First Bancorp (FBNC) News Today $40.92 -0.55 (-1.33%) (As of 09/6/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share HeadlinesStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrends All Sources Trusted Sources MarketBeat.com Benzinga Bloomberg MarketWatch Motley Fool NASDAQ PR Newswire Reuters Seeking Alpha The Street The Wall Street Journal Yahoo Finance Source Sentiment refers to the positivity or negativity of each headline according to our language processing algorithm. Sentiment All Sentiments Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Most Recent 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 November 2021 October 2021 Time Period September 7 at 2:26 AM | 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 1, 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 | americanbankingnews.comFirst Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC) Upgraded to "Hold" at StockNews.comAugust 30, 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 29, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comFirst Bancorp (FBNC)August 28, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comFirst Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC) Rating Lowered to Sell at StockNews.comAugust 21, 2024 | marketbeat.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 19, 2024 | marketbeat.comFirst Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC) Sees Large Volume IncreaseFirst Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC) Sees Strong Trading VolumeAugust 17, 2024 | marketbeat.comFirst Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC) Short Interest UpdateFirst Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC - Get Free Report) saw a large decrease in short interest in the month of July. As of July 31st, there was short interest totalling 993,400 shares, a decrease of 14.4% from the July 15th total of 1,160,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 188,200 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 5.3 days.August 13, 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 | finance.yahoo.comFirst Bancorp Second Quarter 2024 Earnings: Beats ExpectationsAugust 8, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comFirst National Corporation and Touchstone Bankshares, Inc. Announce Receipt of Regulatory Approvals for MergerAugust 6, 2024 | seekingalpha.comThe First Bancorp: Not The First On My ListJuly 30, 2024 | prnewswire.comFIRST BANCORP ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT OF DIRECTORJuly 30, 2024 | insidertrades.comMason Y. Garrett Sells 22,800 Shares of First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC) StockJuly 29, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comFirst Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC) investors are up 11% in the past week, but earnings have declined over the last yearJuly 29, 2024 | globenewswire.comFirst Bancorp of Indiana, Inc. Announces Suspension of Quarterly Cash DividendJuly 29, 2024 | marketbeat.comFirst Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC) Reaches New 52-Week High at $45.49First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC) Reaches New 12-Month High at $45.49July 26, 2024 | marketbeat.comFirst Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC) Sees Large Volume Increase on Analyst UpgradeFirst Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC) Sees Strong Trading Volume After Analyst UpgradeJuly 25, 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 | msn.comServiceNow (NOW) Q2 2024 Earnings Call TranscriptJuly 24, 2024 | chron.comThe First Bancorp Inc.: Q2 Earnings SnapshotJuly 24, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comFNLC Stock Earnings: First Bancorp Reported Results for Q2 2024July 24, 2024 | gurufocus.comFirst Bancorp Inc (FNLC) Reports Q2 2024 Earnings: EPS of $0.55, Net Income at $6. ...July 24, 2024 | prnewswire.comFirst Bancorp Reports Second Quarter ResultsJuly 23, 2024 | marketbeat.comFirst Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC) Sets New 1-Year High at $39.64First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC) Sets New 12-Month High at $39.64July 22, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comFirst Bancorp earnings preview: what to expectJuly 20, 2024 | msn.comBenaisha Poole-Watson Opened The First AfroLatina-Owned FDIC Bank To Increase Black Homeownership — ‘I’m Here To Give The Funding’July 19, 2024 | msn.comAre Options Traders Betting on a Big Move in First BanCorp. (FBP) Stock?July 19, 2024 | marketbeat.comSageView Advisory Group LLC Makes New Investment in First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC)SageView Advisory Group LLC acquired a new position in First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC - Free Report) in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor acquired 25,336 shares of the financial services proJuly 17, 2024 | marketbeat.comFirst Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC) Reaches New 1-Year High at $38.99First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC) Sets New 1-Year High at $38.99July 10, 2024 | marketbeat.comJennison Associates LLC Boosts Stock Position in First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC)Jennison Associates LLC boosted its position in First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC - Free Report) by 77.7% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 1,041,332 shares of the financial services provider's stJuly 8, 2024 | seekingalpha.comThe First Bancorp: Over 6% Dividend Yield, Earnings Likely To Turn Around SoonJuly 7, 2024 | marketbeat.comVanguard Group Inc. Raises Stock Position in First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC)Vanguard Group Inc. boosted its position in shares of First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC - Free Report) by 1.9% 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 2,789,188 shares of the financial seJuly 4, 2024 | marketbeat.comAmerican National Bank & Trust Co. VA Makes New Investment in First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC)American National Bank & Trust Co. VA acquired a new position in shares of First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC - Free Report) in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor acquired 112,742 shares of the financial seJune 29, 2024 | insidertrades.comInsider Selling: First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC) Director Sells 1,015 Shares of StockJune 28, 2024 | marketbeat.comFirst Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC) Director Mary Clara Capel Sells 1,015 SharesFirst Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC - Get Free Report) Director Mary Clara Capel sold 1,015 shares of the company's stock in a transaction on Wednesday, June 26th. The stock was sold at an average price of $30.05, for a total value of $30,500.75. Following the sale, the director now owns 11,569 shares of the company's stock, valued at $347,648.45. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink.June 15, 2024 | marketbeat.comFirst Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC) Plans $0.22 Quarterly DividendFirst Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC) declared a quarterly dividend on Friday, June 14th. Shareholders of record on Sunday, June 30th will be given a dividend of 0.22 per share by the financial services provider on Thursday, July 25th. This represents a $0.88 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.93%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, June 28th.June 14, 2024 | prnewswire.comFirst Bancorp Announces Cash DividendJune 9, 2024 | marketbeat.comWestwood Holdings Group Inc. Decreases Stake in First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC)Westwood Holdings Group Inc. reduced its position in First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC - Free Report) by 8.8% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 1,821,399 shares of the financial services provider's stJune 3, 2024 | marketbeat.com314,892 Shares in First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC) Bought by Hsbc Holdings PLCHsbc Holdings PLC purchased a new position in shares of First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC - Free Report) during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm purchased 314,892 shares of the financial services provider's stock, valued atMay 29, 2024 | seekingalpha.comFirst Citizens BancShares: Short-Term Upside Coupled With Solid Long-Term PotentialMay 28, 2024 | marketbeat.comFirst Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC) Holdings Boosted by Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc.Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. boosted its holdings in First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC - Free Report) by 6.5% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 426,746 shares of the financial services providerMay 26, 2024 | marketbeat.comFranklin Resources Inc. Has $46.08 Million Stake in First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC)Franklin Resources Inc. lifted its position in shares of First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC - Free Report) by 91.7% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 1,245,024 shares of the financial services provider's stock afMay 23, 2024 | bizjournals.comBest Places to Work 2024: First BankMay 23, 2024 | bizjournals.comMutual bank reorganizes its corporate structure to facilitate raising capital, M&AMay 21, 2024 | marketbeat.comFirst Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC) Position Cut by Brown Advisory Inc.Brown Advisory Inc. lowered its position in shares of First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC - Free Report) by 5.6% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. 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