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First Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:THFF) reported strong Q2 2025 financial results, with net income of $18.6 million, up from $11.4 million in Q2 2024. The company achieved diluted EPS of $1.57, compared to $0.96 in the same period last year.

Key highlights include a record net interest income of $52.7 million, up 34% year-over-year, and an improved net interest margin of 4.15%. The bank's loan portfolio grew to $3.90 billion, a 21.62% increase from Q2 2024, partly due to the SimplyBank acquisition. Asset quality improved with nonperforming loans decreasing to $9.8 million from $15.9 million year-over-year.

Total deposits reached $4.66 billion, up from $4.13 billion in Q2 2024, while the efficiency ratio improved to 59.37% from 64.56%. The bank maintained strong capital ratios with a Tier 1 leverage ratio of 10.91%.

First Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:THFF) ha riportato solidi risultati finanziari nel secondo trimestre del 2025, con un utile netto di 18,6 milioni di dollari, in aumento rispetto agli 11,4 milioni di dollari del secondo trimestre 2024. La società ha raggiunto un utile per azione diluito di 1,57 dollari, rispetto a 0,96 dollari nello stesso periodo dell'anno precedente.

Tra i punti salienti si segnalano un reddito netto da interessi record di 52,7 milioni di dollari, in crescita del 34% su base annua, e un miglioramento del margine netto da interessi al 4,15%. Il portafoglio prestiti della banca è cresciuto fino a 3,90 miliardi di dollari, con un incremento del 21,62% rispetto al secondo trimestre 2024, in parte grazie all'acquisizione di SimplyBank. La qualità degli attivi è migliorata con i prestiti in sofferenza che sono diminuiti a 9,8 milioni di dollari dai 15,9 milioni dell'anno precedente.

I depositi totali hanno raggiunto 4,66 miliardi di dollari, in aumento rispetto ai 4,13 miliardi del secondo trimestre 2024, mentre il rapporto di efficienza è migliorato al 59,37% dal 64,56%. La banca ha mantenuto solidi coefficienti patrimoniali con un rapporto di leva Tier 1 del 10,91%.

First Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:THFF) reportó sólidos resultados financieros en el segundo trimestre de 2025, con un ingreso neto de 18.6 millones de dólares, frente a los 11.4 millones en el segundo trimestre de 2024. La compañía logró un EPS diluido de 1.57 dólares, en comparación con 0.96 en el mismo período del año anterior.

Los aspectos más destacados incluyen un ingreso neto por intereses récord de 52.7 millones de dólares, un aumento del 34% interanual, y un margen neto por intereses mejorado del 4.15%. La cartera de préstamos del banco creció hasta 3.90 mil millones de dólares, un aumento del 21.62% respecto al segundo trimestre de 2024, en parte debido a la adquisición de SimplyBank. La calidad de los activos mejoró con préstamos morosos que disminuyeron a 9.8 millones desde 15.9 millones año tras año.

Los depósitos totales alcanzaron 4.66 mil millones de dólares, frente a 4.13 mil millones en el segundo trimestre de 2024, mientras que la ratio de eficiencia mejoró al 59.37% desde 64.56%. El banco mantuvo sólidos índices de capital con una ratio de apalancamiento Tier 1 del 10.91%.

First Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:THFF)는 2025년 2분기에 강력한 재무 실적을 보고했습니다. 순이익은 1,860만 달러로 2024년 2분기의 1,140만 달러에서 증가했습니다. 회사는 희석 주당순이익(EPS) 1.57달러를 기록했으며, 이는 전년 동기 0.96달러에 비해 상승한 수치입니다.

주요 성과로는 전년 대비 34% 증가한 기록적인 순이자수익 5,270만 달러와 4.15%로 개선된 순이자마진이 포함됩니다. 은행의 대출 포트폴리오는 SimplyBank 인수 덕분에 2024년 2분기 대비 21.62% 증가한 39억 달러에 달했습니다. 자산 건전성도 개선되어 부실 대출이 전년 대비 1,590만 달러에서 980만 달러로 감소했습니다.

