First Bancorp Stock Forecast

First Bancorp stock downgraded to Sell Candidate
(Updated on Apr 22, 2024)

FNLC Signals & Forecast

There are mixed signals in the stock today. The First Bancorp stock holds a buy signal from the short-term Moving Average; at the same time, however, the long-term average holds a general sell signal. Since the longterm average is above the short-term average there is a general sell signal in the stock giving a more negative forecast for the stock. On further gains, the stock will meet resistance from the long-term Moving Average at $23.15. On a fall, the stock will find some support from the short-term average at $22.40. A break-up through the long-term average will give another buy signal, while a fall below the short-term average will add another sell signal and strengthen the general signal. Furthermore, there is currently a sell signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). First Bancorp gained volume on the last day, but on falling prices. In technical terms, this is called divergence and may be an early warning. In some cases, increasing volume on falling prices may be considered positive, but that is mainly in typical "sell-offs". A buy signal was issued from a pivot bottom point on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, and so far it has risen 3.81%. Further rise is indicated until a new top pivot has been found.

Support, Risk & Stop-loss for First Bancorp stock

First Bancorp finds support from accumulated volume at $22.69 and this level may hold a buying opportunity as an upwards reaction can be expected when the support is being tested.

This stock has average movements during the day and with good trading volume, the risk is considered to be medium. During the last day, the stock moved $0.610 between high and low, or 2.67%. For the last week, the stock has had daily average volatility of 3.37%.

Our recommended stop-loss: We hold a negative evaluation for this stock. No stop-loss is set.

Trading Expectations (FNLC) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Tuesday 23rd

For the upcoming trading day on Tuesday, 23rd we expect First Bancorp to open at $23.06, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $22.16 and $23.56, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$0.697 (+/-3.05%) up or down from last closing price. If First Bancorp takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 6.10% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.

Since the stock is closer to the support from accumulated volume at $22.69 (0.74%) than the resistance at $23.44 (2.54%), our systems sees the trading risk/reward intra-day as attractive and believe profit can be made before the stock reaches first resistance..

Is First Bancorp stock A Buy?

First Bancorp holds several negative signals and we believe that it will still perform weakly in the next couple of days or weeks. We, therefore, hold a negative evaluation of this stock. Due to some small weaknesses in the technical picture we have downgraded our analysis conclusion for this stock since the last evaluation from a Hold/Accumulate to a Sell candidate.

Current score: -2.537 Sell Candidate Downgraded

Predicted Opening Price for First Bancorp of Tuesday, April 23, 2024

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