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First Community Bancshares Merger Approved by Shareholders

Story Highlights
  • Hometown Bancshares shareholders approved a merger with First Community Bankshares.
  • The merger is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026, pending regulatory approval.
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First Community Bancshares Merger Approved by Shareholders

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First Community Bancshares ( (FCBC) ) has shared an announcement.

On December 2, 2025, Hometown Bancshares, Inc. shareholders approved a merger with First Community Bankshares, Inc. The merger, initially agreed upon on July 19, 2025, awaits approval from the Virginia State Corporation Commission Bureau of Financial Institutions and is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026.

The most recent analyst rating on (FCBC) stock is a Buy with a $37.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on First Community Bancshares stock, see the FCBC Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on FCBC Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, FCBC is a Outperform.

First Community Bancshares receives a solid score due to its strong financial performance and attractive valuation. The company’s robust balance sheet and high dividend yield are significant strengths. However, technical indicators suggest caution due to bearish trends, and the recent decline in revenue growth needs addressing.

To see Spark’s full report on FCBC stock, click here.

More about First Community Bancshares

Average Trading Volume: 40,517

Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold

Current Market Cap: $608.2M

See more data about FCBC stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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