- Excellent financial health (Piotroski 7/9)
- 4.96% TTM dividend yield
- Attractive free cash flow ratio of 6.0x
First Bancorp stock upgraded from Buy Candidate to Strong Buy Candidate after Friday trading session
(Updated on Jun 05, 2026)
The First Bancorp stock price gained 1.64% on the last trading day (Friday, 5th Jun 2026), rising from $29.33 to $29.81. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 5.53% from a day low at $28.40 to a day high of $29.97. The price has risen in 6 of the last 10 days and is up by 3.87% over the past 2 weeks. Volume has increased on the last day along with the price, which is a positive technical sign, and, in total, 12 thousand more shares were traded than the day before. In total, 26 thousand shares were bought and sold for approximately $783.85 thousand.
The stock lies in the middle of a weak 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 4.95% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $29.46 and $32.34 at the end of this 3-month period.
FNLC 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 $29.11 and $28.82. A breakdown below any of these levels will issue sell signals. A buy signal was issued from a pivot bottom point on Friday, May 15, 2026, and so far it has risen 7.42%. 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). First Bancorp has increased volume and follows the last lift in the price. This is considered to be a technical positive sign as volume should follow the price-formation. Higher liquidity also reduces the general risk.
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for First Bancorp stock
First Bancorp finds support from accumulated volume at $29.26 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 with good liquidity the risk is considered very low in this stock. During the last day, the stock moved $1.57 between high and low, or 5.53%. For the last week the stock has had daily average volatility of 3.19%.
Our recommended stop-loss: $28.44 (-4.61%) (This stock has very low daily movements and this gives very low risk. There is a buy signal from a pivot bottom found 14 days ago.)
Trading Expectations (FNLC) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Monday 8th
For the upcoming trading day on Monday, 8th we expect First Bancorp to open at $29.39, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $29.41 and $30.21, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$0.80 (+/-2.73%) up or down from last closing price. If First Bancorp takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 2.73% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
Since the stock is closer to the resistance from accumulated volume at $29.89 (0.27%) than the support at $29.26 (1.85%), 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 Bancorp stock A Buy?
First Bancorp holds several positive signals and is within a weak 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:
6.038
Strong Buy Candidate
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Predicted Fair Opening Price
Predicted fair opening price on June 8, 2026 - $29.39 ( 1.40%).
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FNLC Performance
Trading levels for FNLC
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 30.96 | 3.87% |
| R2 | 30.36 | 1.86% |
| R1 | 29.99 | 0.614% |
| Price | 29.81 | |
| S1 | 28.79 | -3.41% |
| S2 | 28.42 | -4.65% |
| S3 | 27.82 | -6.66% |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 0 | - |
| R2 | 0 | - |
| R1 | 29.89 | 0.268% |
| Price | 29.81 | |
| S1 | 29.26 | -1.85% |
| S2 | 28.75 | -3.56% |
| S3 | 26.88 | -9.83% |
FNLC Dividend Payout History
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 07, 2026 | Apr 07, 2026 | Apr 17, 2026 | $0.370 | 1.33% |
| 2 | Dec 18, 2025 | Jan 06, 2026 | Jan 16, 2026 | $0.370 | 1.35% |
| 3 | Sep 25, 2025 | Oct 06, 2025 | Oct 16, 2025 | $0.370 | 1.39% |
| 4 | Jun 26, 2025 | Jul 08, 2025 | Jul 18, 2025 | $0.370 | 1.40% |
| 5 | Mar 27, 2025 | Apr 08, 2025 | Apr 18, 2025 | $0.360 | 1.54% |
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