First Bancorp: Dividend Insights
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First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FNLC) has announced a quarterly dividend of 35 cents per share. The stock will go ex-dividend on Friday, meaning it will likely open 35 cents lower. Shareholders who own FNLC as of the end of Thursday's session are eligible to receive the dividend, which will be paid out on July 20, 2023.

July 04, 2023 | 2:45 pm
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First Bancorp's announcement of a 35 cents per share dividend may lead to a short-term decrease in the stock price as it goes ex-dividend. However, this is a regular part of the dividend process and not indicative of the company's overall performance.
When a stock goes ex-dividend, it typically opens lower on the ex-dividend date to reflect the payout. This is a normal part of the dividend process and does not reflect negatively on the company's performance. However, it can lead to short-term price volatility.
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