First Bancshs [Ms] (FBMS) 17.38 $FBMS
The First Bancshares, Inc. Officers to Present at Gulf South Bank Conference
BusinessWire - Thu Apr 28, 2:05PM CDT
The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: FBMS), holding company for The First, A National Banking Association, (www.thefirstbank.com) will make a presentation to bank stock analysts and investors at the 2016 Gulf South Bank Conference at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in New Orleans, Louisiana, Monday, May 2, 2016 at 1:55 p.m. Central Time.
FBMS: 17.38 (-0.24)
The First Bancshares, Inc. Reports a 29.6% Increase in Quarterly Net Earnings and Declares Quarterly Dividends
BusinessWire - Thu Apr 21, 6:56PM CDT
The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: FBMS), holding company for The First, A National Banking Association, (www.thefirstbank.com) today reported net earnings available to common shareholders of $2.5 million for the first quarter of 2016, compared to net earnings available to common shareholders of $1.9 million reported for the first quarter of 2015 and $2.3 million in net earnings available to common shareholders for the fourth quarter of 2015. Diluted earnings for the first quarter of 2016 were $0.46 per common share, compared to $0.34 per common share reported for the first quarter of 2015 and $0.42 per common share reported for the fourth quarter of 2015. First quarter 2016 net earnings included $189,000 of an after tax gain on the conversion of our debit card provider. Excluding this non-operating income, operating earnings per share for the first quarter of 2016 were $0.43. Both first quarter 2015 and fourth quarter 2015 included non-operating items as well, both representing $0.02 per share in adjustments.
FBMS: 17.38 (-0.24)
The First Bancshares, Inc. Reports a 35.3% Increase in Year-Over-Year Results and Declares Quarterly Dividends
BusinessWire - Thu Jan 28, 6:47PM CST
The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: FBMS), holding company for The First, A National Banking Association, (www.thefirstbank.com) today reported net earnings available to common shareholders of $8.5 million or $1.55 in fully diluted earnings per share for the year ended December 31, 2015, up from $1.19 in fully diluted earnings per share for the year ended December 31, 2014. This represents an increase of $2.2 million in earnings available to common shareholders, a 35.3% increase over fiscal year 2014 results. Net income available to common shareholders for the quarter ended December 31, 2015 was $2.3 million as compared to $2.0 million for the same period in 2014, a 16.3% increase. Net income available to common shareholders increased $132,000, a 6.2% increase during the fourth quarter of 2015 as compared to the third quarter of 2015. Diluted earnings for the fourth quarter of 2015 were $0.42 per common share, compared to $0.36 per common share reported for the fourth quarter of 2014 and $0.39 per common share reported for the third quarter of 2015.
FBMS: 17.38 (-0.24)
The First Bancshares, Inc. Announces Acquisition of The Mortgage Connection, LLC
BusinessWire - Fri Dec 18, 3:22PM CST
The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: FBMS) ("First Bancshares"
, holding company for The First, A National Banking Association, ("The First" announced today the closing of the purchase of The Mortgage Connection, LLC located in Jackson, MS. The transaction closed on December 14, 2015.
FBMS: 17.38 (-0.24)
Can the Rally in First Bancshares (FBMS) Shares Continue?
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Dec 03, 7:10AM CST
As of late, it has definitely been a great time to be an investor in First Bancshares Inc (FBMS)
FBMS: 17.38 (-0.24)
The First Bancshares, Inc. Announces Definitive Agreement
BusinessWire - Thu Nov 19, 9:49AM CST
The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: FBMS) ("First Bancshares", holding company for The First, A National Banking Association, ("The First" announced today the signing a definitive agreement to acquire The Mortgage Connection, LLC located in Jackson, MS. The transaction is expected to close in early December.
FBMS: 17.38 (-0.24)
First Bancshares reports 48% increase in net earnings for Q3 2015 year over year and USD0.0375 per share dividend
M2 - Tue Oct 13, 3:38AM CDT
The First Bancshares Inc (NASDAQ:FBMS) on Tuesday reported net earnings available to common shareholders of USD2.1m or USD0.39 diluted earnings per share for the third quarter of 2015, up 48% compared to the net earnings available to common shareholders of USD1.4m or USD0.27 diluted earnings per share in the same quarter last year.
FBMS: 17.38 (-0.24)
The First Bancshares posts 3Q profit
Automated Insights - Mon Oct 12, 5:57PM CDT
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (AP) _ The First Bancshares Inc. (FBMS) on Monday reported third-quarter net income of $2.2 million.
