First Bancorp (FNLC) Dividend

The First Bancorp, Inc. · Financial Services · Banks - Regional · quarterly payer

$36.41

As of Nov 8, 2026, First Bancorp (FNLC) pays a quarterly dividend of $0.38 per share, or $1.52 a year, a 4.17% yield at its $36.41 share price. It pays every quarter, usually in January, April, July and October. It has raised its dividend 7 years in a row and has a dividend safety grade of A.

Forward Yield

4.17%

Annual Dividend

$1.52

Payout Ratio

43%

5-Yr Growth

3.7%

Ex-Date

Oct 6, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about FNLC's dividend

Data as of Nov 8, 2026 · Source: SmarterDividends data

As of Nov 8, 2026, The First Bancorp, Inc. (FNLC) has a forward dividend yield of 4.17%, based on an annual dividend of $1.52 per share and a share price of $36.41.
As of Nov 8, 2026, FNLC's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is A (95 out of 100), which rates the dividend as very safe.
By SmarterDividends' count, The First Bancorp, Inc. (FNLC) has raised its dividend for 7 consecutive years as of Nov 8, 2026.
FNLC has never cut its regular dividend in the payment history SmarterDividends has on record.
FNLC's most recent ex-dividend date was Oct 6, 2026, for a dividend of $0.38 per share.
As of Nov 8, 2026, FNLC pays out 43% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
FNLC's dividend has grown at an average rate of 3.7% a year over the past five years.
As of Nov 8, 2026, FNLC's 4.17% yield is 18% below its five-year average yield of 5.07%.
As of Nov 8, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for FNLC is $39.59 per share, 9% above the $36.41 share price, so FNLC screens as fairly valued.
The First Bancorp, Inc. (FNLC) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
The First Bancorp, Inc. (FNLC) has raised its regular dividend 50 times and cut it 0 times across the 109 payments on record since 1999. Its most recent change was a 2.7% increase to $0.380 per share, going ex-dividend on Jul 7, 2026.
First Bancorp (FNLC) has declared its first higher dividend of the year in June in 5 of the last 5 years; its most recent raise, 2.7%, was declared on Jun 25, 2026.

Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "FNLC Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Nov 8, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/FNLC

Is FNLC a good dividend stock?

Yes

The First Bancorp, Inc. (FNLC) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 4.17% ($1.52/yr), with 7 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Advantages

Never cut its dividend on record
Comfortable payout ratio (43%)
Top-tier dividend safety score

Risks

Single-stock concentration risk — diversify

Key Data

Dividend Yield: 4.17%
Payout Ratio: 43%
Annual Dividend: $1.52
5-Yr Avg Growth: 3.7%
Ex-Dividend Date: Oct 6, 2026
Years of Growth: 7
Frequency: quarterly
Beta: 0.48
Market Cap: $411.1M
P/E Ratio: 10.4
5-Yr Total Return: 20%
52-Week Range: $24.63 – $37.61
Dividend Safety: A · 95/100
Ever Cut?: No

FNLC dividend raises and cuts

The First Bancorp, Inc. (FNLC) has raised its regular dividend 50 times and cut it 0 times across the 109 payments on record since 1999. Its most recent change was a 2.7% increase to $0.380 per share, going ex-dividend on Jul 7, 2026.

Ex-date	Change	Old → new	Move
Jul 7, 2026	Raise	$0.370 → $0.380	+2.7%
Jul 8, 2025	Raise	$0.360 → $0.370	+2.8%
Jul 9, 2024	Raise	$0.350 → $0.360	+2.9%
Jul 7, 2023	Raise	$0.340 → $0.350	+2.9%
Jul 8, 2022	Raise	$0.320 → $0.340	+6.3%
Jul 7, 2021	Raise	$0.310 → $0.320	+3.2%
Jul 6, 2020	Raise	$0.300 → $0.310	+3.3%
Jul 9, 2019	Raise	$0.290 → $0.300	+3.4%
Jul 6, 2018	Raise	$0.240 → $0.290	+20.8%
Jul 6, 2017	Raise	$0.230 → $0.240	+4.3%
Jul 1, 2016	Raise	$0.220 → $0.230	+4.5%
Jul 1, 2015	Raise	$0.210 → $0.220	+4.8%

