{"ticker": {"uuid": "47df0182-25dd-4361-87f8-6424d242029d", "symbol": "FBNC", "name": "First Bancorp", "exchange": "NASDAQ", "country": "US", "sector": "Financial Services", "industry": "Banks - Regional"}, "articles": [{"title": "First Bank strikes $166M deal for 90-year-old South Carolina institution", "summary": "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 repor", "url": "https://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/news/2026/07/15/first-bancorp-acquires-carolina-bank-trust.html", "source_name": "The Business Journals", "published_at": "2026-07-15T17:41:34", "published_display": "15 Jul 2026 17:41", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 72, "event_type": "deals", "event_label": "Deals and strategy", "event_confidence": 85, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "NC\u2019s First Bank to buy SC lender for $166M", "summary": "First Bancorp, based in North Carolina, announced its acquisition of First Carolina Bancshares Corp. of South Carolina for $166 million. This deal, expected to close by the first quarter of 2027, will significantly increase First Bank's assets beyond $13 billion and add 14 branch", "url": "https://www.bankingdive.com/news/nc-sc-166-million-acquisition-first-bank-carolina/825315/", "source_name": "Banking Dive", "published_at": "2026-07-15T16:23:54", "published_display": "15 Jul 2026 16:23", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "deals", "event_label": "Deals and strategy", "event_confidence": 85, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "First Bancorp stock hits 52-week high at 26.95 USD By Investing.com", "summary": "First Bancorp (FBP) stock has reached a new 52-week high of $26.95, reflecting a significant year-to-date return of 31.15% and a 23.3% increase over the past year. Despite its strong performance, InvestingPro's analysis identifies the stock as overvalued relative to its Fair Valu", "url": "https://ca.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/first-bancorp-stock-hits-52week-high-at-2695-usd-93CH-4735493", "source_name": "Investing.com Canada", "published_at": "2026-07-15T13:39:54", "published_display": "15 Jul 2026 13:39", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "First Bancorp to buy First Carolina Bancshares in $166m deal", "summary": "First Bancorp has agreed to acquire First Carolina Bancshares for $166 million, with payment consisting of shares and cash. The deal is expected to close in late 2026 or early 2027, pending shareholder and regulatory approvals. This acquisition will expand First Bank's presence i", "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/first-bancorp-buy-first-carolina-120125985.html", "source_name": "Market source", "published_at": "2026-07-15T11:39:54", "published_display": "15 Jul 2026 11:39", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 72, "event_type": "deals", "event_label": "Deals and strategy", "event_confidence": 85, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Benchmark Initiates Coverage on First Bancorp With Buy Rating, $31 Price Target", "summary": "Benchmark has initiated coverage on First BanCorp. (FBP) with a Buy rating and a price target of $31. This analyst action follows Raymond James' adjustment of First BanCorp.'s price target to $32 from $27 earlier this month, while maintaining a Strong Buy rating. The company rece", "url": "https://www.marketscreener.com/news/benchmark-initiates-coverage-on-first-bancorp-with-buy-rating-31-price-target-ce7f5ed2d988f424", "source_name": "marketscreener.com", "published_at": "2026-07-15T11:39:54", "published_display": "15 Jul 2026 11:39", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "analyst", "event_label": "Analyst action", "event_confidence": 69, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "3 Reasons FBNC is Risky and 1 Stock to Buy Instead", "summary": "This article analyzes First Bancorp (FBNC) and concludes it is not an exciting investment opportunity. The analysis highlights three main concerns: mediocre long-term revenue growth, slim projected net interest income growth, and slow EPS growth. The author suggests that there ar", "url": "https://stockstory.org/us/stocks/nasdaq/fbnc/news/buy-or-sell/3-reasons-fbnc-is-risky-and-1-stock-to-buy-instead-2", "source_name": "StockStory", "published_at": "2026-07-15T10:39:54", "published_display": "15 Jul 2026 10:39", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 61, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "First Bancorp signed a definitive merger agreement to acquire First Carolina Bancshares Corporation for approximately $170 million.", "summary": "First Bancorp has entered into a definitive merger agreement to acquire First Carolina Bancshares Corporation for approximately $170 million. The total consideration is valued at around $166 million, or $64.22 per share, and will be paid in both First Bancorp common stock