Summary：**First Bancorp Shares Soar After Impressive Second Quarter Performance***Introduction* First Banco

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**First Bancorp Shares Soar After Impressive Second Quarter Performance**

*Introduction*
First Bancorp’s stock jumped more than 8 % in early trading today after the bank released its second‑quarter 2026 results, which surpassed analyst expectations on both revenue and profitability. The surge reflects stronger loan‑interest generation, disciplined expense management, and a favorable interest‑rate environment that lifted net interest income to its highest level in two years.

*Key Developments