First Commonwealth Financial Corporation

NYSE:FCF Stock Report

Market Cap: US$2.0b

First Commonwealth Financial Dividends and Buybacks

Dividend criteria checks 4/6

First Commonwealth Financial is a dividend paying company with a current yield of 2.76% that is well covered by earnings.

Key information

2.8%

Dividend yield

3.0%

Buyback Yield

Total Shareholder Yield5.7%
Future Dividend Yield2.9%
Dividend Growth6.6%
Next dividend pay daten/a
Ex dividend daten/a
Dividend per sharen/a
Payout ratio36%

Recent dividend and buyback updates

Analysis Article • Jan 31

First Commonwealth Financial's (NYSE:FCF) Dividend Will Be $0.135

The board of First Commonwealth Financial Corporation ( NYSE:FCF ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the...
Analysis Article • Nov 04

First Commonwealth Financial (NYSE:FCF) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.135

First Commonwealth Financial Corporation ( NYSE:FCF ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.135 per share on...

Recent updates

Narrative Update • Jun 07

FCF: Dividend Payout And Buybacks Will Support A Balanced Outlook

Analysts have kept their price target for First Commonwealth Financial steady at $20.83, citing largely unchanged assumptions around fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E in their latest update. What's in the News First Commonwealth Financial Corporation declared a quarterly dividend of US$0.1400 per share, payable on May 22, 2026, with an ex dividend date and record date of May 8, 2026.
Narrative Update • May 15

FCF: Dividend Stability And Share Buybacks Will Support A Constructive Outlook

Analysts have nudged their price target for First Commonwealth Financial slightly higher to $20.83 from $20.67, reflecting updated views on revenue growth, profit margins, and the future P/E multiple. What's in the News Announced a quarterly dividend of US$0.1400 per share, payable on May 22, 2026, with an ex dividend and record date of May 8, 2026 (Key Developments).
Narrative Update • Apr 28

FCF: Stable Assumptions And Fair Pricing Will Guide Balanced Outlook

Analysts have maintained their $20.67 price target for First Commonwealth Financial, citing unchanged assumptions for fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E as the basis for keeping their outlook steady. Valuation Changes Fair Value: Remains at $20.67, indicating no change in the estimated per share value used in the model.
Narrative Update • Apr 14

FCF: Share Repurchases And Stable Credit Costs Will Shape Balanced Outlook

Analysts have nudged their price target for First Commonwealth Financial slightly higher to about $20.67 from roughly $20.33. This reflects updated assumptions for fair value, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E multiples.
Narrative Update • Mar 30

FCF: Expanded Buybacks And Steady Credit Costs Will Support Further Upside

Analysts have kept their average price target for First Commonwealth Financial steady at about $20.33, reflecting unchanged assumptions around the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E. What's in the News First Commonwealth Financial Corporation announced a share repurchase program authorizing the company to buy back up to $25 million of its shares (Buyback Transaction Announcements).
Narrative Update • Mar 16

FCF: Expanded Buybacks And Stable Credit Costs Will Support Further Upside

Analysts have kept their price target for First Commonwealth Financial effectively unchanged at around $20.33. This reflects steady assumptions on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and a slightly lower future P/E that together support a consistent outlook on the shares.
Seeking Alpha • Mar 15

First Commonwealth Financial: Just Good Enough To Remain Bullish

Summary First Commonwealth Financial remains a 'buy' despite recent share underperformance and slightly elevated valuation multiples. FCF demonstrates strong asset quality, with return on assets at 1.46% and manageable exposure to office real estate loans. Deposit and loan growth continue, though uninsured deposits have risen to 29% and non-performing loans increased to 0.94%. Net interest income and margin improved, aided by lower deposit and borrowing costs, but investors should monitor rising credit risk metrics. Management is forward-looking with their focus on digital innovation, and the company's balance sheet should hold up well for now in the face of interest rate declines. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • Mar 02

