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First Financial Bancorp. operates as the bank holding company for First Financial Bank that provides commercial banking and other banking, and banking-related services to individuals and businesses in Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky. 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 or commercial property; 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 a range of trust and wealth management services; and long-term, lease, and equipment financing services. As of December 31, 2017, it operated 94 banking centers. First Financial Bancorp. was founded in 1863 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Industry National commercial banks
Sub-IndustryRegional Banks
SectorFinance
SymbolNASDAQ:FFBC
CUSIP32020910
Phone877-322-9530
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.78
Current Ratio0.93
Quick Ratio0.92
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio17.17
Forward P/E Ratio12.26
P/E Growth1.32
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$409.21 million
Price / Sales6.60
Cash Flow$1.8430 per share
Price / Cash14.97
Book Value$15.00 per share
Price / Book1.84
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$1.61
Net Income$96.78 million
Net Margins25.41%
Return on Equity12.13%
Return on Assets1.44%
Miscellaneous
Employees2,118
Outstanding Shares97,900,000
Market Cap$2.91 billion
First Financial Bancorp (NASDAQ:FFBC) Frequently Asked Questions
What is First Financial Bancorp's stock symbol?
First Financial Bancorp trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "FFBC."
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, July 24th. Stockholders of record on Monday, September 3rd will be given a dividend of $0.20 per share on Monday, September 17th. This represents a $0.80 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.90%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, August 30th. This is an increase from First Financial Bancorp's previous quarterly dividend of $0.19. View First Financial Bancorp's Dividend History.
How were First Financial Bancorp's earnings last quarter?
First Financial Bancorp (NASDAQ:FFBC) issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, July, 19th. The bank reported $0.57 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.52 by $0.05. The bank had revenue of $152.20 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $147.77 million. First Financial Bancorp had a net margin of 25.41% and a return on equity of 12.13%. The company's revenue for the quarter was up 77.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $0.37 earnings per share. View First Financial Bancorp's Earnings History.
When is First Financial Bancorp's next earnings date?
How can I listen to First Financial Bancorp's earnings call?
First Financial Bancorp will be holding an earnings conference call on Friday, October 19th at 8:30 AM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link or dial in at 8775066873.
What price target have analysts set for FFBC?
7 brokerages have issued 1 year price objectives for First Financial Bancorp's shares. Their forecasts range from $28.00 to $35.00. On average, they anticipate First Financial Bancorp's share price to reach $31.8571 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 15.5% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for First Financial Bancorp.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for First Financial Bancorp?
7 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for First Financial Bancorp in the last year. There are currently 4 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Hold." View Analyst Ratings for First Financial Bancorp.
Who are some of First Financial Bancorp's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to First Financial Bancorp include Zions Bancorp (ZION), Cullen/Frost Bankers (CFR), BOK Financial (BOKF), CIT Group (CIT), PacWest Bancorp (PACW), First Horizon National (FHN), Webster Financial (WBS), Synovus Financial (SNV), Sterling Bancorp (STL), Pinnacle Financial Partners (PNFP), Akbank T.A.S. (AKBTY), F.N.B. (FNB), TCF Financial (TCF), MB Financial (MBFI) and Valley National Bancorp (VLY).
Who are First Financial Bancorp's key executives?
First Financial Bancorp's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Claude E. Davis, Exec. Chairman (Age 58)
- Mr. John M. Gavigan, Chief Admin. Officer (Age 40)
- Mr. Anthony M. Stollings, Chief Banking Officer (Age 64)
- Mr. Bradley J. Ringwald, Pres of Community Banking (Age 44)
- Mr. Richard S. Dennen CPA, Pres of Commercial Fin. (Age 51)
Who are First Financial Bancorp's major shareholders?
First Financial Bancorp's stock is owned by a number of of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include First Financial Bank Trust Division (0.74%). Company insiders that own First Financial Bancorp stock include Anthony M Stollings, Bradley J Ringwald, C Douglas Lefferson, Claude E Davis, David S Barker, J Wickliffe Ach, Jeffrey D Meyer, John T Neighbours, Matthew B Burgess, Paul C Silva, Peter E Geier, Richard E Olszewski, Shannon M Kuhl, Vince Berta and William J Kramer. View Institutional Ownership Trends for First Financial Bancorp.
Which major investors are buying First Financial Bancorp stock?
FFBC stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including First Financial Bank Trust Division. Company insiders that have bought First Financial Bancorp stock in the last two years include David S Barker, J Wickliffe Ach, Jeffrey D Meyer, Matthew B Burgess, Richard E Olszewski and Vince Berta. View Insider Buying and Selling for First Financial Bancorp.
How do I buy shares of First Financial Bancorp?
Shares of FFBC can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is First Financial Bancorp's stock price today?
One share of FFBC stock can currently be purchased for approximately $27.59.
How big of a company is First Financial Bancorp?
First Financial Bancorp has a market capitalization of $2.91 billion and generates $409.21 million in revenue each year. The bank earns $96.78 million in net income (profit) each year or $1.61 on an earnings per share basis. First Financial Bancorp employs 2,118 workers across the globe.
What is First Financial Bancorp's official website?
How can I contact First Financial Bancorp?
First Financial Bancorp's mailing address is 255 EAST FIFTH STREET SUITE 700, CINCINNATI OH, 45202. The bank can be reached via phone at 877-322-9530 or via email at [email protected]
MarketBeat Community Rating for First Financial Bancorp (NASDAQ FFBC)
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