First Financial Corp

THFF

Market cap $742M

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

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

First Financial Corp. (THFF) is at a 52-week high, but can investors hope for more gains in the future? We take a look at the company's fundamentals for clues.

First Financial Corporation earns a buy rating, supported by robust loan growth and strong asset quality metrics. THFF's net interest margin surged to 4.66%, driving record net interest income and reflecting efficient balance sheet management. Book value per share rose 18.17% to $54.78, and tangible book value climbed 25.07%, justifying a premium valuation.

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

First Financial Corporation just announced its final earnings from 2025, which included record net income that rose over 67% from 2024. THFF has been able to show loan growth for nine consecutive quarters with any meaningful deterioration of its loan performance ratios in the last year. The forward dividend yield for the stock stands at 3.44%, with a five-year dividend growth rate approaching 15%, reflecting strong shareholder return commitment.

SFBS, FULT, THFF and NWFL all lifted dividends recently, standing out as income plays amid cautious optimism.

TERRE HAUTE, Ind., Dec. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The directors of First Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: THFF) have declared a dividend of 56 cents per share payable on January 15, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business January 2, 2026.

SBFG, THFF and TDC made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) value stocks list on November 21, 2025.

PINE, FMAO and THFF made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) income stocks list on November 21, 2025.