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Comparative Price Performance Over Time

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CompanyCurrent Price50-Day Moving Average52-Week RangeMarket CapBetaAvg. VolumeToday's Volume
Banc of California, Inc. stock logo
BANC
Banc of California
$14.32
+1.6%
$14.49
$9.72
$16.08
$2.25B1.152.09 million shs1.82 million shs
First Financial Bancorp. stock logo
FFBC
First Financial Bancorp.
$22.57
+0.9%
$21.76
$17.23
$24.99
$2.15B1.05282,185 shs465,888 shs
First Merchants Co. stock logo
FRME
First Merchants
$34.13
-1.0%
$33.77
$24.52
$38.16
$2.02B1.08217,263 shs233,621 shs
Park National Co. stock logo
PRK
Park National
$134.33
-0.3%
$130.10
$90.28
$137.52
$2.16B0.740,284 shs22,625 shs
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Price Performance

Company1-Day Performance7-Day Performance30-Day Performance90-Day Performance1-Year Performance
Banc of California, Inc. stock logo
BANC
Banc of California
0.00%+3.32%-5.85%-1.72%+27.40%
First Financial Bancorp. stock logo
FFBC
First Financial Bancorp.
0.00%+3.11%+0.67%-1.27%+13.08%
First Merchants Co. stock logo
FRME
First Merchants
0.00%+0.18%-2.21%-2.12%+22.51%
Park National Co. stock logo
PRK
Park National
-0.24%+4.94%-1.12%-0.16%+23.37%

MarketRank™

CompanyOverall ScoreAnalyst's OpinionShort Interest ScoreDividend StrengthESG ScoreNews and Social Media SentimentCompany OwnershipEarnings & Valuation
Banc of California, Inc. stock logo
BANC
Banc of California
4.4783 of 5 stars
3.11.01.73.31.83.32.5
First Financial Bancorp. stock logo
FFBC
First Financial Bancorp.
3.8267 of 5 stars
1.24.03.32.52.61.71.9
First Merchants Co. stock logo
FRME
First Merchants
4.8604 of 5 stars
2.54.05.02.71.83.32.5
Park National Co. stock logo
PRK
Park National
1.1659 of 5 stars
1.00.03.30.02.32.51.3

Analyst Ratings

CompanyConsensus Rating ScoreConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target% Upside from Current Price
Banc of California, Inc. stock logo
BANC
Banc of California
2.17
Hold$16.6416.22% Upside
First Financial Bancorp. stock logo
FFBC
First Financial Bancorp.
2.33
Hold$24.679.29% Upside
First Merchants Co. stock logo
FRME
First Merchants
3.00
Buy$38.0011.34% Upside
Park National Co. stock logo
PRK
Park National
2.00
Hold$130.00-3.22% Downside

Current Analyst Ratings

Latest PRK, FFBC, FRME, and BANC Analyst Ratings

DateCompanyBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
4/25/2024
Banc of California, Inc. stock logo
BANC
Banc of California
Stephens
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Reiterated RatingEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$16.00
4/25/2024
Banc of California, Inc. stock logo
BANC
Banc of California
Truist Financial
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Lower Price TargetHold ➝ Hold$16.00 ➝ $15.00
4/24/2024
Banc of California, Inc. stock logo
BANC
Banc of California
Barclays
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Lower Price TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$16.00 ➝ $15.00
4/24/2024
Banc of California, Inc. stock logo
BANC
Banc of California
Wedbush
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Lower Price TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$16.00 ➝ $15.00
4/24/2024
Park National Co. stock logo
PRK
Park National
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
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Reiterated RatingMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$125.00 ➝ $130.00
4/10/2024
Banc of California, Inc. stock logo
BANC
Banc of California
Wells Fargo & Company
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Boost Price TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$14.00 ➝ $16.00
4/9/2024
First Financial Bancorp. stock logo
FFBC
First Financial Bancorp.
Royal Bank of Canada
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Reiterated RatingSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$24.00
4/1/2024
Banc of California, Inc. stock logo
BANC
Banc of California
Truist Financial
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Reiterated RatingHold ➝ Hold$16.00
3/22/2024
Banc of California, Inc. stock logo
BANC
Banc of California
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
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UpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform$16.00 ➝ $18.00
3/8/2024
Banc of California, Inc. stock logo
BANC
Banc of California
Barclays
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Initiated CoverageEqual Weight$16.00
2/23/2024
First Financial Bancorp. stock logo
FFBC
First Financial Bancorp.
Piper Sandler
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Initiated CoverageOverweight$26.00
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Sales & Book Value