총 예금은 2024년 2분기의 41억 3천만 달러에서 증가한 46억 6천만 달러에 도달했으며, 효율성 비율은 64.56%에서 59.37%로 개선되었습니다. 은행은 Tier 1 레버리지 비율 10.91%로 견고한 자본 비율을 유지했습니다.

First Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:THFF) a annoncé de solides résultats financiers pour le deuxième trimestre 2025, avec un revenu net de 18,6 millions de dollars, en hausse par rapport à 11,4 millions de dollars au deuxième trimestre 2024. La société a réalisé un bénéfice dilué par action (BPA) de 1,57 dollar, contre 0,96 dollar sur la même période l'année précédente.

Les points clés incluent un revenu net d'intérêts record de 52,7 millions de dollars, en hausse de 34 % d'une année sur l'autre, et une marge nette d'intérêt améliorée à 4,15 %. Le portefeuille de prêts de la banque a augmenté pour atteindre 3,90 milliards de dollars, soit une hausse de 21,62 % par rapport au deuxième trimestre 2024, en partie grâce à l'acquisition de SimplyBank. La qualité des actifs s'est améliorée avec une baisse des prêts non performants à 9,8 millions de dollars contre 15,9 millions d'une année sur l'autre.

Les dépôts totaux ont atteint 4,66 milliards de dollars, contre 4,13 milliards au deuxième trimestre 2024, tandis que le ratio d'efficacité s'est amélioré à 59,37 % contre 64,56 %. La banque a maintenu de solides ratios de capital avec un ratio de levier Tier 1 de 10,91 %.

First Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:THFF) meldete starke Finanzergebnisse für das zweite Quartal 2025 mit einem Nettoeinkommen von 18,6 Millionen US-Dollar, gegenüber 11,4 Millionen US-Dollar im zweiten Quartal 2024. Das Unternehmen erzielte ein verwässertes Ergebnis je Aktie (EPS) von 1,57 US-Dollar, verglichen mit 0,96 US-Dollar im gleichen Zeitraum des Vorjahres.

Zu den wichtigsten Highlights zählen ein rekordverdächtiges Nettozinsergebnis von 52,7 Millionen US-Dollar, ein Anstieg von 34 % im Jahresvergleich, sowie eine verbesserte Nettozinsmarge von 4,15 %. Das Kreditportfolio der Bank wuchs auf 3,90 Milliarden US-Dollar, ein Anstieg von 21,62 % gegenüber dem zweiten Quartal 2024, teilweise bedingt durch die Übernahme von SimplyBank. Die Vermögensqualität verbesserte sich, da notleidende Kredite von 15,9 Millionen auf 9,8 Millionen US-Dollar zurückgingen.

Die Gesamteinlagen erreichten 4,66 Milliarden US-Dollar, gegenüber 4,13 Milliarden US-Dollar im zweiten Quartal 2024, während sich die Effizienzquote von 64,56 % auf 59,37 % verbesserte. Die Bank hielt starke Kapitalquoten mit einer Tier-1-Leverage-Ratio von 10,91 % aufrecht.

Positive
  • Net income increased 63% to $18.6 million vs $11.4 million in Q2 2024
  • Record net interest income of $52.7 million, up 34% year-over-year
  • Net interest margin expanded to 4.15% from 3.57%
  • Nonperforming loans decreased to $9.8 million from $15.9 million year-over-year
  • Efficiency ratio improved to 59.37% from 64.56%
  • Book value per share increased 10.40% to $49.59
Negative
  • Tangible common equity to tangible asset ratio declined to 8.58% from 9.14% year-over-year
  • Tier 1 leverage ratio decreased to 10.91% from 12.14% in Q2 2024

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First Financial posted strong Q2 results with 63% higher net income YoY, expanding margins, and improved asset quality.

First Financial Corporation delivered impressive Q2 2025 results, with $18.6 million in net income, up 63% from $11.4 million in Q2 2024. Diluted EPS increased substantially to $1.57 from $0.96 year-over-year. The bank's performance was highlighted by a record net interest income of $52.7 million, representing a 34% year-over-year increase.

