dividend
confidence high
sentiment positive
materiality 0.55
First Bancorp raises quarterly dividend to $0.23/share, up from $0.22
FIRST BANCORP /NC/
- Dividend of $0.23 per share payable July 25, 2025 to holders of record June 30, 2025.
- Increase from $0.22 per share paid in prior quarter, a ~4.5% sequential rise.
- CEO cites strong Q1 net income, EPS, credit quality, and capital liquidity as support.
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