First Bancorp: I'm Not Ready To Downgrade The Stock Just Yet
An analyst keeps a soft 'buy' rating on The First Bancorp, citing improved fundamentals and margins despite a 30.6% share price rally since March. Net interest margin rose to 2.88% and net profits increased to $9.6 million, supported by lower deposit costs and strong asset growth.
Why it matters — The item highlights improving profitability and asset quality that may reassure FNLC watchers about the company's continued financial health following a significant share price run-up.