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First BanCorp. (NYSE: FBP) is a Puerto Rico-based financial holding company and the bank holding company for FirstBank Puerto Rico. This news page aggregates Business Wire announcements, earnings releases, rating actions, and other public updates related to First BanCorp. and its FBP stock, with a focus on how the corporation’s commercial banking activities evolve over time.
Visitors can review quarterly earnings announcements where First BanCorp. reports net income, net interest income, provision for credit losses, non-interest income, non-interest expenses, and key ratios such as net interest margin, efficiency ratio, return on average assets, and return on average equity. Management commentary in these releases discusses factors such as loan growth across commercial, construction, residential mortgage, and consumer portfolios, as well as trends in core deposits, government deposits, and brokered certificates of deposit.
The news feed also includes capital actions such as declarations of quarterly cash dividends on common stock and approvals of stock repurchase programs, as disclosed in press releases. In addition, rating agency actions, such as KBRA’s assignment of senior unsecured and deposit ratings to First BanCorp. and FirstBank Puerto Rico, appear in the news flow and provide third-party perspectives on the corporation’s capitalization, deposit base, net interest margin, and risk management.
Investors following FBP can use this page to track announcements about upcoming earnings release dates, conference calls, and webcasts, as well as detailed post-earnings summaries that highlight changes in asset quality, liquidity, capital ratios, and regional performance in Puerto Rico, Florida, and the Virgin Islands. Bookmark this page to access a consolidated view of First BanCorp.’s public news and disclosures relevant to its stock and banking operations.
First BanCorp. (NYSE: FBP) announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.12 per share, payable on September 9, 2022, to shareholders of record by August 25, 2022. This dividend declaration underscores the company's commitment to returning value to shareholders. The bank operates in Puerto Rico, the U.S., British Virgin Islands, and Florida, with subsidiaries including FirstBank Puerto Rico and FirstBank Insurance Agency. The announcement reflects First BanCorp's financial health and confidence in future earnings.
First BanCorp (NYSE: FBP) announced it will report its Q2 2022 financial results on July 22, 2022, before market opening. A conference call and webcast will take place at 10:00 a.m. ET on the same day to discuss the results. Stakeholders are encouraged to access the call via fbpinvestor.com. Participants can call in using the numbers provided, with a replay available post-call until August 19, 2022. First BanCorp operates primarily in Puerto Rico, the U.S., British Virgin Islands, and Florida, and its shares trade under the symbol “FBP”.
First BanCorp. (FBP) reported a net income of $82.6 million or $0.41 per diluted share for Q1 2022, up from $73.6 million or $0.35 in Q4 2021. Adjusted pre-tax, pre-provision income reached a record $111.8 million, reflecting a 7% increase from the previous quarter. Net interest income rose to $185.6 million, supported by a higher net interest margin of 3.81%. Total deposits increased by $55 million to $14.5 billion. The company completed its $300 million stock repurchase program and announced a new $350 million program, alongside a dividend increase to $0.12 per share.
First BanCorp (NYSE: FBP) has announced a $350 million stock repurchase program and a 20% increase in its quarterly cash dividend to $0.12 per share. The repurchase program will take place over the next four quarters, reflecting the Corporation's confidence in its strong capital position. The dividend increase will be effective for shareholders of record as of May 25, 2022, with payment on June 10, 2022. These capital actions aim to enhance shareholder value and reinforce the Corporation's commitment to strategic capital allocation.
First BanCorp (NYSE: FBP), parent company of FirstBank Puerto Rico, has released its inaugural Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report for 2021. The report covers governance, responsible business practices, and community engagement. CEO Aurelio Aleman emphasized the bank's commitment to investing in people and communities. Additionally, the Board approved a Sustainability Policy to guide their ESG activities. The report aligns with Sustainability Accounting Standards Board and United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, demonstrating First BanCorp's commitment to sustainability.
First BanCorp (NYSE: FBP) announced it will report its financial results for the first quarter ending March 31, 2022, before the market opens on April 28, 2022. A conference call to discuss the results is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time the same day, broadcasted live through the company’s investor relations website. A replay of the webcast will be available for one year, and a telephone replay will be accessible for one month. First BanCorp operates FirstBank Puerto Rico and has a presence in Puerto Rico, the U.S., British Virgin Islands, and Florida.
First BanCorp. (NYSE: FBP) announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per share on its outstanding common stock. The dividend will be payable on March 11, 2022 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on February 25, 2022. This declaration reflects the Corporation's ongoing commitment to return value to its shareholders.
First BanCorp. reported a net income of $73.6 million, or $0.35 per diluted share, for Q4 2021, down from $75.7 million in Q3 2021. Annual net income reached $281.0 million, or $1.31 per diluted share, compared to $102.3 million in 2020. Adjusted pre-tax, pre-provision income rose 30.6% year-over-year to $391.5 million. Notably, non-performing assets decreased 46.1% year-over-year to $158.1 million. The bank repurchased 4.6 million shares in Q4 and aims for continued growth amid a positive economic backdrop.
First BanCorp (NYSE: FBP) announced it will report its fourth quarter financial results for 2021 on January 26, 2022, prior to market opening. A conference call for analysts and investors is scheduled for the same day at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time. The call will be accessible via the company's investor relations website or a dedicated phone line. A replay of the webcast will be available on the website until January 26, 2023. First BanCorp operates FirstBank Puerto Rico, with services in Puerto Rico, the U.S., and the British Virgin Islands.
First BanCorp. (NYSE: FBP) has declared monthly cash dividends on its Series A through E Noncumulative Perpetual Monthly Income Preferred Stock. The dividends, effective for November 2021, are as follows:
- Series A: 7.125% annual rate, $0.14843750 per share, 197,386 shares.
- Series B: 8.35% annual rate, $0.17395800 per share, 296,146 shares.
- Series C: 7.40% annual rate, $0.15416670 per share, 249,852 shares.
- Series D: 7.25% annual rate, $0.15104167 per share, 285,522 shares.
- Series E: 7.00% annual rate, $0.14583330 per share, 415,240 shares.
The shares will be redeemed on November 30, 2021, after which dividends will cease.