First Bancorp announces cash dividend payable for Jan. 2026

By Staff Report, posted Dec 12, 2025 on BizFayetteville.com

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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 Jan. 25, 2026 to shareholders of record as of Dec. 31, 2025.

"During the third quarter, we maintained strong capital and liquidity and delivered meaningful increases in adjusted net income and adjusted EPS. We remain committed to delivering consistent value for our shareholders and we are pleased to continue providing cash dividends,” stated Chief Executive Officer of First Bancorp Richard Moore in a press release. 

First Bancorp is a bank holding company headquartered in Southern Pines, North Carolina, with total assets of $12.8 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. 

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