Welcome to our dedicated page for First Financial news (Ticker: THFF), a resource for investors and traders seeking the latest updates and insights on First Financial stock.
First Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: THFF) is a financial holding company headquartered in Terre Haute, Indiana and serves the commercial banking sector through its subsidiary, First Financial Bank N.A. Company news releases and SEC filings show that it focuses on commercial, mortgage, and consumer lending, lease financing, trust account services, depositor services, and insurance services in the United States.
This news page aggregates THFF-related announcements, giving readers access to the company’s own press releases and other coverage. Regular items include quarterly and annual earnings results, where First Financial reports net income, net interest income, net interest margin, efficiency ratio, and detailed loan and deposit trends. These updates also provide information on asset quality, including nonperforming loans, allowance for credit losses, and net charge-offs.
Investors following First Financial Corporation can also use this page to track dividend declarations. The company frequently issues press releases announcing quarterly cash dividends on its common stock, specifying per-share amounts and record and payment dates. These dividend announcements are often accompanied by brief reminders that First Financial Corporation is the holding company for First Financial Bank N.A. in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Georgia.
Another key category of news involves corporate transactions and strategic developments. For example, the company has reported the acquisition of SimplyBank in its earnings releases and, in November 2025, announced a definitive merger agreement to acquire CedarStone Financial, Inc., with plans to merge CedarStone Bank into First Financial Bank N.A. subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals. Updates related to investor presentations and conference participation are also disclosed via news and 8-K filings.
By reviewing the items on this page, readers can see how First Financial Corporation communicates its financial performance, capital position, loan and deposit growth, and expansion activities over time.
First Financial (NASDAQ:THFF) reported its Q4 2024 results with net income of $16.2 million, up from $12.4 million in Q4 2023. The company's diluted EPS increased to $1.37 from $1.06 year-over-year. For the full year 2024, net income was $47.3 million compared to $60.7 million in 2023.
Key highlights include record net interest income of $49.6 million in Q4, a net interest margin expansion to 3.94%, and total loans increasing to $3.84 billion, up 21.13% year-over-year. The acquisition of SimplyBank on July 1, 2024, contributed significantly, adding $467 million in loans and $622 million in deposits.
The company's asset quality improved with nonperforming loans decreasing to $13.3 million from $24.6 million year-over-year. The allowance for credit losses stood at $46.7 million, representing 1.22% of total loans.
First Financial (NASDAQ: THFF) has announced its quarterly dividend payment. The company's board of directors has declared a dividend of $0.51 per share. The dividend will be paid on January 15, 2025, to shareholders who are recorded as holders at the close of business on January 3, 2025. First Financial operates as the holding company for First Financial Bank N.A., with operations across Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Georgia.
First Financial (NASDAQ:THFF) reported its third quarter 2024 results, including the closure of its SimplyBank acquisition. Key highlights:
- Net income of $8.7 million, down from $16.3 million in Q3 2023
- Diluted EPS of $0.74, compared to $1.37 in Q3 2023
- Return on average assets of 0.64%, down from 1.35% in Q3 2023
- Credit loss provision increased to $9.4 million from $1.2 million in Q3 2023
- Average total loans increased 17.74% year-over-year to $3.71 billion
- Total deposits grew 16.74% year-over-year to $4.72 billion
- Net interest margin expanded to 3.78% from 3.74% in Q3 2023
The acquisition of SimplyBank added $467 million in loans and $622 million in deposits. The company expects continued net interest margin improvement in coming quarters.
First Financial (NASDAQ: THFF) has announced a quarterly dividend of 45 cents per share. The dividend will be payable on October 15, 2024, to shareholders of record at the close of business on October 1, 2024. First Financial is the holding company for First Financial Bank N.A., which operates in Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, and Tennessee.
This announcement demonstrates the company's commitment to providing regular returns to its shareholders. The declaration of a dividend is often seen as a positive sign of a company's financial health and confidence in its future prospects.
First Financial (NASDAQ:THFF) reported second quarter 2024 results with net income of $11.4 million, down from $16.0 million in Q2 2023. Diluted earnings per share decreased to $0.96 from $1.33 year-over-year. The company saw loan growth of 3.22% year-over-year, with average total loans reaching $3.20 billion. Net interest margin expanded to 3.57% from 3.53% in the previous quarter. Total deposits increased by 1.70% year-over-year to $4.13 billion. The efficiency ratio rose to 64.56% from 58.01% in Q2 2023. First Financial completed its acquisition of SimplyBank on July 1st, expanding into southeastern Tennessee markets.
First Financial (NASDAQ: THFF) announced a quarterly dividend of 45 cents per share. This dividend will be paid on July 15, 2024, to shareholders recorded by the close of business on July 1, 2024. First Financial operates First Financial Bank N.A. across Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, and Tennessee.
First Financial reported a net income of $10.9 million for Q1 2024 compared to $16.0 million in Q1 2023. Diluted net income per share was $0.93 versus $1.33 for the same period in 2023. Return on average assets decreased to 0.91% from 1.32% in Q1 2023. Credit loss provision remained unchanged at $1.8 million. Pre-tax, pre-provision net income was $14.9 million versus $21.4 million in Q1 2023. Total loans outstanding and deposits increased, while nonperforming loans, net interest income, and net interest margin saw declines.
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