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First BanCorp. is a Puerto Rico financial holding company and the bank holding company for FirstBank Puerto Rico. News about FBP commonly centers on quarterly earnings, deposit and loan trends, provision for credit losses, regulatory capital levels, common stock dividends, share repurchases, and credit-rating actions tied to its banking franchise.
The company’s operating activities include consumer banking, mortgage banking, commercial and corporate banking, treasury and investments, United States operations, and Virgin Islands operations, with Puerto Rico representing its primary market. Corporate updates also include annual meeting matters and executive leadership disclosures.
First BanCorp (NYSE: FBP) reported Q2 2026 net income of $96.1 million, or $0.62 per diluted share, up from $88.8 million ($0.57) in Q1 2026 and $80.2 million ($0.50) in Q2 2025. Income before taxes was $120.2 million.
Net interest income rose to $229.1 million, with net interest margin improving to 4.87%. Adjusted pre-tax, pre-provision income reached a record $137.5 million. Total loans increased by $168.8 million to $13.3 billion, with loan originations of $1.7 billion, up 21% year over year. Non-interest income was $35.7 million, down from $37.7 million in Q1.
Asset quality metrics included an annualized net charge-off ratio of 0.49% versus 0.65% in Q1, non-performing loans of $94.6 million, and an ACL coverage ratio of 1.85%. Return on average assets was 2.02% and return on average equity 19.49%. The CET1 ratio stood at 16.96% as of June 30, 2026.
First BanCorp (NYSE: FBP) announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per share on its outstanding common stock. The dividend will be payable on September 11, 2026 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on August 27, 2026.
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First BanCorp (NYSE: FBP) plans to release its Q2 2026 financial results before the market opens on July 22, 2026. Management will host a conference call and live webcast at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time the same day via its investor relations website and dial-in numbers.
First BanCorp (NYSE: FBP) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per share on its outstanding common stock. The dividend is payable on June 12, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 28, 2026.
First BanCorp (NYSE:FBP) reported Q1 2026 net income of $88.8 million, or $0.57 diluted EPS, up from $77.1 million and $0.47 EPS year‑ago. Return on average assets was 1.89% and adjusted pre-tax, pre-provision income reached $131.4 million. Net interest margin rose to 4.75%. Core deposits grew by $158.5 million; total loans declined to $13.1 billion. The bank repurchased $50.0 million of stock and declared $31.5 million in dividends. Capital ratios remained strong, with CET1 at 16.93%.
First BanCorp (NYSE: FBP) will report first-quarter 2026 results for the period ended March 31, 2026, before the market opens on April 22, 2026. A conference call and live webcast will be held at 10:00 AM ET the same day to discuss the results and host a Q&A for analysts and institutional investors.
Access the live webcast via the investor website at fbpinvestor.com (arrive 15 minutes early). Dial-in numbers: 800-715-9871 or 646-307-1963 (access code 5351564). Telephone replay available through May 22, 2026; webcast archived until April 22, 2027.
First BanCorp (NYSE: FBP) announced that Orlando Berges, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will retire effective June 30, 2026, after nearly 17 years with the company. The corporation named Said Ortiz, Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, as CFO effective July 1, 2026.
Mr. Berges led finance through recapitalization, major acquisitions, integration, and strengthened capital planning. Mr. Ortiz joined in 2013 and brings over 19 years of accounting and audit experience; the pair will overlap to ensure a seamless transition.
First BanCorp (NYSE:FBP) reported Q4 2025 net income $87.1M ($0.55 diluted) and FY 2025 net income $344.9M ($2.15 diluted), up from $298.7M in 2024. Total revenues exceeded $1.0B for 2025. Net interest income was $222.8M in Q4 and net interest margin was 4.68% for Q4 (4.58% FY). Loans increased to ~$13.1B and core customer deposits were stable at ~$13.1B. The company repurchased $50M of common stock and declared $28.3M in dividends. Provision for credit losses rose to $85.96M for FY 2025 and available liquidity (cash plus high-quality securities and FHLB capacity) equaled 19.39% of assets as of Dec 31, 2025.
First BanCorp (NYSE: FBP) announced an increased quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per share, up 11% ($0.02) from the prior quarterly dividend of $0.18. The dividend is payable on March 13, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 26, 2026. Management said the raise, alongside the company’s share buyback program, reflects a commitment to strategic priorities and a solid capital position. The new quarterly level equates to an annualized dividend of $0.80 per common share.