First Financial Bancorp. operates as the bank holding company for First Financial Bank that provides commercial banking and related services to individuals and businesses in Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and Illinois. The company accepts various deposit products, such as interest-bearing and noninterest-bearing accounts, time deposits, and cash management services for commercial customers. It also provides real estate loans secured by residential property, such as one to four family residential housing units or commercial property comprising owner-occupied and/or investor income producing real estate consisting of apartments, shopping centers, or office buildings; commercial and industrial loans for various purposes, including inventory, receivables, and equipment; consumer loans comprising new and used vehicle loans, second mortgages on residential real estate, and unsecured loans; and home equity lines of credit. In addition, the company offers commercial financing to the insurance industry, registered investment advisors, certified public accountants, indirect auto finance companies, and restaurant franchisees. Further, it provides a range of trust and wealth management services; and lease and equipment financing services. As of December 31, 2020, the company operated 143 full service banking centers, 32 of which are leased facilities. It operates 63 banking centers in Ohio, three banking centers in Illinois, 63 banking centers in Indiana, and 14 banking centers in Kentucky. First Financial Bancorp. was founded in 1863 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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| Date | Price Target | Rating | Analyst |
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| 5/13/2025 | $27.00 | Hold | Truist |
| 12/9/2024 | Equal-Weight → Overweight | Stephens | |
| 2/23/2024 | Overweight | Piper Sandler | |
| 7/10/2023 | $23.00 → $24.00 | Neutral → Overweight | Piper Sandler |
| 10/25/2021 | $25.00 → $26.00 | Sector Perform | RBC Capital |
| 7/26/2021 | $25.00 → $24.00 | Sector Perform | RBC Capital |
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Truist initiated coverage of First Financial Bancorp with a rating of Hold and set a new price target of $27.00
Stephens upgraded First Financial Bancorp from Equal-Weight to Overweight
Piper Sandler resumed coverage of First Financial Bancorp with a rating of Overweight
Piper Sandler upgraded First Financial from Neutral to Overweight and set a new price target of $24.00 from $23.00 previously
RBC Capital reiterated coverage of First Financial Bancorp with a rating of Sector Perform and set a new price target of $26.00 from $25.00 previously
RBC Capital reiterated coverage of First Financial Bancorp with a rating of Sector Perform and set a new price target of $24.00 from $25.00 previously
Piper Sandler resumed coverage of First Financial Bancorp. with a rating of Neutral and set a new price target of $23.00 from $22.00 previously
Piper Sandler downgraded First Financial from Overweight to Neutral and set a new price target of $23.00 from $22.00 previously
Piper Sandler upgraded First Financial Bancorp. from Neutral to Overweight
Piper Sandler upgraded First Financial Bancorp from Neutral to Overweight and set a new price target of $22.00 from $19.00 previously
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 group. Under the terms of the agreement, Westfield will merge with and into First Financial in a cash-and-stock transaction (80% cash / 20% stock) valued at approximately $325 million, or 1.4x price-to-tangible book value at announ
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.The acquisition will grow First Financial to a $20.6 billion Midwest-based institution, with a broad suite of capabilities for retail and business clients and a focus on community.All Westfield Bank retail locations will remain open and will be rebranded as First Financial Bank locations after closing of the transaction.CINCINNATI, June 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- First Financial (NASDAQ:FFBC) announced today that it has entered
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. The dividend is payable on June 16, 2025 to shareholders of record as of June 2, 2025. About First Financial Bancorp. First Financial Bancorp. is a Cincinnati, Ohio based bank holding company. As of March 31, 2025, the Company had $18.5 billion in assets, $11.7 billion in loans, $14.2 billion in deposits and $2.5 billion in shareholders' equity. The Company's subsidiary, First Financial Bank, founded in 1863, provides banking and financial services products through its six lines of business: Com
Earnings per diluted share of $0.54; $0.63 on an adjusted(1) basisReturn on average assets of 1.13%; 1.33% on an adjusted(1) basisNet interest margin on FTE basis(1) of 3.88%Noninterest income of $51.1 million; $61.0 million on an adjusted(1) basisNoninterest expenses $128.1 million; $126.6 million on an adjusted(1) basis; 3% decline Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award winner for outstanding associate engagementSecond consecutive "Outstanding" CRA rating CINCINNATI, April 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC) ("First Financial" or the "Company") announced financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2025. For the three months ended March 31, 2025, the Com
CINCINNATI, April 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC) announced today that it expects to release first quarter 2025 financial results after the market close on Thursday, April 24, 2025. A teleconference and webcast to discuss these results will be held on Friday, April 25, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time. Teleconference and Webcast Information Date: Friday, April 25, 2025 Time: 8:30 a.m. Eastern time Teleconference Dial-In: (Access Code: 5048068) 1-888-550-5723 (Toll Free) Please dial in five to ten minutes prior to the start of the call. Teleconference Replay: (Access Code: 5048068) 1-800-770-2030 (Toll Free) The teleconference replay will be available one
