First Bancorp Stock Analysis

FNLC Stock  USD 26.48  0.01  0.04%   
Below is the normalized historical share price chart for First Bancorp extending back to July 15, 1999. This chart has been adjusted for all splits and dividends and is plotted against all major global economic recessions. As of today, the current price of First Bancorp stands at 26.48, as last reported on the 29th of January, with the highest price reaching 26.48 and the lowest price hitting 26.48 during the day.
IPO Date
15th of July 1999
200 Day MA
25.633
50 Day MA
26.554
Beta
0.589
 
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First Bancorp has over 187.82 Million in debt which may indicate that it relies heavily on debt financing. At present, First Bancorp's Long Term Debt To Capitalization is projected to slightly decrease based on the last few years of reporting. The current year's Total Debt To Capitalization is expected to grow to 0.67, whereas Net Debt is forecasted to decline to about 181 M. With a high degree of financial leverage come high-interest payments, which usually reduce First Bancorp's Earnings Per Share (EPS).

Asset vs Debt

Equity vs Debt

First Bancorp's liquidity is one of the most fundamental aspects of both its future profitability and its ability to meet different types of ongoing financial obligations. First Bancorp's cash, liquid assets, total liabilities, and shareholder equity can be utilized to evaluate how much leverage the Company is using to sustain its current operations. For traders, higher-leverage indicators usually imply a higher risk to shareholders. In addition, it helps First Stock's retail investors understand whether an upcoming fall or rise in the market will negatively affect First Bancorp's stakeholders.
For most companies, including First Bancorp, marketable securities, inventories, and receivables are the most common assets that could be converted to cash. However, for First Bancorp, the most critical issue when managing liquidity is ensuring that current assets are properly aligned with current liabilities. If they are not, First Bancorp's management will need to obtain alternative financing to ensure there are always enough cash equivalents on the balance sheet to meet obligations.
Price Book
1.0709
Price Sales
3.2011
Shares Float
10.7 M
Dividend Share
1.47
Earnings Share
3.07
Given that First Bancorp's debt-to-equity ratio measures a Company's obligations relative to the value of its net assets, it is usually used by traders to estimate the extent to which First Bancorp is acquiring new debt as a mechanism of leveraging its assets. A high debt-to-equity ratio is generally associated with increased risk, implying that it has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. Another way to look at debt-to-equity ratios is to compare the overall debt load of First Bancorp to its assets or equity, showing how much of the company assets belong to shareholders vs. creditors. If shareholders own more assets, First Bancorp is said to be less leveraged. If creditors hold a majority of First Bancorp's assets, the Company is said to be highly leveraged.
At present, First Bancorp's Liabilities And Stockholders Equity is projected to increase significantly based on the last few years of reporting. The current year's Common Stock is expected to grow to about 108.4 K, whereas Total Stockholder Equity is forecasted to decline to about 145.3 M. . At present, First Bancorp's Price Earnings Ratio is projected to slightly decrease based on the last few years of reporting. The current year's Price Book Value Ratio is expected to grow to 2.26, whereas Price Earnings To Growth Ratio is projected to grow to (1.42).
First Bancorp is fairly valued with Real Value of 26.33 and Hype Value of 26.46. The main objective of First Bancorp stock analysis is to determine its intrinsic value, which is an estimate of what First Bancorp is worth, separate from its market price. There are two main types of First Bancorp's stock analysis: fundamental analysis and technical analysis.
The First Bancorp stock is traded in the USA on NASDAQ Exchange, with the market opening at 09:30:00 and closing at 16:00:00 every Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri except for officially observed holidays in the USA. Here, you can get updates on important government artifacts, including earning estimates, SEC corporate filings, announcements, and First Bancorp's ongoing operational relationships across important fundamental and technical indicators.
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First Stock Analysis Notes

About 52.0% of the company shares are owned by institutional investors. The company has price-to-book (P/B) ratio of 1.07. Some equities with similar Price to Book (P/B) outperform the market in the long run. First Bancorp last dividend was issued on the 6th of January 2026. The entity had 3:1 split on the 2nd of June 2004. The First Bancorp, Inc. operates as the holding company for First National Bank that provides a range of banking products and services to individuals and businesses. The First Bancorp, Inc. was founded in 1864 and is based in Damariscotta, Maine. First Bancorp operates under BanksRegional classification in the United States and is traded on NASDAQ Exchange. It employs 267 people. To learn more about First Bancorp call Tony McKim at 207 563 3195 or check out https://www.thefirst.com.

First Bancorp Quarterly Total Revenue

45.47 Million

First Bancorp Investment Alerts

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First Bancorp is unlikely to experience financial distress in the next 2 years
First Bancorp has a strong financial position based on the latest SEC filings
On 16th of January 2026 First Bancorp paid $ 0.37 per share dividend to its current shareholders
Latest headline from news.google.com: First Bancorp Declares Dividend Increase - 0.24 Per Share - MarketBeat

First Largest EPS Surprises

Earnings surprises can significantly impact First Bancorp's stock price both in the short term and over time. Negative earnings surprises usually result in a price decline. However, it has been seen that positive earnings surprises lead to an immediate rise in a stock's price and a gradual increase over time. This is why we often hear news about some companies beating earning projections. Financial analysts spend a large amount of time predicting earnings per share (EPS) along with other important future indicators. Many analysts use forecasting models, management guidance, and additional fundamental information to derive an EPS estimate.
Reported
Fiscal Date
Estimated EPS
Reported EPS
Surprise
2010-01-20
2009-12-310.270.24-0.0311 
2013-10-16
2013-09-300.270.310.0414 
2012-10-17
2012-09-300.270.310.0414 
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First Bancorp Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Scores

First Bancorp's ESG score is a quantitative measure that evaluates First Bancorp's performance and commitment regarding environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors. These scores are becoming increasingly crucial in investment decision-making processes, providing insights into non-financial aspects of First Bancorp's operations that may have significant financial implications and affect First Bancorp's stock price as well as guide investors towards more socially responsible investments.

First Stock Institutional Investors

Shares
Csm Advisors, Llc2025-06-30
68.4 K
The Colony Group Llc2025-06-30
60.7 K
Coston, Mcisaac & Partners2025-06-30
49.2 K
Lsv Asset Management2025-06-30
44.8 K
Goldman Sachs Group Inc2025-06-30
43.9 K
Barclays Plc2025-06-30
42 K
Stifel Financial Corp2025-06-30
36.9 K
Royal Bank Of Canada2025-06-30
35.9 K
Bank Of New York Mellon Corp2025-06-30
35.1 K
Blackrock Inc2025-06-30
847.3 K
First Bancorp, Inc /me/2025-06-30
737.5 K
Note, although First Bancorp's institutional investors appear to be way more sophisticated than retail investors, it remains unclear if professional active investment managers can reliably enhance risk-adjusted returns by an amount that exceeds fees and expenses.

First Market Capitalization

The company currently falls under 'Small-Cap' category with a current market capitalization of 297.28 M.

First Profitablity

The company has Profit Margin (PM) of 0.37 %, which maeans that even a very small decline in it revenue will erase profits resulting in a net loss. This is way below average. Similarly, it shows Operating Margin (OM) of 0.51 %, which suggests for every 100 dollars of sales, it generated a net operating income of $0.51.
Last ReportedProjected for Next Year
Return On Tangible Assets 0.01  0.01 
Return On Assets 0.01  0.01 
Return On Equity 0.12  0.13 

Management Efficiency

First Bancorp has return on total asset (ROA) of 0.0109 % which means that it generated a profit of $0.0109 on every $100 spent on assets. This is way below average. Similarly, it shows a return on stockholder's equity (ROE) of 0.1284 %, meaning that it created $0.1284 on every $100 dollars invested by stockholders. First Bancorp's management efficiency ratios could be used to measure how well First Bancorp manages its routine affairs as well as how well it operates its assets and liabilities. At present, First Bancorp's Return On Assets are projected to increase slightly based on the last few years of reporting. The current year's Return On Equity is expected to grow to 0.13, whereas Return On Capital Employed is forecasted to decline to 0. At present, First Bancorp's Non Currrent Assets Other are projected to increase significantly based on the last few years of reporting. The current year's Other Assets is expected to grow to about 2.9 B, whereas Non Current Assets Total are forecasted to decline to about 56.4 M.
Last ReportedProjected for Next Year
Book Value Per Share 20.56  21.59 
Tangible Book Value Per Share 18.07  18.97 
Enterprise Value Over EBITDA 3.82  3.63 
Price Book Value Ratio 1.38  2.26 
Enterprise Value Multiple 3.82  3.63 
Price Fair Value 1.38  2.26 
Enterprise Value288.3 M236 M
The decision-making processes within First Bancorp are key to its success in a competitive market. By evaluating these processes, we assess the stock's potential for future gains.
Dividend Yield
0.0544
Operating Margin
0.5114
Profit Margin
0.3704
Forward Dividend Yield
0.0544
Beta
0.589

