First Financial Bancorp

First Financial Bancorp Stock Forecast & Price Prediction

Live First Financial Bancorp Stock (FFBC) Price
$29.53

5

Ratings

  • Buy 0
  • Hold 5
  • Sell 0
Disclaimer : Analyst ratings and price forecasts are sourced from Wall St analysts and other experts. These projections are speculative and do not guarantee future stock performance. This information is for educational purposes only and should not be construed as advice to buy or sell any security.

Stock Price

$29.53

P/E Ratio

12.73

Volume Traded Today

$251,800

Dividend

$0.24

52 Week High/low

31.18/20.59

First Financial Bancorp Market Cap

$2.82B

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FFBC Summary

The First Financial Bancorp (FFBC) share price is expected to decrease by 2.64% over the next year. This is based on calculating the average 12-month share price estimate provided by 5 stock analysts who have covered FFBC. Price targets range from $27.5 at the low end to $31.5 at the high end. The current analyst consensus for FFBC is a hold. Please note analyst price targets are not guaranteed and could be missed completely.

FFBC Analyst Ratings

First Financial Bancorp has a total of 5 Wall St Analyst ratings. There are 0 buy ratings, 5 ratings, and 0 sell ratings. Since most analysts have a hold consensus rating, the expectation is that First Financial Bancorp will generate similar returns as the market. Investors shouldn't rely purely on analyst ratings; we encourage investors to also take a look at the fundamental and technical analysis in their due diligence.

FFBC stock forecast by analyst

These are the latest 20 analyst ratings of FFBC.

Analyst/Firm

Rating

Price Target

Change

Date

Christopher Mcgratty
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods

Market Perform

$27

Maintains

Jul 29, 2024
Jon Arfstrom
RBC Capital

Sector Perform

$29

Maintains

Jul 29, 2024
Jon Arfstrom
RBC Capital

Sector Perform

$24

Reiterates

Apr 9, 2024
Alexander Twerdahl
Piper Sandler

Overweight

$26

Assumes

Feb 23, 2024
Jon Arfstrom
RBC Capital

Sector Perform

$24

Reiterates

Jan 29, 2024
Jon Arfstrom
RBC Capital

Sector Perform

$21

Maintains

Oct 26, 2023
Jon Arfstrom
RBC Capital

Sector Perform

$24

Reiterates

Jul 24, 2023
Terry McEvoy
Stephens & Co.

Equal-Weight

$24

Reiterates

Jul 21, 2023
Scott Siefers
Piper Sandler

Overweight

$24

Upgrade

Jul 10, 2023
Jon Arfstrom
RBC Capital

Sector Perform

$25

Reiterates

Apr 24, 2023
Terry McEvoy
Stephens & Co.

Equal-Weight

$24

Reiterates

Apr 21, 2023
Christopher Mcgratty
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods

Market Perform

$23

Maintains

Apr 6, 2023
Jon Arfstrom
RBC Capital

Sector Perform

$25

Maintains

Oct 24, 2022
Karl Shepard
RBC Capital

Sector Perform

$26

Maintains

Oct 25, 2021
Karl Shepard
RBC Capital

Sector Perform

$24

Maintains

Jul 26, 2021
Scott Siefers
Piper Sandler

Neutral

$23

Downgrade

Mar 3, 2021
Scott Siefers
Piper Sandler

Overweight

$22

Upgrade

Feb 1, 2021

Piper Sandler

Neutral

$15

Maintains

Oct 26, 2020

Piper Sandler

Neutral

$13.5

Maintains

Sep 29, 2020

Piper Sandler

Overweight

$29

Upgrade

Jun 20, 2019

FFBC Company Information

What They Do: Provides commercial banking and related services.

Business Model: The company operates as a bank holding company, generating revenue through a variety of financial products and services including deposit accounts, loans, and trust management services. It serves both individual and commercial customers, offering a diverse range of banking solutions from checking and savings accounts to commercial loans and wealth management.