The bank's net interest margin expanded significantly to 4.15% from 3.57% in the same quarter last year, demonstrating improved earning asset yields. This margin expansion occurred despite a competitive deposit environment, showcasing effective balance sheet management.

Loan growth has been a key driver, with average total loans increasing by 21.25% year-over-year to $3.88 billion. While much of this growth came from the SimplyBank acquisition completed in July 2024 (adding $467 million in loans), the bank has now achieved seven consecutive quarters of loan growth, indicating strong organic expansion particularly in Commercial Construction and Development, Commercial Real Estate, and Consumer Auto loans.

Asset quality metrics showed significant improvement, with nonperforming loans decreasing to $9.8 million from $15.9 million a year ago. The ratio of nonperforming loans to total loans improved to 0.25% from 0.50%. Net charge-offs declined substantially to $1.7 million compared to $4.7 million in Q2 2024, while maintaining a healthy allowance for credit losses at 1.21% of total loans.

The bank's efficiency ratio improved to 59.37% from 64.56%, indicating better operational efficiency. Return on average assets strengthened to 1.34% from 0.94%, showing enhanced profitability relative to the bank's size. Book value per share increased 10.40% to $49.59, reflecting growing shareholder value.

The SimplyBank acquisition has been successfully integrated, contributing to both loan and deposit growth, with deposits up 13.06% year-over-year to $4.65 billion. The bank maintained strong capital levels with a Tier 1 leverage ratio of 10.91% and a Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio of 12.86%, providing capacity for continued growth.

TERRE HAUTE, Ind., July 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:THFF) today announced results for the second quarter of 2025.

  • Net income was $18.6 million compared to $11.4 million reported for the same period of 2024;
  • Diluted net income per common share of $1.57 compared to $0.96 for the same period of 2024;
  • Return on average assets was 1.34% compared to 0.94% for the three months ended June 30, 2024;
  • Provision for credit losses was $2.0 million compared to provision of $3.0 million for the second quarter 2024; and
  • Pre-tax, pre-provision net income was $24.9 million compared to $16.2 million for the same period in 2024.1

The Corporation further reported results for the six months ended June 30, 2025:

  • Net income was $37.0 million compared to $22.3 million reported for the same period of 2024;
  • Diluted net income per common share of $3.12 compared to $1.89 for the same period of 2024;
  • Return on average assets was 1.34% compared to 0.93% for the six months ended June 30, 2024;
  • Provision for credit losses was $3.9 million compared to provision of $4.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024; and
  • Pre-tax, pre-provision net income was $50.6 million compared to $31.2 million for the same period in 2024.1

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Non-GAAP financial measure that Management believes is useful for investors and management to understand pre-tax profitability before giving effect to credit loss expense and to provide additional perspective on the Corporations performance over time as well as comparison to the Corporations peers and evaluating the financial results of the Corporation – please refer to the Non GAAP reconciliations contained in this release.

Average Total Loans

Average total loans for the second quarter of 2025 were $3.88 billion versus $3.20 billion for the comparable period in 2024, an increase of $680 million or 21.25%. On a linked quarter basis, average loans increased $35 million or 0.92% from $3.84 billion as of March 31, 2025. Increases in average loans year-over-year were a combination of the acquisition of SimplyBank on July 1, 2024, and organic growth.

Total Loans Outstanding

Total loans outstanding as of June 30, 2025, were $3.90 billion compared to $3.20 billion as of June 30, 2024, an increase of $693 million or 21.62%. On a linked quarter basis, total loans increased $42.6 million or 1.11% from $3.85 billion as of March 31, 2025. The year-over-year increase was impacted by the $467 million in loans acquired in the SimplyBank acquisition in July 2024. Organic growth was primarily driven by increases in Commercial Construction and Development, Commercial Real Estate, and Consumer Auto loans.

Norman D. Lowery, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented “We are pleased with our second quarter results, as we have experienced our 7th consecutive quarter of loan growth. We also had another record quarter of net interest income and saw our net margin expand to 4.15%. We expect continued improvement in coming quarters.”