CompanyAnnual RevenuePrice/SalesCashflowPrice/CashBook ValuePrice/Book
Banc of California, Inc. stock logo
BANC
Banc of California
$465.95M4.83$8.89 per share1.61$18.46 per share0.78
First Financial Bancorp. stock logo
FFBC
First Financial Bancorp.
$1.12B1.93$3.16 per share7.14$23.84 per share0.95
First Merchants Co. stock logo
FRME
First Merchants
$651.00M3.11$4.13 per share8.27$37.42 per share0.91
Park National Co. stock logo
PRK
Park National
$564.30M3.84$8.91 per share15.08$71.06 per share1.89

Profitability & Earnings

CompanyNet IncomeEPSTrailing P/E RatioForward P/E RatioP/E GrowthNet MarginsReturn on Equity (ROE)Return on Assets (ROA)Next Earnings Date
Banc of California, Inc. stock logo
BANC
Banc of California
-$1.90B-$3.33N/A7.05N/A-29.10%2.25%0.19%7/23/2024 (Estimated)
First Financial Bancorp. stock logo
FFBC
First Financial Bancorp.
$255.86M$2.489.109.99N/A20.74%11.35%1.44%7/18/2024 (Estimated)
First Merchants Co. stock logo
FRME
First Merchants
$223.79M$3.479.849.78N/A20.15%10.29%1.21%7/23/2024 (Estimated)
Park National Co. stock logo
PRK
Park National
$126.73M$7.9017.0017.31N/A22.03%12.28%1.37%N/A

Latest PRK, FFBC, FRME, and BANC Earnings

DateQuarterCompanyConsensus EstimateReported EPSBeat/MissGap EPSRevenue EstimateActual RevenueDetails
4/26/2024Q1 2024
First Financial Bancorp. stock logo
FFBC
First Financial Bancorp.
$0.59$0.59N/A$0.65$201.79 million$287.20 million    
4/23/2024Q1 2024
Banc of California, Inc. stock logo
BANC
Banc of California
$0.26$0.19-$0.07$0.21$296.02 million$522.57 million    
4/19/2024Q1 2024
Park National Co. stock logo
PRK
Park National
$1.85$2.15+$0.30$2.13$118.29 million$121.82 million

Dividends

CompanyAnnual PayoutDividend Yield3-Year Dividend GrowthPayout RatioYears of Consecutive Growth
Banc of California, Inc. stock logo
BANC
Banc of California
$0.402.79%+18.56%N/A 1 Years
First Financial Bancorp. stock logo
FFBC
First Financial Bancorp.
$0.924.08%N/A37.10%N/A
First Merchants Co. stock logo
FRME
First Merchants
$1.363.98%+8.82%39.19%12 Years
Park National Co. stock logo
PRK
Park National
$4.243.16%+0.97%53.67%7 Years

Latest PRK, FFBC, FRME, and BANC Dividends

AnnouncementCompanyPeriodAmountYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
4/25/2024
First Financial Bancorp. stock logo
FFBC
First Financial Bancorp.
Quarterly$0.234.08%6/3/20246/3/20246/17/2024
4/19/2024
Park National Co. stock logo
PRK
Park National
quarterly$1.063.1%5/16/20245/17/20246/10/2024
2/8/2024
Banc of California, Inc. stock logo
BANC
Banc of California
Quarterly$0.103.02%3/14/20243/15/20244/1/2024
2/6/2024
First Merchants Co. stock logo
FRME
First Merchants
Quarterly$0.344.05%2/29/20243/1/20243/15/2024
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)

Debt

CompanyDebt-to-Equity RatioCurrent RatioQuick Ratio
Banc of California, Inc. stock logo
BANC
Banc of California
0.32
0.89
0.89
First Financial Bancorp. stock logo
FFBC
First Financial Bancorp.
0.50
0.91
0.91
First Merchants Co. stock logo
FRME
First Merchants
0.39
0.86
0.86
Park National Co. stock logo
PRK
Park National
0.17
0.91
0.91

Ownership

Institutional Ownership

CompanyInstitutional Ownership
Banc of California, Inc. stock logo
BANC
Banc of California
86.88%
First Financial Bancorp. stock logo
FFBC
First Financial Bancorp.
77.23%
First Merchants Co. stock logo
FRME
First Merchants
73.92%
Park National Co. stock logo
PRK
Park National
62.65%

