First Bancorp Stock Forecast - Double Exponential Smoothing

FBNC Stock  USD 44.69  1.14  2.62%   
The Double Exponential Smoothing forecasted value of First Bancorp on the next trading day is expected to be 44.58 with a mean absolute deviation of 0.73 and the sum of the absolute errors of 43.95. First Stock Forecast is based on your current time horizon. Investors can use this forecasting interface to forecast First Bancorp stock prices and determine the direction of First Bancorp's future trends based on various well-known forecasting models. We recommend always using this module together with an analysis of First Bancorp's historical fundamentals, such as revenue growth or operating cash flow patterns.
  
The current year's Asset Turnover is expected to grow to 0.05, whereas Receivables Turnover is forecasted to decline to 8.50. . The current year's Common Stock Shares Outstanding is expected to grow to about 43.2 M. The current year's Net Income Applicable To Common Shares is expected to grow to about 176.5 M.
Double exponential smoothing - also known as Holt exponential smoothing is a refinement of the popular simple exponential smoothing model with an additional trending component. Double exponential smoothing model for First Bancorp works best with periods where there are trends or seasonality.

First Bancorp Double Exponential Smoothing Price Forecast For the 22nd of December

Given 90 days horizon, the Double Exponential Smoothing forecasted value of First Bancorp on the next trading day is expected to be 44.58 with a mean absolute deviation of 0.73, mean absolute percentage error of 1.23, and the sum of the absolute errors of 43.95.
Please note that although there have been many attempts to predict First Stock prices using its time series forecasting, we generally do not recommend using it to place bets in the real market. The most commonly used models for forecasting predictions are the autoregressive models, which specify that First Bancorp's next future price depends linearly on its previous prices and some stochastic term (i.e., imperfectly predictable multiplier).

First Bancorp Stock Forecast Pattern

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First Bancorp Forecasted Value

In the context of forecasting First Bancorp's Stock value on the next trading day, we examine the predictive performance of the model to find good statistically significant boundaries of downside and upside scenarios. First Bancorp's downside and upside margins for the forecasting period are 42.11 and 47.05, respectively. We have considered First Bancorp's daily market price to evaluate the above model's predictive performance. Remember, however, there is no scientific proof or empirical evidence that traditional linear or nonlinear forecasting models outperform artificial intelligence and frequency domain models to provide accurate forecasts consistently.
Market Value
44.69
44.58
Expected Value
47.05
Upside

Model Predictive Factors

The below table displays some essential indicators generated by the model showing the Double Exponential Smoothing forecasting method's relative quality and the estimations of the prediction error of First Bancorp stock data series using in forecasting. Note that when a statistical model is used to represent First Bancorp stock, the representation will rarely be exact; so some information will be lost using the model to explain the process. AIC estimates the relative amount of information lost by a given model: the less information a model loses, the higher its quality.
AICAkaike Information CriteriaHuge
BiasArithmetic mean of the errors -0.1702
MADMean absolute deviation0.7325
MAPEMean absolute percentage error0.0164
SAESum of the absolute errors43.95
When First Bancorp prices exhibit either an increasing or decreasing trend over time, simple exponential smoothing forecasts tend to lag behind observations. Double exponential smoothing is designed to address this type of data series by taking into account any First Bancorp trend in the prices. So in double exponential smoothing past observations are given exponentially smaller weights as the observations get older. In other words, recent First Bancorp observations are given relatively more weight in forecasting than the older observations.

