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The First Bancorp Inc (FNLC)
NASDAQ:FNLC
US Market
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First Bancorp (FNLC) Price & Analysis

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FNLC Stock Chart & Stats

$28.33
-$0.20(-0.77%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$28.33
-$0.20(-0.77%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Steady Revenue GrowthSustained top-line expansion through 2023–2025 implies the bank is growing lending, deposits or fee income across cycles. Durable revenue momentum supports scale economies, funds provisioning and investment in digital/branch capabilities, improving multi-quarter earnings resilience.
Healthy 2025 MarginsOperating and net margins near mid-teens-to-20s in 2025 show the franchise can convert revenue into profit at a healthy rate. Robust margins provide ongoing internal cash generation to support lending growth, capital buffers, and shareholder distributions over coming quarters.
Consistent Shareholder Returns & Governance ContinuityA steady quarterly dividend plus a planned board chair succession and bylaw updates signal disciplined capital allocation and governance stability. These structural choices support investor confidence and suggest management prioritizes sustainable payouts and oversight continuity.
Bears Say
Rising Debt Since 2023A marked uptick in debt since 2023 raises leverage and reduces financial flexibility. Higher indebtedness can increase funding cost sensitivity, limit capacity for organic growth or acquisitions, and heighten capital management tradeoffs during stress or tightening credit conditions.
Cash Flow Volatility / 2025 SpikeMaterial one-off cash flow swings undermine predictability of internal funding and dividend coverage. If 2025's spike is non-recurring or classification-driven, it reduces confidence in ongoing free cash generation and complicates multi-period planning and stress testing.
Uneven Earnings & Margin Compression Vs PeaksInconsistent earnings and lower margins relative to 2021–2022 peaks point to earnings-quality and cycle sensitivity risks. Such variability can pressure retained earnings, complicate forecasting, and indicate exposure to credit cycles or margin compression over the medium term.

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FNLC FAQ

What was The First Bancorp Inc’s price range in the past 12 months?
The First Bancorp Inc lowest stock price was $23.36 and its highest was $30.33 in the past 12 months.
    What is The First Bancorp Inc’s market cap?
    The First Bancorp Inc’s market cap is $327.29M.
      When is The First Bancorp Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
      The First Bancorp Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 29, 2026 which is in 80 days.
        How were The First Bancorp Inc’s earnings last quarter?
        The First Bancorp Inc released its earnings results on Apr 22, 2026. The company reported $0.8 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by $0.8.
          Is The First Bancorp Inc overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts The First Bancorp Inc’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does The First Bancorp Inc pay dividends?
            The First Bancorp Inc pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.37 which represents an annual dividend yield of 5.24%. See more information on The First Bancorp Inc dividends here
              What is The First Bancorp Inc’s EPS estimate?
              The First Bancorp Inc’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
              How many shares outstanding does The First Bancorp Inc have?
              The First Bancorp Inc has 11,270,319 shares outstanding.
                What happened to The First Bancorp Inc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                The First Bancorp Inc reported an EPS of $0.8 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.748%.
                  Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of The First Bancorp Inc?
                  Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in FNLC
                  What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
                  Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology

                    Company Description

                    The First Bancorp Inc

                    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. It offers various deposit products, including demand, NOW, savings, money market, and certificates of deposit accounts. The company also provides commercial real estate loan products, such as mortgage loans to finance investments in real property comprising multi-family residential, commercial/retail, office, industrial, hotel, educational, and other specific or mixed use properties; commercial construction loans to finance construction of owner- and non-owner occupied commercial real estate properties; and other commercial loans, which include revolving and term loan obligations to business and corporate enterprises for the purpose of financing working capital or capital investment. In addition, it offers municipal loans for capitalized expenditures, construction projects, or tax-anticipation notes; residential term loans that include amortizing home mortgages and construction loans, which include loans for owner-occupied residential construction; home equity loans and lines of credit; and consumer loans, which are amortizing loans to individuals collateralized by automobiles, pleasure crafts, and recreation vehicles, as well as unsecured short-term time notes. Further, the company provides private banking, financial planning, investment management, and trust services to individuals, businesses, non-profit organizations, and municipalities, as well as payment processing services. It operates through 18 full-service banking offices in Lincoln, Knox, Waldo, Penobscot, Hancock, and Washington counties in the Mid-Coast, Eastern, and Down East regions of Maine. The company was formerly known as First National Lincoln Corporation and changed its name to The First Bancorp, Inc. in April 2008. The First Bancorp, Inc. was founded in 1864 and is based in Damariscotta, Maine.

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