First Bancorp Stock Analysis

FBNC Stock  USD 40.98  0.25  0.61%   
First Bancorp is undervalued with Real Value of 47.27 and Target Price of 51.63. The main objective of First Bancorp stock analysis is to determine its intrinsic value, which is an estimate of what First Bancorp is worth, separate from its market price. There are two main types of First Bancorp's stock analysis: fundamental analysis and technical analysis.
The First Bancorp stock is traded in the USA on NASDAQ Exchange, with the market opening at 09:30:00 and closing at 16:00:00 every Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri except for officially observed holidays in the USA. Here, you can get updates on important government artifacts, including earning estimates, SEC corporate filings, announcements, and First Bancorp's ongoing operational relationships across important fundamental and technical indicators.
  
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First Stock Analysis Notes

About 71.0% of the company shares are owned by institutional investors. The company has price-to-book (P/B) ratio of 1.18. Some equities with similar Price to Book (P/B) outperform the market in the long run. First Bancorp has Price/Earnings To Growth (PEG) ratio of 1.54. The entity last dividend was issued on the 31st of December 2024. The firm had 3:2 split on the 16th of November 2004. First Bancorp operates as the bank holding company for First Bank that provides banking products and services for individuals and small to medium-sized businesses primarily in North Carolina and northeastern South Carolina. First Bancorp was founded in 1934 and is headquartered in Southern Pines, North Carolina. First Bancorp operates under BanksRegional classification in the United States and is traded on NASDAQ Exchange. It employs 1179 people. To learn more about First Bancorp call Richard Moore at 910 246 2500 or check out https://localfirstbank.com.

First Bancorp Investment Alerts

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First Bancorp generated a negative expected return over the last 90 days
About 71.0% of the company shares are owned by institutional investors
Latest headline from bizjournals.com: Bank to relocate Ballantyne branch

First Bancorp Upcoming and Recent Events

Every quarterly earnings report provides investors with three things: an overview of sales, expenses, and net income for the most recent period. It also may provide a comparison to First Bancorp previous reporting period. The quarterly earnings reports are usually disseminated to the public via Form 10-Q, which is a legal document filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission every quarter.
24th of April 2024
Upcoming Quarterly Report
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24th of July 2024
Next Financial Report
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31st of March 2024
Next Fiscal Quarter End
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22nd of January 2025
Next Fiscal Year End
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31st of December 2023
Last Quarter Report
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31st of December 2023
Last Financial Announcement
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First Largest EPS Surprises

Earnings surprises can significantly impact First Bancorp's stock price both in the short term and over time. Negative earnings surprises usually result in a price decline. However, it has been seen that positive earnings surprises lead to an immediate rise in a stock's price and a gradual increase over time. This is why we often hear news about some companies beating earning projections. Financial analysts spend a large amount of time predicting earnings per share (EPS) along with other important future indicators. Many analysts use forecasting models, management guidance, and additional fundamental information to derive an EPS estimate.
Reported
Fiscal Date
Estimated EPS
Reported EPS
Surprise
2010-10-28
2010-09-300.190.17-0.0210 
2016-04-27
2016-03-310.30.330.0310 
2012-07-25
2012-06-300.120.150.0325 
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First Bancorp Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Scores

First Bancorp's ESG score is a quantitative measure that evaluates First Bancorp's performance and commitment regarding environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors. These scores are becoming increasingly crucial in investment decision-making processes, providing insights into non-financial aspects of First Bancorp's operations that may have significant financial implications and affect First Bancorp's stock price as well as guide investors towards more socially responsible investments.

First Stock Institutional Investors

Shares
Goldman Sachs Group Inc2024-12-31
526 K
Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc2024-12-31
507.3 K
Rockefeller Capital Management L.p.2024-12-31
486.8 K
Jennison Associates Llc2024-12-31
446.4 K
Northern Trust Corp2024-12-31
443.9 K
Bank Of New York Mellon Corp2024-12-31
367.3 K
Morgan Stanley - Brokerage Accounts2024-12-31
356.3 K
Greenwood Capital Associates, Llc2024-12-31
247.3 K
Ubs Asset Mgmt Americas Inc2024-12-31
243.1 K
Blackrock Inc2024-12-31
6.1 M
Vanguard Group Inc2024-12-31
2.8 M
Note, although First Bancorp's institutional investors appear to be way more sophisticated than retail investors, it remains unclear if professional active investment managers can reliably enhance risk-adjusted returns by an amount that exceeds fees and expenses.

First Market Capitalization

The company currently falls under 'Mid-Cap' category with a current market capitalization of 1.7 B.