Insider Ownership

CompanyInsider Ownership
Banc of California, Inc. stock logo
BANC
Banc of California
7.37%
First Financial Bancorp. stock logo
FFBC
First Financial Bancorp.
2.06%
First Merchants Co. stock logo
FRME
First Merchants
1.32%
Park National Co. stock logo
PRK
Park National
2.70%

Miscellaneous

CompanyEmployeesShares OutstandingFree FloatOptionable
Banc of California, Inc. stock logo
BANC
Banc of California
2,304157.27 million145.68 millionOptionable
First Financial Bancorp. stock logo
FFBC
First Financial Bancorp.
2,16595.47 million93.51 millionOptionable
First Merchants Co. stock logo
FRME
First Merchants
2,16259.28 million58.50 millionOptionable
Park National Co. stock logo
PRK
Park National
1,79916.12 million15.68 millionOptionable

PRK, FFBC, FRME, and BANC Headlines

SourceHeadline
Smokey Bear park in Capitan to display artwork depicting fire-fighting iconSmokey Bear park in Capitan to display artwork depicting fire-fighting icon
msn.com - April 28 at 8:16 PM
Woman walking dogs assaulted in Richmond National Battlefield Park, police sayWoman walking dogs assaulted in Richmond National Battlefield Park, police say
wtvr.com - April 28 at 8:16 PM
Rookie Langford’s inside-the-park homer, Dunning’s 10 Ks highlight Rangers’ 4-3 win over RedsRookie Langford’s inside-the-park homer, Dunning’s 10 Ks highlight Rangers’ 4-3 win over Reds
sandiegouniontribune.com - April 28 at 5:35 PM
UPDATE | Mountaineer Dies In Fall In Denali National Park And PreserveUPDATE | Mountaineer Dies In Fall In Denali National Park And Preserve
nationalparkstraveler.org - April 28 at 5:35 PM
LR celebrates National Park week, engaging youth in historyLR celebrates National Park week, engaging youth in history
msn.com - April 28 at 12:31 PM
Climber dies in 1,000-foot fall from peak in Denali National Park, Alaska rangers sayClimber dies in 1,000-foot fall from peak in Denali National Park, Alaska rangers say
news.yahoo.com - April 28 at 12:31 PM
The UK’s best national park named as the ‘ideal destination’ with picturesque villagesThe UK’s best national park named as the ‘ideal destination’ with picturesque villages
express.co.uk - April 28 at 7:31 AM
New York trans advocate, park ranger falls to her death while ice climbing Alaska mountain path ‘the Escalator’New York trans advocate, park ranger falls to her death while ice climbing Alaska mountain path ‘the Escalator’
msn.com - April 28 at 7:31 AM
11 things you might not know about Acadia National Park, but should11 things you might not know about Acadia National Park, but should
bangordailynews.com - April 28 at 1:56 AM
Northumberland National Park among UKs most InstagrammableNorthumberland National Park among UK's most Instagrammable
thenorthernecho.co.uk - April 28 at 1:56 AM
Climber who died in Alaska national park IDd as noted N.Y. forest rangerClimber who died in Alaska national park ID'd as noted N.Y. forest ranger
msn.com - April 28 at 1:56 AM
Climber Is Killed in Fall at Denali National ParkClimber Is Killed in Fall at Denali National Park
nytimes.com - April 27 at 11:17 PM
Climber dead, another seriously injured after 1,000-foot fall off Alaska mountainClimber dead, another seriously injured after 1,000-foot fall off Alaska mountain
msn.com - April 27 at 11:17 PM
Crime survivors hold vigil for lost loved ones at Chula Vista parkCrime survivors hold vigil for lost loved ones at Chula Vista park
sandiegouniontribune.com - April 27 at 8:56 PM
Climber dead, another injured after 1,000-foot fall off Alaska mountainClimber dead, another injured after 1,000-foot fall off Alaska mountain
msn.com - April 27 at 8:56 PM
A question that is now retired: "Why doesnt Delaware have a National Park?" | First State National Historical ParkA question that is now retired: "Why doesn't Delaware have a National Park?" | First State National Historical Park
wdel.com - April 27 at 6:17 PM
Rocky Mountain National Park proposes campground fee increases for 2025Rocky Mountain National Park proposes campground fee increases for 2025
msn.com - April 27 at 6:17 PM
Climber dead, another injured after 1000-foot fall off Alaska mountainClimber dead, another injured after 1000-foot fall off Alaska mountain
msn.com - April 27 at 6:17 PM
Man dies after medical episode while hiking in Death Valley National ParkMan dies after medical episode while hiking in Death Valley National Park
msn.com - April 27 at 1:17 PM
One climber dies, one survives with traumatic injuries after 1,000-foot fall off mountain in Alaska’s Denali National ParkOne climber dies, one survives with traumatic injuries after 1,000-foot fall off mountain in Alaska’s Denali National Park
msn.com - April 27 at 1:17 PM
Gig Harbor man dies while hiking in Death Valley National Park canyonGig Harbor man dies while hiking in Death Valley National Park canyon
thenewstribune.com - April 27 at 10:55 AM
Mountaineer Dies In Fall In Denali National Park And PreserveMountaineer Dies In Fall In Denali National Park And Preserve
nationalparkstraveler.org - April 27 at 10:55 AM
Officials in Namibia criticize tourists who took nude photos atop the Big Daddy dune at national parkOfficials in Namibia criticize tourists who took nude photos atop the Big Daddy dune at national park
businessinsider.com - April 27 at 10:55 AM
Climber killed, another injured in 1,000-foot fall in Denali National ParkClimber killed, another injured in 1,000-foot fall in Denali National Park
adn.com - April 27 at 8:16 AM

