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The analysts' average price target is €31.20 (+7.22%). The median is €32.09 (+10.27%).

Buy	7
Hold	11
Sell	1

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First Financial to buy Finward Bancorp in stock-for-stock deal worth $208 million

First Financial will acquire Finward Bancorp in a stock transaction valued at about $208 million. Each Finward common share will be exchanged for 1.35 First Financial shares; the deal is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals and shareholder consent. The acquisition adds 24 financial centers in northwest Indiana and the greater Chicago area to First Financial’s branch network and is expected to increase earnings per share by about 5% while reducing tangible book value per share by about 0.4%. Finward will contribute about $2.0 billion in total assets, $1.7 billion in deposits, $1.5 billion in loans and $412 million in assets under management. » More on de.investing.com
First Financial Bancorp increases profit, raises dividend and acquires Finward

First Financial Bancorp reported net income of $76.5 million for the second quarter ($0.73 per diluted share), a slight increase from the prior quarter, with a return on total capital of 1.37% and a core return on equity of 17.95%. The bank raised its quarterly dividend to $0.26 per share and recorded loan growth of $240 million (annualized 7.1%), total assets of $22.4 billion and a slightly lower net interest margin of 3.98%. First Financial announced the acquisition of Finward Bancorp in a stock-for-stock transaction (1 Finward share for 1.35 First Financial shares), valued at about $208 million and expected to boost EPS by roughly 5%; closing is slated for Q4 2026, subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals. » More on de.investing.com
First Financial Bancorp reaches record high of $34.34

First Financial Bancorp’s stock rose to a record high of $34.34 and sits just below its 52-week high. Over the past year the stock delivered a total return of nearly 40%, and it is up 37.5% in the past six months. Five analysts recently raised their earnings estimates. The company has paid dividends for 44 years (dividend yield 2.96%). It also beat Q1 2026 expectations (adjusted EPS $0.77 vs. $0.61 expected), completed the BankFinancial system conversion, and announced a $1 million donation to the First Financial Foundation. » More on de.investing.com

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In 2026, First Financial Bancorp Ohio has already paid €0.67 in dividends. The last payout was in September.

Financials

In the last quarter, First Financial Bancorp Ohio had revenue of €275.26M and net profit of €66.99M

(EUR)	June 2026	YoY
Revenue	275.26M	3.34%
Gross profit	186.46M	1.50%
Net profit	66.99M	12.81%
EBITDA	93.49M	15.73%

Fundamentals

Metric	Value
Market capitalization	€3.05B
Number of shares	104.97M
52-week high/low	€32.32 - €20.56
Dividend yield	2.99%
Dividends TTM	€0.87
Beta	0.95
P/E ratio	11.37
PEG ratio	0.85
P/B ratio	1.13
P/S ratio	2.57

Company profile

First Financial Bancorp. operates as the bank holding company for First Financial Bank that provides commercial banking and related services to individuals and businesses in Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and Illinois. The company accepts various deposit products, such as interest-bearing and noninterest-bearing accounts, time deposits, and cash management services for commercial customers. It also provides real estate loans secured by residential property, such as one to four family residential housing units or commercial property comprising owner-occupied and/or investor income producing real estate consisting of apartments, shopping centers, or office buildings; commercial and industrial loans for various purposes, including inventory, receivables, and equipment; consumer loans comprising new and used vehicle loans, second mortgages on residential real estate, and unsecured loans; and home equity lines of credit. In addition, the company offers commercial financing to the insurance industry, registered investment advisors, certified public accountants, indirect auto finance companies, and restaurant franchisees. Further, it provides a range of trust and wealth management services; and lease and equipment financing services. As of December 31, 2021, the company operated 139 full service banking centers, 29 of which are leased facilities. It operates 62 banking centers in Ohio, three banking centers in Illinois, 62 banking centers in Indiana, and 12 banking centers in Kentucky. First Financial Bancorp. was founded in 1863 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio.