Yahoo · Oct 24, 2026
First Bank (FRBA) Q3 Earnings Put Buyback And Credit Cleanup In Focus
First Bank just posted Q3 2026 earnings that look steadier than today’s stock move suggests. The shares closed at US$19.39, up 4.5% on the day, after the bank reported quarterly net income of US$12.2m and basic earnings per share of US$0.49. Excitement is centering on capital returns rather than just the profit line, with management lifting the dividend by one third and securing approval for a US$24m buyback program. The question for you is whether this enthusiasm reflects the fundamentals or...

