- Beat earnings estimates in all of the last 4 quarters
- Excellent financial health (Piotroski 9/9)
- Strong operating margin of 34.6%
First BanCorp stock upgraded to Strong Buy Candidate
(Updated on Jun 22, 2026)
The First BanCorp stock price gained 2.14% on the last trading day (Monday, 22nd Jun 2026), rising from $25.20 to $25.74. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 1.88% from a day low at $25.31 to a day high of $25.78. The price has risen in 8 of the last 10 days and is up by 5.84% over the past 2 weeks. Volume fell on the last day by -2 million shares and in total, 1 million shares were bought and sold for approximately $38.30 million. 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.
The stock lies in the middle of a strong rising trend in the short term and a further rise within the trend is signaled. Given the current short-term trend, the stock is expected to rise 16.03% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $28.28 and $30.99 at the end of this 3-month period.
FBP Signals & Forecast
Mostly positive signals in the chart today. The First BanCorp 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 $25.28 and $24.25. A breakdown below any of these levels will issue sell signals. A buy signal was issued from a pivot bottom point on Wednesday, June 03, 2026, and so far it has risen 8.79%. Further rise is indicated until a new top pivot has been found. Furthermore, there is a buy signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). Volume fell during the last trading day despite gaining prices. This causes a divergence between volume and price and it may be an early warning. The stock should be watched closely.
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for First BanCorp stock
First BanCorp finds support from accumulated volume at $25.20 and this level may hold a buying opportunity as an upwards reaction can be expected when the support is being tested.
This stock is usually traded at a good volume, and with minor daily changes, the risk is considered to be low. During the last day, the stock moved $0.475 (1.88%) between high and low. For the last week, the stock has had daily average volatility of 2.14%.
Our recommended stop-loss: $24.82 (-3.59%) (This stock has low daily movements and this gives low risk. There is a buy signal from a pivot bottom found 12 days ago.)
Trading Expectations (FBP) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Tuesday 23rd
For the upcoming trading day on Tuesday, 23rd we expect First BanCorp to open at $25.61, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $25.49 and $25.99, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$0.499 (+/-1.96%) up or down from last closing price. If First BanCorp takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 1.96% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
With no resistance above and support from accumulated volume @ $25.20, some $0.540 (2.10%) from the current price of $25.74, our system finds the risk reward attractive.
Is First BanCorp stock A Buy?
First BanCorp holds several positive signals and is within a strong rising trend. As the old saying says, "Let the trend be your friend.'". We therefore consider it to be a good choice at these current levels and we are expecting further gains during the next 3 months. We have upgraded our analysis conclusion for this stock since the last evaluation from a Buy to a Strong Buy candidate.
Current score:
7.630
Strong Buy Candidate
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Predicted Fair Opening Price
Predicted fair opening price on June 23, 2026 - $25.61 ( 0.512%).
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FBP Performance
Trading levels for FBP
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 26.08 | 1.33% |
| R2 | 25.90 | 0.629% |
| R1 | 25.79 | 0.193% |
| Price | 25.74 | |
| S1 | 25.43 | -1.22% |
| S2 | 25.31 | -1.65% |
| S3 | 25.13 | -2.36% |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 0 | - |
| R2 | 0 | - |
| R1 | 0 | - |
| Price | 25.74 | |
| S1 | 25.20 | -2.10% |
| S2 | 24.49 | -4.86% |
| S3 | 24.04 | -6.60% |
FBP Dividend Payout History
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 28, 2026 | May 28, 2026 | Jun 12, 2026 | $0.200 | 0.82% |
| 2 | Jan 26, 2026 | Feb 26, 2026 | Mar 13, 2026 | $0.200 | 0.91% |
| 3 | Nov 28, 2025 | Nov 28, 2025 | Dec 12, 2025 | $0.180 | 0.88% |
| 4 | Aug 28, 2025 | Aug 28, 2025 | Sep 12, 2025 | $0.180 | 0.84% |
| 5 | May 29, 2025 | May 29, 2025 | Jun 13, 2025 | $0.180 | 0.86% |
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A sell signal from a double top formation was found on Friday, May 01, 2026 and based on theory for this formation the price should fall by -7.81% to $23.73 within 6 trading days (Monday, May 11, 2026) since signal was issued.