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First Bancorp Inc (ME) (FNLC) Dividend Safety Gauge & 10-Year DRIP Compounder

$36.82 +1.29% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $36.99

First Bancorp Inc (ME) (FNLC) earns a Roarable Rating of B (Buy) with 73/100 RQD Confidence. High-quality cash engine (steady margins, 12% return on capital) with steady institutional support. The company’s underlying cash engine and institutional positioning keep the composite score in the Green Buy zone.

ROARABLE B • BUY Cap $415.4M
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As of 2026-11-03, First Bancorp Inc (ME) (NASDAQ: FNLC) is rated B (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 73/100 at a spot price of $36.82 (+1.29% 1D, market cap $415.4M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 15/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 14/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 13/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 14/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 17/20. Across 1097 tracked Financials issuers, FNLC ranks #61 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Financials sector (Major Banks), FNLC carries a Roarable B (73/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 12.0x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 12.1%. By comparison, CZFS (Citizens Financial Services Inc.) holds a B- grade (70/100 RQD, P/E 11.2x, ROIC 10.8%, cap $413.7M) and PCB (PCB Bancorp) posts a C grade (65/100 RQD, P/E 10.9x, ROIC 9.6%, cap $420.5M). Among the 5-stock peer group, PCB leads on earnings multiple (10.9x) while FNLC leads on capital efficiency (12.1% ROIC).

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Per FNLC's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000765207), First Bancorp Inc (ME) generated $1.33B in revenue (+0.3% YoY), $34.4M in net income, and $34.6M in free cash flow against $3.17B in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (steady margins)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $36.99 (+0.47%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-2.64% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 15/20 (B) • 2.6% FCF Margin
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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 73/100 (B) historically ranked in the Top 13% of excess returns over the next 90 days (+7.1% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 69.0% hit rate).
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5-PILLAR RQD RADARRw B+ · Rk C+
Cash (15)Whales (14)SEC (13)Macro (14)CEO (17)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+6.8% Base Target
$46 Bull$39 Base$30 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for FNLC)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±5.6%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (73/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY FNLC SCORES 73/100 (B) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution+17/20 pts (23% of score)

SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 85% Net Buy • Cannibal Buyback (-2.64% YoY Shares)

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+15/20 pts (21% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 2.6% FCF Margin ($34.6M FCF) & 52% Gross Margin

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk13/20 pts (-7 pt drag)

Balance-sheet & 10-K footnote risk deducts 7 pts from forensic ceiling

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)
65
Grade C+$33.46+3.3% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
68
Grade B-$34.56+5% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
70
Grade B$36.28+1.5% Next Q
Current
73
Grade B$36.82+7.1% Hist 90D α
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Even with a 73/100 (B) score, FNLC faces multiple-compression risk if 12.0x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1

Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-2.64% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 49.5% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($34.75) or 200D SMA ($31.54) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($39.31) toward Bear Floor ($30.19).

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CASH DIVIDEND + BUYBACK YIELD
5.76% Total Yield
3.96% Cash ($1.46/yr) + 1.8% Buybacks
PAYOUT SAFETY SPEEDOMETER
88/100 • FORTRESS PAYOUT
FREE CASH FLOW PAYOUT RATIO
30.7% of FCF
8 consecutive years of payout growth
INTERACTIVE DRIP & SHAREHOLDER-YIELD COMPOUNDER (10.7% EST. ANNUAL)

$10,000 Compounded Over 10 Years → $27,636

Est. Year-10 Shareholder Yield: $1,592/yr
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FNLC // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +27.45%⚡ TESTING RESISTANCE
2026-11-04O $36.35H $36.82L $36.35C $36.82VOL 54.6K
RES: $37.57SUP: $31.52SMA50: $34.75SMA200: $31.54
$38.24$35.17$32.10$29.03$25.96RES $37.57SUP $31.52$36.822026-05-052026-06-182026-08-052026-09-212026-11-04
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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle
2.5%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +0.3% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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Financials Rank #61 of 1097 ⚔️ CZFS vs FNLC Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Financials Peer Comparison (FNLC vs. CZFS, PCB, CHMG, FCBM)

