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Meridian vs First Bancorp: MRBK and FNLC compared
Meridian is the larger company: $32.7M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q2 2026) against $27.5M for First Bancorp (Q3 2026). First Bancorp is growing faster (+12% against +0.7% a year earlier). First Bancorp is more profitable, with an operating margin of 47.1% against 22.9%.
Where the money goes: MRBK and FNLC
Meridian (MRBK) · Q2 2026
Meridian, Q2 2026: revenue $32.7M (+0.7% year over year), operating margin 22.9%, net earnings $5.8M, operating cash flow −$930K. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
First Bancorp (FNLC) · Q3 2026
First Bancorp, Q3 2026: revenue $27.5M (+12% year over year), operating margin 47.1%, net earnings $10.7M, operating cash flow $9.6M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Meridian (MRBK) | First Bancorp (FNLC) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q2 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $32.7M | $27.5M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +0.7% | +12% |
| Operating margin | 22.9% | 47.1% |
| Net earnings | $5.8M | $10.7M |
| Net margin | 17.8% | 38.8% |
| Operating cash flow | −$930K | $9.6M |
| Free cash flow | — | $9.5M |
| Market value | — | $372M |
| P/E | — | 9.4× |
Where the revenue comes from
First Bancorp
- Net interest income: $22.5M (82%)
- Noninterest income: $5.0M (18%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Meridian or First Bancorp?
Meridian is the larger company: $32.7M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q2 2026) against $27.5M for First Bancorp (Q3 2026).
Is Meridian or First Bancorp growing faster?
First Bancorp is growing faster (+12% against +0.7% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Meridian or First Bancorp?
First Bancorp is more profitable, with an operating margin of 47.1% against 22.9%.
More: Meridian earnings · how Meridian makes money · First Bancorp earnings · how First Bancorp makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Aug 7, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 5, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.