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FCBC Stock Forecast: First Community Bancshares, Inc. (Virginia) Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 8 Oct 2026
$48
+0.15% on the day

The 2 Wall Street analysts covering First Community Bancshares, Inc. (Virginia) hold a median 12-month price target of $50 — +5.0% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 67 of 100 as at 8 Oct 2026 — in the upper half.

Market cap
$903.7M
Ticker Nerd rank
67 / 100
Median analyst target
$50
Analysts covering
2
Revenue$44.0M+14.2% y/y
Net income$22.5M
Free cash flow$17.8M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+0.1%
1M
−1.1%
YTD
+48.4%
1Y
+49.3%
From 52W high
−3.9%
From 52W low
+59.4%
$30
$50
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

FCBC stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores First Community Bancshares, Inc. (Virginia) on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 8 Oct 2026
67 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Momentum
92
Quality
82
Growth
79
Volatility
77
Revisions
69
Issuance
52
Size
45
Accruals
18
Value
15

Momentum (92): The shares have been drifting up relative to others.

Value (15): The shares cost a lot relative to the profits and assets behind them.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

FCBC stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on FCBC, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$30$35$40$45$50Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26FCBCHigh $50Median $50Low $50

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says2 analysts
0 Buy2 Hold0 Sell
Low $50Median $50High $50

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +5.0% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first
DateFirmActionRatingTarget
30 June 2026Raymond JamesInitiatesMarket Perform—
30 June 2026Raymond JamesInitiatesMarket Perform—
28 June 2024Hovde GroupInitiatesMarket Perform—
31 July 2023Piper SandlerMaintainsUnderweight—
5 Dec 2022Piper SandlerReinstatesUnderweight$37
31 Jan 2022Piper SandlerDowngradeNeutral—
3 Feb 2021Piper SandlerUpgradeOverweight—
30 Sept 2020Piper SandlerMaintainsNeutral—
28 July 2016Keefe Bruyette & WoodsMaintainsMarket Perform—
28 July 2016Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsMaintainsMarket Perform—
7 Aug 2015Keefe Bruyette & WoodsMaintainsMarket Perform—
7 Aug 2015Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsMaintainsMarket Perform—
20 Mar 2015Keefe Bruyette & WoodsMaintainsMarket Perform—
20 Mar 2015Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsMaintainsMarket Perform—
29 July 2013Keefe Bruyette & WoodsDowngradeMarket Perform—
29 July 2013Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsDowngradeMarket Perform—
29 July 2013Raymond JamesDowngradeMarket Perform—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

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Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. FCBC appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

FCBC vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 8 Oct 2026, First Community Bancshares, Inc. (Virginia) returned +49.3% against +16.2% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

FCBC vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
90100110120130140150160Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26FCBCS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

FCBC analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+1.5%
Analysts raising
1
Analysts cutting
0
Fundamentals

First Community Bancshares, Inc. (Virginia) (FCBC) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
15.0×

Cheaper than 46% of US stocks

Price / sales
4.8×

Cheaper than 25% of US stocks

Price / book
1.7×

Cheaper than 50% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
—
Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
37.4%

Higher than 82% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
83.8%

Higher than 81% of US stocks

Gross margin
—
Operating margin
53.6%

Higher than 97% of US stocks

Net margin
31.7%

Higher than 90% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
11.4%

Higher than 67% of US stocks

Return on assets
1.7%

Higher than 57% of US stocks

Dividend yield
2.8%

Higher than 84% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

First Community Bancshares, Inc. (Virginia) (FCBC) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • First Community Bancshares, Inc. (Virginia) has a market value of $903.7M and an enterprise value of $314.7M.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $166.5M. The latest quarter grew 37.4% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $59.3M, a 35.6% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $3.17.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $43.3M.

  • First Community Bancshares, Inc. (Virginia) spent $20.3M on share buybacks and $41.5M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 18.9M.

  • Trailing P/E: 15.0×; forward P/E: 15.5× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 2.78%, paying out 39% of earnings.

  • First Community Bancshares, Inc. (Virginia) employs 614 people — $271K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 8 Oct 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

FCBC vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelBanks - Regional
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
FCBCFirst Community Bancshares, Inc. (Virginia)$903.7M
67
MPBMid Penn Bancorp, Inc.$909.8M
67
FMNBFarmers National Banc Corp.$901.7M
47
SBSISouthside Bancshares, Inc.$916.5M
38
HAFCHanmi Financial Corp.$936.9M
87
THFFFirst Financial Corp. (Indiana)$878.9M
84
CACCamden National Corp. (Maine)$954.1M
87

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

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News

Latest FCBC news & analysis

PPBN vs. FCBC: Which Community Bank Stock Is the Better Buy Right Now?