Average Total Deposits

Average total deposits for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, were $4.65 billion versus $4.11 billion as of June 30, 2024, an increase of $537 million, or 13.06%. On a linked quarter basis, average deposits remained stable when compared to March 31, 2025. Increases in average deposits year-over-year were mostly a result of the acquisition of SimplyBank.

Total Deposits

Total deposits were $4.66 billion as of June 30, 2025, compared to $4.13 billion as of June 30, 2024. On a linked quarter basis, total deposits increased $22.9 million or 0.49% from $4.64 billion as of March 31, 2025. $622 million in deposits were acquired in the SimplyBank acquisition in July 2024. Non-interest bearing deposits were $860 million, and time deposits were $710 million as of June 30, 2025, compared to $749 million and $586 million, respectively for the same period of 2024.

Shareholders’ Equity

Shareholders’ equity at June 30, 2025, was $587.7 million compared to $530.7 million on June 30, 2024. During the last twelve months, the Corporation has not repurchased any shares of its common stock. 518,860 shares remain available for repurchase under the current repurchase authorization. The Corporation paid a $0.51 per share quarterly dividend in April and declared a $0.51 quarterly dividend, which was paid on July 15, 2025.

Book Value Per Share

Book Value per share was $49.59 as of June 30, 2025, compared to $44.92 as of June 30, 2024, an increase of $4.67 per share, or 10.40%. Tangible Book Value per share was $39.74 as of June 30, 2025, compared to $37.12 as of June 30, 2024, an increase of $2.62 per share or 7.06%.

Tangible Common Equity to Tangible Asset Ratio

The Corporation’s tangible common equity to tangible asset ratio was 8.58% at June 30, 2025, compared to 9.14% at June 30, 2024.

Net Interest Income

Net interest income for the second quarter of 2025 was a record $52.7 million, compared to $39.3 million reported for the same period of 2024, an increase of $13.4 million, or 34.0%. Interest income increased $13.4 million and interest expense increased $29 thousand year over year. As mentioned by in the president’s comments above, loan growth has continued for seven consecutive quarters, which contributed to steadily increasing net interest income.

Net Interest Margin

The net interest margin for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, was 4.15% compared to the 3.57% reported at June 30, 2024.

Nonperforming Loans

Nonperforming loans as of June 30, 2025, were $9.8 million versus $15.9 million as of June 30, 2024. The ratio of nonperforming loans to total loans and leases was 0.25% as of June 30, 2025, versus 0.50% as of June 30, 2024. On a linked quarter basis, nonperforming loans were $10.2 million, and the ratio of nonperforming loans to total loans and leases was 0.26% as of March 31, 2025.

Credit Loss Provision

The provision for credit losses for the three months ended June 30, 2025, was $2.0 million, compared to $3.0 million for the same period 2024.

Net Charge-Offs

In the second quarter of 2025 net charge-offs were $1.7 million compared to $4.7 million in the same period of 2024.

Allowance for Credit Losses

The Corporation’s allowance for credit losses as of June 30, 2025, was $47.1 million compared to $38.3 million as of June 30, 2024. The allowance for credit losses as a percent of total loans was 1.21% as of June 30, 2025, compared to 1.20% as of June 30, 2024. On a linked quarter basis, the allowance for credit losses as a percent of total loans decreased one basis point from 1.22% as of March 31, 2025.

Non-Interest Income

Non-interest income for the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024 was $10.4 million and $9.9 million, respectively.

Non-Interest Expense

Non-interest expense for the three months ended June 30, 2025, was $38.3 million compared to $32.7 million in 2024.

Efficiency Ratio

The Corporation’s efficiency ratio was 59.37% for the quarter ending June 30, 2025, versus 64.56% for the same period in 2024.

Income Taxes

Income tax expense for the three months ended June 30, 2025, was $4.2 million versus $2.2 million for the same period in 2024. The effective tax rate for 2025 was 18.58% compared to 16.29% for 2024.

About First Financial Corporation

First Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:THFF) is the holding company for First Financial Bank N.A., which is the fifth oldest national bank in the United States, operating 83 banking centers in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Georgia. Additional information is available at www.first-online.bank.

