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First Guaranty Bancshares (FGBI)
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First Guaranty Bancshares (FGBI) Price & Analysis

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FGBI Stock Chart & Stats

$6.44
$0.09(0.84%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$6.44
$0.09(0.84%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Capital Boost From Texas ExitSelling the Texas operations and shedding ~$270M deposits and ~$110M loans is a structural capital move that should permanently improve regulatory leverage. A ~100bp Tier 1 boost increases cushion for lending, reduces capital strain, and supports execution of core-market strategies over coming quarters.
Re-acquisition Of Owned Branch PropertiesBuying back branches and terminating long-term net leases converts leased occupancy to owned real estate, removing ongoing lease expense and related-party lease exposure. This strengthens the bank’s operational control of key locations and reduces future fixed rental obligations, improving long-term cash flow stability.
Governance And Shareholder SupportUncontested board elections and auditor ratification reflect governance continuity and shareholder alignment. Stable board composition and oversight support consistent strategic execution, smoother regulatory interactions, and credibility with counterparties—benefits that persist beyond near-term market swings.
Bears Say
Sharp Revenue And Profitability DeteriorationA marked structural decline in revenue and the shift to sizable operating losses indicate weakened core banking performance and margin pressure. Persistently lower loan yields, deposit mix shifts, or credit-related costs could constrain sustainable earnings and impair ability to rebuild retained capital over multiple quarters.
Volatile Cash GenerationLarge swings in operating and free cash flow reduce predictability for loan growth, dividend support, and regulatory capital planning. Continued volatility raises refinancing and liquidity risks for a community bank, complicating strategic investments and increasing reliance on ad hoc funding or asset sales to meet obligations.
Reliance On Insider-controlled Funding FlexibilityRepeated amendments to insider promissory and subordinated notes signal dependence on related-party funding and contingent payment terms. While providing short-term flexibility, this reliance can constrain independent capital options, create governance concerns, and potentially dilute shareholders if interest paid in stock becomes recurring.

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FGBI FAQ

What was First Guaranty Bancshares’s price range in the past 12 months?
First Guaranty Bancshares lowest stock price was $4.31 and its highest was $10.07 in the past 12 months.
    What is First Guaranty Bancshares’s market cap?
    First Guaranty Bancshares’s market cap is $146.53M.
      When is First Guaranty Bancshares’s upcoming earnings report date?
      The company’s upcoming earnings report date is not yet available.
      How were First Guaranty Bancshares’s earnings last quarter?
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      Is First Guaranty Bancshares overvalued?
      According to Wall Street analysts First Guaranty Bancshares’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
        Does First Guaranty Bancshares pay dividends?
        First Guaranty Bancshares pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.01 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.84%. See more information on First Guaranty Bancshares dividends here
          What is First Guaranty Bancshares’s EPS estimate?
          First Guaranty Bancshares’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
          How many shares outstanding does First Guaranty Bancshares have?
          First Guaranty Bancshares has 16,464,249 shares outstanding.
            What happened to First Guaranty Bancshares’s price movement after its last earnings report?
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            Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of First Guaranty Bancshares?
            Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in FGBI
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              Company Description

              First Guaranty Bancshares

              First Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. operates as the holding company for First Guaranty Bank that provides commercial banking services in Louisiana and Texas. It offers various deposit products, including personal and business checking, savings, money market, and demand accounts, as well as time deposits to consumers, small businesses, and municipalities. The company also provides loans, such as non-farm, non-residential loans secured by real estate, commercial and industrial loans, one- to four-family residential loans, multifamily loans, construction and land development loans, agricultural loans, farmland loans, and consumer and other loans to small to medium-sized businesses and professionals, and individuals. In addition, it offers a range of consumer services, including credit cards, mobile deposit capture, safe deposit boxes, official checks, online and mobile banking, automated teller machines, and online bill pay; provides additional solutions, such as merchant services, remote deposit capture, and lockbox services to business customers; and invests a portion of its assets in securities issued by the United States Government and its agencies, state and municipal obligations, corporate debt securities, mutual funds, and equity securities, as well as invests in mortgage-backed securities primarily issued or guaranteed by United States Government agencies or enterprises. The company operates through 36 banking facilities primarily located in market services areas of Hammond, Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Shreveport-Bossier City, Lake Charles, Alexandria, Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, Waco, Kentucky, and West Virginia. First Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. was founded in 1934 and is headquartered in Hammond, Louisiana.

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              Ownership Overview

              50.07%2.31%1.01%44.64%
              50.07% Insiders
              1.01% Other Institutional Investors
              44.64% Public Companies and
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