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Market sentiment signals for First Bancorp (FBNC): analyst consensus, short interest, options flow and insider activity.
Analyst Consensus
Buy
6 analysts
Options Flow (P/C)
—
Avg Consensus PT
$60
-6.4%
Highest Price Target
$75
+16.6%
Lowest Price Target
$34
-47.1%
Short Interest
6.2%
Rising — Bearish
Insider Activity (30d)
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Short Interest — % of Float
| Date | Firm | Analyst & Accuracy | Upside / Downside | PT Change | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2026 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Wood Lay— | +8.9% | $67 → $70 | Maintained | Outperform |
| Jul 29, 2026 | Piper Sandler | Stephen Scouten— | +1.1% | $64 → $65 | Maintained | Neutral |