Is FBNC above its 150-day moving average?

FBNC is currently above its 150-day moving average by 6.41%. The MA150 sits at $55.11.

What is FBNC's RSI right now?

FBNC's 14-period RSI is 46.7. This is in a neutral zone (30–70).

Is FBNC's MACD bullish or bearish?

FBNC's MACD histogram reads -0.0047. A negative histogram means short-term momentum is leaning bearish.

How are FBNC's technical signals calculated?

Scanance computes FBNC's technicals daily after market close from end-of-day OHLCV data. MA150 and MA200 are simple moving averages. RSI uses Wilder's 14-period smoothing. MACD uses 12/26/9 exponential moving averages. Volume ratio compares current volume to the 20-day average.

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FB

First Bancorp

FBNCFinancial ServicesNASDAQ

Banks - Regional · Last scanned May 29, 2026

PriceMA150MA200

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Indicator snapshot

MA150+6.41%

$55.11

Price above medium-term moving average.

MA200+7.89%

$54.35

Above long-term trend line.

RSI-14neutral

46.7

Balanced. Not overbought, not oversold.

MACDnegative

-0.0047

Histogram negative — downward momentum.

Financials · Annual

Revenue

$384.0M

+11.7% YoY

Net Income

$111.0M

+45.7% YoY

Scan Results

Daily timeframe

1 of 4 indicators bearish as of May 28

DateIndicatorDetails

About First Bancorp

First Bancorp operates as the bank holding company for First Bank that provides banking products and services for individuals and businesses. With a market capitalization of $2.43B, it sits in mid-cap territory. The company accepts deposit products, such as checking, savings, and money market accounts; and time deposits, including certificate of deposits and individual retirement accounts.

Key stats

Market Cap$2.43B

P/E (TTM)20.01

Fwd P/E11.54

EPS$2.93

Beta0.83

52W Change+41.8%

Dividend Yield1.64%

ROE7.6%

Analysis

With $598.0M in cash and $89.2M in debt, FBNC maintains more liquidity than leverage. This favorable balance sheet position can be an asset when capital markets become less accommodating. Return on equity stands at 7.6%, which is modest for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. ROA of 1.0% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has been relatively flat, moving from $391.6M (2022) to $384.0M (2025).

The strong cash position relative to debt provides a financial cushion that reduces balance sheet risk. These risk factors are not exhaustive — macroeconomic shifts, regulatory changes, and competitive dynamics can all influence First Bancorp's trajectory.

Links

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First Bancorp

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