Predictive Modules for First Bancorp

There are currently many different techniques concerning forecasting the market as a whole, as well as predicting future values of individual securities such as First Bancorp. Regardless of method or technology, however, to accurately forecast the stock market is more a matter of luck rather than a particular technique. Nevertheless, trying to predict the stock market accurately is still an essential part of the overall investment decision process. Using different forecasting techniques and comparing the results might improve your chances of accuracy even though unexpected events may often change the market sentiment and impact your forecasting results.
Hype
Prediction
LowEstimatedHigh
42.1344.6047.07
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Intrinsic
Valuation
LowRealHigh
37.2639.7349.16
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Bollinger
Band Projection (param)
LowMiddleHigh
44.3447.2550.16
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3 Analysts
Consensus
LowTargetHigh
31.6234.7538.57
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Other Forecasting Options for First Bancorp

For every potential investor in First, whether a beginner or expert, First Bancorp's price movement is the inherent factor that sparks whether it is viable to invest in it or hold it better. First Stock price charts are filled with many 'noises.' These noises can hugely alter the decision one can make regarding investing in First. Basic forecasting techniques help filter out the noise by identifying First Bancorp's price trends.

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First Bancorp Technical and Predictive Analytics

The stock market is financially volatile. Despite the volatility, there exist limitless possibilities of gaining profits and building passive income portfolios. With the complexity of First Bancorp's price movements, a comprehensive understanding of forecasting methods that an investor can rely on to make the right move is invaluable. These methods predict trends that assist an investor in predicting the movement of First Bancorp's current price.

First Bancorp Market Strength Events

Market strength indicators help investors to evaluate how First Bancorp stock reacts to ongoing and evolving market conditions. The investors can use it to make informed decisions about market timing, and determine when trading First Bancorp shares will generate the highest return on investment. By undertsting and applying First Bancorp stock market strength indicators, traders can identify First Bancorp entry and exit signals to maximize returns.

First Bancorp Risk Indicators

The analysis of First Bancorp's basic risk indicators is one of the essential steps in accurately forecasting its future price. The process involves identifying the amount of risk involved in First Bancorp's investment and either accepting that risk or mitigating it. Along with some essential techniques for forecasting first stock prices, we also provide a set of basic risk indicators that can assist in the individual investment decision or help in hedging the risk of your existing portfolios.
Please note, the risk measures we provide can be used independently or collectively to perform a risk assessment. When comparing two potential investments, we recommend comparing similar equities with homogenous growth potential and valuation from related markets to determine which investment holds the most risk.

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When determining whether First Bancorp offers a strong return on investment in its stock, a comprehensive analysis is essential. The process typically begins with a thorough review of First Bancorp's financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, to assess its financial health. Key financial ratios are used to gauge profitability, efficiency, and growth potential of First Bancorp Stock. Outlined below are crucial reports that will aid in making a well-informed decision on First Bancorp Stock:
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Is Regional Banks space expected to grow? Or is there an opportunity to expand the business' product line in the future? Factors like these will boost the valuation of First Bancorp. If investors know First will grow in the future, the company's valuation will be higher. The financial industry is built on trying to define current growth potential and future valuation accurately. All the valuation information about First Bancorp listed above have to be considered, but the key to understanding future value is determining which factors weigh more heavily than others.
Quarterly Earnings Growth
(0.38)
Dividend Share
0.88
Earnings Share
2.48
Revenue Per Share
8.862
Quarterly Revenue Growth
(0.17)
The market value of First Bancorp is measured differently than its book value, which is the value of First that is recorded on the company's balance sheet. Investors also form their own opinion of First Bancorp's value that differs from its market value or its book value, called intrinsic value, which is First Bancorp's true underlying value. Investors use various methods to calculate intrinsic value and buy a stock when its market value falls below its intrinsic value. Because First Bancorp's market value can be influenced by many factors that don't directly affect First Bancorp's underlying business (such as a pandemic or basic market pessimism), market value can vary widely from intrinsic value.
Please note, there is a significant difference between First Bancorp's value and its price as these two are different measures arrived at by different means. Investors typically determine if First Bancorp is a good investment by looking at such factors as earnings, sales, fundamental and technical indicators, competition as well as analyst projections. However, First Bancorp's price is the amount at which it trades on the open market and represents the number that a seller and buyer find agreeable to each party.