Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, on 10/2/14, First Bancorp Inc ( FNLC) will trade ex-dividend, for its quarterly dividend of $0.21, payable on 10/31/14. As a percentage of FNLC's recent stock price of $16.83, this dividend works out to approximately 1.25%, so look for shares of First Bancorp Inc to trade 1.25% lower — all else being equal — when FNLC shares open for trading on 10/2/14.
Below is a dividend history chart for FNLC, showing historical dividends prior to the most recent $0.21 declared by First Bancorp Inc :
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In general, dividends are not always predictable; but looking at the history above can help in judging whether the most recent dividend from FNLC is likely to continue, and whether the current estimated yield of 4.99% on annualized basis is a reasonable expectation of annual yield going forward. The chart below shows the one year performance of FNLC shares, versus its 200 day moving average: 
Looking at the chart above, FNLC's low point in its 52 week range is $15.51 per share, with $18.20 as the 52 week high point — that compares with a last trade of $16.70. In Tuesday trading, First Bancorp Inc shares are currently trading flat on the day. 