Industry: Major Banks (248 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1097 tracked Financials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, First Bancorp Inc (ME) (FNLC) ranks #61 by composite RQD confidence (73/100, grade B) and #741 by equity capitalization ($415.4M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, PCB leads on earnings valuation at 10.9x trailing P/E, while FNLC leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 12.1% ROIC and — gross margin. FNLC currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 73/100 (B).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
FNLC ACTIVE
First Bancorp Inc (ME)
B 73/100 12.0x — 12.1% +1.29% $415.4M Benchmark Subject
CZFS
Citizens Financial Services Inc.
B- 70/100 11.2x — 10.8% +0.77% $413.7M /czfs-vs-fnlc →
PCB
PCB Bancorp
C 65/100 10.9x — 9.6% +2.36% $420.5M /pcb-vs-fnlc →
CHMG
Chemung Financial Corp
C+ 67/100 28.0x — 5.9% +1.33% $421.5M /chmg-vs-fnlc →
FCBM
First Carolina Financial Services Inc.
D+ 53/100 — — — +1.32% $405.4M /fcbm-vs-fnlc →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0000765207 ↗

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), First Bancorp Inc (ME) (FNLC) reported GAAP revenue of $1.33B (+0.3% vs. FY2024 revenue of $1.33B , and +847.9% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $34.4M, operating cash flow of $37.8M, and free cash flow of $34.6M (+40.8% YoY). On the balance sheet, FNLC closed FY2025 with $3.17B in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: N/A, Piotroski F-Score: 5/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-12-31 $1.33B $34.4M $37.8M $34.6M $3.17B —
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $1.33B $27.0M $26.0M $24.6M $3.16B —
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $140.3M $29.5M $36.9M $36.9M — —

3. FNLC Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is FNLC stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-03, First Bancorp Inc (ME) (NASDAQ: FNLC) is rated B (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 73/100 at a spot price of $36.82 (+1.29% 1D, market cap $415.4M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 15/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 14/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 13/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 14/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 17/20. Across 1097 tracked Financials issuers, FNLC ranks #61 in composite RQD confidence.

How does FNLC compare to CZFS and PCB in the Financials sector?

Within the Financials sector (Major Banks), FNLC carries a Roarable B (73/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 12.0x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 12.1%. By comparison, CZFS (Citizens Financial Services Inc.) holds a B- grade (70/100 RQD, P/E 11.2x, ROIC 10.8%, cap $413.7M) and PCB (PCB Bancorp) posts a C grade (65/100 RQD, P/E 10.9x, ROIC 9.6%, cap $420.5M). Among the 5-stock peer group, PCB leads on earnings multiple (10.9x) while FNLC leads on capital efficiency (12.1% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for FNLC?

Per FNLC's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000765207), First Bancorp Inc (ME) generated $1.33B in revenue (+0.3% YoY), $34.4M in net income, and $34.6M in free cash flow against $3.17B in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (steady margins)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is FNLC trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

FNLC last traded at $36.82 (+1.29% on volume of 54,648 shares), positioning the stock +5.96% above its 50-day simple moving average ($34.75) and +16.74% above its 200-day simple moving average ($31.54). Across its 52-week range of $24.63 to $37.50, FNLC sits at the 94.7% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 66.3 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±5.6% ($34.76 to $38.88).

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FNLC — First Bancorp Inc (ME): What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

Methodology: RQD v6.2 Deterministic 5-Pillar & SEC XBRL Audit
Updated: 2025-12-31

1. Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

First Bancorp Inc (ME) (FNLC) earns a live Roarable RQD composite score of 73/100, corresponding to a B letter grade (Roarable Buy) at a spot price of $36.82 (+1.29% 1D, market capitalization $415.4M).

