Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.90
First Bancorp (FBNC) Dividend History
Income profile from 1987 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.5%
Payout Ratio
33.6%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
2 years
FBNC Dividend Income Check
Safety
33.6% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
2 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.7% and trend is rising.
FBNC Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.5%
Trailing DPS$0.90
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout33.6%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout18.8%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak2 years
3Y CAGR1.1%
5Y CAGR4.8%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.7%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield1.6%
1Y Total Return44.8%
5Y Total Return40.9%
Div Contribution (5Y)9.7%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$14,08810Y ago$32,81920Y ago$32,027
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
FBNC Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (40 years of payments)
FBNC Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
First Bancorp distributes 33.6% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 18.8%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
FBNC has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 1.1% and 5-year CAGR of 4.8%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, FBNC returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.5% dividend yield, 0.0% buyback yield, 1.6% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.7% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 40.9%, with dividends contributing 9.7% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $32,819 today.
FBNC Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$4.39
Avg/Payment$0.2195
Latest Change+4.3%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026Latest | $0.2400 | ↑ +4.3% | 1.65% | Apr 24, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.2300 | — | 1.79% | Jan 25, 2026 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.2300 | — | 1.70% | Oct 25, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.2300 | ↑ +4.5% | 2.02% | Jul 25, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.2200 | — | 2.19% | Apr 25, 2025 |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $0.2200 | — | 2.00% | Jan 25, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2024 | $0.2200 | — | 2.12% | Oct 25, 2024 |
| Jun 28, 2024 | $0.2200 | — | 2.76% | Jul 25, 2024 |
FBNC Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#8 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.5%
#8 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
33.6% payout
Streak
2Y
4.8% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
1.6%
#9 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FBNCFirst Bancorp | $2.4B | 1.5% | 33.6% | 2 | Sustainable |
1st  SFNCSimmons First Nation… | $3.1B | 4.0% | — | 6 | Unknown |
 HOMBHome Bancshares, Inc… | $5.3B | 2.8% | 37.3% | 21 | Sustainable |
 FFINFirst Financial Bank… | $4.6B | 2.2% | 46.0% | 11 | Sustainable |
2nd  UBSIUnited Bankshares, I… | $6.1B | 3.4% | 45.0% | 5 | Sustainable |
3rd  NBTBNBT Bancorp Inc. | $2.4B | 3.2% | 42.9% | 12 | Sustainable |
 WSFSWSFS Financial Corpo… | $3.8B | 0.9% | 12.9% | 1 | Sustainable |
 TOWNTowneBank | $2.7B | 3.0% | 46.8% | 10 | Sustainable |
 BANRBanner Corporation | $2.2B | 3.0% | 34.6% | 1 | Sustainable |
FBNC Annual Dividend History (1987–2026)
40 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.24 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.7% |
| 2025 | $0.91 | 3.4% | 4 | $2.68 | 34.0% | 2.95x | 2.7% |
| 2024 | $0.88 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.84 | 47.8% | 2.09x | 2.7% |
| 2023 | $0.88 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.51 | 35.1% | 2.85x | 2.7% |
| 2022 | $0.88 | 10.0% | 4 | $4.12 | 21.4% | 4.68x | 2.7% |
| 2021 | $0.80 | 11.1% | 4 | $2.68 | 29.9% | 3.35x | 2.4% |
| 2020 | $0.72 | 33.3% | 4 | $2.81 | 25.6% | 3.90x | 2.2% |
| 2019 | $0.54 | 35.0% | 4 | $3.10 | 17.4% | 5.74x | 1.6% |
| 2018 | $0.40 | 25.0% | 4 | $3.01 | 13.3% | 7.52x | 1.2% |
| 2017 | $0.32 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.82 | 17.6% | 5.69x | 1.0% |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying FBNC stock.
How much dividend does FBNC pay per share?
First Bancorp (FBNC) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.90 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.5%. Payments are made Annual.
When is FBNC's next ex-dividend date?
FBNC's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. FBNC typically pays dividends Annual.
Is FBNC's dividend safe?
FBNC's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +33.6% and FCF payout ratio of +18.8%. The 2-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has FBNC increased its dividend?
FBNC has 2 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +4.8%.
How often does FBNC pay dividends?
First Bancorp pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.90 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 39+ years from 1987 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in FBNC grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in FBNC five years ago would be worth approximately $14,088 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is FBNC's yield on cost for long-term holders?
FBNC's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.7% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.5% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.