First Financial Bancorp Future Growth

Future criteria checks 1/6

First Financial Bancorp is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 12.8% and 10.9% per annum respectively while EPS is expected to grow by 10.2% per annum.

Key information

12.8%

Earnings growth rate

10.15%

EPS growth rate

Banks earnings growth	8.2%
Revenue growth rate	10.9%
Future return on equity	n/a
Analyst coverage	Good
Last updated	27 Apr 2026

Recent future growth updates

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...

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

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 Alpha

Analysis 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...

Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

NasdaqGS:FFBC - Analysts future estimates and past financials data (USD Millions)
Date	Revenue	Earnings	Free Cash Flow	Cash from Op	Avg. No. Analysts
12/31/2027	1,124	353	N/A	N/A	6
12/31/2026	1,094	334	N/A	N/A	5
3/31/2026	917	279	800	831	N/A
12/31/2025	855	256	317	338	N/A
9/30/2025	816	258	270	290	N/A
6/30/2025	782	239	269	288	N/A
3/31/2025	764	229	269	286	N/A
12/31/2024	756	229	241	262	N/A
9/30/2024	762	221	284	304	N/A
6/30/2024	772	231	285	308	N/A
3/31/2024	775	236	320	347	N/A
12/31/2023	795	256	463	487	N/A
9/30/2023	804	268	375	397	N/A
6/30/2023	758	261	196	214	N/A
3/31/2023	724	247	214	229	N/A
12/31/2022	649	218	187	201	N/A
9/30/2022	634	195	265	279	N/A
6/30/2022	640	200	431	448	N/A
3/31/2022	632	199	369	385	N/A
12/31/2021	629	205	373	388	N/A
9/30/2021	634	207	423	437	N/A
6/30/2021	621	188	370	382	N/A
3/31/2021	596	174	370	383	N/A
12/31/2020	570	156	92	108	N/A
9/30/2020	554	156	15	34	N/A
6/30/2020	556	166	37	60	N/A
3/31/2020	572	181	-3	22	N/A
12/31/2019	582	198	N/A	186	N/A
9/30/2019	584	204	N/A	195	N/A
6/30/2019	584	204	N/A	206	N/A
3/31/2019	582	188	N/A	247	N/A
12/31/2018	538	173	N/A	260	N/A
9/30/2018	465	142	N/A	205	N/A
6/30/2018	407	117	N/A	196	N/A
3/31/2018	344	103	N/A	144	N/A
12/31/2017	356	97	N/A	124	N/A
9/30/2017	346	95	N/A	154	N/A
6/30/2017	340	93	N/A	134	N/A
3/31/2017	338	93	N/A	160	N/A
12/31/2016	332	89	N/A	143	N/A
9/30/2016	328	85	N/A	108	N/A
6/30/2016	325	81	N/A	82	N/A
3/31/2016	318	77	N/A	87	N/A
12/31/2015	312	75	N/A	92	N/A
9/30/2015	308	74	N/A	74	N/A
6/30/2015	301	71	N/A	94	N/A

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings vs Savings Rate: FFBC's forecast earnings growth (12.8% per year) is above the savings rate (3.5%).

Earnings vs Market: FFBC's earnings (12.8% per year) are forecast to grow slower than the US market (16.8% per year).

High Growth Earnings: FFBC's earnings are forecast to grow, but not significantly.

Revenue vs Market: FFBC's revenue (10.9% per year) is forecast to grow slower than the US market (11.6% per year).

High Growth Revenue: FFBC's revenue (10.9% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.

Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts

Future Return on Equity

Future ROE: Insufficient data to determine if FFBC's Return on Equity is forecast to be high in 3 years time

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

Data	Last Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis	2026/05/13 14:30
End of Day Share Price	2026/05/13 00:00
Earnings	2026/03/31
Annual Earnings	2025/12/31

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Market Prices	30 years	Stock prices Dividends, Splits and Actions	ICE Market Data SEC Form S-1
Ownership	10 years	Top shareholders Insider trading	SEC Form 4 SEC Form 13D
Management	10 years	Leadership team Board of directors	SEC Form 10-K SEC Form DEF 14A
Key Developments	10 years	Company announcements	SEC Form 8-K

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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
Bryce Rowe	Baird
Jason Goldberg	Barclays
Kevin Reevey	D.A. Davidson & Co.