Zacks Investment Research · 1 Oct 2026neutral

Zacks Investment Research published a comparison examining Pinnacle and First Community Bankshares, exploring which community bank stock appears more compelling based on their different earnings and growth drivers.

Why it matters — The analysis gives FCBC watchers a comparison of the bank's earnings and growth drivers against a peer, offering context on its relative positioning.

PEBK vs. FCBC: Which Community Banking Stock Is the Better Buy Today?

Zacks Investment Research · 1 Sept 2026neutral

Zacks Investment Research published a comparative analysis of community banking stocks Peoples Bancorp (PEBK) and First Community Bancshares (FCBC), examining their respective growth drivers, funding strengths, and valuations to assess which bank appears better positioned.

Why it matters — FCBC watchers would gain useful comparative context on how the company's growth drivers, funding strengths, and valuations stack up against a peer community bank.

Dividend Champion, Contender, And Challenger Highlights: Week August 16

Seeking Alpha · 14 Aug 2026neutral

The article provides a weekly summary of dividend activity for Dividend Champions, Contenders, and Challengers, including companies that changed their dividends and those with upcoming ex-dividend dates.

Why it matters — FCBC investors who track dividend metrics may use this broader market dividend list to compare First Community Bancshares' dividend performance against peers.

7 Dividend Stocks You Must Buy Immediately to Get Paid in August

24/7 Wall Street · 5 Aug 2026positive

24/7 Wall Street highlighted seven small-bank dividend stocks, including First Community Bancshares (FCBC), that have an ex-dividend date of Friday, August 7, urging income investors to act before that deadline.

Why it matters — FCBC is featured as one of seven recommended dividend stocks, which could draw attention from income-focused investors.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about FCBC stock

What is the FCBC stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 2 Wall Street analysts covering First Community Bancshares, Inc. (Virginia) have a median 12-month price target of $50, with estimates ranging from $50 to $50. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is FCBC stock a buy right now?

Of the 2 analysts covering First Community Bancshares, Inc. (Virginia), 0 rate it a Buy, 2 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks First Community Bancshares, Inc. (Virginia) 67 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 8 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank FCBC?

As at 8 Oct 2026, First Community Bancshares, Inc. (Virginia) ranks 67 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Momentum (92 of 100).

Will FCBC stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 2 analysts implies +5.0% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks First Community Bancshares, Inc. (Virginia) 67 out of 100 as at 8 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the FCBC stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering First Community Bancshares, Inc. (Virginia) publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for FCBC are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $50 to $50 over the next 12 months.

How has FCBC stock performed over the past year?

First Community Bancshares, Inc. (Virginia) returned +49.3% over the 12 months to 8 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does First Community Bancshares, Inc. (Virginia) do?

First Community Bankshares, Inc. is a financial holding company that provides a broad range of banking and related financial services through its banking subsidiary, First Community Bank.

What is the latest news on FCBC?

The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 1 Oct 2026): "PPBN vs. FCBC: Which Community Bank Stock Is the Better Buy Right Now?". Zacks Investment Research published a comparison examining Pinnacle and First Community Bankshares, exploring which community bank stock appears more compelling based on their different earnings and growth drivers.

Company

About First Community Bancshares, Inc. (Virginia).

First Community Bankshares, Inc. is a financial holding company that provides a broad range of banking and related financial services through its banking subsidiary, First Community Bank. The company offers deposit products such as checking, savings, money market, certificates of deposit, and individual retirement accounts, along with commercial, consumer, and residential lending solutions. Its services also include trust management, estate administration, investment advisory, wealth management, and insurance products, making it a diversified regional financial services provider. First Community Bankshares serves both individual and business ग्राहकों across sectors such as education, government, healthcare, retail, construction, manufacturing, tourism, energy, and transportation through its community banking network. Headquartered in Bluefield, Virginia, First Community Bankshares plays a steady role in providing relationship-based banking and financial solutions in the communities it serves.

CEO Mr. William P. Stafford II · 614 employees · United States · https://www.firstcommunitybank.com