  • Fundamental Cash Engine (15/20): Anchored by return on invested capital (ROIC) of 12.1%, gross margin of —, operating margin of —, and free cash flow yield of 8.39%.
  • Whale 13F & Options Flow (14/20) + Insider Conviction (17/20): Tracks institutional 13F accumulation, CBOE options call/put positioning, and SEC Form 4 / Congressional PTR filings.
  • Macro Regime Fit (14/20) + Forensic Balance Sheet (13/20): Incorporates a 1.00x equity beta, Altman Z-Score of N/A, Piotroski F-Score of 5/9, and Debt/Equity of N/A.

2. Business Model, Unit Margins & SEC Financial Trajectory

First Bancorp Inc (ME) is a NASDAQ-listed issuer classified in the Financials sector and Major Banks industry. The profile identifies the company by sector and industry classification and reports a market capitalization of $0.4B.

In its latest audited SEC EDGAR 10-K filing for FY2025 (filed 2025-12-31), First Bancorp Inc (ME) (FNLC) reported $1.33B in annual revenue (up from $1.33B in FY2024, +0.3% YoY) and $34.4M in GAAP net income. Over the multi-year SEC filing window from FY2023 ($140.3M revenue, $29.5M net income) through FY2025, FNLC scaled operating cash flow to $37.8M and free cash flow to $34.6M, backed by $3.17B in total assets against $0 in total debt.

3. Institutional Bull vs. Bear Thesis & Valuation Tradeoff

  • 🐂 Primary Bull Case (B • RQD 73/100): Strong cash generator (steady margins)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks. Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction. With Fundamental Cash Engine at 15/20 and Institutional Whale Flow at 14/20, sustained execution supports upside toward the upper end of the $24.63 – $37.50 52-week range.
  • 🐻 Primary Bear Case & Valuation Risk: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run. Investors must weigh 12.0x trailing P/E against — operating margins and a 1.00x macro beta.

4. 2nd-Order Butterfly Ripples & Key Questions to Watch

Operating in Major Banks (Financials), FNLC carries a macro regime beta of 1.00 and gross margin of —.

  • Key Question #1: Can FNLC sustain or expand its — operating margin and 12.1% ROIC against Major Banks peers over the next 4 quarters?
  • Key Question #2: Following FY2025 revenue of $1.33B and free cash flow of $34.6M, how will capital allocation balance growth reinvestment against $0 in total debt?
  • Key Question #3: How sensitive is FNLC's 11.2x forward P/E multiple to Financials capital spending cycles and macro interest-rate shifts (Beta 1.00x)?

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Insider conviction scores 17/20 and the stock trades at 12 P/E TTM with an 8.39% FCF yield and 12.1% ROIC.

Insider conviction scores 17/20 and the stock trades at 12 P/E TTM with an 8.39% FCF yield and 12.1% ROIC.. When you look under the hood at FNLC, Fundamental Cash Engine is 15/20 with 0.0% gross margins and 12.1% ROIC. Bears are staring in the rearview mirror while institutional 13F flow (14/20) has been quietly accumulating below $37.50. My 12M target is $43.98.

SectorRotator 🐂 BULL

@ForensicBear Fair point on 12.0x trailing P/E, but you're ignoring the forward operating leverage in Major Banks. If gross margin (0.0%) holds, EPS grows into the multiple faster than bears think.

FO ForensicBear RQD DEBATE OPENER • 10-K Footnote Auditor 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $29.44 (-19.0%)
Spot @ $36.35

Revenue, operating income, EPS, cash, and debt are reported as zero or N/A, so the cash-generation thesis cannot be verified from the f

Here is the bear case nobody on the bull side wants to address on FNLC: Revenue, operating income, EPS, cash, and debt are reported as zero or N/A, so the cash-generation thesis cannot be verified from the financials.. At 12.0x trailing P/E, even a small guidance miss in Major Banks triggers a 12-15% air pocket.

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