FCF: Expanded Buybacks And Stable Credit Costs Will Support Further Upside

Analysts have revised their price target on First Commonwealth Financial slightly lower to about $20.33 from $20.40, reflecting updated assumptions about fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and a modestly lower future P/E multiple. What's in the News From October 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025, First Commonwealth Financial repurchased 1,307,005 shares, representing 1.26% of shares for $20.83 million, completing a total buyback of 5,101,327 shares (5.07%) for $75.14 million under the program announced on October 26, 2021 (Key Developments).
Narrative Update • Feb 15

FCF: Ongoing Buybacks And Stable Credit Costs Will Support Fair Upside

Analysts have adjusted their price target for First Commonwealth Financial from $20.00 to $20.40, reflecting updated views on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future price-to-earnings (P/E) assumptions. What's in the News From October 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025, First Commonwealth Financial repurchased 1,307,005 shares, representing 1.26% of shares, for US$20.83 million under the buyback program announced on October 26, 2021.
Narrative Update • Feb 01

FCF: Buybacks And Stable Credit Costs Will Support Measured Upside

Analysts have raised their price target for First Commonwealth Financial from $19.20 to $20.00, reflecting updated views on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E assumptions. What's in the News First Commonwealth Financial completed a share repurchase program announced on October 26, 2021, buying back 5,101,327 shares (5.07%) for $75.14 million.
Analysis Article • Jan 31

First Commonwealth Financial's (NYSE:FCF) Dividend Will Be $0.135

The board of First Commonwealth Financial Corporation ( NYSE:FCF ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the...
Analysis Article • Nov 04

First Commonwealth Financial (NYSE:FCF) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.135

First Commonwealth Financial Corporation ( NYSE:FCF ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.135 per share on...
Analysis Article • Aug 05

First Commonwealth Financial (NYSE:FCF) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.135

First Commonwealth Financial Corporation ( NYSE:FCF ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.135 per share on...
Analysis Article • May 05

First Commonwealth Financial's (NYSE:FCF) Dividend Will Be Increased To $0.135

First Commonwealth Financial Corporation's ( NYSE:FCF ) dividend will be increasing from last year's payment of the...
Analysis Article • Apr 23

Shareholders Will Likely Find First Commonwealth Financial Corporation's (NYSE:FCF) CEO Compensation Acceptable

Key Insights First Commonwealth Financial will host its Annual General Meeting on 29th of April Salary of US$683.3k is...
Seeking Alpha • Mar 27

First Commonwealth Financial: Acquisition To Support Earnings, Upgrading To Buy

Summary The upcoming acquisition of CenterBank will lead to loan growth of 3% to 4%. Cost savings from the acquisition will curtail non-interest expense growth, while one-time merger-related expenses will lift non-interest expenses. I’m expecting the earnings per share to grow by just 1% to $1.41 in 2025. As of the writing of this report, FCF is offering a price upside of 6.9% and a dividend yield of 3.3%. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Dec 12

First Commonwealth Financial Corporation: An Interesting Financial Firm To Keep An Eye On

Summary First Commonwealth Financial has shown positive growth in deposits and loans, but its stock is more expensive than I'd prefer, leading to a 'hold' rating. The firm's digital strategy and partnerships with fintech companies are promising, with significant increases in digital platform users and transaction volumes. Despite solid net interest income growth in recent years, falling interest rates and recent financial performance pose challenges, impacting net interest income negatively. Relative valuation places First Commonwealth Financial near the cheaper end compared to peers, but absolute valuation and asset quality do not justify a bullish rating. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article • Nov 02

First Commonwealth Financial's (NYSE:FCF) Dividend Will Be $0.13

First Commonwealth Financial Corporation ( NYSE:FCF ) will pay a dividend of $0.13 on the 22nd of November. This...
Analysis Article • Nov 01

First Commonwealth Financial Corporation Just Missed Earnings - But Analysts Have Updated Their Models

First Commonwealth Financial Corporation ( NYSE:FCF ) last week reported its latest quarterly results, which makes it a...
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New Narrative • Sep 24

Growth In Loan Yields And Critical Capital Moves Brighten Outlook, Though Credit Risks And Rate Cuts Could Dampen Profitability

