Free Report) by 20.0% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 1,784,208 shares of the financial services provider's stock after buying an additional 297,1December 17, 2024 | marketbeat.comPublic Employees Retirement System of Ohio Decreases Stock Holdings in First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC)Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio cut its stake in First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC - Free Report) by 14.7% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 87,248 shares of the financial sDecember 16, 2024 | marketbeat.comFirst Bancorp Announces Cash DividendDecember 13, 2024 | prnewswire.comFirst Bancorp: Not Cheap But An Exceptionally Robust Loan BookDecember 11, 2024 | seekingalpha.comSageView Advisory Group LLC Sells 19,033 Shares of First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC)SageView Advisory Group LLC cut its stake in First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC - Free Report) by 75.1% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 6,303 shares of the financial services provider's stock after sellDecember 8, 2024 | marketbeat.comUBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC Cuts Stake in First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC)UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC reduced its stake in shares of First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC - Free Report) by 4.5% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional invDecember 8, 2024 | marketbeat.comSystematic Financial Management LP Acquires New Shares in First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC)Systematic Financial Management LP bought a new position in shares of First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC - Free Report) during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor bought 13,502 shares of the finanDecember 7, 2024 | marketbeat.comCharles Schwab Investment Management Inc. Purchases 14,737 Shares of First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC)Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. raised its holdings in First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC - Free Report) by 3.1% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 493,847 shares of the financial services provider's stoDecember 7, 2024 | marketbeat.comFirst Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC) is largely controlled by institutional shareholders who own 68% of the companyDecember 5, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comRockefeller Capital Management L.P. Raises Holdings in First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC)Rockefeller Capital Management L.P. boosted its position in First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC - Free Report) by 28.2% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm owned 423,461 shares of the financial services provider's stock after acquiring an additional 93,072 shares dDecember 2, 2024 | marketbeat.comConnor Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd. Acquires Shares of 15,843 First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC)Connor Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd. bought a new position in First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC - Free Report) in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor bought 15,843 shares of the financial services provider's stockNovember 29, 2024 | marketbeat.com30,668 Shares in First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC) Bought by Natixis Advisors LLCNatixis Advisors LLC bought a new stake in First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC - Free Report) during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor bought 30,668 shares of the financial services providNovember 27, 2024 | marketbeat.comFirst Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC) Shares Sold by Jennison Associates LLCJennison Associates LLC trimmed its holdings in First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC - Free Report) by 2.5% in the third quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 490,267 shares of the financial services provider's stock after selling 12,421November 23, 2024 | marketbeat.comPinnacle 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.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.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. 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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