First Financial Bancorp
FFBC
Market cap $2.44B

25.45 USD

-0.29

1.13%

At close Jul 11, 4:00 PM EDT

After hours

25.45

+0.00

0.00%

1 day

-1.13%

5 days

-0.82%

1 month

5.91%

3 months

15.42%

6 months

-2.45%

Year to date

-3.82%

1 year

9.04%

5 years

93.39%

10 years

40.45%

About: First Financial Bancorp is a mid-sized, regional bank holding company. It engages in the business of commercial banking and other banking and banking-related activities through its subsidiary. The range of banking services provided to individuals and businesses includes commercial lending, real estate lending and consumer financing. Real estate loans are loans secured by a mortgage lien on the real property of the borrower, which may either be residential property or commercial property. In addition, it offers deposit products that include interest-bearing and noninterest-bearing accounts, time deposits and cash management services for commercial customers. A full range of trust and wealth management services is also provided through First Financial's Wealth Management line of business.

Employees: 2,090

Financials Banks - Regional

0

Funds holding %

of 7,312 funds

0

Analysts bullish %

of 4 analysts

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

126% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 43 | Existing positions closed: 19

14% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 97 | Existing positions reduced: 85

8% more funds holding

Funds holding: 257 [Q4 2024] → 277 (+20) [Q1 2025]

0.77% less ownership

Funds ownership: 80.52% [Q4 2024] → 79.75% (-0.77%) [Q1 2025]

8% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $2.07B [Q4 2024] → $1.9B (-$166M) [Q1 2025]

60% less call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $236K | Put options by funds: $585K

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Research analyst outlook

4 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target

$27

6%

upside

Avg. target

$29

13%

upside

High target

$32

26%

upside

4 analyst ratings

1 positive

25%

3 neutral

75%

0 negative

0%

Stephens & Co. Terry McEvoy	14%upside $29	Overweight Reiterated	27 Jun 2025
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Christopher Mcgratty	26%upside $32	Market Perform Maintained	25 Jun 2025
RBC Capital Karl Shepard	6%upside $27	Sector Perform Reiterated	25 Jun 2025
RBC Capital Jon Arfstrom	6%upside $27	Sector Perform Maintained	28 Apr 2025

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Financial journalist opinion

Based on 5 articles about FFBC published over the past 30 days

First Financial Bancorp to Announce Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results on Thursday, July 24, 2025

CINCINNATI , July 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- First Financial Bancorp. (Nasdaq: FFBC) announced today that it expects to release second quarter 2025 financial results after the market close on Thursday, July 24, 2025.

First Financial Bancorp to Announce Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results on Thursday, July 24, 2025

Zacks Investment Research

First Financial Bancorp (FFBC) Could Be a Great Choice

Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does First Financial Bancorp (FFBC) have what it takes?

First Financial Bancorp (FFBC) Could Be a Great Choice

KBRA Comments on First Financial Bancorp's Proposed Acquisition of Westfield Bancorp

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #creditratingagency--On June 23, 2025, First Financial Bancorp (NASDAQ: FFBC) (“First Financial” or “the company”) (KBRA senior unsecured debt rating: BBB+ / Stable Outlook), the parent company of First Financial Bank, announced a definitive agreement to acquire Westfield Bancorp ("Westfield" - $2.2 billion of assets or 11% of pro forma total assets), the holding company of Westfield Bank, FSB, from the ultimate parent, Ohio Farmers Insurance Company, a property and casualty insurance gro.

KBRA Comments on First Financial Bancorp's Proposed Acquisition of Westfield Bancorp

First Financial Bancorp and Westfield Jointly Announce First Financial's Acquisition of Westfield Bancorp

First Financial Bancorp ("First Financial") has agreed to acquire Westfield Bancorp, which has $2.2 billion in assets, the holding company of Westfield Bank, FSB. This expands First Financial's ability to serve the geographically attractive communities of Northeast Ohio.

First Financial Bancorp and Westfield Jointly Announce First Financial's Acquisition of Westfield Bancorp

Zacks Investment Research

Are You Looking for a High-Growth Dividend Stock?

Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does First Financial Bancorp (FFBC) have what it takes?

Are You Looking for a High-Growth Dividend Stock?

Zacks Investment Research

Why First Financial Bancorp (FFBC) is a Great Dividend Stock Right Now

Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does First Financial Bancorp (FFBC) have what it takes?

Why First Financial Bancorp (FFBC) is a Great Dividend Stock Right Now

Zacks Investment Research

First Financial Bancorp (FFBC) Could Be a Great Choice

Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does First Financial Bancorp (FFBC) have what it takes?

First Financial Bancorp (FFBC) Could Be a Great Choice

First Financial Bancorp Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend

CINCINNATI , April 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- On Tuesday, April 29, 2025, the board of directors of First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ: FFBC) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.24 per common share.

First Financial Bancorp Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend

Zacks Investment Research

First Financial (FFBC) Upgraded to Buy: Here's What You Should Know

First Financial (FFBC) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).

First Financial (FFBC) Upgraded to Buy: Here's What You Should Know

First Financial Bancorp: Well-Positioned, Attractive Yield

First Financial Bancorp's Q1 earnings showed a 2.6% revenue increase, but missed estimates by $14.7 million; net income was $51.3 million or $0.54 per share. Despite economic concerns, the bank saw modest loan growth and expects up to 5% loan growth in 2025, driven by leasing and mortgage origination. Return metrics declined due to seasonal softness and increased loan loss provisions; however, asset quality metrics showed improvement, with nonperforming assets and net charge-offs decreasing.

First Financial Bancorp: Well-Positioned, Attractive Yield

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