First Bancorp posts third-quarter earnings: net income and margin data
Reuters reported third-quarter figures for two First Bancorp entities, covering net interest income, net interest margin, net income and earnings per share for 2026.
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what happened
Reuters reported that First Bancorp in North Carolina recorded net interest income of USD 114.797 million in the third quarter, with a net interest margin of 3.75%. Net income reached USD 51.276 million, and earnings per share were USD 1.24.
Reuters also published separate figures for First Bancorp Inc, which reported third-quarter net income of USD 10.671 million and earnings per share of USD 0.95.
why it matters
Quarterly results from smaller regional banks show how interest income is developing across the sector. Margin and profit figures help investors gauge how resilient these lenders are under current interest rate conditions.
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- BRIEF-First Bancorp North Carolina Q3 EPS USD 1.24 — Reuters, 21 October 2026 at 20:06 UTC
- BRIEF-First Bancorp Inc Q3 EPS USD 0.95 — Reuters, 21 October 2026 at 20:16 UTC
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