Expansion in net interest margin shows a prospect for growth in net interest income due to favorable loan yields surpassing funding costs.
Seeking Alpha • Sep 20

First Commonwealth Financial: Downgrading To Hold And Reducing The Earnings Estimate

Summary Interest rate cuts will boost residential mortgage loans, which will, in turn, lift total loan growth. The net interest margin will likely shrink due to interest rate cuts, promotional rates on time deposits, and the ending of purchase accounting accretion. I’ve reduced the earnings estimate for 2024 to $1.48 as I’ve reduced my loan growth estimate following the first half’s disappointing performance. The December 2024 target price is close to the current stock price. Further, FCF is offering a dividend yield of 3.0%. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article • Jul 30

First Commonwealth Financial (NYSE:FCF) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.13

The board of First Commonwealth Financial Corporation ( NYSE:FCF ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.13...
Analysis Article • Jul 26

First Commonwealth Financial Corporation (NYSE:FCF) Released Earnings Last Week And Analysts Lifted Their Price Target To US$17.75

It's been a pretty great week for First Commonwealth Financial Corporation ( NYSE:FCF ) shareholders, with its shares...
Seeking Alpha • Apr 22

First Commonwealth Financial: Attractively Valued But With A Lackluster Earnings Outlook

Summary Loan growth will receive support from strong regional markets. After rising for the last two years, the margin will likely stabilize this year. The December 2024 target price suggests a high upside from the current market price. Further, the dividend yield is decent at around 3.8%. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article • Feb 03

First Commonwealth Financial (NYSE:FCF) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.125

First Commonwealth Financial Corporation ( NYSE:FCF ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.125 per share on...
Seeking Alpha • Feb 01

First Commonwealth Financial: On A Significant Growth Track But An Unattractive Valuation

Summary FCF recently reported strong quarterly results, beating the market EPS estimate by 12.4% but missing the revenue estimates by 2.5%. It has a 3.75% dividend yield and a safe and consistent dividend history. FCF reported solid Q4 FY23 results with growth in both deposit and loan values. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article • Feb 01

If EPS Growth Is Important To You, First Commonwealth Financial (NYSE:FCF) Presents An Opportunity

Investors are often guided by the idea of discovering 'the next big thing', even if that means buying 'story stocks...
Seeking Alpha • Nov 03

First Commonwealth Financial: Q3 2023 Shows Positive Signs

Summary Confidence in regional banks has waned since the failure of SVB, making 2023 a challenging year for them. First Commonwealth's YTD performance is relatively better than peers, with an -11.34% loss. The bank's quarterly performance was not bad, with a high net interest margin, a low cost of deposits, and rewards for shareholders through buybacks and dividends. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha

Stability and Growth of Payments

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Stable Dividend: FCF's dividends per share have been stable in the past 10 years.

Growing Dividend: FCF's dividend payments have increased over the past 10 years.

Dividend Yield vs Market

First Commonwealth Financial Dividend Yield vs Market
How does FCF dividend yield compare to the market?
SegmentDividend Yield
Company (FCF)2.8%
Market Bottom 25% (US)1.4%
Market Top 25% (US)4.2%
Industry Average (Banks)2.3%
Analyst forecast (FCF) (up to 3 years)2.9%

Notable Dividend: FCF's dividend (2.76%) is higher than the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the US market (1.41%).

High Dividend: FCF's dividend (2.76%) is low compared to the top 25% of dividend payers in the US market (4.24%).

Current Payout to Shareholders

Earnings Coverage: With its reasonably low payout ratio (35.8%), FCF'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

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/06/11 21:48
End of Day Share Price 2026/06/11 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

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Ownership10 years
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Management10 years
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Key Developments10 years
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Analyst Sources

First Commonwealth Financial Corporation is covered by 14 analysts. 6 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Daniel CardenasBrean Capital Historical (Janney Montgomery)
Stephen MossB. Riley Securities, Inc.
Kelly MottaKeefe, Bruyette, & Woods