Banking & Finance

First Bancorp announces cash dividend- September 2025

By Staff Report, posted 4 months ago

The Board of Directors of First Bancorp (NASDAQ: FBNC) (the "Company"), the parent company of First Bank, has declared a cash dividend on its common stock of $0.23 per share payable on Oct. 25, 2025 to shareholders of record as of Sept. 30, 2025.

“During the second quarter, we remained focused on serving our customers, maintaining robust capital and liquidity along with stable credit quality, thus resulting in solid financial results. For over forty years, we have paid dividends on our common stock and we are committed to providing a valuable return on investment to our shareholders," Richard Moore, CEO of First Bancorp stated in a press release. 

First Bancorp is a bank holding company headquartered in Southern Pines,N.C., with total assets of $12.6 billion. Its principal activity is the ownership and operation of First Bank, a state-chartered community bank that operates 113 branches in North Carolina and South Carolina. Since 1935, First Bank has taken a tailored approach to banking, combining best-in-class financial solutions, helpful local expertise, and technology to manage a home or business. First Bank also provides SBA loans to customers through its nationwide network of lenders.

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