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First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC) Given Consensus Rating of "Moderate Buy" by Brokerages
Sep 19, 2026

First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC) Given Consensus Rating of "Moderate Buy" by Brokerages

First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC) has received a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating from six analysts, with an average 12-month price target of $68.94. The company recently surpassed quarterly earnings and revenue expectations, reporting $1.22 per share against an estimated $1.15, and $127.3 million in revenue versus $126.07 million. First Bancorp also declared a quarterly dividend of $0.24 per share, resulting in a 1.5% yield.
Company relevance
100.00%
Company sentiment
Bullish
Overall sentiment
Bullish
First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC) Declares $0.24 Quarterly Dividend
Sep 15, 2026

First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC) Declares $0.24 Quarterly Dividend

First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC) announced a quarterly dividend of $0.24 per share, payable on October 23rd to shareholders of record by September 30th. This translates to an annualized dividend of $0.96 and a yield of approximately 1.5%. The dividend is well-covered by earnings, with a payout ratio of 25.1%, and analysts expect a future payout ratio of 19.5% based on next year's earnings estimates.
Company relevance
100.00%
Company sentiment
Somewhat-Bullish
Overall sentiment
Somewhat-Bullish