First Bancorp (FBNC) Stock Forecast
FBNC analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 3.80 / 5 from 5 analysts
- Price target
- $69.00 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +14.3% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 28, 2026 EPS estimate $1.18
- 52-week range
- $47.66 – $66.34
FBNC analyst ratings
5 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
FBNC price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
FBNC earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $1.18 | $1.14 | $1.22 | $1.01 | +16.8% | 5 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $4.72 | $4.58 | $4.80 | $4.01 | +17.7% | 5 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $5.04 | $4.79 | $5.30 | $4.72 | +6.8% | 4 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
FBNC revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $130.0M | $129.3M | $131.2M | +44.5% | 4 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $513.3M | $511.6M | $515.3M | +11.9% | 3 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $578.9M | $576.0M | $581.8M | +12.8% | 2 |
FBNC EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
FBNC revenue: reported and forecast
FBNC EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $1.19 | $1.18 | $1.18 | $1.18 | $1.18 | −0.4% | 0 up · 1 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $4.65 | $4.72 | $4.72 | $4.72 | $4.72 | +1.4% | 2 up · 0 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $4.95 | $5.05 | $5.05 | $5.05 | $5.04 | +1.8% | 1 up · 0 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
FBNC earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; FBNC beat in 11 of 12.
What analysts expect from FBNC
5 analysts cover First Bancorp; their consensus rating is buy (3.80 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $69.00, 14.3% above the latest close of $60.36. Analysts expect earnings of $4.72 per share for 2026, +17.7% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $5.04 per share on revenue of $578.9 million. First Bancorp beat the EPS estimate in 11 of the last 12 quarters.
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FBNC forecast FAQ
What is First Bancorp's price target?
The average analyst price target for First Bancorp is $69.00, 14.3% above the latest close of $60.36.
Is First Bancorp a buy, hold or sell?
Of 5 analysts covering First Bancorp, 1 rate it a strong buy, 2 a buy, 2 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is First Bancorp's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $4.72 per share for 2026 (range $4.58 to $4.80); for 2027 the estimate is $5.04.
What is First Bancorp's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $513.3 million, growth of 11.9%; for 2027 it is $578.9 million.
When does First Bancorp report earnings?
First Bancorp is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 28, 2026; the EPS estimate is $1.18.
Does First Bancorp usually beat earnings estimates?
First Bancorp reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 11 of the last 12 quarters.