Investor Contact:
Rodger A. McHargue
Chief Financial Officer
P: 812-238-6334
E: rmchargue@first-online.com


                
  Three Months Ended  Six Months Ended
  June 30,  March 31, June 30,  June 30,  June 30, 
     2025    2025    2024    2025    2024
END OF PERIOD BALANCES               
Assets $5,602,969 $5,549,094 $4,891,068 $5,602,969 $4,891,068
Deposits $4,662,889 $4,640,003 $4,132,327 $4,662,889 $4,132,327
Loans, including net deferred loan costs $3,896,563 $3,854,020 $3,204,009 $3,896,563 $3,204,009
Allowance for Credit Losses $47,087 $46,835 $38,334 $47,087 $38,334
Total Equity $587,668 $571,945 $530,670 $587,668 $530,670
Tangible Common Equity (a) $470,894 $451,874 $438,569 $470,894 $438,569
                
AVERAGE BALANCES               
Total Assets $5,529,225 $5,508,767 $4,813,308 $5,518,996 $4,808,836
Earning Assets $5,213,220 $5,194,478 $4,556,839 $5,203,849 $4,561,650
Investments $1,244,208 $1,266,300 $1,279,278 $1,255,254 $1,293,800
Loans $3,877,246 $3,841,752 $3,197,695 $3,859,499 $3,188,921
Total Deposits $4,651,051 $4,650,883 $4,113,826 $4,650,967 $4,079,832
Interest-Bearing Deposits $3,843,143 $3,837,679 $3,413,752 $3,840,411 $3,369,921
Interest-Bearing Liabilities $269,338 $261,174 $152,303 $265,256 $186,864
Total Equity $576,288 $564,742 $517,890 $570,515 $520,305
                
INCOME STATEMENT DATA               
Net Interest Income $52,671 $51,975 $39,294 $104,646 $78,214
Net Interest Income Fully Tax Equivalent (b) $54,091 $53,373 $40,673 $107,464 $80,970
Provision for Credit Losses $1,950 $1,950 $2,966 $3,900 $4,766
Non-interest Income $10,381 $10,511 $9,905 $20,892 $19,336
Non-interest Expense $38,276 $36,759 $32,651 $75,035 $66,073
Net Income $18,586 $18,406 $11,369 $36,992 $22,293
                
PER SHARE DATA               
Basic and Diluted Net Income Per Common Share $1.57 $1.55 $0.96 $3.12 $1.89
Cash Dividends Declared Per Common Share $0.51 $0.51 $0.45 $1.02 $0.90
Book Value Per Common Share $49.59 $48.26 $44.92 $49.59 $44.92
Tangible Book Value Per Common Share (c) $38.78 $38.13 $36.04 $39.74 $37.12
Basic Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding  11,851  11,842  11,814  11,847  11,809

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(a)   Tangible common equity is a non-GAAP financial measure derived from GAAP-based amounts. We calculate tangible common equity by excluding goodwill and other intangible assets from shareholder’s equity.
(b)   Net interest income fully tax equivalent is a non-GAAP financial measure derived from GAAP-based amounts. We calculate net interest income fully tax equivalent by adding back the tax equivalent factor of tax exempt income to net interest income. We calculate the tax equivalent factor of tax exempt income by dividing tax exempt income by the net of tax rate of 75%.
(c)   Tangible book value per common share is a non-GAAP financial measure derived from GAAP-based amounts. We calculate the factor by dividing average tangible common equity by average shares outstanding. We calculate average tangible common equity by excluding average intangible assets from average shareholder’s equity.