First Financial Bancorp Future Growth

Future criteria checks 1/6

Key information

Recent future growth updates

Earnings Beat: First Financial Bancorp. Just Beat Analyst Forecasts, And Analysts Have Been Updating Their Models

Consensus EPS estimates increase by 11%

Price target decreased by 7.2% to US$29.00

Price target increased by 11% to US$28.00

Price target increased by 7.1% to US$25.30

Recent updates

First Financial Bancorp Q1 Net Income Rises as Acquisitions Expand Loans and Branch Network

Chairman of the Board recently sold US$795k worth of stock

Chairman of the Board notifies of intention to sell stock

First quarter dividend of US$0.25 announced

First Financial Bancorp. Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend, Payable on June 15, 2026

FFBC: Overweight Stance And Buybacks Will Shape Measured Forward Upside

Earnings Beat: First Financial Bancorp. Just Beat Analyst Forecasts, And Analysts Have Been Updating Their Models

First quarter 2026 earnings: EPS and revenues exceed analyst expectations

First Financial Bancorp., Annual General Meeting, May 26, 2026

FFBC: Overweight Initiation And Stable Credit Trends Will Shape Measured Upside

First Financial Bancorp. to Report Q1, 2026 Results on Apr 23, 2026

FFBC: Recent Overweight Initiation And Charge Off Trends Will Support Future Upside

FFBC: Updated Fair Value Views And Deal Progress Will Support Future Upside

FFBC: Updated Deal Outlook And Earnings Assumptions Will Support Future Upside Potential

Upcoming dividend of US$0.25 per share

Executive VP recently sold US$303k worth of stock

Executive VP notifies of intention to sell stock

FFBC: Updated Deal Outlook And Earnings Assumptions Will Guide Future Returns

Insider recently sold US$604k worth of stock

Fourth quarter dividend of US$0.25 announced

FFBC: Incremental Model Tweaks And BankFinancial Deal Will Shape Future Returns

Full year 2025 earnings: EPS in line with expectations, revenues disappoint

First Financial Bancorp.: Continued Momentum

First Financial Bancorp Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend, Payable on March 16, 2026

First Financial Bancorp. to Report Q4, 2025 Results on Jan 28, 2026

First Financial Bancorp. (NasdaqGS:FFBC) completed the acquisition of BankFinancial Corporation (NasdaqGS:BFIN).

President recently sold US$308k worth of stock

First Financial Bancorp. Secures Regulatory Approval For Acquisition Of BankFinancial

Upcoming dividend of US$0.25 per share

Consensus EPS estimates increase by 11%

First Financial Bancorp Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend, Payable on December 15, 2025

Third quarter 2025 earnings: EPS and revenues exceed analyst expectations

First Financial Bancorp. Reports Net Charge Offs for the Third Quarter Ended September 30, 2025

Digital Transformation And Process Redesign Will Increase Operational Efficiency

First Financial Bancorp. to Report Q3, 2025 Results on Oct 23, 2025

Upcoming dividend of US$0.25 per share

President recently sold US$310k worth of stock

First Financial Bancorp. (NasdaqGS:FFBC) agreed to acquire BankFinancial Corporation (NasdaqGS:BFIN) for approximately $140 million.

Second quarter dividend increased to US$0.25

Second quarter 2025 earnings: EPS and revenues exceed analyst expectations

First Financial Bancorp. Approves Dividend for Quarter ended June 30, 2025, Payable on September 15, 2025

First Financial Bancorp. to Report Q2, 2025 Results on Jul 24, 2025

First Financial Bancorp. (NasdaqGS:FFBC) entered into a stock purchase agreement to acquire Westfield Bancorp from Ohio Farmers Insurance Company for approximately $330 million.

First Financial Bancorp (NASDAQ:FFBC) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.24

Upcoming dividend of US$0.24 per share

First Financial Bancorp's (NASDAQ:FFBC) Dividend Will Be $0.24

First quarter dividend of US$0.24 announced

New minor risk - Insider selling

Independent Director recently sold US$426k worth of stock

First Financial Bancorp Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend, Payable on June 16, 2025

Price target decreased by 7.2% to US$29.00

First Financial Bancorp: Well-Positioned, Attractive Yield

First quarter 2025 earnings: EPS and revenues miss analyst expectations

First Financial Bancorp. to Report Q1, 2025 Results on Apr 24, 2025

Full year 2024 earnings: EPS exceeds analyst expectations

First Financial Bancorp (NASDAQ:FFBC) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.24

First Financial Bancorp., Annual General Meeting, May 27, 2025

Upcoming dividend of US$0.24 per share

Fourth quarter dividend of US$0.24 announced

Full year 2024 earnings: EPS exceeds analyst expectations

First Financial Bancorp. to Report Q4, 2024 Results on Jan 23, 2025

Upcoming dividend of US$0.24 per share

Independent Director recently sold US$322k worth of stock

First Financial Bancorp (NASDAQ:FFBC) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.24

Third quarter dividend of US$0.24 announced

Third quarter 2024 earnings: EPS and revenues miss analyst expectations

First Financial Bancorp: Weakening Key Metrics, But Stabilizing

First Financial Bancorp. Reports Net Charge Off for the Third Quarter Ended September 30, 2024

First Financial Bancorp. to Report Q3, 2024 Results on Oct 24, 2024

Diversified Revenue And Decisive Cost Management Propel Financial Stability And Profit Growth