FBMS: 17.38 (-0.24)
USM President Dr. Rodney D. Bennett Appointed to the Board of Directors of The First, A National Banking Association
BusinessWire - Wed Sep 30, 5:14PM CDT
The Board of Directors of The First Bancshares, Inc. announced today that Dr. Rodney D. Bennett, President of The University of Southern Mississippi, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Bank.
FBMS: 17.38 (-0.24)
Regions Financial to Expand Insurance Business in Georgia - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Aug 04, 2:20PM CDT
Regions Financial Corporation (RF) is keen on expanding its insurance business in Georgia. The company's subsidiary, Regions Insurance, Inc., announced its plans to acquire the Georgia-based The A.I Group, Inc on Monday.
LION: 15.79 (+0.24), RF: 8.44 (+0.19), FBMS: 17.38 (-0.24), WFC: 47.79 (+0.99)
3 Reasons Value Stock Investors Will Love First Bancshares (FBMS) - Tale of the Tape
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Jul 27, 7:28AM CDT
First Bancshares looks great given its impressive metrics and estimate revisions
FBMS: 17.38 (-0.24)
New Strong Buy Stocks for July 22nd - Tale of the Tape
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Jul 22, 8:30AM CDT
Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List for Wednesday
ALB: 83.58 (+2.26), FBMS: 17.38 (-0.24), CPB: 67.10 (+0.27), BKS: 12.49 (+0.35), HT: 17.94 (+0.32)
The First Bancshares, Inc. Reports a 40% Increase in Second Quarter 2015 Results and Declares Quarterly Dividends
BusinessWire - Fri Jul 17, 10:57AM CDT
The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: FBMS), holding company for The First, A National Banking Association, (www.thefirstbank.com) today reported quarterly net earnings available to common shareholders of $2.1 million for the second quarter of 2015, compared to net earnings available to common shareholders of $1.5 million reported for the second quarter of 2014, representing a 40% increase year over year. The Company also reported an increase of $0.2 million, or 10.5% in net earnings available to common shareholders for sequential quarters in 2015. Diluted earnings for the second quarter of 2015 were $0.39 per common share, compared to $0.29 per common share reported for the second quarter of 2014 and $0.36 per common share reported for the first quarter of 2015. First quarter 2015 net earnings included $84,000 of an after-tax gain on the sale of our branch location at 11281 Highway 49 Gulfport, MS. Excluding this non-operating income, operating earnings per share for the first quarter of 2015 were $0.34.
FBMS: 17.38 (-0.24)
The First Bancshares, Inc. Officers to Present at 19th Annual Burkenroad Reports Investment Conference
BusinessWire - Thu Apr 23, 2:23PM CDT
The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: FBMS), holding company for The First, A National Banking Association, (www.thefirstbank.com) will make a presentation at the 19th Annual Burkenroad Reports Investment Conference at the Hyatt Regency in New Orleans, Louisiana, Friday, April 24, 2014 at 9:30 a.m. central time.
FBMS: 17.38 (-0.24)
The First Bancshares, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2015 Results and Declares Quarterly Dividends
BusinessWire - Thu Apr 23, 2:23PM CDT
The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: FBMS), holding company for The First, A National Banking Association, (www.thefirstbank.com) today reported quarterly net earnings available to common shareholders of $1.9 million for the first quarter of 2015, compared to net earnings available to common shareholders of $1.3 million reported for the first quarter of 2014 and $1.9 million in net earnings available to common shareholders for the fourth quarter of 2014. Diluted earnings for the first quarter of 2015 were $0.36 per common share, compared to $0.25 per common share reported for the first quarter of 2014 and $0.36 per common share reported for the fourth quarter of 2014. First quarter 2015 net earnings included $84,000 of an after-tax gain on the sale of our branch location at 11281 Highway 49 Gulfport, MS. Excluding this non-operating income, operating earnings per share for the first quarter of 2015 were $0.34.
FBMS: 17.38 (-0.24)
Nasdaq stocks posting largest volume decreases
AP - Tue Apr 07, 5:15PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — A look at the 10 biggest volume decliners on Nasdaq at the close of trading:
DOVR: 8.43 (+0.03), MBRG: 27.56 (+0.54), SHBI: 11.70 (+0.01), GPIC: 9.55 (+0.20), FBMS: 17.38 (-0.24), BRID: 13.71 (+0.14), UNTY: 12.99 (+0.18), UCBA: 14.40 (unch), CZFC: 14.60 (unch), CMSB: 13.25 (+0.06)
The First Bancshares, Inc. Officers to Present at Gulf South Bank Conference
BusinessWire - Thu Apr 28, 2:05PM CDT
The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: FBMS), holding company for The First, A National Banking Association, (www.thefirstbank.com) will make a presentation to bank stock analysts and investors at the 2016 Gulf South Bank Conference at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in New Orleans, Louisiana, Monday, May 2, 2016 at 1:55 p.m. Central Time.
