First Bank Announces Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Dividend Increase

First Bank (Nasdaq: FRBA) reported a net income of $12.2 million, or $0.49 per diluted share, for Q3 2026, up from $10.9 million in Q2 2026 and $11.7 million in Q3 2025. The bank achieved an annualized return on average assets of 1.18% and a return on average equity of 10.50%. Additionally, First Bank announced a quarterly dividend increase to $0.12 per share, attributing its performance to net interest margin expansion, loan and deposit growth, and improved operating efficiency.