First Financial Bancorp (FFBC) Stock
Regional bank serving individuals and small businesses. Here's the price, business snapshot, and what's worth knowing about First Financial Bancorp in October 2026.
First Financial Bancorp (FFBC) is a US regional bank that provides deposit, lending, treasury and wealth-management services to individuals and small-to-medium businesses. With a market capitalisation around $2.33bn, it is sensitive to changes in interest rates, loan demand and deposit flows — factors that tend to drive profitability for banks of its size. Investors should watch net interest margin, loan growth, asset quality and capital ratios as primary indicators of financial health, while also noting competition from larger banks and fintech entrants. Regional banks can offer local market knowledge but also face cyclical credit risk. This summary is for general educational purposes only and is not personal financial advice; values can rise and fall and past performance does not guarantee future results. Consider your own risk tolerance and consult a financial adviser before making investment decisions.
First Financial Bancorp (FFBC) Stock Forecast
Analyst price target, next 12 months
$34.91
+7.0% vs today's $32.64
Price range over the last 12 months
In the middle of its 12-month range
Analysts covering First Financial Bancorp have a consensus 12-month target of $34.91, above the current price of $32.64.
Analyst targets are opinions, not guarantees. Capital at risk. Data as of 26 Oct 2026.
Source: Analyst sentiment is provided by Refinitiv Ltd, a global leader in financial market data with over 40k business clients. Refinitiv Ltd is an independent third party to Nemo. This is not advice.
Sixth Month Growth Performance
Stock Performance Snapshot
Analyst Rating
Analysts suggest buying First Financial Bancorp's stock with a target price of $34.91, indicating growth potential.
Financial Health
First Financial Bancorp is performing well with strong revenue and cash flow generation, indicating solid financial stability.
Dividend
First Financial Bancorp's dividend yield of 3.06% offers a reasonable return for investors seeking dividend payments. If you invested $1000 you would be paid $30.60 a year in dividends (based on the last 12 months).
Why You’ll Want to Watch This Stock
Interest-rate sensitivity
Net interest margin and profitability often move with rates; this can boost income in a rising-rate environment but compress margins if rates shift unexpectedly.
Local market focus
Regional footprint gives local insight into customers and SMEs, though performance can be influenced heavily by the local economy and lending cycles.
Efficiency and tech
Operational efficiency and digital capabilities matter for competitiveness, but investment costs and execution risk can affect near-term results.
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