# First Bancorp (FBNC) — News

FBNC · NASDAQ · Stock

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## Recent headlines

- [First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc.: Jefferies cuts target price to $67 from $73](https://www.ainvest.com/news/industrial-realty-trust-jefferies-cuts-target-price-67-73-2610) — AInvest Wire, Oct 12, 2026
  Jefferies & Co. has revised its price target for First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc. (FIR), lowering it to $67 per share from a previous target of $73, according to a recent report. The adjustment reflects a reassessment of the company’s near-term outlook and market conditions. Despite the reduced…
- [First Bancorp (North Carolina): Raymond James cuts to outperform from strong buy; cuts target price to $71 from $72](https://www.ainvest.com/news/bancorp-north-carolina-raymond-james-cuts-outperform-strong-buy-cuts-target-price-71-72-2610) — AInvest Wire, Oct 6, 2026
  Raymond James has revised its rating for First Bancorp (NASDAQ: FBCP), downgrading the stock from "strong buy" to "outperform," while simultaneously lowering its price target to $71 from $72. The adjustment reflects a recalibration of the firm's outlook based on recent market dynamics and…
- [First Bancorp (North Carolina): KBW raises target price to $70 from $67](https://www.ainvest.com/news/bancorp-north-carolina-kbw-raises-target-price-70-67-2608) — AInvest Wire, Aug 4, 2026
  Keefe, Bruyette & Woods (KBW) has raised its price target for First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FBNC) to $53 from $50, maintaining its Outperform rating on the stock. The adjustment follows the company’s strong second-quarter 2025 performance, which surpassed both KBW and consensus expectations. Key drivers…
- [Piper Sandler raises target price to $30 from $25 for First Bancorp](https://www.ainvest.com/news/piper-sandler-raises-target-price-30-25-bancorp-2607) — AInvest Wire, Jul 23, 2026
  Piper Sandler has increased its target price for First Bancorp (NASDAQ: FBC) to $30 from $25, reflecting a more optimistic outlook for the company’s near-term performance [1]. The adjustment follows recent positive developments in the company’s financial results and strategic initiatives. The…
- [First Bancorp (North Carolina) - Carolina shareholders to receive 1.97 mln First Bancorp shares and $40 mln cash](https://www.ainvest.com/news/bancorp-north-carolina-carolina-shareholders-receive-1-97-mln-bancorp-shares-40-mln-cash-2607) — AInvest Wire, Jul 14, 2026

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