CINCINNATI, Jan. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- On Tuesday, January 28, 2025, the board of directors of First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.24 per common share. The dividend is payable on March 17, 2025 to shareholders of record as of March 3, 2025. About First Financial Bancorp.First Financial Bancorp. is a Cincinnati, Ohio based bank holding company. As of December 31, 2024, the Company had $18.6 billion in assets, $11.8 billion in loans, $14.3 billion in deposits and $2.4 billion in shareholders' equity. The Company's subsidiary, First Financial Bank, founded in 1863, provides banking and financial services products through its six lines of business:
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Jan. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- First Financial Bank (NASDAQ:FFBC) is expanding into Michigan with the introduction of Grand Rapids native and highly experienced banker Chris Turner as commercial market president, and the opening of a commercial banking office in Grand Rapids. Turner leads First Financial's Grand Rapids commercial banking team and is responsible for the bank's commercial and industrial client relationships in the area. "Chris and his team bring excellent local market knowledge and connections that, added to the commercial banking capabilitie
Earnings per diluted share of $0.68; $0.71 on an adjusted(1) basisReturn on average assets of 1.41%; 1.47% on an adjusted(1) basisNet interest margin on FTE basis(1) of 3.94%Noninterest income of $69.9 million; $69.7 million on an adjusted(1) basisLoan growth of $208.7 million; 7.2% on an annualized basisAverage deposit growth of $543.1 million; 15.7% on an annualized basisCINCINNATI, Jan. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC) ("First Financial" or the "Company") announced financial results for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2024. For the three months ended December 31, 2024, the Company reported net income of $64.9 million, or $0.68 per diluted co
Appointment brings deep industry experience to buyside investment platform Elizabeth Park Capital Management, a leading alternative investments platform specializing in depository institutions, announced today the appointment of financial services veteran J. Franklin Hall as partner and deputy portfolio manager. Hall's extensive industry expertise and leadership is expected to play a key role in driving EPCM's growth and enhancing the firm's investment strategies and operations. "Frank's deep knowledge of the financial services sector, coupled with his track record of delivering operational excellence, makes him a tremendous asset to Elizabeth Park," said Fred Cummings, EPCM president a
CINCINNATI, Jan. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC) announced today that it expects to release fourth quarter and full year 2024 financial results after the market close on Thursday, January 23, 2025. A teleconference and webcast to discuss these results will be held on Friday, January 24, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time. Teleconference and Webcast Information Date: Friday, January 24, 2025 Time: 8:30 a.m. Eastern time Teleconference Dial-In: 1-888-550-5723 (Toll Free) (Access Code: 5048068) Please dial in five to ten minutes prior to
Appointment brings deep industry experience to buyside investment platform Elizabeth Park Capital Management, a leading alternative investments platform specializing in depository institutions, announced today the appointment of financial services veteran J. Franklin Hall as partner and deputy portfolio manager. Hall's extensive industry expertise and leadership is expected to play a key role in driving EPCM's growth and enhancing the firm's investment strategies and operations. "Frank's deep knowledge of the financial services sector, coupled with his track record of delivering operational excellence, makes him a tremendous asset to Elizabeth Park," said Fred Cummings, EPCM president a
CINCINNATI, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- First Financial Bank (NASDAQ:FFBC) has released its first Corporate Social Responsibility Report (CSR) and Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) Commercial Bank disclosure. The CSR report details the bank's progress in 2021 in the areas of community development; corporate governance; diversity, equity and inclusion; and sustainability. "Since our founding in 1863, First Financial has been focused on addressing the needs of all our stakeholders, including clients, associates, communities, and the environment," said Archie Brown
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.The acquisition will grow First Financial to a $20.6 billion Midwest-based institution, with a broad suite of capabilities for retail and business clients and a focus on community.All Westfield Bank retail locations will remain open and will be rebranded as First Financial Bank locations after closing of the transaction.CINCINNATI, June 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- First Financial (NASDAQ:FFBC) announced today that it has entered
