First Financial Bancorp Dividends and Buybacks
Dividend criteria checks 4/6
First Financial Bancorp is a dividend paying company with a current yield of 3.36% that is well covered by earnings. Next payment date is on 15th June, 2026 with an ex-dividend date of 1st June, 2026.
Key information
3.4%
Dividend yield
n/a
Buyback Yield
| Total Shareholder Yield | n/a |
| Future Dividend Yield | 3.5% |
| Dividend Growth | 4.3% |
| Next dividend pay date | 15 Jun 26 |
| Ex dividend date | 01 Jun 26 |
| Dividend per share | n/a |
| Payout ratio | 35% |
Recent dividend and buyback updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Apr 28
FFBC: Overweight Stance And Buybacks Will Shape Measured Forward Upside
The updated analyst price target for First Financial Bancorp has increased to $33.43 from $32.14. Analysts attribute the change to recent target increases across multiple firms and modest adjustments to discount rate, growth, margin, and future P/E assumptions.Analysis Article • Apr 27
Earnings Beat: First Financial Bancorp. Just Beat Analyst Forecasts, And Analysts Have Been Updating Their Models
First Financial Bancorp. ( NASDAQ:FFBC ) just released its latest first-quarter results and things are looking bullish...Narrative Update • Apr 13
FFBC: Overweight Initiation And Stable Credit Trends Will Shape Measured Upside
The analyst price target for First Financial Bancorp has been raised by $1. Analysts cite modest adjustments to discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions to reflect updated research from firms including Truist, RBC Capital, Keefe Bruyette, and Stephens.Narrative Update • Mar 28
FFBC: Recent Overweight Initiation And Charge Off Trends Will Support Future Upside
First Financial Bancorp's analyst price target has been nudged higher to roughly $32.14, up about $0.14, as analysts factor in slightly revised fair value estimates, modest adjustments to growth and margin assumptions, and a series of recent target lifts from firms updating their views on the stock. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts are initiating and reiterating positive views, which supports the slightly higher blended price target and suggests that recent valuation work still sees room for the shares to reflect their internal fair value estimates.Narrative Update • Mar 14
FFBC: Updated Fair Value Views And Deal Progress Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have raised their price targets on First Financial Bancorp by a few dollars in recent reports, citing updated views on fair value around $32.00, supported by modest adjustments to discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent research notes focus on price target adjustments of a few dollars, with analysts aligning fair value views close to US$32.00 after updating their models for discount rates, revenue expectations, margin assumptions, and future P/E levels.Narrative Update • Feb 28
FFBC: Updated Deal Outlook And Earnings Assumptions Will Support Future Upside Potential
Analysts have raised their price targets on First Financial Bancorp by $1 to $2, citing updated assumptions around discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E that together keep fair value around $32.0 per share. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates highlight how small adjustments to key assumptions can still support a fair value view around US$32.0 per share for First Financial Bancorp.Narrative Update • Feb 14
FFBC: Updated Deal Outlook And Earnings Assumptions Will Guide Future Returns
Analysts have raised their price target on First Financial Bancorp to $32.00, citing updated assumptions around fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins and expected future P/E, as reflected in recent research updates from multiple firms. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates have centered on refreshed assumptions for fair value, discount rates, revenue trends, profitability and future P/E, which together feed into the higher price targets on First Financial Bancorp.Narrative Update • Jan 30
FFBC: Incremental Model Tweaks And BankFinancial Deal Will Shape Future Returns
Analysts have raised their price targets on First Financial Bancorp by a few dollars, making modest adjustments to fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E that support the updated view. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates around First Financial Bancorp focus on fine tuning valuation inputs rather than making sweeping calls, which can be useful context if you are already following the name closely.Seeking Alpha • Jan 29
First Financial Bancorp.: Continued Momentum
Summary First Financial Bancorp. delivered strong Q4 results, with revenues up 12.1% and a notable earnings beat. FFBC's net interest margin remains robust at 3.98%, among the highest in regional banks, despite a slight sequential dip. Loan and deposit growth was significant, boosted by the Westfield acquisition and modest organic expansion. Dividend yield stands at 3.7% with consistent growth; asset quality and returns remain solid despite temporary merger-driven fluctuations. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • Oct 09
Digital Transformation And Process Redesign Will Increase Operational Efficiency