                
Key Ratios    Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended  
  June 30,      March 31,     June 30,      June 30,      June 30,  
  2025  2025  2024        2025  2024 
Return on average assets 1.34% 1.34% 0.94% 1.34% 0.93%
Return on average common shareholder's equity 12.90% 13.04% 8.78% 12.97% 8.57%
Efficiency ratio 59.37% 57.54% 64.56% 58.46% 65.87%
Average equity to average assets 10.42% 10.25% 10.76% 10.34% 10.82%
Net interest margin (a) 4.15% 4.11% 3.57% 4.13% 3.55%
Net charge-offs to average loans and leases 0.18% 0.19% 0.59% 0.18% 0.39%
Credit loss reserve to loans and leases 1.21% 1.22% 1.20% 1.21% 1.20%
Credit loss reserve to nonperforming loans 480.72% 460.57% 240.85% 480.72% 240.85%
Nonperforming loans to loans and leases 0.25% 0.26% 0.50% 0.25% 0.50%
Tier 1 leverage 10.91% 10.63% 12.14% 10.91% 12.14%
Risk-based capital - Tier 1 12.86% 12.70% 14.82% 12.86% 14.82%

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(a)   Net interest margin is calculated on a tax equivalent basis.


                
Asset Quality Three Months Ended  Six Months Ended
     June 30,     March 31,    June 30,     June 30,     June 30, 
  2025 2025 2024 2025 2024
Accruing loans and leases past due 30-89 days $22,303 $17,007 $14,913 $22,303 $14,913
Accruing loans and leases past due 90 days or more $1,917 $1,109 $1,353 $1,917 $1,353
Nonaccrual loans and leases $7,878 $9,060 $14,563 $7,878 $14,563
Other real estate owned $383 $560 $170 $383 $170
Nonperforming loans and other real estate owned $10,178 $10,729 $16,086 $10,178 $16,086
Total nonperforming assets $13,087 $13,631 $18,978 $13,087 $18,978
Gross charge-offs $2,928 $3,241 $6,091 $6,169 $9,283
Recoveries $1,230 $1,394 $1,414 $2,624 $3,084
Net charge-offs/(recoveries) $1,698 $1,847 $4,677 $3,545 $6,199


        
Non-GAAP Reconciliations Three Months Ended June 30, 
     2025    2024
($in thousands, except EPS)       
Income before Income Taxes $22,826  $13,582 
Provision for credit losses  1,950   2,966 
Provision for unfunded commitments  100   (300)
Pre-tax, Pre-provision Income $24,876  $16,248 


        
Non-GAAP Reconciliations Six Months Ended June 30, 
     2025    2024
($ in thousands, except EPS)       
Income before Income Taxes $46,603  $26,711 
Provision for credit losses  3,900   4,766 
Provision for unfunded commitments  100   (300)
Pre-tax, Pre-provision Income $50,603  $31,177 


 
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share data)
 
     June 30,     December 31, 
  2025 2024
  (unaudited)
ASSETS      
Cash and due from banks $97,265  $93,526 
Federal funds sold  853   820 
Securities available-for-sale  1,169,956   1,195,990 
Loans:      
Commercial  2,222,015   2,196,351 
Residential  987,738   967,386 
Consumer  681,538   668,058 
   3,891,291   3,831,795 
(Less) plus:      
Net deferred loan costs  5,272   5,346 
Allowance for credit losses  (47,087)  (46,732)
   3,849,476   3,790,409 
Restricted stock  17,528   17,555 
Accrued interest receivable  25,888   26,934 
Premises and equipment, net  79,741   81,508 
Bank-owned life insurance  130,072   128,766 
Goodwill  98,229   100,026 
Other intangible assets  18,545   21,545 
Other real estate owned  383   523 
Other assets  115,033   102,746 
TOTAL ASSETS $5,602,969  $5,560,348 
       
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY      
Deposits:      
Non-interest-bearing $859,699  $859,014 
Interest-bearing:      
Certificates of deposit exceeding the FDIC insurance limits  143,780   144,982 
Other interest-bearing deposits  3,659,410   3,714,918 
   4,662,889   4,718,914 
Short-term borrowings  149,512   187,057 
FHLB advances  122,677   28,120 
Other liabilities  80,223   77,216 
TOTAL LIABILITIES  5,015,301   5,011,307 
       