and cas", "url": "https://www.marketscreener.com/news/first-bancorp-signed-a-definitive-merger-agreement-to-acquire-first-carolina-bancshares-corporation-ce7f5eddda8cf020", "source_name": "www.marketscreener.com", "published_at": "2026-07-14T19:19:40", "published_display": "14 Jul 2026 19:19", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 71, "event_type": "deals", "event_label": "Deals and strategy", "event_confidence": 77, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "First Bancorp to acquire First Carolina for $166 million", "summary": "First Bancorp announced it will acquire First Carolina Bancshares Corporation for $166 million, a transaction consisting of stock and cash. This merger, expected to close in late 2026 or early 2027, will significantly expand First Bank's deposit market share in North and South Ca", "url": "https://www.investing.com/news/company-news/first-bancorp-to-acquire-first-carolina-for-166-million-93CH-4790903", "source_name": "Investing.com", "published_at": "2026-07-14T18:19:40", "published_display": "14 Jul 2026 18:19", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 70, "event_type": "deals", "event_label": "Deals and strategy", "event_confidence": 77, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "First Bancorp (FBNC) Expands Market Presence with Acquisition of First Carolina Bancshares", "summary": "", "url": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMixgFBVV95cUxNZ1phdWJld2NzY0owU3BubWNLOV9VdDVDSDFuUWVYdVFqaEQ3MWtjYUdtMHBCVHVaUHg2d1FkTF9VTW5IdktSc0UzMUEwUVZJTE1jd21Nb3VTaEVYQTZGU3YyeklHRU4tNWc2c25GRjhyeU5xQTRBTnZ1MlBKQkNoTmQ0TlIwcmtMazN4MXNFWTFzNUdRZkk4b3FKNndKd3dWZFd4UjBnVE14NmllM0dfUW9Jek9lUGZ6TkFpcFc3T3VQQjVfV2c?oc=5", "source_name": "GuruFocus", "published_at": "2026-07-14T16:30:10+00:00", "published_display": "14 Jul 2026 16:30", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 66, "event_type": "deals", "event_label": "Deals and strategy", "event_confidence": 77, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Press Release: FIRST BANCORP ANNOUNCES ACQUISITION OF FIRST CAROLINA BANCSHARES CORPORATION TO EXPAND ITS SOUTH CAROLINA PRESENCE", "summary": "First Bancorp, the parent company of First Bank, has announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement to acquire First Carolina Bancshares Corporation, the parent company of First Carolina Bank. This strategic acquisition will expand First Bancorp's presence in South Caroli", "url": "https://www.moomoo.com/th/news/post/72938233/press-release-first-bancorp-announces-acquisition-of-first-carolina-bancshares", "source_name": "Moomoo", "published_at": "2026-07-14T16:39:54", "published_display": "14 Jul 2026 16:39", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 72, "event_type": "deals", "event_label": "Deals and strategy", "event_confidence": 96, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "First Bancorp to Acquire First Carolina Bancshares in $166 Million Deal", "summary": "", "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/first-bancorp-acquire-first-carolina-131601402.html", "source_name": "MT Newswires", "published_at": "2026-07-14T13:16:01+00:00", "published_display": "14 Jul 2026 13:16", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "deals", "event_label": "Deals and strategy", "event_confidence": 53, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "FIRST BANCORP ANNOUNCES ACQUISITION OF FIRST CAROLINA BANCSHARES CORPORATION TO EXPAND ITS SOUTH CAROLINA PRESENCE", "summary": "", "url": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMihgJBVV95cUxOOHZQRnlLU2RQLXJGUVY3RHdCRjZOWmVRRzNNTXRVMzBBYUVIMi1oN2MteFd3SnBqMjFlWmE0UW4ySE9qVVk5aE5namdnSHdjVXFWbnM0bkpVeHAwdVpycC1BSU9fNkNkWWJQWlYyOEpDY3FYZEpwVWZHMnVZS2UwSzVidHphRTRhaDRXaU50d1VHMHRSaE9ibTNaQjE2d3pDSUJzZmZhU2VOU0s4UDZFMXdVZjhXZWNPN0tjemVrdERUMEVoZFlIbkhaQy1tWlpwOTZTTXB3S1FTZjYyRzJGczM4UmlSUndwMWUtWXVweGx3anQ0Zzg2RmhkbVZXZ1FrOXZjQVpB?oc=5", "source_name": "TradingView", "published_at": "2026-07-14T12:45:00+00:00", "published_display": "14 Jul 2026 12:45", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "deals", "event_label": "Deals and strategy", "event_confidence": 77, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "First Bancorp to Acquire First Carolina, Parent of 14-Branch Bank", "summary": "", "url": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiuwFBVV95cUxOTmx4MUd2WmxZNlZLbnZDSGp3Q2NXRkhrVXp5QTJId3diZ1VzQ3EzU3pDQXdNNEtndzRzQk1yZWg3MEI4NG0tUFlHMF9COE83VC1lMGVaaEFEM3Btb0ZEdWNORThaQ0RkekZSbWE5U1VWY1YybF9PdUFlYXhVV2dHckw3UGFqWW92LUdaNDlibHlIT20yLWZLQVFyRFNUZThuM0RiV2cxODRwNzFRYV9fRXM0SERuWllzTTRZ?oc=5", "source_name": "Stock Titan", "published_at": "2026-07-14T12:45:00+00:00", "published_display": "14 Jul 2026 12:45", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "First Bancorp (Nasdaq: FBNC) buys First Carolina in $166M bank deal", "summary": "First Bancorp (Nasdaq: FBNC) has agreed to