First Fin Banc Stock Price, News & Analysis

First Financial Bancorp (Nasdaq: FFBC) will release its second quarter 2021 financial results on Thursday, July 22, 2021, after the market closes. A teleconference and webcast to discuss these results is scheduled for Friday, July 23, 2021, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time.

The company, based in Cincinnati, had $16.2 billion in assets and $9.9 billion in loans as of March 31, 2021. It operates 143 banking centers across key states including Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and Illinois.

Yext, Inc. announced a successful partnership with First Financial Bank to enhance its website search capabilities. By utilizing Yext's natural language processing technology, the bank improved client search experiences, yielding a 272% increase in site visits and a 225% rise in site search usage within five months. The upgraded site now offers direct answers instead of links, facilitating better customer interaction and insights, particularly vital during the pandemic.

First Financial Bank (Nasdaq: FFBC) has received an Outstanding rating from the Federal Reserve Board for its performance under the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) for the period 2017-2020. This accolade recognizes the bank’s efforts in addressing the credit needs of low- and moderate-income communities. The bank has exceeded its $1.7 billion Community Benefits Agreement goal, achieving $1.85 billion in loans, investments, and donations. Key factors include excellent service to low-income customers and community development initiatives, with over $3.5 million contributed during 2020.

On April 27, 2021, First Financial Bancorp (NASDAQ: FFBC) announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.23 per common share, payable on June 15, 2021, to shareholders of record as of June 1, 2021. As of March 31, 2021, the company reported $16.2 billion in assets, $9.9 billion in loans, $12.6 billion in deposits, and $2.3 billion in shareholders' equity. The bank operates 143 full-service banking centers across Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and Illinois.

First Financial Bancorp (FFBC) reported a net income of $47.3 million, or $0.48 per diluted share, for Q1 2021, slightly down from $48.3 million in Q4 2020. Adjusted earnings per share stood at $0.50. The return on average assets was 1.20%, while the adjusted return was 1.24%. The net interest margin was 3.40%. A provision for credit losses of $4 million reflects a $7.5 million drop from the prior quarter. The company repurchased 840,115 shares, highlighting strong capital ratios. Despite challenges, optimism remains as economic conditions improve.

First Financial Bancorp (FFBC) will release its Q1 2021 financial results on April 22, 2021, after market close.

A teleconference will take place on April 23, 2021, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time, allowing stakeholders to discuss the results.

The company had approximately $16.0 billion in assets as of December 31, 2020, with $9.9 billion in loans and $12.2 billion in deposits.

First Financial Bancorp (FFBC) reported net income of $48.3 million, or $0.49 per diluted share, for Q4 2020, up from $41.5 million in Q3 2020. Adjusted earnings were $0.51 per share. The return on average assets was 1.20%, with a net interest margin of 3.49%. Noninterest income reached $61.5 million, bolstered by foreign exchange fees and mortgage production. The company announced a quarterly dividend of $0.23 per share. However, full-year earnings per share decreased from $2.00 in 2019 to $1.59 in 2020, reflecting challenges posed by the pandemic.

First Financial Bancorp (NASDAQ: FFBC) will release its fourth quarter and full year 2020 financial results on January 28, 2021, after market close. A teleconference and webcast to discuss these results is scheduled for January 29, 2021, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time. The bank holding company, based in Cincinnati, Ohio, reported $15.9 billion in assets and $11.6 billion in deposits as of September 30, 2020, highlighting its significant presence in the banking sector.

First Financial Bancorp (Nasdaq: FFBC) has authorized a stock repurchase plan to buy up to 5,000,000 shares, equating to about 5% of its outstanding shares as of September 30, 2020. The plan will start post the current repurchase program's expiration on December 31, 2020, lasting for two years. CEO Archie Brown noted the suspension of repurchase activity in early 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic but emphasizes this action as part of normal capital planning, aiming to take advantage of future market conditions.