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First Bancorp Reports Second Quarter Results

Second Quarter 2026 Financial Data (Dollars in 000s, except per share data) Q2-2026 Q1-2026 Q2-2025 Summary Income Statement Total interest income $ 148,315 $ 142,390 $ 136,731 Total interest expense 37,049 35,274 40,065 Net interest income 111,266 107,116 96,666 Provision for credit losses 1,169 …

First Bancorp (FBNC) Q2 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates

First BanCorp. Announces Earnings for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2026

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First Bancorp (FBNC) Q2 Earnings and Revenues Beat Estimates

First BanCorp To Go Ex-Dividend On August 27th, 2026 With 0.2 USD Dividend Per Share

First BanCorp has announced it will go ex-dividend on August 27th, 2026. Shareholders will receive a dividend of $0.20 per share. This information is crucial for investors interested in dividend-paying stocks.

Bank acquisitions announced in South Carolina, Texas

First Bancorp is set to acquire First Carolina Bancshares for $166 million in cash and stock, with the deal expected to close by early next year. Additionally, Future Financial Bankshares has agreed to purchase Palmer Bancshares in Texas, though the financial terms of this …

First BanCorp declares $0.20 quarterly dividend

First BanCorp (NYSE:FBP) has announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per share on its common stock. The dividend is scheduled to be paid on September 11, 2026, to shareholders recorded by August 27, 2026. First BanCorp is the parent company of FirstBank Puerto …

First Bancorp earnings on deck: Can bank sustain margins?

First Bancorp is preparing to report its Q2 earnings, with analysts expecting 54 cents per share on $264.1 million in revenue. Investors will be focused on the bank's net interest margin trends and management's comments regarding a lawsuit linked to banking services for Jeffrey …

First Bancorp Earnings: What To Look For From FBNC

First Bancorp Earnings: What To Look For From FBNC Regional banking company First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC) will be reporting earnings this Wednesday after the bell. Here's what you need to know. First Bancorp met analysts' revenue expectations last quarter, reporting revenues of $122.8 million, up …

FIRST BANCORP. INVESTOR ALERT: Scott+Scott Attorneys at Law LLP Investigates First BanCorp.’s Directors and Officers for Breach of Fiduciary Duties – FBP

Scott+Scott Attorneys at Law LLP has initiated an investigation into First BanCorp.'s directors and officers for potential breach of fiduciary duties. This comes after a class action lawsuit filed on June 24, 2026, alleged First BanCorp.'s involvement and financial benefit from Jeffrey Epstein’s sex-trafficking …

3 Undervalued Small Caps With Insider Buying Across Regions

This article identifies three undervalued small-cap companies with recent insider buying: First Bancorp (FNLC), Westamerica Bancorporation (WABC), and Oxford Industries (OXM). Despite a general market dip, these companies show signs of potential growth, with insiders demonstrating confidence through share purchases or buyback programs. The …

Frontier tech research, news & data

This article provides a detailed analysis of FIRST BANCORP /NC/'s (FBNC) return on equity, assets, and invested capital. It presents both annual and quarterly data, showing a recent increase in return on equity to 6.7% in FY2025 and 7.2% on a trailing-twelve-month basis as …

How Investors May Respond To First Bancorp (FBNC) Options Volatility And Premium Valuation Signals

First Bancorp (FBNC) is experiencing increased options activity, particularly with August 21, 2026 $70 call contracts, indicating heightened speculation. The company trades at a P/E ratio of 22.1x, suggesting investors are paying a premium for its earnings despite mixed valuation signals. While recent earnings …

Is First Bancorp (FBNC) Fully Valued After Options Activity Put Its Valuation In Focus?

Heightened options activity for First Bancorp (FBNC) has drawn attention to its stock and valuation. Despite a strong recent performance, the company appears overvalued based on its P/E ratio of 22.1x, which exceeds industry averages and its estimated fair P/E of 17.3x. Additionally, a …

Is First Bancorp (FBNC) Fully Valued Following Unusual Options Volatility?

First Bancorp (FBNC) has experienced unusual options volatility, with August 21, 2026 $70 call contracts showing high implied volatility. Despite strong share price returns, its P/E ratio of 22.1x suggests it is overvalued compared to the US Banks industry average of 12.5x and an …

First Bancorp NC Is Maintained at Strong Buy by Raymond James

This article reports that Raymond James has reiterated its "Strong Buy" rating for First Bancorp (NC). This indicates continued analyst confidence in the company's stock performance.

First Bancorp stock hits all-time high at 66.07 USD

First Bancorp's stock reached an all-time high of $66.07, marking a 40.19% increase over the past year. The company has also announced the acquisition of First Carolina Bancshares Corporation for $166 million and declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.24 per share. These developments …

First Bank strikes $166M deal for 90-year-old South Carolina institution

First Bank has agreed to acquire Carolina Bank & Trust for $166 million, marking an aggressive move into the South Carolina market. This acquisition involves a 90-year-old institution and signals First Bank's expansion strategy. The deal follows other significant activities reported for First Bank, …

First Bancorp to buy First Carolina Bancshares in $166m deal

First Bancorp has agreed to acquire First Carolina Bancshares for $166 million, a deal unanimously approved by both companies' boards. The payment to First Carolina shareholders will consist of approximately 1.96 million First Bancorp common shares and $40 million in cash. The merger is …

First Bancorp (FBNC): Buy, Sell, or Hold Post Q3 Earnings?

First BanCorp.: Strong Will For Growth In A Distressed Economy (NYSE:FBP)

Is It Smart To Buy First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC) Before It Goes Ex-Dividend?

A Look Back at Regional Banks Stocks’ Q3 Earnings: First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC) Vs The Rest Of The Pack

Will Sector Tailwinds and an Earnings Upgrade Change First Bancorp's (FBNC) Narrative?

Q3 Earnings Outperformers: First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC) And The Rest Of The Regional Banks Stocks

Regional Banks Stocks Q3 In Review: First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC) Vs Peers

First BanCorp's (NYSE:FBP) Shareholders Will Receive A Bigger Dividend Than Last Year

First BanCorp. Announces Earnings for the Quarter and Year Ended December 31, 2025