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First Financial Bancorp (FFBC) reported Q3 EPS of $0.84, beating estimates by $0.02, with revenue at $273.9M, exceeding expectations. The stock is down 3.81% over 3 months but up 35.30% year-over-year. Analysts revised EPS estimates negatively 6 times in the last 90 days.

First Financial Bancorp (FFBC) reported Q3 2026 net income of $81.2M, or $0.77 per share, an 11% YoY increase. The bank saw loan growth of 4.9% annualized and noninterest income growth in wealth management and other areas. Noninterest expenses were $165.7M. The company expects to close its acquisition of Finward Bancorp in early 2027 and declared a $0.26 quarterly dividend.

FIRST FINANCIAL BANCORP /OH/ (FFBC) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Results of Operations and Financial Condition. Exhibit 99.1 First Financial Bancorp Announces Record Third Quarter Financial Results and Quarterly Dividend • Earnings per diluted share of $0.77; $0.84 on an adjusted (1) basis; 11% increase from the third quarter of 2025 and highest in Company history • Return on average asset

First Financial Bankshares' average price target was reduced from $36 to $35.43 by 7 analysts, with a range of $34 to $38. This implies a 12% upside from the Oct. 15 closing price. The consensus rating remains 'Hold' with 1 Buy, 7 Holds, and 0 Sells.

First Financial Bancorp (FFBC) will release Q3 2026 results on Oct 27, 2026, followed by a conference call. As of June 2026, it had $22.4B in assets, $13.7B in loans, and $4.6B in wealth management assets under management. The company operates 151 banking centers in four states.

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Truist Securities upgraded First Financial Bancorp (FFBC) to Buy, raising its price target to $37.00. The bank's asset sensitivity to rising rates and undervaluation were cited. FFBC shares fell over 10% from July peak, trading at 8.5x 2027 earnings. Q2 2026 earnings beat estimates but revenue missed. The bank has a $3B market cap and a 3.3% dividend yield.

First Financial Bancorp reshuffled its senior leadership, promoting Jamie Anderson to president and CFO, and Mandy Neely to chief banking officer. The changes follow rapid asset growth and recent acquisitions, with CEO Archie Brown citing the need for shared responsibilities. The bank aims to close its acquisition of Finward Bancorp in early 2027. Analyst Brendan Nosal views Anderson as a strong candidate for eventual CEO.

FIRST FINANCIAL BANCORP /OH/ (FFBC) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE First Financial Bank Announces Leadership Promotions Designed to Strengthen its Future Cincinnati, OH – September 15, 2026 – First Financial Bancorp. (Nasdaq: FFBC) is announcing several important leadership promotions and expanded executive responsibilities

First Financial Bancorp (FFBC) reported strong Q2 earnings, with its stock up 5.2% to $52.58. Banc of California (BANC) missed expectations, with revenues of $285.7M, down 13.1% to $18.41. Wintrust Financial (WTFC) met revenue expectations but missed on net interest income, down 7.9% to $150.70. Seacoast Banking (SBCF) reported a 38.4% revenue increase but missed on tangible book value, remaining flat at $33.87.