# The First Bancorp (FNLC) — Dividends

FNLC · NASDAQ · Stock

Canonical page: https://www.lighthorse.io/tickers/fnlc/dividends

## Dividend summary

| Metric | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Frequency | quarterly |
| Trailing 12 months | $1.50 |
| Forward yield | 4.44% |
| Growth streak | 6 years |

First Bancorp pays a quarterly dividend of $0.38 per share. The most recent [ex-date](/instructions/learning/ex-dividend-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](/instructions/learning/dividend-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.

## Payment history

| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount per share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Oct 6, 2026 | Oct 16, 2026 | $0.38 |
| Jul 7, 2026 | Jul 17, 2026 | $0.38 |
| Apr 7, 2026 | Apr 17, 2026 | $0.37 |
| Jan 6, 2026 | Jan 16, 2026 | $0.37 |
| Oct 6, 2025 | Oct 16, 2025 | $0.37 |
| Jul 8, 2025 | Jul 18, 2025 | $0.37 |
| Apr 8, 2025 | Apr 18, 2025 | $0.36 |
| Jan 6, 2025 | Jan 16, 2025 | $0.36 |
| Oct 8, 2024 | Oct 18, 2024 | $0.36 |
| Jul 9, 2024 | Jul 19, 2024 | $0.36 |
| Apr 8, 2024 | Apr 19, 2024 | $0.35 |
| Jan 5, 2024 | Jan 19, 2024 | $0.35 |
| Oct 6, 2023 | Oct 20, 2023 | $0.35 |
| Jul 7, 2023 | Jul 20, 2023 | $0.35 |
| Apr 6, 2023 | Apr 20, 2023 | $0.34 |
| Jan 6, 2023 | Jan 20, 2023 | $0.34 |
| Oct 4, 2022 | Oct 21, 2022 | $0.34 |
| Jul 8, 2022 | Jul 22, 2022 | $0.34 |
| Apr 8, 2022 | Apr 22, 2022 | $0.32 |
| 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 4.44% at the last price of $33.80. [Click here to learn more](https://www.lighthorse.io/instructions/learning/dividend-yield)

### 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](https://www.lighthorse.io/instructions/learning/ex-dividend-date)

### Has FNLC been raising its dividend?

Yes — The First Bancorp has increased its dividend for 6 consecutive calendar years.

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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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