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    First Financial Bancorp

    FFBC
    Last price US$33.86
    Market cap US$3.6b
    12M price change 42.03%
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    First Financial Bancorp Overview

    Industry: Banks Regional

    Sector: Financial Services

    First Financial Bancorp. operates as the bank holding company for First Financial Bank that provides commercial banking and related services to individuals and businesses in Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and Illinois. The company accepts various deposit products, such as interest-bearing and noninterest-bearing accounts, time deposits, and cash management services for commercial customers. It also provides real estate loans secured by residential property, such as one to four family residential housing units or commercial property comprising owner-occupied and/or investor income producing real estate consisting of apartments, shopping centers, or office buildings; commercial and industrial loans for various purposes, including inventory, receivables, and equipment; consumer loans comprising new and used vehicle loans, second mortgages on residential real estate, and unsecured loans; and home equity lines of credit. In addition, the company offers commercial financing to the insurance industry, registered investment advisors, certified public accountants, indirect auto finance companies, and restaurant franchisees. Further, it provides a range of trust and wealth management services; and lease and equipment financing services. The company was founded in 1863 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. First Financial Bancorp. operates as the bank holding company for First Financial Bank that provides commercial banking and related services to individuals and businesses in Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and Illinois. The company accepts various deposit products, such as interest-bearing and noninterest- Read More

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    Reported Results

    What the company reported, with filing details kept small.

    Filed Jul 21, 2026

    Quarterly result summary

    EPS was $0.73 (reported).

    EPS $0.73 reported
    Net income $76.5M reported

    What changed

    • EPS reported to $0.73.

    Guidance / outlook

    we expect our margin to remain stable over the near-term.

    Earnings release Open filing

    Source: SEC EDGAR company-filed earnings materials. Dates are shown only for verification; review the source filing before relying on extracted report details.

    Other recent earnings materials
    Earnings material EXHIBIT 99.2 Jul 21, 2026 SEC filing 10-Q May 08, 2026 Earnings release Earnings release Apr 23, 2026 Earnings material Earnings release Apr 23, 2026 SEC filing 8-K Apr 23, 2026 SEC filing 10-K Feb 19, 2026 SEC filing 8-K Jan 28, 2026 Earnings release Earnings release Jan 28, 2026 Earnings material Earnings release Jan 28, 2026 SEC filing 10-Q Nov 04, 2025 Earnings material Earnings release Oct 23, 2025

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    Earnings Per Share

    Score 3.00/5
    First Financial Bancorp boasts a high score, as its Earnings Per Share (EPS) has demonstrated consistent growth over the past six years. Notable counterparts in the sector with high scores includes Aflac Inc Pathward Financial Inc T. Rowe Price Group Inc
    In Banks Regional industry , Pathward Financial Inc , The Bancorp Inc , Axos Financial are companies with high ratings.

    Return on Equity

    Score 3.64/5
    First Financial Bancorp stands out with a superior score in the Return on Equity (ROE) section, surpassing the sector median value and showcasing its strong performance in this metric. The top companies in the same sector include Aflac Inc Pathward Financial Inc T. Rowe Price Group Inc
    First Financ... FFBC US$3.6b
    Aflac Inc AFL US$62.2b
    Pathward Fin... CASH US$2.0b
    T. Rowe Pric... TROW US$25.9b

    Net Margin

    Score 2.49/5
    First Financial Bancorp olds a low score as its net margin consistently trails below the sector median value and doesn't exhibit continuous growth over the last six years; notable companies in the sector with commendable scores include Aflac Inc Pathward Financial Inc T. Rowe Price Group Inc
    First Financ... FFBC US$3.6b
    Aflac Inc AFL US$62.2b
    Pathward Fin... CASH US$2.0b
    T. Rowe Pric... TROW US$25.9b

    Share Buyback

    In Banks Regional industry , Pathward Financial Inc , The Bancorp Inc , Axos Financial are companies with high ratings.

    Leverage

    Score 2.37/5
    First Financial Bancorp registers a lower score in the category as a result of its elevated leverage ratio over the past six years compared to the sector median value. Conversely, other companies in the same sector, including Aflac Inc Pathward Financial Inc T. Rowe Price Group Inc have achieved high scores.
    First Financ... FFBC US$3.6b
    Aflac Inc AFL US$62.2b
    Pathward Fin... CASH US$2.0b
    T. Rowe Pric... TROW US$25.9b

    Financial Statements

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    Source: SEC EDGAR companyfacts. Values are standardized company filings for research support, not personalized financial advice.

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    First Financial Bancorp

    US$33.86

    US$34.87

    +3.0% vs price

    US$3.6b

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    42.03%