
First Bancorp (FBP) Stock Forecast & Price Target
First Bancorp (FBP) Analyst Ratings
Bulls say
First BanCorp has demonstrated a strong financial performance with a core Return on Assets (ROA) of 1.58% and a Tangible Book Value (TBV) increase of 14.6%, primarily driven by favorable adjustments in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (AOCI). The company's loan portfolio experienced a 10% increase on a last quarter annualized (LQA) basis, along with significant deposit growth of 13% LQA, highlighting robust consumer and project-driven inflows in Puerto Rico. Furthermore, improved margins and a strong capital position, with a Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) ratio of approximately 16%, provide First BanCorp with the flexibility to enhance shareholder returns through dividends and potential share buybacks, supporting a positive outlook for earnings growth into 2025 and beyond.
Bears say
First BanCorp's stock outlook is negatively impacted by a reduction in loan growth expectations, with management decreasing the full-year forecast from 5% to 4% due to prepayments and the anticipated lag in deposit repricing of $2.7 billion in public sector deposits. Additionally, while non-performing loans (NPLs) decreased slightly, the marginal improvement was overshadowed by a decline in deposit balances and projections of reduced earnings per share (EPS) for 2025, reflecting broader economic concerns. Key risk factors include a potential deterioration of the economic environment in Puerto Rico, which could further exacerbate credit costs and negatively influence loan demand and capital return.
This aggregate rating is based on analysts' research of First Bancorp and is not a guaranteed prediction by Public.com or investment advice.
First Bancorp (FBP) Analyst Forecast & Price Prediction
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