First Bancorp's 2026Q2 results reveal a strategic balance sheet repositioning, with investment purchases surging to $315.6M and cash reserves compressing 78.9% YoY to $128.4M, yet the quarter's -1.4% NIM and 197.3% efficiency ratio signal significant rate sens...
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q3 2026Latest Jul 22, 2026 | $1.22+6.1% vs $1.15 | $127M+1.0% vs $126M |
Q2 2026 Apr 22, 2026 | $1.13+3.7% vs $1.09 | $122M-0.7% vs $123M |
Q1 2026 Jan 21, 2026 | $0.38-63.1% vs $1.03 | $84M-31.5% vs $122M |
Q4 2025 Oct 22, 2025 | $0.49-42.2% vs $0.85 | $90M-21.2% vs $114M |
SOUTHERN PINES, N.C., Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of First Bancorp (NASDAQ: FBNC) (the "Company"), the parent company of First Bank, has declared a cash dividend on its common stock of $0.24 per share payable on October 23, 2026 to shareholders of record as of September 30, 2026.
First BanCorp has delivered outsized returns, outperforming the S&P 500 since my bullish stance in December. FBP's asset quality remains impressive, with strong returns on assets (2.02%) and equity (19.49%) despite elevated valuation multiples. Net interest margin improved to 4.87%, and the bank is well-positioned to benefit further from rising interest rates.
Deutsche Bank AG bought a new position in First Bancorp (NASDAQ: FBNC) in the second quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund bought 7,774 shares of the financial services provider's stock, valued at approximately $233,000. Several other hedge funds have also modified their holdings
BlackRock Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of First Bancorp (NASDAQ: FBNC) in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm acquired 549,166 shares of the financial services provider's stock, valued at approximately $16,486,000. BlackRock Inc. owned approximately 1.33% of First Bancorp as
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| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $63.02 | $2.61B | 23.51 | 11.72% | 20.45% | 7.16% | 1.43% | |
| $22.50 | $3.26B | -7.63 | -86.6% | -63.53% | -10.51% | — | |
| $29.14 | $5.87B | 12.09 | -3.54% | 34.84% | 11.29% | — | |
| $32.31 | $4.63B | 18.25 | 16.23% | 31.14% | 14.2% | — | |
| $46.53 | $6.41B | 14.23 | 20.13% | 38.34% | 9.25% | — | |
| $50.85 | $2.64B | 15.27 | 14.54% | 22.65% | 11.26% | — |
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First Bancorp (FBNC) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
Jul 22, 2026·SEC
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First Bancorp (FBNC) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
First Bancorp (FBNC) grew revenue by 11.7% over the past year. This is steady growth.
Yes, First Bancorp (FBNC) is profitable, generating $133.3M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (20.4% net margin).
Yes, First Bancorp (FBNC) pays a dividend with a yield of 1.43%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
First Bancorp (FBNC) has a return on equity (ROE) of 7.2%. This is below average, suggesting room for improvement.
First Bancorp (FBNC) has a net interest margin (NIM) of 3.1%. This indicates healthy earnings from lending activities.
First Bancorp (FBNC) has an efficiency ratio of 43.6%. This is excellent, indicating strong cost control.
