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LEXINGTON, S.C. - First Community Corporation (NASDAQ:FCCO), the parent company of First Community Bank, with a market capitalization of $170.45 million and current stock price of $22.22, revealed its financial results for the first quarter of 2025, noting a net income of $3.997 million and a diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.51. This performance marks an increase from the previous year’s first quarter net income of $2.597 million and diluted EPS of $0.34. According to InvestingPro analysis, the company is currently trading at a low P/E ratio of 12.35 relative to its near-term earnings growth potential.
During the quarter, First Community experienced a 12.1% annualized growth in customer deposits, totaling $1.715 billion, and a 10.4% annualized increase in total loan growth, reaching $1.252 billion. Net interest margin also expanded to 3.13%.
The bank’s asset quality remained strong with net recoveries, including overdrafts, of $11 thousand and a low non-performing assets ratio of 0.03%. Additionally, First Community’s investment advisory revenue stood at $1.806 million, with assets under management at $892.8 million as of March 31, 2025.
A cash dividend of $0.15 per common share was announced for the first quarter, payable on May 20, 2025, to shareholders of record as of May 6, 2025. This marks the 93rd consecutive quarter of cash dividends paid to common shareholders. InvestingPro data shows the company has maintained dividend payments for 24 consecutive years, with a current dividend yield of 2.7% and a 7.14% dividend growth over the last twelve months.
The bank’s regulatory capital ratios have improved year-over-year, with a Leverage ratio of 8.45%, Tier 1 Risk-Based at 12.90%, and Total Risk-Based at 13.99%. The Tangible Book Value (TBV) per share increased to $17.56, up from $15.51 the previous year.
First Community’s President and CEO, Mike Crapps, expressed satisfaction with the performance, attributing it to strong loan growth, reduced loan payoffs, and an improved deposit mix. InvestingPro analysis indicates the company maintains a FAIR overall financial health score of 2.16 out of 5, with additional ProTips available to subscribers regarding the company’s valuation and growth prospects.
The bank continues to serve the Midlands, Aiken, Upstate, and Piedmont regions of South Carolina, as well as Augusta, Georgia, offering a range of financial services.
This article is based on a press release statement from First Community Corporation.
In other recent news, First Community Corporation announced a corrective filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The company addressed an oversight in its previous Annual Report by including the missing Insider Trading Policy in a new 8-K filing. This corrective action underscores First Community Corporation’s commitment to regulatory compliance and transparency, although it does not affect the company’s financial statements or operations. Investors can now access the updated filing, which includes the crucial Insider Trading Policy, via the SEC’s EDGAR database. Additionally, Raymond James upgraded First Community Corporation’s stock rating from Outperform to Strong Buy, raising the price target from $27.00 to $30.00. This upgrade follows the bank’s impressive fourth-quarter earnings for 2024, which exceeded expectations. The analyst at Raymond James highlighted the bank’s potential for net interest margin expansion and pre-provision net revenue growth in 2025. The favorable valuation of the company’s shares also contributed to the positive outlook, as they trade at a below-peer multiple while offering above-peer earnings growth.
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