Forecast

The analysts' average price target is €29.36 (+3.38%). The median is €29.36 (+3.38%).

Buy	6
Hold	12
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 €0.44 in dividends. The last payout was in June.

Financials

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

(EUR)	Jun 2026	YoY
Revenue	275.26M	3.34%
Gross profit	186.46M	1.50%
Net profit	66.99M	12.81%
EBITDA	94.48M	16.95%

Fundamentals

Metric	Value
Market capitalization	€2.97B
Number of shares	104.96M
52-week high/low	€31.30 - €19.91
Dividend yield	3.05%
Dividends TTM	€0.86
Next dividend	€0.22
Beta	0.93
P/E ratio	11.42
PEG ratio	0.85
P/B ratio	1.14
P/S ratio	2.58

Company profile

First Financial Bancorp. ist die Holdinggesellschaft der First Financial Bank, die Privatpersonen und Unternehmen in Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky und Illinois Bankgeschäfte und damit verbundene Dienstleistungen anbietet. Das Unternehmen nimmt verschiedene Einlagenprodukte an, wie z. B. verzinsliche und unverzinsliche Konten, Termineinlagen und Cash-Management-Dienstleistungen für gewerbliche Kunden. Darüber hinaus bietet das Unternehmen Immobilienkredite an, die durch Wohnimmobilien wie Ein- bis Vierfamilienhäuser oder Gewerbeimmobilien, bestehend aus Eigentumswohnungen, Einkaufszentren oder Bürogebäuden, besichert sind. Darüber hinaus bietet das Unternehmen Gewerbe- und Industriekredite für verschiedene Zwecke an, darunter für Lagerbestände, Forderungen und Ausrüstungen, Verbraucherkredite, bestehend aus Neu- und Gebrauchtwagenkrediten, Zweithypotheken auf Wohnimmobilien und unbesicherten Krediten, sowie Home-Equity-Kreditlinien. Darüber hinaus bietet das Unternehmen gewerbliche Finanzierungen für die Versicherungsbranche, eingetragene Anlageberater, Wirtschaftsprüfer, indirekte Autofinanzierungsgesellschaften und Franchisenehmer in der Gastronomie an. Darüber hinaus bietet es eine Reihe von Treuhand- und Vermögensverwaltungsdiensten sowie Leasing- und Ausrüstungsfinanzierungsdienste an. Zum 31. Dezember 2021 betrieb das Unternehmen 139 Full-Service-Bankzentren, von denen 29 geleast waren. Es betreibt 62 Bankzentren in Ohio, drei Bankzentren in Illinois, 62 Bankzentren in Indiana und 12 Bankzentren in Kentucky. Die First Financial Bancorp. wurde 1863 gegründet und hat ihren Hauptsitz in Cincinnati, Ohio.