acquire First Carolina Bancshares, parent of Carolina Bank & Trust, in a stock-and-cash merger valued at $166 million. The deal, expected to close in Q4 2026 or Q1 2027, will expand First Bancorp's South Carolina presence and boost its d", "url": "https://www.stocktitan.net/sec-filings/FBNC/8-k-first-bancorp-nc-reports-material-event-680df8135303.html", "source_name": "Stock Titan", "published_at": "2026-07-14T12:40:04", "published_display": "14 Jul 2026 12:40", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 65, "event_type": "deals", "event_label": "Deals and strategy", "event_confidence": 85, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "First BanCorp regains investment-grade Fitch BBB- rating", "summary": "", "url": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijgFBVV95cUxPVloySDdvZTZESVdOU0lVOHduS011SEwwNXlJWGlyQWRneTF1SnBqZHFoMnNibXVKaXByejJnR0tmdWRTTm1EN1RQSXh2MDVadDk5YmNyVXg2TUVhUi1zVGJVUlM3YkNEY3FYVF81aE5uNkhpbFFXOXJKMUlTclNRRWhzZFphNURUN0hFSTh3?oc=5", "source_name": "News is My Business", "published_at": "2026-07-14T09:08:19+00:00", "published_display": "14 Jul 2026 09:08", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "analyst", "event_label": "Analyst action", "event_confidence": 53, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "First Bancorp (North Carolina) (FBNC)", "summary": "", "url": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiiAFBVV95cUxOSmtrMnExZnNJS01NZjdoMmQwUFR0N09xTG0yR3RMTVdqOHROdTBoNC0tMHNBemZYR01KcjFEeHdvQVlSQTNfWWx5U0NCQ0gxOHhVNEZSRXBrc2wtbmNYSk5CRDJsWFpGbTJ0d0JPbG10TmVmZVZJYXE5Tm52U0pja2k5ZlRKeG9a?oc=5", "source_name": "MSN", "published_at": "2026-07-13T04:01:44+00:00", "published_display": "13 Jul 2026 04:01", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Does First Bancorp\u2019s Earnings Beat And Strong NII Shift The Bull Case For FBNC?", "summary": "First Bancorp reported earnings and revenue that surpassed analyst expectations, driven by strong net interest income, which led to a 30% jump in its share price. While this performance reinforces the company's financial discipline and could support dividend growth and share buyb", "url": "https://www.sahmcapital.com/news/content/does-first-bancorps-earnings-beat-and-strong-nii-shift-the-bull-case-for-fbnc-2026-07-10", "source_name": "Sahm", "published_at": "2026-07-11T15:40:06", "published_display": "11 Jul 2026 15:40", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 66, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 85, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "First Bancorp Announces CIO Leadership Transition at Subsidiary", "summary": "First Bancorp's subsidiary, First National Bank, announced a leadership transition in its technology organization. Executive Vice President and CIO Tammy Plummer retired after a 41-year career, and Brad Martin was appointed as her successor, ensuring a smooth handover. Spark, Tip", "url": "https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/markets/markets-news/Tipranks/3213890/first-bancorp-announces-cio-leadership-transition-at-subsidiary/", "source_name": "The Globe and Mail", "published_at": "2026-07-09T21:03:21", "published_display": "09 Jul 2026 21:03", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "How Epstein-Linked Lawsuit Over Acquired Accounts At First BanCorp (FBP) Has Changed Its Investment Story", "summary": "", "url": "https://news.google.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?oc=5", "source_name": "simplywall.st", "published_at": "2026-07-09T00:57:33+00:00", "published_display": "09 Jul 2026 00:57", "sentiment": "negative", "sentiment_pct": 34, "event_type": "regulatory", "event_label": "Regulatory and legal", "event_confidence": 77, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "First Bancorp (FNLC) CIO retires after 41 years as Brad Martin steps in", "summary": "First Bancorp (FNLC) has announced the retirement of Tammy Plummer, the Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer, after a distinguished 41-year career with the bank. Brad Martin has been appointed as her successor, stepping into the role of Executive Vice President ", "url": "https://www.stocktitan.net/sec-filings/FNLC/8-k-first-bancorp-inc-me-reports-material-event-c010ff81098c.html", "source_name": "Stock Titan", "published_at": "2026-07-08T20:41:27", "published_display": "08 Jul 2026 20:41", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "First Bancorp Inc (ME) expands its community banking footprint. Regional lending focus shapes FNLC s", "summary": "First Bancorp Inc (ME) is a regional community bank focused on traditional lending and deposit growth in Maine and neighboring areas. Its stock narrative emphasizes steady net interest income, conservative credit underwriting, and disciplined capital allocation. The bank builds i", "url": "https://www.ad-hoc-news.de/boerse/news/ueberblick/first-bancorp-inc-me-expands-its-community-banking-footprint-regional/69717041", "source_name": "AD HOC NEWS", "published_at": "2026-07-07T19:39:18", "published_display": "07 Jul 2026 19:39", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "liquidity", "event_label": "Balance sheet", "event_confidence": 53, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Republic First Bancorp outlines path after receivership. 