FBMS: 17.38 (-0.24)
The First Bancshares, Inc. Reports a 29.6% Increase in Quarterly Net Earnings and Declares Quarterly Dividends
BusinessWire - Thu Apr 21, 6:56PM CDT
The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: FBMS), holding company for The First, A National Banking Association, (www.thefirstbank.com) today reported net earnings available to common shareholders of $2.5 million for the first quarter of 2016, compared to net earnings available to common shareholders of $1.9 million reported for the first quarter of 2015 and $2.3 million in net earnings available to common shareholders for the fourth quarter of 2015. Diluted earnings for the first quarter of 2016 were $0.46 per common share, compared to $0.34 per common share reported for the first quarter of 2015 and $0.42 per common share reported for the fourth quarter of 2015. First quarter 2016 net earnings included $189,000 of an after tax gain on the conversion of our debit card provider. Excluding this non-operating income, operating earnings per share for the first quarter of 2016 were $0.43. Both first quarter 2015 and fourth quarter 2015 included non-operating items as well, both representing $0.02 per share in adjustments.
FBMS: 17.38 (-0.24)
The First Bancshares, Inc. Reports a 35.3% Increase in Year-Over-Year Results and Declares Quarterly Dividends
BusinessWire - Thu Jan 28, 6:47PM CST
The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: FBMS), holding company for The First, A National Banking Association, (www.thefirstbank.com) today reported net earnings available to common shareholders of $8.5 million or $1.55 in fully diluted earnings per share for the year ended December 31, 2015, up from $1.19 in fully diluted earnings per share for the year ended December 31, 2014. This represents an increase of $2.2 million in earnings available to common shareholders, a 35.3% increase over fiscal year 2014 results. Net income available to common shareholders for the quarter ended December 31, 2015 was $2.3 million as compared to $2.0 million for the same period in 2014, a 16.3% increase. Net income available to common shareholders increased $132,000, a 6.2% increase during the fourth quarter of 2015 as compared to the third quarter of 2015. Diluted earnings for the fourth quarter of 2015 were $0.42 per common share, compared to $0.36 per common share reported for the fourth quarter of 2014 and $0.39 per common share reported for the third quarter of 2015.
FBMS: 17.38 (-0.24)
The First Bancshares, Inc. Announces Acquisition of The Mortgage Connection, LLC
BusinessWire - Fri Dec 18, 3:22PM CST
The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: FBMS) ("First Bancshares"
, holding company for The First, A National Banking Association, ("The First" announced today the closing of the purchase of The Mortgage Connection, LLC located in Jackson, MS. The transaction closed on December 14, 2015. FBMS: 17.38 (-0.24)
Can the Rally in First Bancshares (FBMS) Shares Continue?
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Dec 03, 7:10AM CST
As of late, it has definitely been a great time to be an investor in First Bancshares Inc (FBMS)
FBMS: 17.38 (-0.24)
The First Bancshares, Inc. Announces Definitive Agreement
BusinessWire - Thu Nov 19, 9:49AM CST
The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: FBMS) ("First Bancshares"
, holding company for The First, A National Banking Association, ("The First" announced today the signing a definitive agreement to acquire The Mortgage Connection, LLC located in Jackson, MS. The transaction is expected to close in early December. FBMS: 17.38 (-0.24)
First Bancshares reports 48% increase in net earnings for Q3 2015 year over year and USD0.0375 per share dividend
M2 - Tue Oct 13, 3:38AM CDT
The First Bancshares Inc (NASDAQ:FBMS) on Tuesday reported net earnings available to common shareholders of USD2.1m or USD0.39 diluted earnings per share for the third quarter of 2015, up 48% compared to the net earnings available to common shareholders of USD1.4m or USD0.27 diluted earnings per share in the same quarter last year.
FBMS: 17.38 (-0.24)
The First Bancshares posts 3Q profit
Automated Insights - Mon Oct 12, 5:57PM CDT
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (AP) _ The First Bancshares Inc. (FBMS) on Monday reported third-quarter net income of $2.2 million.
