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Citizens Financial Group (CFG) stock rose 3.5% after Q2 results. Banc of California (BANC) reported $285.7M revenue, missing estimates, and fell 11.9%. Triumph Financial (TFIN) reported $120.3M revenue, beating estimates, but fell 6.6%. First Bancorp (FBNC) reported $127.8M revenue, beating estimates, and rose 2.6%.

First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC) reported Q2 CY2026 results with revenue up 30.5% year on year to $127.3 million, exceeding Wall Street estimates by 1.1% (according to the company). GAAP profit was $1.22 per share, 6.3% above consensus. The article notes net interest income as the main revenue driver and says the stock was about $62.60 after the report.

FIRST BANCORP /NC/ (FBNC) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Results of Operations and Financial Condition. EX-99.1 2 exhibit991newsreleasedated.htm EX-99.1 Document News Release For Immediate Release: For More Information, Contact: July 22, 2026 Katie Doyle 336-286-8741 First Bancorp Reports Second Quarter Results Second Quarter 2026 Financial Data (Dollars in 000s, except per share d

First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC) is set to report earnings Wednesday after the bell. The company last quarter posted revenue of $122.8 million, up 16.7% year over year, meeting analysts’ revenue expectations, though net interest income and tangible book value per share slightly missed. For the upcoming quarter, analysts expect revenue growth of 29.1% YoY. The article cites an average analyst price target of $68.55 versus $64.05.

First Bancorp (FBNC) agreed to acquire First Carolina Bancshares in a stock-and-cash deal valued at about $166 million. First Carolina shareholders will receive 1,967,017 FBNC shares plus $40 million cash, based on FBNC’s July 13 close of $64.22. Closing is expected in Q4 2026 or early Q1 2027; FBNC reports earnings July 22.

FIRST BANCORP /NC/ (FBNC) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. EX-2.1 2 firstbancorp-agreementan.htm EX-2.1 firstbancorp-agreementan AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER AND REORGANIZATION By and Between FIRST CAROLINA BANCSHARES CORPORATION and FIRST BANCORP July 14, 2026 i TABLE OF CONTENTS Page LIST OF EXHIBITS ...................................

Regional bank stocks rose in an afternoon rally as the Russell 2000 gained 1.4%, outperforming the S&P 500 and Nasdaq. The article links strength to Q1 results showing widening net interest margins, with deposit costs rolling over while loan yields stay elevated. First Interstate BancSystem, First Bancorp, and Amalgamated Financial each rose about 3.3%.

This article identifies three U.S. stocks—CoStar Group (CSGP), First Bancorp (FBNC), and Ategrity Specialty Insurance Company Holdings (ASIC)—that are estimated to be undervalued based on discounted cash flow analysis. All three companies are trading significantly below their estimated fair values and are projected to have strong annual earnings growth, outperforming the broader U.S. market. The analysis highlights the potential investment opportunities these stocks present despite some individual company challenges.

State Street Corporation has reported a 5% beneficial stake in First Bancorp (FBNC), amounting to 2,074,716 shares of common stock, as detailed in a Schedule 13G SEC filing. This institutional ownership reflects shared voting power of 291,077 shares and shared dispositive power of all 2,074,716 shares, primarily through various State Street investment adviser subsidiaries. The filing indicates a passive investment stance typical of asset managers, with no intent to influence control of the issuer.

First BanCorp (FBP) reported strong first-quarter 2026 results, with increased net interest income and net income, alongside reduced net charge-offs. The company also announced a quarterly dividend of US$0.20 per share and completed a share repurchase program. These actions demonstrate First BanCorp's commitment to returning capital to shareholders while maintaining credit stability, though its concentrated exposure to the Puerto Rico and Caribbean economies remains a key risk.