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At the end of October 25, 2023, First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC) will reward its shareholders with a dividend payout of $0.22 per share, demonstrating an annualized dividend yield of 3.00%. Remember, only investors who held the stock before the ex-dividend date on September 28, 2023 will receive this payout.
First Bancorp Recent Dividend Payouts
| Ex-Date | Payments per year | Dividend | Yield | Announced | Record | Payable |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-09-28 | 4 | $0.22 | 3.0% | 2023-09-15 | 2023-09-30 | 2023-10-25 |
| 2023-06-29 | 4 | $0.22 | 2.65% | 2023-06-15 | 2023-06-30 | 2023-07-25 |
| 2023-03-30 | 4 | $0.22 | 2.4% | 2023-03-15 | 2023-03-31 | 2023-04-25 |
| 2022-12-29 | 4 | $0.22 | 2.04% | 2022-12-15 | 2022-12-31 | 2023-01-25 |
| 2022-09-29 | 4 | $0.22 | 2.38% | 2022-09-15 | 2022-09-30 | 2022-10-25 |
| 2022-06-29 | 4 | $0.22 | 2.53% | 2022-06-15 | 2022-06-30 | 2022-07-25 |
| 2022-03-30 | 4 | $0.22 | 2.02% | 2022-02-07 | 2022-03-31 | 2022-04-25 |
| 2021-12-30 | 4 | $0.2 | 1.78% | 2021-12-15 | 2021-12-31 | 2022-01-25 |
| 2021-09-29 | 4 | $0.2 | 2.06% | 2021-09-15 | 2021-09-30 | 2021-10-25 |
| 2021-06-29 | 4 | $0.2 | 1.92% | 2021-06-15 | 2021-06-30 | 2021-07-25 |
| 2021-03-30 | 4 | $0.2 | 1.66% | 2021-03-15 | 2021-03-31 | 2021-04-25 |
| 2020-12-30 | 4 | $0.18 | 2.16% | 2020-12-15 | 2020-12-31 | 2021-01-25 |
When comparing First Bancorp's dividend yield against its industry peers, the company sits comfortably in the middle, with its peer Northwest Bancshares (NASDAQ:NWBI) having the highest annualized dividend yield at 7.73%.
Analyzing First Bancorp Financial Health
Companies that pay out steady cash dividends are attractive to income-seeking investors, and companies that are financially healthy tend to maintain their dividend payout schedule. For this reason, investors can find it insightful to see if a company has been increasing or decreasing their dividend payout schedule and if their earnings are growing.
YoY Growth in Dividend Per Share
The company demonstrated a positive dividend growth pattern from 2019 to 2022, with the dividend per share rising from $0.54 to $0.88. This signifies the company's commitment to consistently increasing shareholder dividends.
YoY Earnings Growth For First Bancorp
Investors can observe a growth in earnings for First Bancorp from 2019 to 2022, as earnings per share increased from $3.19 to $3.80. This upward trajectory in earnings indicates potential for future cash dividend payout increases, which can be advantageous for income-seeking investors.
Recap
This article provides an in-depth analysis of First Bancorp's recent dividend distribution and the impact it has on shareholders. The company is currently distributing a dividend of $0.22 per share, resulting in an annualized dividend yield of 3.00%.
When comparing First Bancorp's dividend yield against its industry peers, the company sits comfortably in the middle, with its peer Northwest Bancshares having the highest annualized dividend yield at 7.73%.
The increase in both dividend per share and earnings per share from 2019 to 2022 for First Bancorp indicates a positive financial trend, suggesting their capacity to continue distributing profits to shareholders.
It is advisable for investors to monitor the company's performance in the coming quarters to stay in the loop about any adjustments in financials or dividend disbursements.
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