First Fin Banc Stock Price, News & Analysis

First Financial Bancorp (NASDAQ: FFBC) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per common share on October 28, 2025. The dividend is payable on December 15, 2025 to shareholders of record as of December 1, 2025.

First Financial Bancorp (Nasdaq: FFBC) reported third-quarter 2025 results with net income $71.9M and EPS $0.75 ($0.76 adjusted). Total revenue reached a record $234M and record noninterest income was $73.5M ($73.6M adjusted). Net interest margin was 4.02% FTE. Return on average assets was 1.54% and ROATCE was 19.11%. Capital strengthened: total capital ratio 15.32%, tier 1 common 12.91%, and tangible common equity 8.87%. Annualized net charge-offs were 0.18%. Regulatory approval obtained for the Westfield acquisition; expected close Nov 1, 2025.

First Financial Bancorp (Nasdaq: FFBC) will release its third quarter 2025 financial results after market close on Thursday, October 23, 2025. A teleconference and webcast to discuss results is scheduled for Friday, October 24, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. ET.

Teleconference dial-in: 1-888-550-5723 (Access Code: 5048068). Teleconference replay: 1-800-770-2030 (Access Code: 5048068) available one hour after the call until November 7, 2025. Webcast and archived replay available via http://ir.bankatfirst.com/CorporateProfile; archived for 12 months.

First Financial Bank (NASDAQ:FFBC) has announced its strategic acquisition of BankFinancial (NASDAQ:BFIN) in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $142 million. The deal will significantly expand First Financial's presence in the Chicago market, adding 18 retail locations and bringing total pro forma deposits to $2.2 billion.

Under the agreement, BankFinancial shareholders will receive 0.48 shares of First Financial common stock for each BankFinancial share. The transaction, expected to close in Q4 2025, will be accretive to First Financial's earnings per share while maintaining tangible book value per share. All BankFinancial employees will join First Financial upon closing.

First Financial Bancorp (NASDAQ:FFBC) reported strong Q2 2025 financial results with earnings per diluted share of $0.73 ($0.74 adjusted). The company achieved record quarterly revenue of $226.3 million, representing a 5% year-over-year increase. Key performance metrics include a return on average assets of 1.52% and a robust net interest margin of 4.05%.

The bank demonstrated solid financial health with loan growth of 2% annualized and average deposit growth of 3% annualized. Asset quality remained stable with net charge-offs at 21 basis points. The Board approved a quarterly dividend increase to $0.25 per share, representing a 4.2% increase. Additionally, the company's pending acquisition of Westfield Bank in Northeast Ohio is progressing with regulatory approvals expected this year.

First Financial Bancorp (NASDAQ: FFBC) has scheduled its second quarter 2025 financial results announcement for Thursday, July 24, 2025 after market close. The company will host a conference call and webcast to discuss the results on Friday, July 25, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time.

Investors can access the conference call via telephone at 1-888-550-5723 (toll-free) using access code 5048068. A replay will be available until August 8th, 2025. The webcast can be accessed through the company's investor relations website and will be archived for 12 months.

First Financial Bancorp (NASDAQ: FFBC) has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Westfield Bancorp in a cash-and-stock transaction valued at $325 million. The deal, structured as 80% cash and 20% stock at 1.4x price-to-tangible book value, will expand FFBC's presence in Northeast Ohio, particularly in Cleveland and Akron markets.

The acquisition will increase First Financial's total assets to $20.6 billion and make it the 8th largest bank by deposit market share in Ohio. The transaction is expected to close in Q4 2025, bringing strategic benefits including enhanced specialty lending verticals in premium finance, insurance agency, and RIA banking. Pro forma financial metrics include a TCE ratio of 7.4%, CET1 ratio of 10.9%, and projected ROA of 1.4% in 2026.

First Financial Bancorp (Nasdaq: FFBC) has announced the acquisition of Westfield Bancorp in a cash and stock transaction valued at $325 million. The deal combines Westfield's $2.2 billion in assets with First Financial's operations, creating a $20.6 billion Midwest-based institution.

The transaction, expected to close in Q4 2025, will be paid 80% in cash ($260 million) and 20% in First Financial stock (approximately 2.75 million shares). The acquisition is projected to be 12% accretive to First Financial's earnings with a tangible book value earn-back of approximately 2.9 years. All Westfield Bank retail locations will remain open and be rebranded as First Financial Bank locations.

First Financial Bancorp (NASDAQ: FFBC) has announced its latest quarterly cash dividend. The company's board of directors declared a dividend of $0.24 per common share on April 29, 2025.

Key dividend dates:

• Payment Date: June 16, 2025
• Record Date: June 2, 2025

This announcement represents the company's commitment to providing regular returns to its shareholders through cash dividends. The declaration was made during the board's meeting in Cincinnati.