FBMS: 17.38 (-0.24)
USM President Dr. Rodney D. Bennett Appointed to the Board of Directors of The First, A National Banking Association
BusinessWire - Wed Sep 30, 5:14PM CDT
The Board of Directors of The First Bancshares, Inc. announced today that Dr. Rodney D. Bennett, President of The University of Southern Mississippi, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Bank.
FBMS: 17.38 (-0.24)
Regions Financial to Expand Insurance Business in Georgia - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Aug 04, 2:20PM CDT
Regions Financial Corporation (RF) is keen on expanding its insurance business in Georgia. The company's subsidiary, Regions Insurance, Inc., announced its plans to acquire the Georgia-based The A.I Group, Inc on Monday.
LION: 15.79 (+0.24), RF: 8.44 (+0.19), FBMS: 17.38 (-0.24), WFC: 47.79 (+0.99)
3 Reasons Value Stock Investors Will Love First Bancshares (FBMS) - Tale of the Tape
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Jul 27, 7:28AM CDT
First Bancshares looks great given its impressive metrics and estimate revisions
FBMS: 17.38 (-0.24)
New Strong Buy Stocks for July 22nd - Tale of the Tape
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Jul 22, 8:30AM CDT
Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List for Wednesday
ALB: 83.58 (+2.26), FBMS: 17.38 (-0.24), CPB: 67.10 (+0.27), BKS: 12.49 (+0.35), HT: 17.94 (+0.32)
The First Bancshares, Inc. Reports a 40% Increase in Second Quarter 2015 Results and Declares Quarterly Dividends
BusinessWire - Fri Jul 17, 10:57AM CDT
The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: FBMS), holding company for The First, A National Banking Association, (www.thefirstbank.com) today reported quarterly net earnings available to common shareholders of $2.1 million for the second quarter of 2015, compared to net earnings available to common shareholders of $1.5 million reported for the second quarter of 2014, representing a 40% increase year over year. The Company also reported an increase of $0.2 million, or 10.5% in net earnings available to common shareholders for sequential quarters in 2015. Diluted earnings for the second quarter of 2015 were $0.39 per common share, compared to $0.29 per common share reported for the second quarter of 2014 and $0.36 per common share reported for the first quarter of 2015. First quarter 2015 net earnings included $84,000 of an after-tax gain on the sale of our branch location at 11281 Highway 49 Gulfport, MS. Excluding this non-operating income, operating earnings per share for the first quarter of 2015 were $0.34.
FBMS: 17.38 (-0.24)
The First Bancshares, Inc. Officers to Present at 19th Annual Burkenroad Reports Investment Conference
BusinessWire - Thu Apr 23, 2:23PM CDT
The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: FBMS), holding company for The First, A National Banking Association, (www.thefirstbank.com) will make a presentation at the 19th Annual Burkenroad Reports Investment Conference at the Hyatt Regency in New Orleans, Louisiana, Friday, April 24, 2014 at 9:30 a.m. central time.
FBMS: 17.38 (-0.24)
The First Bancshares, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2015 Results and Declares Quarterly Dividends
BusinessWire - Thu Apr 23, 2:23PM CDT
The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: FBMS), holding company for The First, A National Banking Association, (www.thefirstbank.com) today reported quarterly net earnings available to common shareholders of $1.9 million for the first quarter of 2015, compared to net earnings available to common shareholders of $1.3 million reported for the first quarter of 2014 and $1.9 million in net earnings available to common shareholders for the fourth quarter of 2014. Diluted earnings for the first quarter of 2015 were $0.36 per common share, compared to $0.25 per common share reported for the first quarter of 2014 and $0.36 per common share reported for the fourth quarter of 2014. First quarter 2015 net earnings included $84,000 of an after-tax gain on the sale of our branch location at 11281 Highway 49 Gulfport, MS. Excluding this non-operating income, operating earnings per share for the first quarter of 2015 were $0.34.
FBMS: 17.38 (-0.24)
Nasdaq stocks posting largest volume decreases
AP - Tue Apr 07, 5:15PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — A look at the 10 biggest volume decliners on Nasdaq at the close of trading:
DOVR: 8.43 (+0.03), MBRG: 27.56 (+0.54), SHBI: 11.70 (+0.01), GPIC: 9.55 (+0.20), FBMS: 17.38 (-0.24), BRID: 13.71 (+0.14), UNTY: 12.99 (+0.18), UCBA: 14.40 (unch), CZFC: 14.60 (unch), CMSB: 13.25 (+0.06)
