First Foundation (FFWM) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

First Foundation Inc. (NYSE: FFWM) is a financial services company headquartered in Irvine, California. Through its banking and advisory subsidiaries, the company delivers a range of wealth management, strategic consulting and lending solutions to high-net-worth individuals, families, entrepreneurs and closely held businesses. First Foundation’s integrated business model combines personalized advisory services with commercial and consumer banking capabilities under one corporate umbrella.

The company’s wealth management arm offers financial planning, investment management, trust and estate planning, tax planning and family office services. Its banking subsidiary provides deposit accounts, mortgage lending, home equity lines of credit, commercial real estate loans, construction and bridge financing, as well as SBA loan programs. This dual-platform approach allows clients to access both advisory expertise and credit solutions tailored to their long-term goals.

Founded in 2005, First Foundation has expanded organically and through targeted acquisitions to build a national footprint. The firm maintains offices in key U.S. markets, including California, Texas, Florida, Colorado and New York, enabling it to serve a geographically diverse client base. Led by President and CEO William N. Jaffe, First Foundation emphasizes a relationship-driven culture and aims to deliver customized advice, sophisticated lending products and seamless banking services under one roof.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $5.96 to $6.18
• 50-Day Range: $4.80 to $6.09
• 52-Week Range: $4.41 to $8.52
• Volume: 543,995 shs
• Average Volume: 562,684 shs
• Market Capitalization: $501.76 million
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

FFWM Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have FFWM shares performed this year?

First Foundation's stock was trading at $5.16 at the beginning of the year. Since then, FFWM shares have increased by 18.0% and is now trading at $6.09.

How were First Foundation's earnings last quarter?

First Foundation Inc. (NYSE:FFWM) posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, July, 31st. The company reported ($0.09) EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.02 by $0.11. The firm earned $51.42 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $64.50 million. First Foundation had a negative net margin of 15.29% and a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 1.20%.

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 Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 7/31/2025
• Today: 9/04/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Finance
• Industry: BANKS - SOUTHWEST
• Sub-Industry: Banking
• Current Symbol: NYSE:FFWM
• Previous Symbol: NYSE:FFWM
• CIK: 1413837
• Web: N/A
• Phone: (949) 222-2030
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 710
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): ($1.41)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: -$92.41 million
• Net Margins: -15.29%
• Pretax Margin: -22.77%
• Return on Equity: -1.20%
• Return on Assets: -0.09%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 1.73
• Current Ratio: 1.03
• Quick Ratio: 0.97

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $545.12 million
• Price / Sales: 0.91
• Cash Flow: $0.16 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 38.34
• Book Value: $11.69 per share
• Price / Book: 0.52

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 82,390,000
• Free Float: 74,559,000
• Market Cap: $496.81 million
• Optionable: N/A
• Beta: 1.04