Raymond James analyst Steve Moss upgraded First BanCorp (FBP) to Strong Buy from Outperform with a price target of $27, up from $26. The firm views the company’s Q1 report as solid reported solid with net interest margin expansion and “well-controlled” expenses. First BanCorp’s valuation will improve over time with continued execution and share repurchases, the analyst tells investors in a research note.
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