Analysts have raised their price target for First Financial Bancorp by $0.53 to $30.33. They cite updated fair value estimates following recent portfolio repositioning and the integration of BankFinancial’s assets.Analysis Article • May 31
First Financial Bancorp (NASDAQ:FFBC) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.24
First Financial Bancorp. ( NASDAQ:FFBC ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.24 per share on the 16th of...Analysis Article • May 03
First Financial Bancorp's (NASDAQ:FFBC) Dividend Will Be $0.24
First Financial Bancorp. ( NASDAQ:FFBC ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.24 per share on the 16th of...Seeking Alpha • Apr 28
First Financial Bancorp: Well-Positioned, Attractive Yield
Summary First Financial Bancorp's Q1 earnings showed a 2.6% revenue increase, but missed estimates by $14.7 million; net income was $51.3 million or $0.54 per share. Despite economic concerns, the bank saw modest loan growth and expects up to 5% loan growth in 2025, driven by leasing and mortgage origination. Return metrics declined due to seasonal softness and increased loan loss provisions; however, asset quality metrics showed improvement, with nonperforming assets and net charge-offs decreasing. With a 4.2% dividend yield, strong asset quality, and increasing tangible book value, the current FFBC price dip to $22 presents a buying opportunity. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Feb 24
First Financial Bancorp (NASDAQ:FFBC) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.24
The board of First Financial Bancorp. ( NASDAQ:FFBC ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 17th of March...Analysis Article • Oct 29
First Financial Bancorp (NASDAQ:FFBC) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.24
First Financial Bancorp. ( NASDAQ:FFBC ) will pay a dividend of $0.24 on the 16th of December. This means that the...Seeking Alpha • Oct 25
First Financial Bancorp: Weakening Key Metrics, But Stabilizing
Summary First Financial Bancorp reported a 5% drop in top-line revenues to $201 million, missing consensus estimates by $13 million, with net income at $52.5 million. Loan growth was modest at 1% annualized, driven by leasing and mortgage origination, while the cost of deposits increased, impacting net interest margin. Return metrics showed declines, with return on average assets at 1.17% and return on average equity at 8.8%, the lowest this year. Asset quality saw mixed results, with nonperforming assets rising and provision for loan losses improving; tangible book value per FFBC share increased significantly. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
New Narrative • Sep 24
Diversified Revenue And Decisive Cost Management Propel Financial Stability And Profit Growth
Diversified revenue streams from foreign exchange, leasing, mortgage banking, bankcard, and wealth management indicate potential for enhanced overall profitability.Analysis Article • Aug 20
First Financial Bancorp (NASDAQ:FFBC) Is Increasing Its Dividend To $0.24
First Financial Bancorp.'s ( NASDAQ:FFBC ) dividend will be increasing from last year's payment of the same period to...Analysis Article • Jul 30
First Financial Bancorp's (NASDAQ:FFBC) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's
First Financial Bancorp. ( NASDAQ:FFBC ) will increase its dividend from last year's comparable payment on the 16th of...Analysis Article • May 29
First Financial Bancorp (NASDAQ:FFBC) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.23
The board of First Financial Bancorp. ( NASDAQ:FFBC ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 17th of June...Analysis Article • Jan 30
First Financial Bancorp (NASDAQ:FFBC) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.23
The board of First Financial Bancorp. ( NASDAQ:FFBC ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.23 per share on...Upcoming Dividend Payment
Stability and Growth of Payments
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Stable Dividend: FFBC's dividends per share have been stable in the past 10 years.
Growing Dividend: FFBC's dividend payments have increased over the past 10 years.
Dividend Yield vs Market
| First Financial Bancorp Dividend Yield vs Market |
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| Segment | Dividend Yield |
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| Company (FFBC) | 3.4% |
| Market Bottom 25% (US) | 1.4% |
| Market Top 25% (US) | 4.3% |
| Industry Average (Banks) | 2.5% |
| Analyst forecast (FFBC) (up to 3 years) | 3.5% |
Notable Dividend: FFBC's dividend (3.36%) is higher than the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the US market (1.42%).
High Dividend: FFBC's dividend (3.36%) is low compared to the top 25% of dividend payers in the US market (4.28%).
Current Payout to Shareholders
Earnings Coverage: With its reasonably low payout ratio (34.6%), FFBC's dividend payments are well covered by earnings.
Future Payout to Shareholders
Future Dividend Coverage: Insufficient data to determine if a dividend will be paid in 3 years or that it will be covered by earnings.
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/13 20:49 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/13 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
First Financial Bancorp. is covered by 17 analysts. 7 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Bryce Rowe | Baird |
| Jason Goldberg | Barclays |
| Kevin Reevey | D.A. Davidson & Co. |