First Bancorp announced a cash dividend of $0.24 per share on its common stock, payable on October 23, 2026, to shareholders of record as of September 30, 2026. The company reported solid financial performance, stable credit quality, and strong capital and liquidity in the second quarter of 2026. First Bancorp continues its focus on long-term shareholder value through disciplined balance sheet and expense management while maintaining its tradition of paying dividends. The bank operates 113 branches in North and South Carolina and has total assets of $13 billion.
First Bancorp's recent announcement of a cash dividend provides context for financial market activity. For readers following the financial sector, here is Pluang's market snapshot as of Sep 15, 2026 19:02 WIB: out of 74 priced Financials-sector US stocks, 21 rose and 48 fell today. Prudential PLC (PUK) traded at USD 26.16 with a 1-day change of -1.80%, Deutsche Bank AG (DB) at USD 38.74 with -1.60%, while Avalanche Treasury Corporation Class A Common Stock (AVAT) rose by 1.46% to USD 1.04.
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