NASDAQ:FFWM First Foundation - FFWM Stock Forecast, Price & News Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat Daily Premium to add more stocks to your watchlist. Adding First Foundation Inc. Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. $8.20 +0.94 (+12.95%) (As of 03/21/2023 10:39 AM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$7.62▼$8.4050-Day Range$7.26▼$16.4252-Week Range$7.20▼$25.79Volume564,190 shsAverage Volume682,829 shsMarket Capitalization$462.07 millionP/E Ratio4.18Dividend Yield5.37%Price Target$18.75 ProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability First Foundation MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingHold2.25 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside158.3% Upside$18.75 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy1.60% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthStrongBased on Four FactorsSustainability-0.33Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment-0.30Based on 12 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$1.53 M Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth87.21%From $0.86 to $1.61 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.3.26 out of 5 starsFinance Sector59th out of 876 stocksState Commercial Banks Industry14th out of 177 stocks 3.1 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingFirst Foundation has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.25, and is based on 1 buy rating, 3 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $18.75, First Foundation has a forecasted upside of 158.3% from its current price of $7.26.Amount of Analyst CoverageFirst Foundation has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted1.60% of the outstanding shares of First Foundation have been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverFirst Foundation has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.3, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in First Foundation has recently increased by 14.11%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 3.3 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipFirst Foundation is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 5.79%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthFirst Foundation has only been increasing its dividend for 3 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of First Foundation is 22.45%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, First Foundation will have a dividend payout ratio of 27.33% next year. This indicates that First Foundation will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Previous Next 3.1 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreFirst Foundation has received a 31.94% net impact score from Upright. The largest positive contribution comes from its "Societal infrastructure" impact, which is mostly driven by its "Wire transfer services", "Mortgages provided by brick and mortar banks", "Debit cards", "Consumer savings accounts provided by brick and mortar banks", "Credit cards", and "Consumer transaction accounts provided by brick and mortar banks" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for First Foundation is -0.33. Previous Next 2.1 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentFirst Foundation has a news sentiment score of -0.30. 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 lower news sentiment than the 0.45 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 12 news articles for First Foundation this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.Search Interest8 people have searched for FFWM on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 700% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows7 people have added First Foundation to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 250% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 4.2 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, First Foundation insiders have sold 7,286.56% more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $20,711.00 in company stock and sold $1,529,830.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders10.20% of the stock of First Foundation is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.Percentage Held by Institutions69.33% of the stock of First Foundation is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 3.8 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for First Foundation are expected to grow by 87.21% in the coming year, from $0.86 to $1.61 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of First Foundation is 3.70, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 119.11.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of First Foundation is 3.70, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 137.04.Price to Book Value per Share RatioFirst Foundation has a P/B Ratio of 0.36. 