Technical Drivers

As of the 29th of January, First Bancorp shows the Mean Deviation of 1.18, coefficient of variation of 1539.46, and Downside Deviation of 1.36. First Bancorp technical analysis allows you to utilize historical prices and volume patterns in order to determine a pattern that computes the direction of the firm's future prices.

First Bancorp Price Movement Analysis

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The output start index for this execution was twenty-three with a total number of output elements of thirty-eight. The Bollinger Bands is very popular indicator that was developed by John Bollinger. It consist of three lines. First Bancorp middle band is a simple moving average of its typical price. The upper and lower bands are (N) standard deviations above and below the middle band. The bands widen and narrow when the volatility of the price is higher or lower, respectively. The upper and lower bands can also be interpreted as price targets for First Bancorp. When the price bounces off of the lower band and crosses the middle band, then the upper band becomes the price target.

First Bancorp Insider Trading Activities

Some recent studies suggest that insider trading raises the cost of capital for securities issuers and decreases overall economic growth. Trading by specific First Bancorp insiders, such as employees or executives, is commonly permitted as long as it does not rely on First Bancorp's material information that is not in the public domain. Local jurisdictions usually require such trading to be reported in order to monitor insider transactions. In many U.S. states, trading conducted by corporate officers, key employees, directors, or significant shareholders must be reported to the regulator or publicly disclosed, usually within a few business days of the trade. In these cases First Bancorp insiders are required to file a Form 4 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) when buying or selling shares of their own companies.
 
Brown Jody Lynn few days ago
Insider Trading
 
Brad Martin over three weeks ago
Insider Trading
 
Gregory Robert B over a month ago
Disposition of 750 shares by Gregory Robert B of First Bancorp subject to Rule 16b-3
 
Gregory Robert B over six months ago
Disposition of tradable shares by Gregory Robert B of First Bancorp subject to Rule 16b-3
 
Susan Norton over six months ago
Disposition of 500 shares by Susan Norton of First Bancorp at 29.03 subject to Rule 16b-3
 
Susan Norton over six months ago
Insider Trading
 
Plummer Tammy L over six months ago
Disposition of 309 shares by Plummer Tammy L of First Bancorp at 29.19 subject to Rule 16b-3
 
Susan Norton over six months ago
Insider Trading
 
Tolman Sarah over six months ago
Disposition of 506 shares by Tolman Sarah of First Bancorp at 25.74 subject to Rule 16b-3
 
Susan Norton over six months ago
Insider Trading
 
Kachmar Ingrid Wilbur over six months ago
Insider Trading
 
Kelly Renee W over six months ago
Acquisition by Kelly Renee W of 250 shares of First Bancorp subject to Rule 16b-3

First Bancorp Outstanding Bonds

First Bancorp issues bonds to finance its operations. Corporate bonds make up one of the largest components of the U.S. bond market, which is considered the world's largest securities market. First Bancorp uses the proceeds from bond sales for a wide variety of purposes, including financing ongoing mergers and acquisitions, buying new equipment, investing in research and development, buying back their own stock, paying dividends to shareholders, and even refinancing existing debt. Most First bonds can be classified according to their maturity, which is the date when First Bancorp has to pay back the principal to investors. Maturities can be short-term, medium-term, or long-term (more than ten years). Longer-term bonds usually offer higher interest rates but may entail additional risks.

