First Financial Bankshares Stock Forecast, Price & News

First Financial Bankshares (NASDAQ:FFIN) Frequently Asked Questions

Is First Financial Bankshares a buy right now?

2 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for First Financial Bankshares in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" First Financial Bankshares stock. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in FFIN, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
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How has First Financial Bankshares' stock price been impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19)?

First Financial Bankshares' stock was trading at $23.99 on March 11th, 2020 when Coronavirus (COVID-19) reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization. Since then, FFIN shares have increased by 116.8% and is now trading at $52.01.
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Are investors shorting First Financial Bankshares?

First Financial Bankshares saw a increase in short interest in the month of November. As of November 15th, there was short interest totaling 7,070,000 shares, an increase of 30.7% from the October 31st total of 5,410,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 468,200 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 15.1 days. Currently, 5.5% of the company's stock are short sold.
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When is First Financial Bankshares' next earnings date?

First Financial Bankshares is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, January 27th 2022.
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How were First Financial Bankshares' earnings last quarter?

First Financial Bankshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FFIN) announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, October, 20th. The bank reported $0.41 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.38 by $0.03. The bank earned $137.18 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $128.97 million. First Financial Bankshares had a net margin of 44.72% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 13.57%.
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How often does First Financial Bankshares pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for First Financial Bankshares?

First Financial Bankshares declared a quarterly dividend on Thursday, November 4th. Investors of record on Thursday, December 16th will be given a dividend of $0.15 per share on Monday, January 3rd. This represents a $0.60 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.15%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, December 15th.
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Is First Financial Bankshares a good dividend stock?

First Financial Bankshares pays an annual dividend of $0.60 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.15%. First Financial Bankshares has been increasing its dividend for 11 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio of First Financial Bankshares is 37.27%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, First Financial Bankshares will have a dividend payout ratio of 41.67% next year. This indicates that First Financial Bankshares will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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When did First Financial Bankshares' stock split? How did First Financial Bankshares' stock split work?

First Financial Bankshares shares split on Monday, June 3rd 2019. The 2-1 split was announced on Tuesday, April 23rd 2019. The newly minted shares were issued to shareholders after the closing bell on Friday, May 31st 2019. An investor that had 100 shares of First Financial Bankshares stock prior to the split would have 200 shares after the split.

What price target have analysts set for FFIN?

2 Wall Street analysts have issued 12-month price targets for First Financial Bankshares' stock. Their forecasts range from $47.76 to $52.00. On average, they anticipate First Financial Bankshares' share price to reach $49.92 in the next twelve months. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 4.0%.
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Who are First Financial Bankshares' key executives?

First Financial Bankshares' management team includes the following people:

• F. Scott Dueser, Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer (LinkedIn Profile)
• James R. Gordon, CFO, Secretary, Treasurer & Executive VP
• John J. Ruzicka, Chief Information Officer & Executive VP
• Lawrence Kentz, Chief Compliance Officer & Senior Vice President
• Gary S. Gragg, Chief Lending Officer & Executive Vice President

What is F. Scott Dueser's approval rating as First Financial Bankshares' CEO?

28 employees have rated First Financial Bankshares CEO F. Scott Dueser on Glassdoor.com. F. Scott Dueser has an approval rating of 84% among First Financial Bankshares' employees.

Who are some of First Financial Bankshares' key competitors?

Some companies that are related to First Financial Bankshares include The PNC Financial Services Group (PNC), Truist Financial (TFC), SVB Financial Group (SIVB), First Republic Bank (FRC), Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB), Huntington Bancshares (HBAN), Regions Financial (RF), KeyCorp (KEY), M&T Bank (MTB), Signature Bank (SBNY), Western Alliance Bancorporation (WAL), East West Bancorp (EWBC), Zions Bancorporation, National Association (ZION), First Horizon (FHN) and Commerce Bancshares (CBSH).
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What other stocks do shareholders of First Financial Bankshares own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other First Financial Bankshares investors own include Reata Pharmaceuticals (RETA), Approach Resources (AREX), Precision Drilling (PDS), Synlogic (SYBX), Basic Energy Services (BAS), Archrock (AROC), Targa Resources (TRGP), Cisco Systems (CSCO), Intel (INTC) and Precision Drilling (PD).

What is First Financial Bankshares' stock symbol?

First Financial Bankshares trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "FFIN."

Who are First Financial Bankshares' major shareholders?

First Financial Bankshares' stock is owned by a variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include BlackRock Inc. (9.97%), Neuberger Berman Group LLC (3.21%), Alliancebernstein L.P. (2.28%), Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management LLC (2.18%), Geode Capital Management LLC (1.68%) and Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (1.42%). Company insiders that own First Financial Bankshares stock include April Kaye Bullock Anthony, David L Copeland, F Scott Dueser, Johnny Trotter, Michael B Denny, Murray Hamilton Edwards, Robert Clark Nickles Jr and Tucker S Bridwell.
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Which institutional investors are selling First Financial Bankshares stock?

FFIN stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including BlackRock Inc., Invesco Ltd., Neuberger Berman Group LLC, Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Geode Capital Management LLC, Bank of New York Mellon Corp, Morgan Stanley, and Principal Financial Group Inc.. Company insiders that have sold First Financial Bankshares company stock in the last year include F Scott Dueser, and Tucker S Bridwell.
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Which institutional investors are buying First Financial Bankshares stock?

FFIN stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Millennium Management LLC, Alliancebernstein L.P., Citigroup Inc., Tudor Investment Corp Et Al, Eagle Asset Management Inc., Two Sigma Investments LP, Cubist Systematic Strategies LLC, and Duality Advisers LP. Company insiders that have bought First Financial Bankshares stock in the last two years include April Kaye Bullock Anthony, Johnny Trotter, Michael B Denny, Murray Hamilton Edwards, and Robert Clark Nickles Jr.
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How do I buy shares of First Financial Bankshares?

Shares of FFIN 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.
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What is First Financial Bankshares' stock price today?

One share of FFIN stock can currently be purchased for approximately $52.01.

How much money does First Financial Bankshares make?

First Financial Bankshares has a market capitalization of $7.41 billion and generates $504.06 million in revenue each year. The bank earns $202.03 million in net income (profit) each year or $1.61 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does First Financial Bankshares have?

First Financial Bankshares employs 1,500 workers across the globe.

When was First Financial Bankshares founded?

First Financial Bankshares was founded in 1890.

What is First Financial Bankshares' official website?

The official website for First Financial Bankshares is www.ffin.com.

Where are First Financial Bankshares' headquarters?

First Financial Bankshares is headquartered at 400 PINE STREET, ABILENE TX, 79601.

How can I contact First Financial Bankshares?

First Financial Bankshares' mailing address is 400 PINE STREET, ABILENE TX, 79601. The bank can be reached via phone at (325) 627-7155, via email at [email protected], or via fax at 325-627-7393.