Shareholders’ equity      
Common stock, $.125 stated value per share;      
Authorized shares-40,000,000      
Issued shares-16,190,157 in 2025 and 16,165,023 in 2024      
Outstanding shares-11,850,645 in 2025 and 11,842,539 in 2024  2,020   2,018 
Additional paid-in capital  146,391   145,927 
Retained earnings  712,271   687,366 
Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss)  (118,234)  (132,285)
Less: Treasury shares at cost-4,339,512 in 2025 and 4,322,484 in 2024  (154,780)  (153,985)
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY  587,668   549,041 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY $5,602,969  $5,560,348 


 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share data)
 
  Three Months Ended  Six Months Ended
  June 30,  June 30, 
     2025    2024    2025    2024
         (unaudited)
INTEREST INCOME:             
Loans, including related fees $64,775  $51,459  $128,387  $101,511 
Securities:              
Taxable  5,915   5,833   11,917   11,764 
Tax-exempt  2,622   2,601   5,226   5,204 
Other  865   878   1,679   1,695 
TOTAL INTEREST INCOME  74,177   60,771   147,209   120,174 
INTEREST EXPENSE:                 
Deposits  18,495   19,694   36,694   37,425 
Short-term borrowings  1,398   959   3,091   1,935 
Other borrowings  1,613   824   2,778   2,600 
TOTAL INTEREST EXPENSE  21,506   21,477   42,563   41,960 
NET INTEREST INCOME  52,671   39,294   104,646   78,214 
Provision for credit losses  1,950   2,966   3,900   4,766 
NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION                 
FOR LOAN LOSSES  50,721   36,328   100,746   73,448 
NON-INTEREST INCOME:                
Trust and financial services  1,490   1,318   2,883   2,652 
Service charges and fees on deposit accounts  7,554   6,730   15,139   13,437 
Other service charges and fees  256   286   572   509 
Securities gains (losses), net  (3)     (3)   
Interchange income  180   135   394   314 
Loan servicing fees  326   414   492   683 
Gain on sales of mortgage loans  430   299   655   475 
Other  148   723   760   1,266 
TOTAL NON-INTEREST INCOME  10,381   9,905   20,892   19,336 
NON-INTEREST EXPENSE:                 
Salaries and employee benefits  19,689   17,380   38,937   34,710 
Occupancy expense  2,472   2,201   5,148   4,560 
Equipment expense  4,587   4,312   9,092   8,456 
FDIC Expense  795   501   1,545   1,163 
Other  10,733   8,257   20,313   17,184 
TOTAL NON-INTEREST EXPENSE  38,276   32,651   75,035   66,073 
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES  22,826   13,582   46,603   26,711 
Provision for income taxes  4,240   2,213   9,611   4,418 
NET INCOME  18,586   11,369   36,992   22,293 
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)                 
Change in unrealized gains/(losses) on securities, net of reclassifications and taxes  2,946   3,535   14,046   (7,561)
Change in funded status of post retirement benefits, net of taxes  2   74   5   147 
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) $21,534  $14,978  $51,043  $14,879 
PER SHARE DATA                 
Basic and Diluted Earnings per Share $1.57  $0.96  $3.12  $1.89 
Weighted average number of shares outstanding (in thousands)  11,851   11,814   11,847   11,809 

FAQ

What was First Financial's (THFF) earnings per share in Q2 2025?

First Financial reported diluted earnings per share of $1.57 in Q2 2025, compared to $0.96 in Q2 2024, representing a 63.5% increase.

How much did First Financial's (THFF) net interest income grow in Q2 2025?

The company's net interest income reached a record $52.7 million, increasing 34% from $39.3 million in Q2 2024.

What was THFF's loan growth in Q2 2025?

Total loans grew to $3.90 billion, a 21.62% increase from Q2 2024, driven by the SimplyBank acquisition ($467 million) and organic growth in Commercial Construction, Commercial Real Estate, and Consumer Auto loans.

How did First Financial's asset quality perform in Q2 2025?

Asset quality improved with nonperforming loans decreasing to $9.8 million (0.25% of total loans) from $15.9 million (0.50%) in Q2 2024.

What was First Financial's deposit base in Q2 2025?

Total deposits reached $4.66 billion, up from $4.13 billion in Q2 2024, with $622 million coming from the SimplyBank acquisition.
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