The First Bancorp (FNLC) dividend history and yield
Dividend summary
- Frequency
- Quarterly
- Trailing 12 months
- $1.50
- Forward yield
- 4.47%
- Growth streak
- 6 years
First Bancorp pays a quarterly dividend of $0.38 per share. The most recent ex-date was October 6, 2026, with a payment date of October 16, 2026. Over the trailing 12 months, dividend distributions total $1.50 per share, offering a yield of 4.56% at a share price of $32.88. First Bancorp maintains a 6-year dividend growth streak.
The recorded history shows steady annual growth across complete calendar years. Total annual payouts rose from $1.22 per share in 2020 to $1.26 in 2021, $1.32 in 2022, $1.38 in 2023, $1.42 in 2024, $1.46 in 2025, and $1.50 in 2026.
Dividend increases consistently land on the July payment each year. Most annual raises add $0.01 per share to the quarterly amount, representing step-ups between 2.70% and 3.33%. The largest raise occurred in July 2022, when the payment increased by $0.02 per share, or 6.25%, from $0.32 to $0.34. Between raises, the dividend remains flat for four consecutive quarters. If the established schedule holds, the next quarterly payment would fall in January 2027 at $0.38 per share.
Dividend per share by year
Dividend history
| Declared | Ex-dividend date | Pay date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | Oct 6, 2026 | Oct 16, 2026 | $0.38 |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Jul 7, 2026 | Jul 17, 2026 | $0.38 |
| Mar 26, 2026 | Apr 7, 2026 | Apr 17, 2026 | $0.37 |
| Dec 18, 2025 | Jan 6, 2026 | Jan 16, 2026 | $0.37 |
| Sep 25, 2025 | Oct 6, 2025 | Oct 16, 2025 | $0.37 |
| Jun 26, 2025 | Jul 8, 2025 | Jul 18, 2025 | $0.37 |
| Mar 27, 2025 | Apr 8, 2025 | Apr 18, 2025 | $0.36 |
| Dec 19, 2024 | Jan 6, 2025 | Jan 16, 2025 | $0.36 |
| Sep 26, 2024 | Oct 8, 2024 | Oct 18, 2024 | $0.36 |
| Jun 27, 2024 | Jul 9, 2024 | Jul 19, 2024 | $0.36 |
| Mar 28, 2024 | Apr 8, 2024 | Apr 19, 2024 | $0.35 |
| Dec 21, 2023 | Jan 5, 2024 | Jan 19, 2024 | $0.35 |
| Sep 28, 2023 | Oct 6, 2023 | Oct 20, 2023 | $0.35 |
| Jun 29, 2023 | Jul 7, 2023 | Jul 20, 2023 | $0.35 |
| Mar 30, 2023 | Apr 6, 2023 | Apr 20, 2023 | $0.34 |
| Dec 15, 2022 | Jan 6, 2023 | Jan 20, 2023 | $0.34 |
| Sep 21, 2022 | Oct 4, 2022 | Oct 21, 2022 | $0.34 |
| Jun 30, 2022 | Jul 8, 2022 | Jul 22, 2022 | $0.34 |
| Mar 31, 2022 | Apr 8, 2022 | Apr 22, 2022 | $0.32 |
| Dec 30, 2021 | Jan 7, 2022 | Jan 21, 2022 | $0.32 |
Frequently asked questions
Does The First Bancorp (FNLC) pay a dividend?
Yes. The First Bancorp pays a quarterly dividend; the most recent payment was $0.38 per share.
What is FNLC's dividend yield?
The First Bancorp paid $1.50 per share over the trailing twelve months, a yield of 4.47% at the last price of $33.57. Click here to learn more
When is FNLC's most recent ex-dividend date?
The First Bancorp's most recent ex-dividend date is Oct 6, 2026, payable on Oct 16, 2026.
What is the difference between ex and payment dates?
An ex-date is the cutoff day for ownership, the payment date is when the distribution actually happens. Click here to learn more
Has FNLC been raising its dividend?
Yes — The First Bancorp has increased its dividend for 6 consecutive calendar years.
Dividend amounts and dates are supplied by third parties and may be revised. Declaring, raising, cutting or suspending a dividend is entirely at the issuer’s discretion, and scheduled dates are estimates until declared. A past record of payments does not mean future payments will be made. Nothing here suggests trading around a distribution.
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