First Bancorp Predictive Daily Indicators

First Bancorp intraday indicators are useful technical analysis tools used by many experienced traders. Just like the conventional technical analysis, daily indicators help intraday investors to analyze the price movement with the timing of First Bancorp stock daily movement. By combining multiple daily indicators into a single trading strategy, you can limit your risk while still earning strong returns on your managed positions.

First Bancorp Corporate Filings

F4
28th of January 2026
The report filed by a party regarding the acquisition or disposition of a company's common stock, as well as derivative securities such as options, warrants, and convertible securities
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F4
27th of January 2026
The report filed by a party regarding the acquisition or disposition of a company's common stock, as well as derivative securities such as options, warrants, and convertible securities
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26th of January 2026
Other Reports
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F3
23rd of January 2026
The report used by insiders such as officers, directors, and major shareholders (beneficial owners holding more than 10% of any class of the company's equity securities) to declare their ownership of a company's stock
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8K
21st of January 2026
Report filed with the SEC to announce major events that shareholders should know about
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8K
12th of January 2026
Report filed with the SEC to announce major events that shareholders should know about
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8K
18th of December 2025
Report filed with the SEC to announce major events that shareholders should know about
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F4
9th of December 2025
The report filed by a party regarding the acquisition or disposition of a company's common stock, as well as derivative securities such as options, warrants, and convertible securities
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First Bancorp Forecast Models

First Bancorp's time-series forecasting models are one of many First Bancorp's stock analysis techniques aimed at predicting future share value based on previously observed values. Time-series forecasting models ae widely used for non-stationary data. Non-stationary data are called the data whose statistical properties e.g. the mean and standard deviation are not constant over time but instead, these metrics vary over time. These non-stationary First Bancorp's historical data is usually called time-series. Some empirical experimentation suggests that the statistical forecasting models outperform the models based exclusively on fundamental analysis to predict the direction of the market movement and maximize returns from investment trading.

First Bancorp Bond Ratings

First Bancorp financial ratings play a critical role in determining how much First Bancorp have to pay to access credit markets, i.e., the amount of interest on their issued debt. The threshold between investment-grade and speculative-grade ratings has important market implications for First Bancorp's borrowing costs.
Piotroski F Score
8
StrongView
Beneish M Score
(2.23)
Unlikely ManipulatorView

First Bancorp Debt to Cash Allocation

Many companies such as First Bancorp, eventually find out that there is only so much market out there to be conquered, and adding the next product or service is only half as profitable per unit as their current endeavors. As growth matures, cash generation strengthens while deployment opportunities diminish. At this juncture, management may return capital to shareholders through buybacks or increased dividend payments.
First Bancorp currently holds 187.82 M in liabilities with Debt to Equity (D/E) ratio of 8.34, indicating the company may have difficulties to generate enough cash to satisfy its financial obligations. Note, when we think about First Bancorp's use of debt, we should always consider it together with its cash and equity.

First Bancorp Total Assets Over Time

First Bancorp Assets Financed by Debt

The debt-to-assets ratio shows the degree to which First Bancorp uses debt to finance its assets. It includes both long-term and short-term borrowings maturing within one year. It also includes both tangible and intangible assets, such as goodwill.

First Bancorp Debt Ratio

    
  5.64   
It looks as if most of the First Bancorp's assets are financed through equity. Organizations carrying substantial debt relative to assets operate with high leverage. This magnifies both return potential and risk exposure for First Bancorp stakeholders. Excessive debt burdens also curtail borrowing capacity for First, reducing financial adaptability.

First Bancorp Corporate Bonds Issued

Most First bonds can be classified according to their maturity, which is the date when First Bancorp has to pay back the principal to investors. Maturities can be short-term, medium-term, or long-term (more than ten years). Longer-term bonds usually offer higher interest rates but may entail additional risks.

First Short Long Term Debt Total

Short Long Term Debt Total

205.04 Million

At present, First Bancorp's Short and Long Term Debt Total is projected to decrease significantly based on the last few years of reporting.

About First Stock Analysis

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Last ReportedProjected for Next Year
Pretax Profit Margin 0.26  0.34 
Operating Profit Margin 0.02  0.02 
Net Profit Margin 0.21  0.18 
Gross Profit Margin 0.43  0.48 

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