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First Bancorp (FBP)

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$20.83
Last Close (24-hour delay)
Profit since last BUY4.2%
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Upturn Advisory Summary

06/30/2025: FBP (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

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Not Recommended Performance

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Number of Analysts

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6 Analysts rated it

Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.

1 Year Target Price $23.5

1 Year Target Price $23.5

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$23.5Target price
Low$16.25
Current$20.83
high$21.83

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 17.25%
Avg. Invested days 47
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Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 3.36B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 11.32
1Y Target Price 23.5
Price to earnings Ratio 11.32
1Y Target Price 23.5
Volume (30-day avg) 6
Beta 0.93
52 Weeks Range 16.25 - 21.83
Updated Date 06/30/2025
52 Weeks Range 16.25 - 21.83
Updated Date 06/30/2025
Dividends yield (FY) 3.45%
Basic EPS (TTM) 1.84

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

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Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

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Profitability

Profit Margin 34.17%
Operating Margin (TTM) 45.41%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 1.59%
Return on Equity (TTM) 18.55%

Valuation

Trailing PE 11.32
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 2345128448
Price to Sales(TTM) 3.8
Enterprise Value 2345128448
Price to Sales(TTM) 3.8
Enterprise Value to Revenue 4.02
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -
Shares Outstanding 161543008
Shares Floating 156657829
Shares Outstanding 161543008
Shares Floating 156657829
Percent Insiders 1.87
Percent Institutions 98.39

Analyst Ratings

Rating 3
Target Price 23.5
Buy 2
Strong Buy 3
Buy 2
Strong Buy 3
Hold 1
Sell -
Strong Sell -
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First Bancorp

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Company Overview

overview logo History and Background

First Bancorp was founded in 1948 and is headquartered in San Juan, Puerto Rico. It has grown to become a leading financial services provider in Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Florida.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Banking: Provides a range of banking products and services, including deposit accounts, loans, and credit cards.
  • Commercial Finance: Offers commercial loans, lines of credit, and other financing solutions to businesses.
  • Mortgage Banking: Provides mortgage loan origination and servicing.
  • Investment Services: Offers investment advisory and brokerage services.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Aurelio Alemu00e1n serves as President and CEO. The company has a Board of Directors that oversees its operations and strategic direction. The organizational structure includes various departments focused on different business areas.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • Commercial Loans: Loans to businesses for various purposes. First Bancorp has a sizable share in this sector of Puerto Rico. Competitors include Popular, Inc. (BPOP) and Oriental Financial Group (OFG).
  • Residential Mortgages: Mortgage loans for homeowners. First Bancorp is a main mortgage lender in the areas it serves. Competitors include Popular, Inc. (BPOP) and Oriental Financial Group (OFG).
  • Consumer Loans: Loans for personal use. Competitors include Popular, Inc. (BPOP) and Oriental Financial Group (OFG).

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The banking industry is undergoing digital transformation and facing increasing regulatory scrutiny. Competition is high, and interest rate fluctuations impact profitability.

Positioning

First Bancorp is a leading bank in Puerto Rico, with a strong focus on serving the local community and businesses. Its competitive advantage lies in its local expertise and established customer relationships.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The TAM for banking services in Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands and Florida is estimated to be in the billions of dollars. First Bancorp is positioned to capture a significant portion of this market through its established presence and customer base.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Strong market position in Puerto Rico
  • Experienced management team
  • Diversified business lines
  • Strong customer relationships
  • Healthy Capital levels

Weaknesses

  • Geographic concentration in Puerto Rico
  • Exposure to economic conditions in Puerto Rico
  • Limited international presence
  • Reliance on traditional banking model

Opportunities

  • Expansion into new markets (e.g., Florida)
  • Growth in digital banking services
  • Acquisitions of smaller banks
  • Increased lending activity

Threats

  • Economic downturn in Puerto Rico
  • Increased competition from larger banks
  • Rising interest rates
  • Regulatory changes
  • Cybersecurity threats

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • BPOP
  • OFG
  • UBS
  • BAC

Competitive Landscape

First Bancorp's advantages include its strong market position in Puerto Rico and deep understanding of the local market. Its disadvantages include its geographic concentration and smaller size compared to some of its competitors.

Major Acquisitions

Vesbridge Partners, LLC

  • Year: 2023
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 37
  • Strategic Rationale: Acquisition to enhance its equipment financing capabilities.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Historical growth patterns of First Bancorp can be observed based on its expansion and financial performance.

Future Projections: Future growth projections data is not available without financial metrics.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include expanding digital banking services and increasing lending activity.

Summary

First Bancorp is a leading bank in Puerto Rico with a strong local presence and diversified business lines. It faces challenges related to the economic conditions in Puerto Rico and increased competition. The company is focused on expanding its digital banking services and increasing lending activity to drive future growth. Strategic acquisitions are also planned to diversify it's capabilities.

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Sources and Disclaimers

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  • Industry reports
  • News articles
  • Analyst estimates

Disclaimers:

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About First Bancorp

Exchange NYSE
Headquaters San Juan, PR, United States
IPO Launch date 1992-02-25
President, CEO & Director Mr. Aurelio Aleman-Bermudez
Sector Financial Services
Industry Banks - Regional
Full time employees 3113
Full time employees 3113

First BanCorp. operates as the bank holding company for FirstBank Puerto Rico that provides financial products and services to consumers and commercial customers. It operates through six segments: Mortgage Banking; Consumer (Retail) Banking; Commercial and Corporate Banking; Treasury and Investments; United States Operations; and Virgin Islands Operations. The Mortgage Banking segment engages in the origination, sale, and servicing of various residential mortgage loans; hedging activities; purchase of mortgage loans from branch and mortgage bankers; and origination of residential real estate loans. The Consumer (Retail) Banking segment provides auto loans, finance leases, personal loans, credit cards, and other types of consumer credit lines; and interest and non-interest-bearing checking and savings accounts. The Commercial and Corporate Banking segment offers commercial real estate and construction loans, as well as other products, such as cash and business management services. The Treasury and Investments segment focuses on fund management business. The United States Operations segment provides checking, savings, and money market accounts; retail CDs; internet banking services; residential mortgages; home equity loans and lines of credit; retail deposits; cash management services; remote data capture; automated clearing house transactions; and traditional commercial and industrial, and commercial real estate products, such as lines of credit, term loans, and construction loans. The Virgin Islands Operations segment focuses on consumer and commercial lending, and deposit-taking activities. The company also offers insurance agency services. First BanCorp. was founded in 1948 and is headquartered in San Juan, Puerto Rico.