FBP

Upcoming Ex-Dividend Dates: On 11/28/25, First Bancorp (FBP), National Bank Holdings Corp (NBHC), and Ellington Financial Inc (EFC) will trade ex-dividend, with respective dividends of $0.18, $0.31, and $0.13 scheduled for payment on 12/12/25, 12/15/25, and 12/31/25.

Expected Price Adjustments: Following the ex-dividend date, shares of FBP, NBHC, and EFC are anticipated to open lower by approximately 0.90%, 0.82%, and 0.94%, respectively, based on their recent stock prices.

Dividend Yield Estimates: The estimated annualized yields for the upcoming dividends are 3.60% for First Bancorp, 3.26% for National Bank Holdings Corp, and 11.24% for Ellington Financial Inc, reflecting their historical dividend stability.

Current Stock Performance: As of the latest trading session, shares of First Bancorp, National Bank Holdings Corp, and Ellington Financial Inc have seen increases of about 1.5%, 2.8%, and 1.5%, respectively.

Validea's Growth Investor Model: The model, based on Martin Zweig's strategy, identifies growth stocks with accelerating earnings, reasonable valuations, and low debt, highlighting First Bancorp and Bank of Hawaii Corp as notable mid-cap stocks with improved ratings.

First Bancorp Overview: First Bancorp, a financial holding company, operates through various segments including commercial and consumer banking, and has seen its rating increase from 77% to 85% based on strong fundamentals and valuation.

Bank of Hawaii Corp Overview: Bank of Hawaii, also a mid-cap growth stock, provides a range of financial services primarily in Hawaii and the Pacific Islands, with its rating rising from 69% to 85% due to favorable underlying fundamentals.

About Martin Zweig and Validea: Martin Zweig's investment strategies have historically yielded high returns, and Validea offers research services based on the strategies of successful investors, including Zweig, to help investors make informed decisions.