$FCF

Simply Wall St reports First Commonwealth Financial (FCF) beat Q2 2026 expectations, increased its quarterly dividend, and expanded its share repurchase authorization by $75 million. The stock had returned 30.89% YTD and 35.67% over 12 months. Simply Wall St cites a fair value of $23.83 vs $21.95 close, assuming 10.7% revenue growth and EPS of $2.34 by Aug 2029.

First Commonwealth Financial (FCF) said outlook depends on slower commercial loan payoffs, supporting net loan growth returning to mid-single digits, continued strength in equipment finance and banking segments, and ongoing deposit pricing pressure, especially CDs. It targets stable noninterest expense and efficiency, with net interest margin in the low 4% range. Shares trade at $21.60.

First Commonwealth Financial Corporation (NYSE: FCF) filed an 8-K on July 28, 2026 announcing Board-approved amendments to its bylaws. Changes include electronic shareholder meeting provisions under Pennsylvania law, revised proxy solicitation requirements for director nominations, updated board vacancy terms, and replacing “Chairman” with “Chair.”

First Commonwealth Financial Corp (NYSE:FCF) reported Q2 2026 earnings call highlights including strong loan growth driven by commercial and industrial lending, expanded net interest margin to 3.45%, and higher non-interest income from wealth management and fees. Credit quality stayed solid with net charge-offs of 8 bps and non-performing assets stable. Management cited deposit-cost pressure, expects low to mid-single-digit loan growth, and targeted an efficiency ratio of mid-50% with reserves a

First Commonwealth Financial (NYSE: FCF) reported Q2 results and discussed margin, loan growth, credit quality, fees, expenses, and capital. Loan portfolio yield rose to 6.07%, with net interest margin expected to stay in the low 4% range in 2H26. Payoffs totaled about $740M. Tangible book value rose to $11.58. The firm repurchased about $12M of stock at $18.66.

First Commonwealth Financial Corp. reported Q2 net income of $44.6 million, or 44 cents per share, exceeding Zacks’ estimate of 42 cents. Revenue was $186.3 million, above the $137.2 million forecast for revenue net of interest expense. The article also covers Fed rate expectations, oil and inflation pressures, and market moves.

First Commonwealth Financial (NYSE:FCF) reported Q2 CY2026 results. Revenue rose 6.2% year on year to $139.5 million, topping Wall Street’s estimate by 1.4%. Non-GAAP profit was $0.44 per share, 3.9% above consensus. The article also cites TBVPS growth and notes the stock rose 1.7% to $21.72 after results.

FIRST COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL CORP /PA/ (FCF) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Results of Operations and Financial Condition. EX-99.1 2 fcf-ex991_20260728x8k.htm EX-99.1 PRESS RELEASE Document Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE First Commonwealth Announces Second Quarter 2026 Earnings; Declares Quarterly Dividend and Announces Additional Share Repurchase Authorization Indiana, PA, July 28, 2026 - First

First Financial Bancorp said it agreed to acquire Finward Bancorp, holding company for Peoples Bank, in an all-stock deal. Finward has about $2B in assets and $1.7B in deposits. The deal adds 24 locations and expands First Financial’s Midwestern footprint. Other items include University of Dayton’s Fitz Center winning a service award and Edison State staff receiving SOCHE honors.

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