Show all 50 changes since 1999

Ex-date	Change	Old → new	Move
Jul 2, 2014	Raise	$0.200 → $0.210	+5.0%
Jan 2, 2014	Raise	$0.195 → $0.200	+2.6%
Oct 2, 2008	Raise	$0.190 → $0.195	+2.6%
Jul 2, 2008	Raise	$0.185 → $0.190	+2.7%
Apr 3, 2008	Raise	$0.180 → $0.185	+2.8%
Jan 3, 2008	Raise	$0.175 → $0.180	+2.9%
Oct 4, 2007	Raise	$0.170 → $0.175	+2.9%
Jul 5, 2007	Raise	$0.165 → $0.170	+3.0%
Apr 4, 2007	Raise	$0.160 → $0.165	+3.1%
Jan 4, 2007	Raise	$0.155 → $0.160	+3.2%
Oct 4, 2006	Raise	$0.150 → $0.155	+3.3%
Jul 5, 2006	Raise	$0.145 → $0.150	+3.4%
Apr 5, 2006	Raise	$0.140 → $0.145	+3.6%
Jan 5, 2006	Raise	$0.135 → $0.140	+3.7%
Oct 5, 2005	Raise	$0.130 → $0.135	+3.8%
Jul 6, 2005	Raise	$0.125 → $0.130	+4.0%
Apr 6, 2005	Raise	$0.120 → $0.125	+4.2%
Jan 5, 2005	Raise	$0.115 → $0.120	+4.3%
Oct 6, 2004	Raise	$0.110 → $0.115	+4.5%
Jul 7, 2004	Raise	$0.103 → $0.110	+6.5%
Apr 6, 2004	Raise	$0.100 → $0.103	+3.3%
Jan 7, 2004	Raise	$0.0967 → $0.100	+3.4%
Oct 7, 2003	Raise	$0.0933 → $0.0967	+3.6%
Jul 3, 2003	Raise	$0.0900 → $0.0933	+3.7%
Apr 3, 2003	Raise	$0.0867 → $0.0900	+3.8%
Jan 2, 2003	Raise	$0.0833 → $0.0867	+4.0%
Oct 3, 2002	Raise	$0.0800 → $0.0833	+4.2%
Jul 2, 2002	Raise	$0.0767 → $0.0800	+4.3%
Apr 10, 2002	Raise	$0.0733 → $0.0767	+4.5%
Jan 3, 2002	Raise	$0.0700 → $0.0733	+4.8%
Oct 3, 2001	Raise	$0.0667 → $0.0700	+5.0%
Jul 3, 2001	Raise	$0.0633 → $0.0667	+5.3%
Mar 29, 2001	Raise	$0.0600 → $0.0633	+5.6%
Dec 28, 2000	Raise	$0.0567 → $0.0600	+5.9%
Oct 3, 2000	Raise	$0.0533 → $0.0567	+6.3%
Jun 28, 2000	Raise	$0.0500 → $0.0533	+6.7%
Apr 3, 2000	Raise	$0.0467 → $0.0500	+7.1%
Dec 29, 1999	Raise	$0.0433 → $0.0467	+7.7%

Every FNLC payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)

FNLC ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Oct 6, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →FNLC dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →FNLC dividend calculator100 shares pay $152.00 a year, $38.00 each quarterCalculate →FNLC total return calculatorWhat $10,000 became, with dividends reinvested or taken as cashSee →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is FNLC a good dividend stock?

Yes. The First Bancorp, Inc. (FNLC) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 4.17% ($1.52/yr), with 7 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Is FNLC undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, FNLC's fair value is about $39.59 versus a $36.41 share price — so it looks fairly valued (+9% vs. fair value).

Is FNLC's dividend safe?

FNLC has a dividend-safety grade of A (95/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 7-year growth streak, a clean no-cut history, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is FNLC's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for FNLC is about $39.59 per share, roughly 9% above the current $36.41 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is FNLC a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data FNLC screens as "yes" and fairly valued. The First Bancorp, Inc. (FNLC) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 4.17% ($1.52/yr), with 7 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will FNLC cut its dividend?

FNLC earns a dividend-safety grade of A (95/100), with no dividend cut on record. A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does FNLC pay a dividend?

Yes. The First Bancorp, Inc. pays a quarterly dividend of about $1.52 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 4.17%.

How much dividend does 100 shares of FNLC pay?

At $1.52 per share a year, 100 shares of FNLC pay $152.00 a year in dividends before tax, about $38.00 each quarter. Buying them costs about $3,641 at the Nov 8, 2026 price.

What is FNLC's dividend yield?

As of Nov 8, 2026, FNLC's forward dividend yield is 4.17%, based on a $1.52 annual dividend and a $36.41 share price.

What is FNLC's dividend per share?

As of Nov 8, 2026, FNLC pays $1.52 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

What is FNLC's dividend payout ratio?

As of Nov 8, 2026, FNLC's payout ratio is 43% of trailing 12-month earnings — a comfortable level that leaves room to keep raising the dividend.

How many years has FNLC grown its dividend?

As of Nov 8, 2026, FNLC has increased its dividend for 7 consecutive years.

When is the next FNLC ex-dividend date?

As of Nov 8, 2026, FNLC's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Oct 6, 2026, for $0.38 per share.

Dividend Growth

Total dividends per share by year

Dividend History

Full FNLC dividend history →

Ex-Date	Pay Date	Amount	Type
Oct 6, 2026	Oct 16, 2026	$0.3800	regular
Jul 7, 2026	Jul 17, 2026	$0.3800	regular
Apr 7, 2026	Apr 17, 2026	$0.3700	regular
Jan 6, 2026	Jan 16, 2026	$0.3700	regular
Oct 6, 2025	Oct 16, 2025	$0.3700	regular
Jul 8, 2025	Jul 18, 2025	$0.3700	regular
Apr 8, 2025	Apr 18, 2025	$0.3600	regular
Jan 6, 2025	Jan 16, 2025	$0.3600	regular
Oct 8, 2024	Oct 18, 2024	$0.3600	regular
Jul 9, 2024	Jul 19, 2024	$0.3600	regular
Apr 8, 2024	Apr 19, 2024	$0.3500	regular
Jan 5, 2024	Jan 19, 2024	$0.3500	regular
Oct 6, 2023	Oct 20, 2023	$0.3500	regular
Jul 7, 2023	Jul 20, 2023	$0.3500	regular