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 Foundation (NASDAQ:FFWM) StockFirst Foundation, Inc. is a bank holding, which engages in the provision of a comprehensive platform of financial services to individuals, businesses, and organizations. It operates through the following segments: Banking, Wealth Management, and Other. The company was founded by John Avak Hakopian and Ulrich Emanuel Keller, Jr. in 1990 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.Read More Receive FFWM Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for First Foundation and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address FFWM Stock News HeadlinesMarch 21, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comFirst Foundation Provides Update on Financial StrengthMarch 18, 2023 | benzinga.comPresident of First Foundation Sold $1.60M In StockMarch 21, 2023 | PressReach (Ad)This Stock Has Room To RunAnalysts believe this stock's product demand could rise quickly in the next few years.March 18, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comInsider Selling: First Foundation Inc. (NASDAQ:FFWM) Insider Sells $276,774.39 in StockMarch 18, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comFirst Foundation Inc. (NASDAQ:FFWM) Insider Sells $796,000.00 in StockMarch 15, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comFirst Foundation (NASDAQ:FFWM) Stock Price Down 19.5%March 14, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWhy Shares of KeyCorp, Huntington Bancshares, and First Foundation Are Rising TodayMarch 14, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comIn the wake of First Foundation Inc.'s (NASDAQ:FFWM) latest US$393m market cap drop, institutional owners may be forced to take severe actionsMarch 21, 2023 | PressReach (Ad)This Stock Has Room To RunAnalysts believe this stock's product demand could rise quickly in the next few years.March 14, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comFirst Foundation Inc. (NASDAQ:FFWM) Sees Large Increase in Short InterestMarch 12, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comFirst Foundation Bank Reaffirms the Strength of Its Financial Position in Wake of Industry DevelopmentsFebruary 15, 2023 | benzinga.comFirst Foundation Stock (NASDAQ:FFWM), Quotes and News SummaryFebruary 3, 2023 | 247wallst.comFirst Look Analysts Research Calls for Friday, February 3February 1, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comNeed To Know: Analysts Just Made A Substantial Cut To Their First Foundation Inc. (NASDAQ:FFWM) EstimatesJanuary 30, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comAnalysts Offer Insights on Financial Companies: T Rowe Price (TROW) and First Foundation (FFWM)January 29, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comBe Sure To Check Out First Foundation Inc. (NASDAQ:FFWM) Before It Goes Ex-DividendJanuary 27, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comFirst Foundation Inc. (NASDAQ:FFWM) Q4 2022 Earnings Call TranscriptJanuary 26, 2023 | seekingalpha.comFirst Foundation Inc. (FFWM) Q4 2022 Earnings Call TranscriptJanuary 26, 2023 | msn.comFirst Foundation Non-GAAP EPS of $0.35 beats by $0.04, revenue of $81.9M misses by $13.95MJanuary 26, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comFirst Foundation (FFWM) Q4 Earnings Surpass EstimatesJanuary 25, 2023 | benzinga.comFOUNDATION FOR FINANCIAL PLANNING ANNOUNCES 2023 GRANT RECIPIENTSJanuary 20, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comActivist investor nominates 2 candidates to sit on First Foundation Bank boardJanuary 20, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comActivist hedge fund Driver Management steps up pressure on First Foundation on board candidatesJanuary 13, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comAutism Science Foundation Awards First Round of Profound Autism Pilot GrantsDecember 31, 2022 | msn.comWichita Falls Area Community Foundation welcomes new board membersDecember 29, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comFirst Foundation bank review 2022: Offers numerous deposit accounts, and competitive APY. But the requirements are steepDecember 29, 2022 | msn.com2022 First Foundation reviewSee More Headlines View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart Receive FFWM Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for First Foundation and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address FFWM Company Calendar Last Earnings1/26/2023Ex-Dividend for 2/16 Dividend2/03/2023Dividend Payable2/16/2023Today3/21/2023Next Earnings (Estimated)4/25/2023Fiscal Year End12/31/2023Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ Industry State commercial banks Sub-IndustryN/A SectorFinance Current SymbolNASDAQ:FFWM CUSIPN/A CIK1413837 Webwww.firstfoundationinc.com Phone(469) 638-9636FaxN/AEmployees674Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Forecast$18.75 High Stock Price Forecast$23.00 Low Stock Price Forecast$16.00 Forecasted Upside/Downside+158.3%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.25 Research Coverage4 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$1.96 Trailing P/E Ratio3.70 Forward P/E Ratio8.44 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$110.51 million Net Margins24.44% Pretax Margin33.13% Return on Equity10.18% Return on Assets0.96% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.21 Current Ratio1.08 Quick Ratio1.08 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$452.11 million Price / Sales0.90 Cash Flow$2.11 per share Price / Cash Flow3.44 Book Value$20.12 per share Price / Book0.36Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares56,350,000Free Float50,603,000Market Cap$409.10 million OptionableNot Optionable Beta0.95 Key ExecutivesScott Farris KavanaughVice Chairman, President & Chief Executive OfficerChristopher M. NaghibiChief Operating Officer & Executive Vice PresidentAmy DjouChief Financial Officer & Executive Vice PresidentAdrian S. DarmawanChief Technology Officer & Executive VPHugo NunoChief Banking Officer & Executive Vice PresidentKey CompetitorsCambridge BancorpNASDAQ:CATCCentral Pacific FinancialNYSE:CPFHeritage CommerceNASDAQ:HTBKCapital City Bank GroupNASDAQ:CCBGCrossFirst BanksharesNASDAQ:CFBView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsJohn HakopianSold 29,857 sharesTotal: $276,774.39 ($9.27/share)Scott F KavanaughBought 2,000 shares on 3/14/2023Total: $19,220.00 ($9.61/share)Christopher M NaghibiBought 155 shares on 3/14/2023Total: $1,491.10 ($9.62/share)John HakopianSold 100,000 sharesTotal: $796,000.00 ($7.96/share)Voya Investment Management LLCSold 26,656 shares on 2/28/2023Ownership: 0.033%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions FFWM Stock - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell First Foundation stock right now? 4 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for First Foundation in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" FFWM shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in FFWM, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View FFWM analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is First Foundation's stock price forecast for 2023? 