PRNewsWire·Sep 15, 2026
First Financial Bank Announces Leadership Promotions Designed to Strengthen its FutureCINCINNATI, Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- First Financial Bancorp.
First Financial Bancorp is executing a successful growth strategy, evidenced by a 21.2% year-over-year increase in net interest income to $191.9M in 2026Q2, driven by the Summit Funding integration and organic loan expansion. The efficiency ratio improved to 3...
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q3 2026Latest Jul 21, 2026 | $0.80+2.6% vs $0.78 | $264M-2.3% vs $270M |
Q2 2026 Apr 23, 2026 | $0.71+15.8% vs $0.61 | $272M+5.3% vs $258M |
Q1 2026 Jan 28, 2026 | $0.80+1.3% vs $0.79 | $239M-4.1% vs $249M |
Q4 2025 Oct 23, 2025 | $0.76+3.5% vs $0.73 | $256M+11.3% vs $230M |
CINCINNATI, Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- First Financial Bancorp.
First Financial Bancorp presents an attractive risk/reward profile, combining strong profitability, a robust 3.98% net interest margin, and disciplined loan growth. FFBC trades at a discounted 10.4x P/E and 1.15x P/B, below sector medians, despite high operational efficiency and a record $83.9 million adjusted net income in Q2 2026. Acquisitions, including BankFinancial and the upcoming $208 million Finward Bancorp deal, are expected to drive further loan growth and cost synergies.
Bank of America Corp DE boosted its stake in shares of First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ: FFBC) by 29.7% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 1,236,781 shares of the bank's stock after purchasing an additional
First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ: FFBC) reported record adjusted second-quarter earnings and outlined plans to expand further in the Chicago and Northwest Indiana markets through its planned acquisition of Finward Bancorp, executives said on the company's earnings call. President and Chief Executive Officer Archie Brown said the quarter was "another active quarter" as the company continued post-integration
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| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $31.55 | $3.31B | 11.86 | 7.65% | 20.3% | 9.82% | 3.13% | |
| $25.09 | $9.69B | 14.02 | 32.47% | 21.98% | 10.46% | — | |
| $144.32 | $9.73B | 12.48 | 11.23% | 20.11% | 11.93% | — | |
| $35.62 | $733.99M | 10.89 | 4.57% | 22.71% | 14.12% | — | |
| $62.80 | $2.6B | 23.43 | 11.72% | 31.13% | 8.01% | — | |
| $46.53 | $6.41B | 14.23 | 20.13% | 38.34% | 9.25% | — |
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First Financial Bancorp. (FFBC) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
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First Financial Bancorp. (FFBC) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
First Financial Bancorp. (FFBC) grew revenue by 7.6% over the past year. This is steady growth.
Yes, First Financial Bancorp. (FFBC) is profitable, generating $285.2M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (20.3% net margin).
Yes, First Financial Bancorp. (FFBC) pays a dividend with a yield of 3.13%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
First Financial Bancorp. (FFBC) has a return on equity (ROE) of 9.8%. This is below average, suggesting room for improvement.
First Financial Bancorp. (FFBC) has a net interest margin (NIM) of 3.0%. This indicates healthy earnings from lending activities.
First Financial Bancorp. (FFBC) has an efficiency ratio of 42.9%. This is excellent, indicating strong cost control.
