First Financial Bancorp. (FFBC)
NASDAQ: FFBCFinanceMajor BanksUSD
At close: Oct 7, 4:00 PM ET · Delayed 15 min
FFBC stock chart
Technical analysisKey statistics
All statistics- Market cap
- $3.25B
- P/E (TTM)
- 10.91
- Forward P/E
- 8.75
- EPS (TTM)
- $2.83
- Dividend yield
- 3.24% ($1.00)
- Ex-dividend date
- Sep 1, 2026
- 52-week range
- 23.06 – 36.25
- Day range
- 30.66 – 31.19
- Volume / Avg
- 710.38K / 924.44K
- Beta
- —
- Shares outstanding
- 105.17M
- Next earnings
- Oct 27, 2026
52-week range
FFBC stock today
On Oct 7, FFBC ended the session at $30.87, shedding $0.50 (1.59%), versus the S&P 500's 0.22% decline. Shares are 14.8% below their 52-week high of $36.25, set on Jul 16, 2026 and 33.9% above the 52-week low of $23.06, in the middle of the past year's range. FFBC is up 23.4% year to date, outperforming the S&P 500 (+14.0%). Over the past 12 months, the stock has gained 19.4%.
At 10.9x trailing earnings, First Financial Bancorp. trades below the peer-group median of 15.7x. Its forward P/E of 8.7x is lower than the trailing multiple, which means analysts expect earnings to rise over the next year. The company is scheduled to report Sep/2026 results on Oct 27 after the market closes; analysts expect EPS of $0.82. First Financial Bancorp. pays an annual dividend of $1.00 per share, a 3.24% yield at the current price.
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About First Financial Bancorp.
Company profileFirst Financial Bancorp. operates as the bank holding company for First Financial Bank that provides commercial banking and banking-related services to individuals and businesses in Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and Illinois. The company offers checking and savings accounts; and accepts various deposit products, such as interest-bearing and non-interest-bearing accounts, time deposits, and cash management services for retail and commercial customers.
- Sector
- Finance
- Industry
- Major Banks
- CEO
- Mr. Archie M. Brown Jr.
- Headquarters
- Cincinnati, OH
- Employees
- 2,371
- Website
- bankatfirst.com
Financial highlights
Full financialsIn fiscal 2025, First Financial Bancorp. generated $80.0 million in revenue, up 18.3% from fiscal 2024, its 4th consecutive year of revenue growth. Net income was $255.6 million (+11.7% year over year), for a net margin of 319.4% versus a median of 498.5% in the prior 5 years. Diluted earnings per share came in at $2.66, up from $2.40.
| Fiscal year | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $80.02M | $67.64M | $51.32M | $31.57M | $0 |
| Growth | +18.30% | +31.80% | +62.55% | — | — |
| Net income | $255.60M | $228.83M | $255.86M | $217.61M | $205.16M |
| EPS (diluted) | $2.66 | $2.40 | $2.69 | $2.30 | $2.14 |
Analyst forecast
ForecastConsensus (7 analysts)
buy
Avg. price target
$37.86+22.64%
- Strong buy 1
- Buy 3
- Hold 3
- Sell 0
- Strong sell 0
Target range
Ratings and targets reflect third-party analyst opinions, not MetaCap recommendations.
Earnings
Earnings history- Next report
- Oct 27, 2026
- EPS estimate
- $0.82
- Last reported (Q2 2026)
- Aug 6, 2026
- EPS actual vs est.
- $0.73 vs —
Dividends
Dividend history- Annual dividend
- $1.00
- Dividend yield
- 3.24%
- Last payment
- $0.26
- Ex-dividend date
- Sep 1, 2026
First Financial Bancorp. peers
Finance sector| Company | Price | % Chg | Market cap | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIBKFirst Interstate BancSystem Inc. | 34.74 | -2.20% | $3.31B | vs FFBC |
| MCHBMechanics Bancorp Class A | 14.61 | -1.88% | $3.24B | vs FFBC |
| TOWNTowneBank | 34.98 | -1.21% | $3.23B | vs FFBC |
| SFNCSimmons First National Corporation Class A | 22.21 | -1.68% | $3.21B | vs FFBC |
| NICNicolet Bankshares Inc. | 161.89 | -1.06% | $3.39B | vs FFBC |
| PRKPark National Corporation | 176.13 | -2.30% | $3.18B | vs FFBC |
| CBUCommunity Financial System Inc. | 59.22 | -0.60% | $3.12B | vs FFBC |
| SBCFSeacoast Banking Corporation of Florida | 31.87 | -1.70% | $3.09B | vs FFBC |
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First Financial Bancorp. stock FAQ
What is First Financial Bancorp.'s stock price today?
FFBC last traded at $30.87 as of Oct 7, 4:00 PM EDT, down 1.59% on the day. Prices are delayed at least 15 minutes.
Does First Financial Bancorp. pay a dividend?
Yes. First Financial Bancorp. pays $1.00 per share annually, a 3.24% yield. The most recent dividend of $0.26 had an ex-dividend date of Sep 1, 2026.
When is First Financial Bancorp.'s next earnings date?
First Financial Bancorp. is expected to report earnings on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. Analysts expect EPS of $0.82.
What is FFBC's P/E ratio?
FFBC trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 10.91 and a forward P/E of 8.75, compared with a median of 15.7 for its closest peers.
Who is First Financial Bancorp.'s CEO?
Mr. Archie M. Brown Jr. is the chief executive officer of First Financial Bancorp., which has about 2,371 employees.
Has FFBC ever split its stock?
Yes. The most recent FFBC stock split was a 105-for-100 split on Mar 7, 2001, one of 10 splits on record.
What is the FFBC 52-week high?
The 52-week high for FFBC is $36.25 and the 52-week low is $23.06. The stock is currently 14.8% below its high.