FNLC
First Bancorp
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Financial Services
- NASDAQ: FNLC
- Dividend
Last dividend date: Apr 7, 2026
Dividend yield: 4.37%
Payout ratio: 45.3%
First Bancorp's latest dividend of $0.37 per share was on Apr 7, 2026 (ex-date). The annualized dividend distribution of $1.48 per share represents a current dividend yield of 4.37%.
FNLC dividend stats
vs. Financial Services sector
First Bancorp Dividend yield
First Bancorp's dividend yield of 4.37% is above the Financial Services sector, the industry and its peers average. Compared to its Financial Services sector average of 2.57%, First Bancorp's dividend yield is 70% higher. The current dividend yield is below the historical average of 5.1% of the last 5 years.
FNLC Dividend history
First Bancorp has a history of paying dividends since 1999. Our records of FNLC show that the company has distributed four quarterly dividends in the past year. The annualized dividend per share has increased by 2.8% for the last twelve months. But with the price of the stock up by 39% from a year ago, the dividend yield has decreased by 26%.
First Bancorp Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 7, 2026 | $0.37 | 5.15% |
| Jan 6, 2026 | $0.37 | 5.52% |
| Oct 6, 2025 | $0.37 | 5.75% |
| Jul 8, 2025 | $0.37 | 5.49% |
| Apr 8, 2025 | $0.36 | 6.2% |
| Jan 6, 2025 | $0.36 | 5.41% |
| Oct 8, 2024 | $0.36 | 5.55% |
| Jul 9, 2024 | $0.36 | 5.93% |
| Apr 8, 2024 | $0.35 | 5.91% |
| Jan 5, 2024 | $0.35 | 4.97% |
| Oct 6, 2023 | $0.35 | 5.75% |
| Jul 7, 2023 | $0.35 | 5.54% |
| Apr 6, 2023 | $0.34 | 5.4% |
| Jan 6, 2023 | $0.34 | 4.51% |
| Oct 4, 2022 | $0.34 | 4.57% |
| Jul 8, 2022 | $0.34 | 4.32% |
| Apr 8, 2022 | $0.32 | 4.37% |
| Jan 7, 2022 | $0.32 | 3.8% |
| Oct 8, 2021 | $0.32 | 4.24% |
| Jul 7, 2021 | $0.32 | 4.37% |
| Apr 5, 2021 | $0.31 | 4.23% |
| Jan 5, 2021 | $0.31 | 4.87% |
| Oct 5, 2020 | $0.31 | 5.57% |
| Jul 6, 2020 | $0.31 | 5.74% |
| Apr 8, 2020 | $0.3 | 5.14% |
| Jan 6, 2020 | $0.3 | 3.93% |
| Oct 4, 2019 | $0.3 | 4.32% |
| Jul 9, 2019 | $0.3 | 4.46% |
| Apr 9, 2019 | $0.29 | 4.46% |
| Jan 9, 2019 | $0.29 | 4.14% |
| Oct 5, 2018 | $0.29 | 3.62% |
| Jul 6, 2018 | $0.29 | 3.34% |
| Apr 4, 2018 | $0.24 | 3.46% |
| Jan 5, 2018 | $0.24 | 3.46% |
| Oct 12, 2017 | $0.24 | 3.07% |
| Jul 6, 2017 | $0.24 | 3.46% |
| Apr 4, 2017 | $0.23 | 3.43% |
| Jan 4, 2017 | $0.23 | 2.87% |
| Oct 3, 2016 | $0.23 | 3.87% |
| Jul 1, 2016 | $0.23 | 4.18% |
| Apr 4, 2016 | $0.22 | 4.53% |
| Jan 5, 2016 | $0.22 | 4.36% |
| Oct 1, 2015 | $0.22 | 4.56% |
| Jul 1, 2015 | $0.22 | 4.39% |
| Apr 1, 2015 | $0.21 | 4.81% |
First Bancorp dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
First Bancorp's payout ratio of 45.3% is above the Financial Services sector and the industry average but below its peers average. Compared to its Financial Services sector average of 34%, First Bancorp's payout ratio is 33% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
FNLC dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| WASH Washington Trust Bancorp Inc | 6.29% | $2.24 | 81.5% |
| FNLC First Bancorp Inc | 4.37% | $1.48 | 45.3% |
| BHB Bar Harbor Bankshares | 3.48% | $1.3 | 52.6% |
| CAC Camden National Corp | 3.18% | $1.68 | 35.6% |
| INDB Independent Bank Corp | 2.91% | $2.41 | 47.4% |
| WBS Webster Financial Corp | 2.11% | $1.6 | 26.1% |
Frequently asked questions
Does First Bancorp pay a dividend?
Yes, First Bancorp has been paying dividends for the last 27 years.
When was FNLC's last dividend?
First Bancorp's last dividend ex-date was on Apr 7, 2026. The dividend amount was $0.37 per share.
How much dividend does First Bancorp pay (per share)?
FNLC has paid dividend of $1.48 per share in the last year.
What is First Bancorp's dividend yield?
Currently First Bancorp's dividend yield is 4.37%.
How often does First Bancorp pay dividends?
First Bancorp pays four dividends per year.
What is First Bancorp's dividend payout ratio?
First Bancorp's dividend payout ratio is 45.3%.
Does First Bancorp pay a good dividend?
First Bancorp's dividend yield is above the Financial Services sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.