4 Wall Street research analysts have issued 12 month price targets for First Foundation's shares. Their FFWM share price forecasts range from $16.00 to $23.00. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach $18.75 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 128.4% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for FFWM or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have FFWM shares performed in 2023? First Foundation's stock was trading at $14.33 on January 1st, 2023. Since then, FFWM shares have decreased by 42.7% and is now trading at $8.21. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. Are investors shorting First Foundation? First Foundation saw a increase in short interest during the month of February. As of February 28th, there was short interest totaling 903,100 shares, an increase of 14.1% from the February 13th total of 791,400 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 390,500 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 2.3 days. View First Foundation's Short Interest. When is First Foundation's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, April 25th 2023. View our FFWM earnings forecast. How were First Foundation's earnings last quarter? First Foundation Inc. (NASDAQ:FFWM) posted its earnings results on Thursday, January, 26th. The bank reported $0.35 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.31 by $0.04. The bank had revenue of $81.94 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $94.93 million. First Foundation had a net margin of 24.44% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 10.18%. How often does First Foundation pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for First Foundation? First Foundation declared a quarterly dividend on Thursday, January 26th. Stockholders of record on Monday, February 6th will be given a dividend of $0.11 per share on Thursday, February 16th. This represents a $0.44 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 5.36%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, February 3rd. Read our dividend analysis for FFWM. What ETFs hold First Foundation's stock? ETFs with the largest weight of First Foundation (NASDAQ:FFWM) stock in their portfolio include First Trust Small Cap Value AlphaDEX Fund (FYT), First Trust NASDAQ ABA Community Bank Index Fund (QABA), SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF (KRE), First Trust Small Cap Core AlphaDEX Fund (FYX), Direxion Daily Regional Banks Bull 3x Shares (DPST), iShares Micro-Cap ETF (IWC) and Janus Henderson Small Cap Growth Alpha ETF (JSML). Is First Foundation a good dividend stock? First Foundation (NASDAQ:FFWM) pays an annual dividend of $0.44 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 5.79%. FFWM has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The company 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 is 22.45%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, FFWM will have a dividend payout ratio of 27.33% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for FFWM. 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 Block (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 retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (4.11%), Macquarie Group Ltd. (3.28%), Banc Funds Co. LLC (2.31%), Geode Capital Management LLC (1.72%), rhino investment partners Inc (1.19%) and AQR Capital Management LLC (1.11%). Insiders that own company stock include Amy Djou, Christopher M Naghibi, 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. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of First Foundation? Shares of FFWM 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 Foundation's stock price today? One share of FFWM stock can currently be purchased for approximately $8.21. How much money does First Foundation make? First Foundation (NASDAQ:FFWM) has a market capitalization of $462.63 million and generates $452.11 million in revenue each year. The bank earns $110.51 million in net income (profit) each year or $1.96 on an earnings per share basis. How many employees does First Foundation have? The company employs 674 workers across the globe. How can I contact First Foundation? First Foundation's mailing address is 18101 VON KARMAN AVE SUITE 700, IRVINE CA, 92612. The official website for the company is www.firstfoundationinc.com. The bank can be reached via phone at (469) 638-9636 or via email at jmichel@ff-inc.com. This page (NASDAQ:FFWM) was last updated on 3/21/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff Get 30 Days of MarketBeat All Access Free Sign up for MarketBeat All Access to gain access to MarketBeat's full suite of research tools: Best-in-Class Portfolio Monitoring View the latest news, buy/sell ratings, SEC filings and insider transactions for your stocks. 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