First Commonwealth Financial Management
Management criteria checks 3/4
First Commonwealth Financial's CEO is Mike Price, appointed in Jan 2012, has a tenure of 14.42 years. total yearly compensation is $2.00M, comprised of 35% salary and 65% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.39% of the company’s shares, worth $7.92M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 5 years and 11.3 years respectively.
Key information
Mike Price
Chief executive officer
US$2.0m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 34.99% |
| CEO tenure | 14.4yrs |
| CEO ownership | 0.4% |
| Management average tenure | 5yrs |
| Board average tenure | 11.3yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Seeking Alpha • Jun 21
First Commonwealth Financial No Longer Offers Strong Upside (Rating Downgrade)
Summary First Commonwealth Financial is downgraded from 'buy' to 'hold' due to valuation concerns despite solid asset quality. FCF's net interest margin improved to 3.92% and net profits rose to $37.5 million, but loan growth declined and non-performing loans increased. Uninsured deposits remain at a manageable 28.8%, but return on assets and equity have both declined since the prior review. FCF's price-to-earnings multiple of 12.8 exceeds the analyst's preferred maximum of 10, making the stock relatively expensive among peers. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
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.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 AlphaSeeking 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 AlphaAnalysis 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...
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 AlphaAnalysis 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 AlphaAnalysis 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 AlphaAnalysis 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 AlphaCEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31 2026 | n/a | n/a | US$157m |
| Dec 31 2025 | US$2m | US$700k | US$152m |
| Sep 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$143m |
| Jun 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$134m |
| Mar 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$138m |
| Dec 31 2024 | US$2m | US$683k | US$143m |
| Sep 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$152m |
| Jun 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$159m |
| Mar 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$164m |
| Dec 31 2023 | US$1m | US$586k | US$157m |
| Sep 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$148m |
| Jun 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$143m |
| Mar 31 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$131m |
| Dec 31 2022 | US$1m | US$516k | US$128m |
| Sep 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$127m |
| Jun 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$127m |
| Mar 31 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$126m |
| Dec 31 2021 | US$1m | US$488k | US$138m |
| Sep 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$129m |
| Jun 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$114m |
| Mar 31 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$108m |
| Dec 31 2020 | US$1m | US$488k | US$73m |
| Sep 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | US$75m |
| Jun 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | US$82m |
| Mar 31 2020 | n/a | n/a | US$85m |
| Dec 31 2019 | US$1m | US$486k | US$105m |
Compensation vs Market: Mike's total compensation ($USD2.00M) is below average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD5.30M).
Compensation vs Earnings: Mike's compensation has increased by more than 20% in the past year.
CEO
Mike Price (63 yo)
14.4yrs
Tenure
US$2,000,604
Compensation
Mr. Thomas Michael Price, also known as Mike, has been the Chief Executive Officer and President of First Commonwealth Financial Corporation since March 7, 2012 and serves as its Chief Executive Officer of...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President | 14.4yrs | US$2.00m | 0.39% $ 7.9m | |
| Executive VP | 12.2yrs | US$1.19m | 0.078% $ 1.6m | |
| Chief Banking Officer | 1.9yrs | US$1.13m | 0.051% $ 1.0m | |
| Executive VP & Chief Information Officer | less than a year | no data | 0.0099% $ 201.9k | |
| Vice President / Finance and Investor Relations | no data | no data | no data | |
| Executive VP | 15.6yrs | US$576.45k | 0.085% $ 1.7m | |
| SVP & Chief Marketing and Experience Officer | 1.4yrs | no data | no data | |
| Executive Vice President of Human Resources | 13.3yrs | no data | 0.062% $ 1.3m | |
| Executive VP & Chief Risk Officer | no data | no data | 0.021% $ 430.5k | |
| President of Equipment Finance Group | 5yrs | no data | no data | |
| Executive VP & Chief Credit Officer | 1.8yrs | no data | 0.027% $ 558.5k | |
| Executive Vice President of Consumer & Small Business Lending | no data | no data | no data |
5.0yrs
Average Tenure
52.5yo
Average Age
Experienced Management: FCF's management team is seasoned and experienced (5 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President | 14.3yrs | US$2.00m | 0.39% $ 7.9m | |
| Independent Chairman of the Board | 13.4yrs | US$218.75k | 0.050% $ 1.0m | |
| Independent Director | 1.2yrs | US$79.17k | 0.019% $ 394.5k | |
| Independent Director | 28.4yrs | US$118.75k | 0.33% $ 6.8m | |
| Director | less than a year | US$1.26m | 0.16% $ 3.2m | |
| Independent Director | 19.2yrs | US$133.25k | 0.048% $ 988.0k | |
| Independent Director | 15.2yrs | US$110.75k | 0.14% $ 2.9m | |
| Independent Director | 9.2yrs | US$118.75k | 0.079% $ 1.6m | |
| Independent Director | 15.2yrs | US$126.75k | 0.051% $ 1.0m | |
| Independent Director | 9.2yrs | US$116.08k | 0.029% $ 587.4k | |
| Independent Director | 7.2yrs | US$118.75k | 0.024% $ 490.6k | |
| Independent Director | less than a year | US$19.79k | 0.0033% $ 67.5k |
11.3yrs
Average Tenure
63.5yo
Average Age
Experienced Board: FCF's board of directors are seasoned and experienced ( 11.3 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/06/25 10:21 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/25 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 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.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Daniel Cardenas | Brean Capital Historical (Janney Montgomery) |
| Stephen Moss | B. Riley Securities, Inc. |
| Kelly Motta | Keefe, Bruyette, & Woods |