First Foundation (FFWM) Stock Forecast, Price & News

First Foundation (NASDAQ:FFWM) Frequently Asked Questions

Is First Foundation a buy right now?

3 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for First Foundation in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" First Foundation stock.
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When is First Foundation's next earnings date?

First Foundation is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, July 26th 2022.
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How were First Foundation's earnings last quarter?

First Foundation Inc. (NASDAQ:FFWM) posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, April, 26th. The bank reported $0.55 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.51 by $0.04. First Foundation had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 12.94% and a net margin of 34.58%. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $0.50 earnings per share.
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How often does First Foundation pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for First Foundation?

First Foundation announced a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, April 27th. Investors of record on Friday, May 6th will be paid a dividend of $0.11 per share on Monday, May 16th. This represents a $0.44 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.07%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, May 5th.
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Is First Foundation a good dividend stock?

First Foundation pays an annual dividend of $0.44 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.07%. First Foundation has been increasing its dividend for 3 consecutive year(s), indicating that it does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio of First Foundation is 17.81%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, First Foundation will have a dividend payout ratio of 16.92% next year. This indicates that First Foundation will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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What price target have analysts set for FFWM?

3 equities research analysts have issued 1-year price targets for First Foundation's stock. Their forecasts range from $30.00 to $32.00. On average, they anticipate First Foundation's share price to reach $31.00 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 45.7% from the stock's current price.
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Who are First Foundation's key executives?

First Foundation's management team includes the following people:

• Mr. Ulrich Emanuel Keller Jr., CFP, CFP, Exec. Chairman (Age 66, Pay $960k)
• Mr. Scott Farris Kavanaugh, CEO & Vice Chairman (Age 61, Pay $1.84M) (LinkedIn Profile)
• Mr. David S. DePillo, Pres (Age 61, Pay $1.34M)
• Mr. Kevin Lewis Thompson, Exec. VP & CFO (Age 49, Pay $525.17k)
• Mr. Adriano S. Darmawan, CTO & Exec. VP
• Ms. Kelly Rentzel, Exec. VP, Gen. Counsel & Corp. Sec.
• Mr. Tyler J. Resh, Director of Marketing & Strategy
• Mr. Curt Freeman, Sr. VP and Construction Products Mang.
• Mr. Tony Fire, Sr. VP
• Mr. Manjit Dhillon, Sr. VP

Who are some of First Foundation's key competitors?

Some companies that are related to First Foundation include Bank OZK (OZK), United Bankshares (UBSI), Wintrust Financial (WTFC), ServisFirst Bancshares (SFBS), Home Bancshares, Inc. (Conway, AR) (HOMB), Hancock Whitney (HWC), Independent Bank (INDB), First Interstate BancSystem (FIBK), CVB Financial (CVBF), United Community Banks (UCBI), First Hawaiian (FHB), Bank of Hawaii (BOH), Ameris Bancorp (ABCB), Sberbank of Russia (SBRCY) and Independent Bank Group (IBTX).
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What other stocks do shareholders of First Foundation own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other First Foundation investors own include Square (SQ), Gilead Sciences (GILD), Wells Fargo & Company (WFC), AbbVie (ABBV), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Carnival Co. & (CCL), Enbridge (ENB), Ford Motor (F), General Electric (GE) and Huntington Bancshares (HBAN).

What is First Foundation's stock symbol?

First Foundation trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "FFWM."

Who are First Foundation's major shareholders?

First Foundation's stock is owned by a number of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include BlackRock Inc. (6.76%), Vanguard Group Inc. (4.43%), GMT Capital Corp (3.91%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (3.35%), State Street Corp (2.37%) and Banc Funds Co. LLC (2.06%). Company insiders that own First Foundation stock include David S Depillo, Diane M Rubin, Elizabeth A Pagliarini, John Hakopian, Mitchell M Rosenberg, Sandra I Coufal, Scott F Kavanaugh, Ulrich E Keller Jr and Ulrich E Keller, Jr.
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Which major investors are selling First Foundation stock?

FFWM stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Russell Investments Group Ltd., Artemis Investment Management LLP, Federated Hermes Inc., BNP Paribas Arbitrage SA, Emerald Mutual Fund Advisers Trust, Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Banc Funds Co. LLC, and FLC Capital Advisors. Company insiders that have sold First Foundation company stock in the last year include John Hakopian, Sandra I Coufal, Scott F Kavanaugh, Ulrich E Keller Jr, and Ulrich E Keller, Jr.
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Which major investors are buying First Foundation stock?

FFWM stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including BlackRock Inc., Vanguard Group Inc., GMT Capital Corp, State Street Corp, Wellington Management Group LLP, Naples Global Advisors LLC, Keeley Teton Advisors LLC, and Assenagon Asset Management S.A.. Company insiders that have bought First Foundation stock in the last two years include David S Depillo, Diane M Rubin, and Elizabeth A Pagliarini.
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How do I buy shares of First Foundation?

Shares of FFWM 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 Foundation's stock price today?

One share of FFWM stock can currently be purchased for approximately $21.27.

How much money does First Foundation make?

First Foundation has a market capitalization of $1.20 billion and generates $317.67 million in revenue each year. The bank earns $109.51 million in net income (profit) each year or $2.469990 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does First Foundation have?

First Foundation employs 674 workers across the globe.

What is First Foundation's official website?

The official website for First Foundation is www.firstfoundationinc.com.

How can I contact First Foundation?

First Foundation's mailing address is 18101 VON KARMAN AVE SUITE 700, IRVINE CA, 92612. The bank can be reached via phone at (949) 202-4160 or via email at [email protected].