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. The dividend is payable on June 16, 2025 to shareholders of record as of June 2, 2025. About First Financial Bancorp. First Financial Bancorp. is a Cincinnati, Ohio based bank holding company. As of March 31, 2025, the Company had $18.5 billion in assets, $11.7 billion in loans, $14.2 billion in deposits and $2.5 billion in shareholders' equity. The Company's subsidiary, First Financial Bank, founded in 1863, provides banking and financial services products through its six lines of business: Com
Earnings per diluted share of $0.54; $0.63 on an adjusted(1) basisReturn on average assets of 1.13%; 1.33% on an adjusted(1) basisNet interest margin on FTE basis(1) of 3.88%Noninterest income of $51.1 million; $61.0 million on an adjusted(1) basisNoninterest expenses $128.1 million; $126.6 million on an adjusted(1) basis; 3% decline Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award winner for outstanding associate engagementSecond consecutive "Outstanding" CRA rating CINCINNATI, April 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC) ("First Financial" or the "Company") announced financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2025. For the three months ended March 31, 2025, the Com
CINCINNATI, April 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC) announced today that it expects to release first quarter 2025 financial results after the market close on Thursday, April 24, 2025. A teleconference and webcast to discuss these results will be held on Friday, April 25, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time. Teleconference and Webcast Information Date: Friday, April 25, 2025 Time: 8:30 a.m. Eastern time Teleconference Dial-In: (Access Code: 5048068) 1-888-550-5723 (Toll Free) Please dial in five to ten minutes prior to the start of the call. Teleconference Replay: (Access Code: 5048068) 1-800-770-2030 (Toll Free) The teleconference replay will be available one
CINCINNATI, Jan. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- On Tuesday, January 28, 2025, the board of directors of First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.24 per common share. The dividend is payable on March 17, 2025 to shareholders of record as of March 3, 2025. About First Financial Bancorp.First Financial Bancorp. is a Cincinnati, Ohio based bank holding company. As of December 31, 2024, the Company had $18.6 billion in assets, $11.8 billion in loans, $14.3 billion in deposits and $2.4 billion in shareholders' equity. The Company's subsidiary, First Financial Bank, founded in 1863, provides banking and financial services products through its six lines of business:
Earnings per diluted share of $0.68; $0.71 on an adjusted(1) basisReturn on average assets of 1.41%; 1.47% on an adjusted(1) basisNet interest margin on FTE basis(1) of 3.94%Noninterest income of $69.9 million; $69.7 million on an adjusted(1) basisLoan growth of $208.7 million; 7.2% on an annualized basisAverage deposit growth of $543.1 million; 15.7% on an annualized basisCINCINNATI, Jan. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC) ("First Financial" or the "Company") announced financial results for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2024. For the three months ended December 31, 2024, the Company reported net income of $64.9 million, or $0.68 per diluted co
CINCINNATI, Jan. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC) announced today that it expects to release fourth quarter and full year 2024 financial results after the market close on Thursday, January 23, 2025. A teleconference and webcast to discuss these results will be held on Friday, January 24, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time. Teleconference and Webcast Information Date: Friday, January 24, 2025 Time: 8:30 a.m. Eastern time Teleconference Dial-In: 1-888-550-5723 (Toll Free) (Access Code: 5048068) Please dial in five to ten minutes prior to
Earnings per diluted share of $0.55; $0.67 on an adjusted(1) basisReturn on average assets of 1.17%; 1.42% on an adjusted(1) basisNet interest margin on FTE basis(1) of 4.08%Noninterest income of $45.7 million; $58.8 million on an adjusted(1) basisAverage deposit growth of $166.2 million; 4.9% on an annualized basis1.37% ACL ratio to total loans; Net charge-offs 0.25% of total loans Tangible book value increased 10.2% from linked quarter to $14.26Board of Directors approved quarterly dividend of $0.24 CINCINNATI, Oct. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC) ("First Financial" or the "Company") announced financial results for the three and nine months ended September 3
Earnings per diluted share of $0.64; $0.65 on an adjusted(1) basisReturn on average assets of 1.38%; 1.40% on an adjusted(1) basisNet interest margin on FTE basis(1) of 4.10%Record fee income of $61.5 millionLoan growth of $316.1 million; 11.3% on an annualized basisAverage deposit growth of $351.1 million; 10.6% on an annualized basisNet charge-offs 0.15% of total loans; 23 bp decline from linked quarterBoard of Directors approved quarterly dividend increase to $0.24CINCINNATI , July 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC) ("First Financial" or the "Company") announced financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024. For the three months ended Ju
Earnings per diluted share of $0.53; $0.59 on an adjusted(1) basisReturn on average assets of 1.18%; 1.30% on an adjusted(1) basisNet interest margin on FTE basis(1) of 4.10%Acquired Agile Premium Finance Loan growth of $271.9 million; 10.0% on an annualized basisTangible common equity ratio increased to 7.23%Quarterly dividend of $0.23 approved by Board of DirectorsCINCINNATI, April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC) ("First Financial" or the "Company") announced financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2024. For the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company reported net income of $50.7 million, or $0.53 per diluted common share. These resu