Positive News SentimentPositive NewsNASDAQ:FFBC First Financial Bancorp. (FFBC) Stock Forecast, Price & News $19.66 +0.09 (+0.46%) (As of 05/26/2023 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$19.19▼$19.7050-Day Range$18.20▼$23.0852-Week Range$17.99▼$26.72Volume165,915 shsAverage Volume278,977 shsMarket Capitalization$1.87 billionP/E Ratio7.53Dividend Yield4.68%Price Target$24.00 ProfileProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainabilityProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability First Financial Bancorp. MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingHold2.00 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside22.1% Upside$24.00 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy2.34% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthStrongBased on Four FactorsSustainability-0.71Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment1.50Based on 3 Articles This WeekInsider TradingAcquiring Shares$9,134 Bought Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth-13.65%From $2.71 to $2.34 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.2.59 out of 5 starsFinance Sector393rd out of 903 stocksNational Commercial Banks Industry56th out of 86 stocks 2.0 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingFirst Financial Bancorp. has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.00, and is based on no buy ratings, 3 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $24.00, First Financial Bancorp. has a forecasted upside of 22.1% from its current price of $19.66.Amount of Analyst CoverageFirst Financial Bancorp. has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted2.34% of the float of First Financial Bancorp. has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverFirst Financial Bancorp. has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 5.6.Change versus previous monthShort interest in First Financial Bancorp. has recently decreased by 1.36%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving. Previous Next 3.3 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipFirst Financial Bancorp. is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 4.70%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthFirst Financial Bancorp. does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of First Financial Bancorp. is 35.25%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, First Financial Bancorp. will have a dividend payout ratio of 39.32% next year. This indicates that First Financial Bancorp. will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Previous Next 2.8 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreFirst Financial Bancorp. has received a 23.33% net impact score from Upright. The largest positive contribution comes from its "Societal infrastructure" impact, which is mostly driven by its "Mortgages provided by brick and mortar banks", "Home equity loans", "Development loans for corporations", "Wire transfer services", "Online banking", and "Consumer savings accounts provided by brick and mortar banks" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for First Financial Bancorp. is -0.71. Previous Next 3.6 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentFirst Financial Bancorp. has a news sentiment score of 1.50. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.66 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for First Financial Bancorp. this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.Search Interest2 people have searched for FFBC on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. Previous Next 3.3 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, First Financial Bancorp. insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought $9,134.00 in company stock and sold $0.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 2.06% of the stock of First Financial Bancorp. is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions73.35% of the stock of First Financial Bancorp. is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 1.9 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for First Financial Bancorp. are expected to decrease by -13.65% in the coming year, from $2.71 to $2.34 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of First Financial Bancorp. is 7.53, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 137.22.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of First Financial Bancorp. is 7.53, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 160.67.Price to Book Value per Share RatioFirst Financial Bancorp. has a P/B Ratio of 0.88. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC) StockFirst Financial Bancorp operates as a bank holding company. The firm operates through its wholly owned subsidiary, First Financial Bank, which engages in the provision of commercial banking, financial and other related activities. It operates through the following business lines: Commercial, Retail Banking, Mortgage Banking, Wealth Management, Investment Commercial Real Estate, and Commercial Finance. Its products and services include digital tools, digital services, self-service, digital wallet, treasury management, employee services, financial planning, investment management, and trust administration. