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First Bancorp (FBNC) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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FBNC Stock Forecast

First Bancorp (FBNC) stock forecast, based on 16 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $63.00, with a high of $64.00 and a low of $62.00. This represents a 17.32% increase from the last price of $53.70.

$30 $37 $44 $51 $58 $65 High: $64 Avg: $63 Low: $62 Last Closed Price: $53.7

FBNC Stock Rating

First Bancorp stock's rating consensus is Buy, based on 16 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 1 Strong Buy (6.25%), 9 Buy (56.25%), 6 Hold (37.50%), 0 Sell (0.00%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Buy
Total 16 0 6 9 1 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

FBNC Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockFirst Bancorp17.32%
SectorFinancial Services Stocks 14.67%
IndustryRegional Banks Stocks7.50%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts-25
Avg Price Target-$63.00$56.40
Last Closing Price$53.70$53.70$53.70
Upside/Downside-17.32%5.03%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Mar, 26121--4
Feb, 2622---4
Jan, 26212--5
Dec, 25212--5
Nov, 25213--6
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Feb 07, 2026Piper Sandler$64.00$62.232.84%19.18%
Jan 07, 2026Strong BuyRaymond James$62.00$52.3518.43%15.46%
Nov 03, 2025Stephen ScoutenPiper Sandler$58.00$48.5419.49%8.01%
Apr 28, 2025Stephens$50.00$40.4423.64%-6.89%
Mar 25, 2025Stephens$48.00$41.1416.67%-10.61%
Aug 01, 2022Raymond James$43.00$37.8813.52%-19.93%
Jun 23, 2022Raymond James$40.00$34.9714.38%-25.51%
May 02, 2022Raymond James$44.00$37.4617.46%-18.06%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Feb 07, 2026Piper SandlerOverweightNeutraldowngrade
Jan 07, 2026Raymond JamesBuyStrong Buyupgrade
Nov 03, 2025Piper SandlerOverweightOverweightupgrade
Jul 28, 2025StephensOverweightOverweighthold
Apr 28, 2025StephensOverweightOverweighthold
Mar 25, 2025StephensOverweightinitialise
Sep 14, 2023Raymond JamesOutperformBuyupgrade
Aug 18, 2022Piper SandlerOverweightupgrade
Aug 01, 2022Raymond JamesOutperformOutperformhold
Jun 23, 2022Raymond JamesOutperformOutperformhold

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26
Reported$2.68$4.12$2.54$1.85$2.68-
Avg Forecast$3.41$4.09$2.46$2.50$3.37$3.62
High Forecast$3.45$4.12$2.81$2.50$3.58$3.81
Low Forecast$3.37$4.06$2.26$2.49$3.15$3.42
Surprise %-21.41%0.73%3.25%-26.00%-20.47%-

Revenue Forecast

$300M $350M $400M $450M $500M $550M Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26
Reported$324.90M$407.66M$541.11M$530.81M$543.12M-
Avg Forecast$319.96M$394.75M$408.20M$389.05M$434.95M$460.20M
High Forecast$322.52M$396.81M$409.20M$389.96M$435.96M$461.27M
Low Forecast$317.40M$392.70M$407.19M$388.14M$433.94M$459.13M
Surprise %1.54%3.27%32.56%36.44%24.87%-

Net Income Forecast

$70M $88M $106M $124M $142M $160M Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26
Reported$95.64M$146.94M$104.13M$76.22M$111.05M-
Avg Forecast$89.33M$109.39M$103.45M$102.71M$138.50M$148.81M
High Forecast$107.19M$131.27M$124.14M$103.02M$147.28M$157.03M
Low Forecast$71.46M$87.52M$82.76M$102.40M$129.72M$140.59M
Surprise %7.07%34.32%0.66%-25.79%-19.82%-

FBNC Forecast FAQ

Is First Bancorp stock a buy?

First Bancorp stock has a consensus rating of Buy, based on 16 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 1 Strong Buy, 9 Buy, 6 Hold, 0 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that First Bancorp is a favorable investment for most analysts.

What is First Bancorp's price target?

First Bancorp's price target, set by 16 Wall Street analysts, averages $63 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $62 at the low end to $64 at the high end, suggesting a potential 17.32% change from the previous closing price of $53.7.

How does First Bancorp stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

First Bancorp's stock forecast shows a 17.32% upside, outperforming the average forecast for the financial services stocks sector (14.67%) and outperforming the regional banks stocks industry (7.50%).

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for First Bancorp over the past three months?

  • March 2026: 25.00% Strong Buy, 50.00% Buy, 25.00% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • February 2026: 50.00% Strong Buy, 50.00% Buy, 0% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • January 2026: 40.00% Strong Buy, 20.00% Buy, 40.00% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.

What is First Bancorp’s EPS forecast?

First Bancorp's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2026 is $3.62, marking a 35.07% increase from the reported $2.68 in 2025..

What is First Bancorp’s revenue forecast?

First Bancorp's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2026 is $460.2M, reflecting a -15.27% decrease from the reported $543.12M in 2025.

What is First Bancorp’s net income forecast?

First Bancorp's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2026 stands at $148.81M, representing an 34.01% increase from the reported $111.05M in 2025.