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Green day on Wednesday for First Community Bancshares
(Updated on Mar 27, 2024)

Buy or Hold candidate since Mar 22, 2024 Gain 2.68% PDF

The First Community Bancshares stock price gained 3.12% on the last trading day (Wednesday, 27th Mar 2024), rising from $33.05 to $34.08. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 3.47% from a day low at $33.13 to a day high of $34.28. The price has risen in 6 of the last 10 days and is up by 4.12% over the past 2 weeks. Volume fell on the last day by -6 thousand shares and in total, 21 thousand shares were bought and sold for approximately $724.20 thousand. You should take into consideration that falling volume on higher prices causes divergence and may be an early warning about possible changes over the next couple of days.

Given the current short-term trend, the stock is expected to fall -11.02% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $26.84 and $30.32 at the end of this 3-month period. Do note, that if the stock price manages to stay at current levels or higher, our prediction target will start to change positively over the next few days as the conditions for the current predictions will be broken.

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FCBC Signals & Forecast

The First Community Bancshares stock holds buy signals from both short and long-term Moving Averages giving a positive forecast for the stock. Also, there is a general buy signal from the relation between the two signals where the short-term average is above the long-term average. On corrections down, there will be some support from the lines at $33.42 and $32.92. A breakdown below any of these levels will issue sell signals. A buy signal was issued from a pivot bottom point on Thursday, February 22, 2024, and so far it has risen 7.10%. Further rise is indicated until a new top pivot has been found. Some negative signals were issued as well, and these may have some influence on the near short-term development. Furthermore, there is currently a sell signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). Volume fell during the last trading day while the price increased. This causes a divergence and may be considered as an early warning, but it may also not.

Support, Risk & Stop-loss for First Community Bancshares stock

First Community Bancshares finds support from accumulated volume at $32.46 and this level may hold a buying opportunity as an upwards reaction can be expected when the support is being tested.

In general the stock tends to have very controlled movements and therefore the general risk is considered very low. However, be aware of low or falling volume and make sure to keep an eye on the stock During the last day, the stock moved $1.15 between high and low, or 3.47%. For the last week the stock has had daily average volatility of 2.90%

Our recommended stop-loss: $32.43 (-4.83%) (This stock has low daily movements and this gives low risk. There is a buy signal from a pivot bottom found 24 days ago.)

Trading Expectations (FCBC) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Thursday 28th

For the upcoming trading day on Thursday, 28th we expect First Community Bancshares to open at $33.83, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $33.15 and $35.01, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$0.93 (+/-2.74%) up or down from last closing price. If First Community Bancshares takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 5.48% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.

Since the stock is closer to the resistance from accumulated volume at $34.35 (0.79%) than the support at $32.46 (4.75%), our systems don't find the trading risk/reward intra-day attractive and any bets should be held until the stock is closer to the support level.

Is First Community Bancshares stock A Buy?

Several short-term signals are positive, despite the stock being in a falling trend, we conclude that the current level may hold a buying opportunity as there is a fair chance for stock to perform well in the short-term.

Current score: 2.910 Buy Candidate Unchanged

Predicted Opening Price for First Community Bancshares of Thursday, March 28, 2024

Fair opening price March 28, 2024 Current price
$33.83 ( 0.734%) $34.08

The predicted opening price is based on yesterday's movements between high, low, and closing price.

Trading levels for FCBC

Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels

Level Price
Resistance R3 34.98 2.64 %
R2 34.54 1.35 %
R1 34.27 0.555 %
Current price: 34.08
Support S1 33.39 -2.02 %
S2 33.12 -2.82 %
S3 32.68 -4.11 %

Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels

Level Price
Resistance R3 36.41 6.84 %
R2 34.51 1.26 %
R1 34.35 0.792 %
Current price 34.08
Support S1 32.46 -4.75%
S2 32.36 -5.05%
S3 31.99 -6.13%

FCBC Dividend Payout History


# Declaration Date Ex-Date Pay Date Amount Yield
1 Jan 23, 2024 Feb 08, 2024 Feb 23, 2024 $0.290 0.90%
2 Oct 24, 2023 Nov 09, 2023 Nov 24, 2023 $0.290 0.86%
3 Jul 25, 2023 Aug 10, 2023 Aug 25, 2023 $0.290 0.94%
4 Apr 25, 2023 May 11, 2023 May 26, 2023 $0.290 1.06%
5 Jan 24, 2023 Feb 09, 2023 Feb 24, 2023 $0.290 0.91%

FAQ

What is the symbol for First Community Bancshares Stock and on which exchange is it traded?
The symbol for First Community Bancshares is FCBC and it is traded on the NASDAQ (NASDAQ Stock Exchange).

Should I buy or sell First Community Bancshares Stock?
Several short-term signals are positive, despite the stock being in a falling trend, we conclude that the current level may hold a buying opportunity as there is a fair chance for stock to perform well in the short-term.

How to buy First Community Bancshares Stock?
First Community Bancshares Stock can be purchased through just about any brokerage firm, including online brokerage services.
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What's the current price of First Community Bancshares Stock?
As of the end of day on the 2024-03-27, the price of an First Community Bancshares (FCBC) share was $34.08.

What is the 52-week high and low for First Community Bancshares Stock?
The 52-week high for First Community Bancshares Stock is $39.23 and the 52-week low is $22.55.

What is the market capitalization of First Community Bancshares Stock?
As of the 2024-03-27, the market capitalization of First Community Bancshares is 629.478M.

When is the next earnings date for First Community Bancshares?
The upcoming earnings date for First Community Bancshares is Apr 23, 2024.
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About First Community Bancshares

First Community Bancshares First Community Bankshares, Inc. operates as the financial holding company for First Community Bank that provides various banking products and services. It offers demand deposit accounts, savings and money market accounts, certificates of deposit, and individual retirement arrangements; commercial, consumer, and real estate mortgage loans, as well as lines of credit; various credit and debit cards, and automated teller machine card services; and ... FCBC Profile

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