First Financial Bancorp (FFBC)

Nov 9, 2026

Virginia Retirement Systems ET Al significantly reduced its stake in First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC) by 88.8% in the third quarter of 2026, selling 54,729 shares and retaining 6,900 shares worth $216,000. Despite this reduction, several other institutional investors increased their holdings. Analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" rating for FFBC with a consensus price target of $34.33, following the bank's recent earnings beat and a declared quarterly dividend of $0.26 per share.

Nov 5, 2026

Anchor House has been awarded a $5,000 grant from First Financial Bank to support its homeless shelter, acknowledging its success in helping people secure permanent housing. The organization boasts a 59% success rate in helping individuals transition out of homelessness, more than double the state average. This grant will help fund case managers and financial literacy programs to address the increasing homeless population in Jackson County, which has risen by 63% from 2025 to 2026 due to economic inflation.

Oct 30, 2026

First Financial Bancorp has appointed Tim Massa, a former executive from Kroger and Procter & Gamble with over three decades of experience, to its board of directors. Massa's extensive background at large public companies in the region is expected to bring valuable expertise to the Cincinnati-headquartered firm. The article highlights his long tenure and the significance of his addition to the board.

Oct 29, 2026

First Financial Bancorp (FFBC) reported strong Q3 2026 results driven by record fee income and a resilient net interest margin, exceeding analyst estimates for revenue and adjusted EPS. Management highlighted robust performance in commercial and industrial lending and diversification across other services. The article details five key questions posed by analysts during the earnings call, covering topics such as net interest margin benefits, acquisition impact, loan growth drivers, fee income outlook, and expense guidance, alongside future catalysts for the company.