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH.Read More Receive FFBC Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for First Financial Bancorp. and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address FFBC Stock News HeadlinesMay 3, 2023 | bizjournals.comFirst Financial’s new businesses fuel fee income growthMay 1, 2023 | cbsnews.comTroubled First Republic Bank seized by regulators, then sold to JPMorgan ChaseMay 27, 2023 | Behind the Markets (Ad)"Chilling War Games Show US Forces Crushed" – FOX NEWS=== BREAKING === "Chilling War Games Show US Forces Crushed" - FOX NEWS After losing to China in repeated war games, U.S. military to spend billions on new "living missile" for armed forces. Investors stand to reap 35,960% on shares of small defense contractor that makes powerful new weapon. Get the name of the stock here >>>April 29, 2023 | msn.comFDIC to seize First Republic Bank, third lender to fail since MarchApril 28, 2023 | cbsnews.comFirst Republic Bank teeters on collapse as regulators circle troubled lenderApril 27, 2023 | msn.comFirst Financial Bancorp (FFBC) Declares $0.23 DividendApril 24, 2023 | msn.comRBC Capital Reiterates First Financial Bancorp (FFBC) Sector Perform RecommendationApril 24, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comFirst Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC) Earns Equal Weight Rating from StephensMay 27, 2023 | Behind the Markets (Ad)"Chilling War Games Show US Forces Crushed" – FOX NEWS=== BREAKING === "Chilling War Games Show US Forces Crushed" - FOX NEWS After losing to China in repeated war games, U.S. military to spend billions on new "living missile" for armed forces. Investors stand to reap 35,960% on shares of small defense contractor that makes powerful new weapon. Get the name of the stock here >>>April 24, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comFirst Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC) Given Equal Weight Rating at StephensApril 21, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comAnalysts Offer Insights on Financial Companies: Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB), First Financial Bancorp (FFBC) and Hilltop Holdings (HTH)April 20, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comFirst Financial Bancorp Announces First Quarter 2023 Financial ResultsApril 10, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comFirst Financial Bancorp to Announce First Quarter 2023 Financial Results on Thursday, April 20, 2023April 9, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comKeefe, Bruyette & Woods Cuts First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC) Price Target to $23.00April 4, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comShort Interest in First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC) Rises By 6.0%March 29, 2023 | bizjournals.comFirst Financial Bancorp nominates Dawn Morris, Andre Porter to board of directorsMarch 28, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comRBC Capital Reaffirms Their Hold Rating on First Financial Bancorp (FFBC)March 28, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comFirst Financial Bancorp (NASDAQ:FFBC) stock performs better than its underlying earnings growth over last three yearsMarch 27, 2023 | bloomberg.comFirst Citizens Buys Silicon Valley Bank After Run on LenderMarch 27, 2023 | msn.comFirst Republic Bank, KeyCorp And Other Big Stocks Moving Higher In Monday's Pre-Market SessionMarch 25, 2023 | msn.comHSBC becomes first bank to agree to delay closure of a last branch in town until alternative banking arrangements are in placeMarch 22, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comFirst Financial (FFBC) Moves 8.4% Higher: Will This Strength Last?March 21, 2023 | bizjournals.comAs First Republic Bank teeters, Bay Area developers wonder who would fill its shoesMarch 21, 2023 | msn.comShares of First Republic Bank Rebound on Bailout TalksMarch 20, 2023 | cbsnews.comFirst Republic Bank shares slide, trading halted in volatile trading sessionMarch 20, 2023 | bizjournals.comSVB Financial seeks bankruptcy court help amid 'significant interest' in assetsMarch 19, 2023 | seekingalpha.comFirst Republic Bank expected to be cut again by S&P Global - reportSee More Headlines View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart Receive FFBC Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for First Financial Bancorp. and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address FFBC Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 3/15 Dividend2/28/2023Dividend Payable3/15/2023Last Earnings4/21/2023Today5/27/2023Ex-Dividend for 6/15 Dividend5/31/2023Dividend Payable6/15/2023Next Earnings (Estimated)7/20/2023Fiscal Year End12/31/2023Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ Industry National commercial banks Sub-IndustryRegional Banks SectorFinance Current SymbolNASDAQ:FFBC CUSIP32020910 CIK708955 Webwww.bankatfirst.com Phone(877) 322-9530Fax513-867-3111Employees2,108Year Founded1863Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Forecast$24.00 High Stock Price Forecast$25.00 Low Stock Price Forecast$23.00 Forecasted Upside/Downside+22.1%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.00 Research Coverage3 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$2.61 Trailing P/E Ratio7.53 Forward P/E Ratio7.25 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$217.61 million Net Margins27.92% Pretax Margin31.55% Return on Equity12.18% Return on Assets1.50% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.68 Current Ratio0.89 Quick Ratio0.89 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$774.65 million Price / Sales2.41 Cash Flow$2.81 per share Price / Cash Flow6.99 Book Value$22.30 per share Price / Book0.88Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares95,150,000Free Float93,195,000Market Cap$1.87 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.06 Social Links Key ExecutivesArchie M. BrownPresident, Chief Executive Officer & DirectorJames M. AndersonChief Operating & Financial OfficerAmanda N. NeeleyChief Consumer Banking & Strategy Officer, EVPScott T. CrawleyChief Accounting Officer, VP & ControllerRichard S. DennenChief Corporate Banking OfficerKey CompetitorsFulton FinancialNASDAQ:FULTBancorpNASDAQ:TBBKFirst MerchantsNASDAQ:FRMESimmons First NationalNASDAQ:SFNCNBT BancorpNASDAQ:NBTBView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsProShare Advisors LLCSold 1,200 shares on 5/26/2023Ownership: 0.014%Brandywine Global Investment Management LLCBought 51,549 shares on 5/25/2023Ownership: 0.244%Ameriprise Financial Inc.Sold 7,248 shares on 5/22/2023Ownership: 0.421%JPMorgan Chase & Co.Bought 135,517 shares on 5/18/2023Ownership: 3.758%New York State Common Retirement FundSold 21,301 shares on 5/18/2023Ownership: 0.112%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions FFBC Stock - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell First Financial Bancorp. stock right now? 3 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for First Financial Bancorp. in the last year. There are currently 3 hold ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" FFBC shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in FFBC, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View FFBC analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is First Financial Bancorp.'s stock price forecast for 2023? 