Other Information: Founded in 1863 and headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, the company has a strong regional presence in Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and Illinois. It also offers specialized financing and advisory services for industries such as insurance, investment advising, and restaurant franchises.
FFBC
First Financial Bancorp (FFBC)

When did it IPO

1990

Staff Count

2,084

Country

United States

Sector/Industry

Financial Services/Banks - Regional

CEO

Mr. Archie M. Brown Jr.

Market Cap

$2.82B

First Financial Bancorp (FFBC) Financial Data

In 2023, FFBC generated $840.2M in revenue, which was a increase of 0.00% from the previous year. This can be seen as a signal that FFBC's business is growing, and its share price could be worth more in the future. However, if the company grows faster (or slower) than expected, this could also have a major impact on the future share price.

Revenue From 2020

N/A

Revenue From 2021

N/A

0.00 %
From Previous Year

Revenue From 2022

N/A

0.00 %
From Previous Year

Revenue From 2023

$840.2M

0.00 %
From Previous Year
  • Revenue TTM $763.4M
  • Operating Margin TTM 36.9%
  • Gross profit TTM $0
  • Return on assets TTM 1.3%
  • Return on equity TTM 9.6%
  • Profit Margin 28.9%
  • Book Value Per Share 25.66%
  • Market capitalisation $2.82B
  • Revenue for 2021 N/A
  • Revenue for 2022 N/A
  • Revenue for 2023 $840.2M
  • EPS this year (TTM) $2.32

First Financial Bancorp (FFBC) Latest News

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Fri, 25 Oct 2024

Sentiment - NEUTRAL

Source - Seeking Alpha

Summary - First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC) will hold its Q3 2024 earnings conference call on October 25, 2024, at 8:30 AM ET with key executives participating.

Why It Matters - Q3 earnings calls provide insights into company performance, management strategies, and future outlook, influencing stock prices and investor sentiment.

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Thu, 24 Oct 2024

Sentiment - NEUTRAL

Source - PRNewsWire

Summary - First Financial Bancorp reported Q3 2024 earnings per share of $0.55 ($0.67 adjusted). Key metrics include a 1.17% return on assets, 4.08% net interest margin, and a quarterly dividend of $0.24.

Why It Matters - Strong earnings and adjusted metrics indicate robust financial health for First Financial Bancorp, while increased tangible book value and a dividend boost signal potential for continued investor returns.

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Thu, 24 Oct 2024

Sentiment - POSITIVE

Source - Zacks Investment Research

Summary - First Financial Bancorp (FFBC) reported quarterly earnings of $0.67 per share, matching the Zacks Consensus Estimate and unchanged from the same quarter last year.

Why It Matters - FFBC's earnings match expectations, indicating stability and consistency, which can boost investor confidence and influence stock performance.

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Thu, 24 Oct 2024

Sentiment - NEUTRAL

Source - Zacks Investment Research

Summary - First Financial (FFBC) reported its quarterly performance for September 2024, highlighting key metrics compared to Wall Street estimates and year-ago figures.

Why It Matters - FFBC's performance metrics against estimates and prior year figures signal growth potential or weaknesses, influencing investor sentiment and future stock valuation.

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Fri, 25 Oct 2024

Sentiment - NEUTRAL

Source - Seeking Alpha

Summary - First Financial Bancorp's Q3 revenues fell 5% to $201M, missing estimates. Net income was $52.5M, with modest loan growth and declining return metrics.

Why It Matters - First Financial Bancorp's revenue miss and declining return metrics signal potential challenges in profitability and growth, likely impacting investor sentiment and stock performance.

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Fri, 04 Oct 2024

Sentiment - NEUTRAL

Source - PRNewsWire

Summary - First Financial Bancorp (Nasdaq: FFBC) will release its Q3 2024 financial results on October 24, 2024, after market close.

Why It Matters - The upcoming financial results release by First Financial Bancorp can impact stock prices and investor sentiment, as it provides insights into the company's performance and growth prospects.

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FFBC Frequently asked questions

The highest forecasted price for FFBC is $31.5 from at .

The lowest forecasted price for FFBC is $27.5 from from

The FFBC analyst ratings consensus are 0 buy ratings, 5 hold ratings, and 0 sell ratings.