Is First Bancorp a good dividend stock?

First Bancorp (FBNC) is a dividend-paying stock with a current dividend yield of 1.46%. Review its dividend history, payout consistency and growth to judge whether it fits your income strategy.

What is FBNC's dividend yield?

The dividend yield for FBNC stock is currently 1.46%.

How much does FBNC pay in dividends per year?

First Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $0.9400 per share over the trailing twelve months.

How often does FBNC pay dividends?

FBNC stock pays dividends quarterly.

Is FBNC's dividend growing?

First Bancorp's 3-year dividend CAGR is 2.22%.

FBNC Stock Price, Chart, Stats & News

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Overview Dividend safety Dividends Fundamentals

First Bancorp (FBNC) is a dividend-paying stock with a current dividend yield of 1.46% as of Jul 21, 2026. It pays $0.9400 per share over the trailing twelve months and distributes quarterly. Its dividend has grown at a 4.34% 5-year compound annual rate.

2.67B

Market cap

15.14x

Current P/E

14.64x

Forward P/E

1.46%

Dividend yield

$0.9400

FBNC dividend

Dividend safety

Strong

Dividend coverage looks healthy — FBNC pays out about 22% of earnings.

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Fundamentals

Gross margin	70.11%
Operating margin	26.56%
Pretax margin	25.68%
Net margin	20.45%
Effective tax rate	20.40%
ROA	0.88%
ROE	7.03%
D/E	0.05x
Interest coverage ratio	0.91x

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FBNC valuation

P/E	15.14x
P/S	4.21x
P/B	1.38x
P/CF	11.23x
P/FCF	11.51x
P/OCF	11.23x
PEG	1.69x
EV multiple	15.27x

About

First Bancorp (FBNC) functions as the parent company of First Bank, offering a diverse array of financial solutions to individuals and small to medium-sized businesses. Its operational focus is primarily within North Carolina and the northeastern region of South Carolina. The institution provides various deposit options, such as transactional accounts (checking, savings, money market) and fixed-term products, including certificates of deposit and individual retirement accounts.