3 brokers have issued 1 year price targets for First Financial Bancorp.'s stock. Their FFBC share price forecasts range from $23.00 to $25.00. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach $24.00 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 22.1% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for FFBC or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have FFBC shares performed in 2023? First Financial Bancorp.'s stock was trading at $24.23 on January 1st, 2023. Since then, FFBC stock has decreased by 18.9% and is now trading at $19.66. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. When is First Financial Bancorp.'s next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, July 20th 2023. View our FFBC earnings forecast. How were First Financial Bancorp.'s earnings last quarter? First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC) announced its quarterly earnings results on Friday, April, 21st. The bank reported $0.76 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.70 by $0.06. The bank earned $264.12 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $202.70 million. First Financial Bancorp. had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 12.18% and a net margin of 27.92%. The business's revenue for the quarter was up 70.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $0.46 earnings per share. How often does First Financial Bancorp. pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for First Financial Bancorp.? First Financial Bancorp. declared a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, April 25th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, June 1st will be given a dividend of $0.23 per share on Thursday, June 15th. This represents a $0.92 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 4.68%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, May 31st. Read our dividend analysis for FFBC. What ETFs hold First Financial Bancorp.'s stock? ETFs with the largest weight of First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC) stock in their portfolio include Timothy Plan Market Neutral ETF (TPMN), Invesco KBW Regional Banking ETF (KBWR), AAM Bahl & Gaynor Small/Mid Cap Income Growth ETF (SMIG), VictoryShares US Small Cap High Div Volatility Wtd ETF (CSB), First Trust NASDAQ ABA Community Bank Index Fund (QABA), Invesco S&P SmallCap Financials ETF (PSCF), Is First Financial Bancorp. a good dividend stock? First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC) pays an annual dividend of $0.92 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 4.70%. FFBC has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 35.25%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, FFBC will have a dividend payout ratio of 39.32% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for FFBC. What is Archie Brown's approval rating as First Financial Bancorp.'s CEO? 39 employees have rated First Financial Bancorp. Chief Executive Officer Archie Brown on Glassdoor.com. Archie Brown has an approval rating of 100% among the company's employees. This puts Archie Brown in the top 10% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies. 83.0% of employees surveyed would recommend working at First Financial Bancorp. to a friend. What other stocks do shareholders of First Financial Bancorp. own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other First Financial Bancorp. investors own include AT&T (T), Carnival Co. & (CCL), Enterprise Products Partners (EPD), Energy Transfer (ET), Altria Group (MO), Verizon Communications (VZ), Gilead Sciences (GILD), Simon Property Group (SPG), Exxon Mobil (XOM) and American Airlines Group (AAL). What is First Financial Bancorp.'s stock symbol? First Financial Bancorp. trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "FFBC." Who are First Financial Bancorp.'s major shareholders? First Financial Bancorp.'s stock is owned by a number of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (14.64%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (6.87%), Macquarie Group Ltd. (6.16%), State Street Corp (4.35%), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (3.76%) and Fort Washington Investment Advisors Inc. OH (2.89%). Insiders that own company stock include Archie M Brown Jr, Claude E Davis, Claude E Davis, Gary W Warzala, J Wickliffe Ach, Knust Susan L Purkrabek, Richard S Dennen, Thomas Murray Obrien, Vince Berta and William G Barron. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of First Financial Bancorp.? Shares of FFBC stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What is First Financial Bancorp.'s stock price today? One share of FFBC stock can currently be purchased for approximately $19.66. How much money does First Financial Bancorp. make? First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC) has a market capitalization of $1.87 billion and generates $774.65 million in revenue each year. The bank earns $217.61 million in net income (profit) each year or $2.61 on an earnings per share basis. How many employees does First Financial Bancorp. have? The company employs 2,108 workers across the globe. How can I contact First Financial Bancorp.? First Financial Bancorp.'s mailing address is 255 EAST FIFTH STREET SUITE 800, CINCINNATI OH, 45202. The official website for the company is www.bankatfirst.com. The bank can be reached via phone at (877) 322-9530, via email at investorrelations@bankatfirst.com, or via fax at 513-867-3111. This page (NASDAQ:FFBC) was last updated on 5/27/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat All Access to add more stocks to your watchlist. Adding First Financial Bancorp. Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. 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