First Profitablity

The company has Profit Margin (PM) of 0.23 %, which maeans that even a very small decline in it revenue will erase profits resulting in a net loss. This is way below average. Similarly, it shows Operating Margin (OM) of 0.13 %, which suggests for every 100 dollars of sales, it generated a net operating income of $0.13.
Last ReportedProjected for Next Year
Return On Tangible Assets 0.01  0.01 
Return On Capital Employed 0.05  0.03 
Return On Assets 0.01  0.01 
Return On Equity 0.09  0.11 

Management Efficiency

At present, First Bancorp's Return On Assets are projected to increase slightly based on the last few years of reporting. The current year's Return On Equity is expected to grow to 0.11, whereas Return On Capital Employed is forecasted to decline to 0.03. At present, First Bancorp's Non Current Assets Total are projected to increase significantly based on the last few years of reporting. The current year's Non Currrent Assets Other is expected to grow to about 13.1 B, whereas Other Assets are projected to grow to (288.2 M). First Bancorp's management efficiency ratios could be used to measure how well First Bancorp manages its routine affairs as well as how well it operates its assets and liabilities.
Last ReportedProjected for Next Year
Book Value Per Share 30.31  31.83 
Tangible Book Value Per Share 19.01  19.96 
Enterprise Value Over EBITDA 6.99  5.58 
Price Book Value Ratio 1.27  1.60 
Enterprise Value Multiple 6.99  5.58 
Price Fair Value 1.27  1.60 
Enterprise Value1.7 B1.7 B
Leadership effectiveness at First Bancorp is a strong indicator of its financial stability. We analyze various metrics to provide insights into the stock's investment viability.
Dividend Yield
0.0213
Operating Margin
0.1296
Profit Margin
0.2284
Forward Dividend Yield
0.0213
Beta
1.056

Technical Drivers

As of the 26th of February, First Bancorp shows the Standard Deviation of 1.85, variance of 3.44, and Mean Deviation of 1.32. First Bancorp technical analysis allows you to utilize historical prices and volume patterns in order to determine a pattern that computes the direction of the firm's future prices.

First Bancorp Price Movement Analysis

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The output start index for this execution was nineteen with a total number of output elements of fourty-two. The Bollinger Bands is very popular indicator that was developed by John Bollinger. It consist of three lines. First Bancorp middle band is a simple moving average of its typical price. The upper and lower bands are (N) standard deviations above and below the middle band. The bands widen and narrow when the volatility of the price is higher or lower, respectively. The upper and lower bands can also be interpreted as price targets for First Bancorp. When the price bounces off of the lower band and crosses the middle band, then the upper band becomes the price target.

First Bancorp Insider Trading Activities

Some recent studies suggest that insider trading raises the cost of capital for securities issuers and decreases overall economic growth. Trading by specific First Bancorp insiders, such as employees or executives, is commonly permitted as long as it does not rely on First Bancorp's material information that is not in the public domain. Local jurisdictions usually require such trading to be reported in order to monitor insider transactions. In many U.S. states, trading conducted by corporate officers, key employees, directors, or significant shareholders must be reported to the regulator or publicly disclosed, usually within a few business days of the trade. In these cases First Bancorp insiders are required to file a Form 4 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) when buying or selling shares of their own companies.
 
Potter J Randolph over two weeks ago
Disposition of 4100 shares by Potter J Randolph of First Bancorp at 22.97 subject to Rule 16b-3
 
Elizabeth Bostian over three weeks ago
Acquisition by Elizabeth Bostian of 1920 shares of First Bancorp at 44.13 subject to Rule 16b-3
 
Elizabeth Bostian over a month ago
Disposition of 45 shares by Elizabeth Bostian of First Bancorp at 43.97 subject to Rule 16b-3
 
Crawford James C Iii over three months ago
Disposition of 5573 shares by Crawford James C Iii of First Bancorp at 49.2209 subject to Rule 16b-3
 
Mclamb Carlie C Jr over three months ago
Disposition of 655 shares by Mclamb Carlie C Jr of First Bancorp subject to Rule 16b-3
 
Garrett Mason Y over three months ago
Disposition of 41667 shares by Garrett Mason Y of First Bancorp at 29.56 subject to Rule 16b-3
 
Deferie Suzanne S over three months ago
Disposition of 17750 shares by Deferie Suzanne S of First Bancorp at 43.96 subject to Rule 16b-3
 
Richard Moore over six months ago
Acquisition by Richard Moore of 13234 shares of First Bancorp at .67 subject to Rule 16b-3
 
Elizabeth Bostian over six months ago
Acquisition by Elizabeth Bostian of 1425 shares of First Bancorp at 35.26 subject to Rule 16b-3
 
Mclamb Carlie C Jr over six months ago
Disposition of tradable shares by Mclamb Carlie C Jr of First Bancorp at 30.47 subject to Rule 16b-3
 
Mclamb Carlie C Jr over six months ago
Disposition of 737 shares by Mclamb Carlie C Jr of First Bancorp at 30.22 subject to Rule 16b-3
 
Capel Mary Clara over six months ago
Acquisition by Capel Mary Clara of 1189 shares of First Bancorp at 31.55 subject to Rule 16b-3

First Bancorp Outstanding Bonds

First Bancorp issues bonds to finance its operations. Corporate bonds make up one of the largest components of the U.S. bond market, which is considered the world's largest securities market. First Bancorp uses the proceeds from bond sales for a wide variety of purposes, including financing ongoing mergers and acquisitions, buying new equipment, investing in research and development, buying back their own stock, paying dividends to shareholders, and even refinancing existing debt. Most First bonds can be classified according to their maturity, which is the date when First Bancorp has to pay back the principal to investors. Maturities can be short-term, medium-term, or long-term (more than ten years). Longer-term bonds usually offer higher interest rates but may entail additional risks.

