First Bancorp Q3 net income rises 17.5% to $10.7 million, diluted EPS $0.95
First Bancorp reported unaudited third-quarter 2026 net income of $10.7 million, up 17.5% from $9.1 million a year earlier, with diluted earnings per share of $0.95 versus $0.81. Net income for the first nine months of 2026 was $29.2 million, up 20.7%, and the company paid a $0.38 per share dividend on October 16, 2026.
Key points
- Q3 2026 net income $10.7 million, up 17.5% from Q3 2025; diluted EPS $0.95 versus $0.81
- Net interest margin 2.99%, up from 2.70% in Q3 2025
- Efficiency ratio 47.94%, improved from 50.40% in Q3 2025
- Non-performing assets 0.44% of total assets, down from 0.54% at June 30, 2026
The filing
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