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This new target suggests a potential upside of approximately 4% from its July 6 closing price. The consensus am", "url": "https://www.tradingview.com/news/tradingview:6cc7cff90c713:0-first-bancorp-new-stock-12-month-price-target-raised-to-27-67-implies-4-upside/", "source_name": "TradingView", "published_at": "2026-07-07T16:39:18", "published_display": "07 Jul 2026 16:39", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "analyst", "event_label": "Analyst action", "event_confidence": 77, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Q3 Rundown: First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC) Vs Other Regional Banks Stocks", "summary": "This article provides a Q3 rundown of First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC) and several other regional banks, detailing their revenue performance and market reactions. It highlights UMB Financial (NASDAQ:UMBF) as having the best Q3 performance with the biggest analyst estimate beat, while ", "url": "https://stockstory.org/us/stocks/nasdaq/fbnc/news/earnings/q3-rundown-first-bancorp-nasdaqfbnc-vs-other-regional-banks-stocks", "source_name": "StockStory", "published_at": "2026-07-07T14:40:27", "published_display": "07 Jul 2026 14:40", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 70, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 53, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "First BanCorp (FBP) Faces Lawsuit Questions On A Valuation That Already Looks Full", "summary": "", "url": "https://news.google.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?oc=5", "source_name": "simplywall.st", "published_at": "2026-07-07T07:00:00+00:00", "published_display": "07 Jul 2026 07:00", "sentiment": "negative", "sentiment_pct": 34, "event_type": "regulatory", "event_label": "Regulatory and legal", "event_confidence": 77, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "FIRST BANCORP. 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This announcement is significant for investors tracking dividend income from the company.", "url": "https://news.futunn.com/en/post/75548023/first-bancorp-to-go-ex-dividend-on-july-7th-2026", "source_name": "\u5bcc\u9014\u725b\u725b", "published_at": "2026-07-06T14:10:05", "published_display": "06 Jul 2026 14:10", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 71, "event_type": "capital_return", "event_label": "Capital return", "event_confidence": 53, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "First Bancorp (FBNC): Buy, Sell, or Hold Post Q3 Earnings?", "summary": "First Bancorp's stock has outperformed the S&P 500 significantly over the past six months, reaching $64.78 per share after solid Q3 results. 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This new target suggests a potential upside of approximately 4% from its July 6 closing price. The consensus am", "url": "https://www.tradingview.com/news/tradingview:6cc7cff90c713:0-first-bancorp-new-stock-12-month-price-target-raised-to-27-67-implies-4-upside/", "source_name": "TradingView", "published_at": "2026-07-07T16:39:18", "published_display": "07 Jul 2026 16:39", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "analyst", "event_label": "Analyst action", "event_confidence": 77, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Q3 Rundown: First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC) Vs Other Regional Banks Stocks", "summary": "This article provides a Q3 rundown of First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC) and several other regional banks, detailing their revenue performance and market reactions. 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This lawsuit brings First BanCorp's compliance, governance, and ethical frameworks under scrutiny, potentiall", "url": "https://simplywall.st/stocks/us/banks/nyse-fbp/first-bancorp/news/does-epstein-linked-compliance-lawsuit-reshape-the-risk-narr", "source_name": "Simply Wall Street", "published_at": "2026-06-28T10:12:46", "published_display": "28 Jun 2026 10:12", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "regulatory", "event_label": "Regulatory and legal", "event_confidence": 77, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "First BanCorp Lawsuit Statement", "summary": "Quantisnow, a real-time market data platform, issued a press release regarding a First BanCorp lawsuit. Quantisnow Plus members received an alert about the statement within seconds of its publication. 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