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First Bancorp (NASDAQ: FBNC) operates as the North Carolina bank holding company for First Bank, a state-chartered community bank serving North Carolina and South Carolina. Company news centers on bank earnings, net interest income, credit quality, capital and liquidity commentary, cash dividends, and capital-return actions tied to its common stock.
Recurring updates also cover First Bank's commercial and consumer banking activity, SBA lending, specialty businesses such as CarBucks, Bankcard, Syndications and Asset Based Lending, and regional leadership changes. Governance news includes board appointments, director retirements, executive succession and community-banking leadership developments.
First Bank (NASDAQ: FBNC) appointed Andy Scott as Triangle Regional Executive on April 30, 2026. Scott brings 25+ years of banking experience and 15+ years in senior leadership to lead growth, commercial banking, and client engagement across the Triangle.
The bank operates 113 branches with approximately $12.9 billion in total assets and says this hire supports local expansion and deeper community relationships.
First Bancorp (NASDAQ: FBNC) appointed Kate Nevin and Peter Hans to its board effective April 28, 2026. Nevin brings 20+ years in alternative investment strategies and values‑aligned investing; Hans leads the UNC System since 2020 with prior community college and policy roles.
The company reported $12.9 billion in total assets and operates 113 branches across North and South Carolina.
First Bancorp (NASDAQ: FBNC) reported Q1 2026 net income $46.7M, or $1.13 diluted EPS, versus $15.7M ($0.38) in the linked quarter and $36.4M ($0.88) year-ago. NIM expanded to 3.67%, efficiency ratio improved to 49.05%, and loans were $8.79B at quarter end.
Allowance for credit losses was 1.42% of loans; available-for-sale securities had $197.7M unrealized losses at March 31, 2026.
First Bank (NASDAQ: FBNC) named Will Aiken Managing Director, Specialty Businesses, effective April 7, 2026. Aiken will oversee CarBucks, SBA, Bankcard, Syndications, and Asset Based Lending to support growth.
The hire brings 20+ years of banking experience in credit, risk management, and specialty lending and will be based in Greenville, South Carolina.
First Bank reported approximately $12.7 billion in total assets and operates 113 branches across North and South Carolina.
First Bank (NASDAQ: FBNC) was ranked #14 among U.S. public banks with over $10 billion in assets by S&P Global Market Intelligence, based on 2025 financial performance. The ranking reflects measured growth, profitability, and safety and soundness.
First Bank reported total assets of approximately $12.7 billion and operates 113 branches across North Carolina and South Carolina, underscoring its regional scale and community focus.
First Bancorp (NASDAQ: FBNC) declared a cash dividend of $0.24 per share, payable April 27, 2026 to shareholders of record as of March 31, 2026. The board said the increase reflects strong fourth-quarter performance, solid capital and liquidity, and stable credit quality.
First Bancorp reported total assets of $12.7 billion and operates 113 branches across North Carolina and South Carolina.
First Bank (NASDAQ:FBNC) announced that Adam Currie, President and CEO of First Bank, was elected a Class A Director of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond for the 2025–2027 term on February 13, 2026. Currie joined as President in November 2023 and became CEO in February 2025.
Currie will provide insight on regional economic conditions and banking needs across the Fifth District. First Bank is headquartered in Southern Pines, North Carolina, with approximately $12.7 billion in assets and 113 branches in North Carolina and South Carolina.
First Bancorp (NASDAQ: FBNC) announced the immediate retirement of Mary Clara Capel from the First Bancorp and First Bank Board of Directors effective January 27, 2026.
Ms. Capel served as a director since 2005 and is a former board chair. The Capel family's service to First Bancorp spans nearly 70 years, beginning with her father, Jesse Capel, who joined the board in 1959. Ms. Capel previously served 37 years as Director of Administration and Marketing at Capel, Incorporated, retiring in September 2017, and has served on the North Carolina Banking Commission and attended the North Carolina Bank Directors' College.
First Bancorp is a bank holding company headquartered in Southern Pines, North Carolina, with total assets of $12.7 billion and 113 branches across North Carolina and South Carolina. Its common stock trades under the symbol FBNC.
First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC) reported unaudited Q4 2025 net income of $15.7M ($0.38 D‑EPS) and full‑year 2025 net income of $111.0M ($2.68 D‑EPS). Excluding a $43.7M securities loss, Q4 adjusted net income was $49.3M ($1.19 adjusted D‑EPS).
Key operational strength included $8.7B total loans (loan growth +14.3% annualized) and net interest income of $106.2M (NIM 3.58%). Noninterest expense was $62.2M. The company repaid $18M subordinated debt in Q4, contributing to modest declines in certain capital ratios.
First Bancorp (NASDAQ: FBNC) declared a cash dividend of $0.23 per share payable on January 25, 2026 to shareholders of record as of December 31, 2025. The company said it maintained strong capital and liquidity during the third quarter and delivered increases in adjusted net income and adjusted EPS. First Bancorp reported total assets of $12.8 billion and operates 113 branches across North Carolina and South Carolina through First Bank.