First Bancorp Predictive Daily Indicators

First Bancorp intraday indicators are useful technical analysis tools used by many experienced traders. Just like the conventional technical analysis, daily indicators help intraday investors to analyze the price movement with the timing of First Bancorp stock daily movement. By combining multiple daily indicators into a single trading strategy, you can limit your risk while still earning strong returns on your managed positions.

First Bancorp Corporate Filings

F4
21st of February 2025
The report filed by a party regarding the acquisition or disposition of a company's common stock, as well as derivative securities such as options, warrants, and convertible securities
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F4
18th of February 2025
The report filed by a party regarding the acquisition or disposition of a company's common stock, as well as derivative securities such as options, warrants, and convertible securities
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8K
6th of February 2025
Report filed with the SEC to announce major events that shareholders should know about
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F4
5th of February 2025
The report filed by a party regarding the acquisition or disposition of a company's common stock, as well as derivative securities such as options, warrants, and convertible securities
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F4
30th of January 2025
The report filed by a party regarding the acquisition or disposition of a company's common stock, as well as derivative securities such as options, warrants, and convertible securities
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F4
29th of January 2025
The report filed by a party regarding the acquisition or disposition of a company's common stock, as well as derivative securities such as options, warrants, and convertible securities
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F4
28th of January 2025
The report filed by a party regarding the acquisition or disposition of a company's common stock, as well as derivative securities such as options, warrants, and convertible securities
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27th of January 2025
Other Reports
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First Bancorp Forecast Models

First Bancorp's time-series forecasting models are one of many First Bancorp's stock analysis techniques aimed at predicting future share value based on previously observed values. Time-series forecasting models ae widely used for non-stationary data. Non-stationary data are called the data whose statistical properties e.g. the mean and standard deviation are not constant over time but instead, these metrics vary over time. These non-stationary First Bancorp's historical data is usually called time-series. Some empirical experimentation suggests that the statistical forecasting models outperform the models based exclusively on fundamental analysis to predict the direction of the market movement and maximize returns from investment trading.

About First Stock Analysis

Stock analysis is the technique used by a trader or investor to examine and evaluate how First Bancorp prices is reacting to, or reflecting on a current market direction and economic conditions. It can be used to make informed decisions about market timing, and when buying or selling First shares will generate the highest return on investment. We also built our stock analysis module to help investors to gain an insight into the world economy as a whole, the stock market, thematic ideas. a specific sector, or an individual Stock such as First Bancorp. By using and applying First Stock analysis, traders can create a robust methodology for identifying First entry and exit points for their positions.
Last ReportedProjected for Next Year
Pretax Profit Margin 0.22  0.24 
Operating Profit Margin 0.31  0.29 
Net Profit Margin 0.19  0.17 

Current First Analysis - Recommendations

We track the performance of the top 100 financial experts across various large and mid-size financial boutiques. First analyst recommendations are determined by taking all analyst recommendations and averaging them as Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Strong Sell or Sell. There is no one specific way to measure analysis performance other than comparing it to the past results via a very sophisticated attribution analysis. First analyst consensus and target price projections should be used in combination with other traditional techniques such as stock price forecasting, technical analysis, earnings estimate, and various momentum models.
Target PriceAdvice# of Analysts
51.63Buy3Odds
First Bancorp current and past analyst recommendations published by a number of research institutions as well as average analyst consensus.
Most First analysts issue ratings four times a year, at intervals of three months. Ratings are usually accompanied by a target price to helps potential investors understand First stock's fair price compared to its market value. Analysts arrive at stock ratings after researching public financial statements of First Bancorp, talking to its executives and customers, or listening to First conference calls.
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First Stock Analysis Indicators

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Begin Period Cash Flow270.3 M
Long Term Debt552.8 M
Common Stock Shares Outstanding41.2 M
Total Stockholder Equity1.4 B
Tax Provision27.8 M
Quarterly Earnings Growth Y O Y-0.888
Property Plant And Equipment Net168 M
Cash And Short Term Investments237.9 M
Cash237.9 M
Accounts Payable5.7 M
Net Debt332.8 M
50 Day M A44.1218
Total Current Liabilities8.5 B
Other Operating Expenses404.3 M
Non Current Assets Total11.9 B
Forward Price Earnings14.3678
Non Currrent Assets Other10.8 B
Stock Based Compensation5.1 M

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