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Company Descriptions

Banc of California logo

Banc of California

NYSE:BANC
Banc of California, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for Banc of California that provides various banking products and services in California. The company offers deposit products, such as checking, savings, money market, demand, and time deposits; certificates of deposit; retirement accounts; and safe deposit boxes. It also provides real estate loans to professional developers and real estate investors for the acquisition, construction, refinancing, renovation, and on-going operation of commercial real estate properties; commercial real estate mortgage, residential real estate mortgage, and real estate construction and land loans; commercial loans and leases, such as equipment finance, other asset-based, venture capital, secured business, warehouse, and other lending services; small business administration loans; and consumer loans comprising personal, auto, and other loans, as well as home equity and revolving lines of credit. In addition, the company offers international banking, multi-state deposit, and asset and investment management services, as well as cash and treasury management services; and online, mobile, remote deposit, and telephone banking services. It serves small and middle-market businesses, venture capital firms, non-profit organizations, business owners, entrepreneurs, professionals, and high-net worth individuals. Banc of California, Inc. was founded in 1941 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.
First Financial Bancorp. logo

First Financial Bancorp.

NASDAQ:FFBC
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 offers checking, savings, and money-market accounts; and accepts various deposit products, such as interest-bearing and non-interest-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, and office buildings; commercial and industrial loans for various purposes, including inventory, receivables, and equipment, as well as equipment and leasehold improvement financing for franchisees; 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; lease and equipment financing services; and currency payments, foreign exchange hedging, and other advisory products. First Financial Bancorp. was founded in 1863 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio.
First Merchants logo

First Merchants

NASDAQ:FRME
First Merchants Corporation operates as the financial holding company for First Merchants Bank that provides community banking services. The company offers a range of financial services, including time, savings, and demand deposits; and consumer, commercial, agri-business, public finance, and real estate mortgage loans. It also provides personal and corporate trust; brokerage and private wealth management; and letters of credit, repurchase agreements, and other corporate services. The company operates banking locations in Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, and Michigan counties. It also offers its services through electronic and mobile delivery channels. First Merchants Corporation was founded in 1893 and is headquartered in Muncie, Indiana.
Park National logo

Park National

NYSE:PRK
Park National Corporation operates as the bank holding company for Park National Bank that provides commercial banking and trust services in small and medium population areas. The company offers deposits for demand, savings, and time accounts; trust and wealth management services; cash management services; safe deposit operations; electronic funds transfers; Internet and mobile banking solutions with bill pay service; credit cards; and various additional banking-related services. It also provides commercial loans, including financing for industrial and commercial properties, financing for equipment, inventory and accounts receivable, acquisition financing, and commercial leasing, as well as for consumer finance companies; commercial real estate loans comprising mortgage loans to developers and owners of commercial real estate; originates financing leases primarily for the purchase of commercial vehicles, operating/manufacturing equipment, and municipal vehicles/equipment; consumer loans, such as automobile loans; consumer finance services; home equity lines of credit; and residential real estate and construction loans, as well as installment loans and commercial loans. In addition, the company offers aircraft financing services; and ParkDirect, a personal banking application. Park National Corporation was founded in 1908 and is headquartered in Newark, Ohio.