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Sentiment All Sentiments Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Most Recent February 2025 January 2025 December 2024 November 2024 October 2024 September 2024 August 2024 July 2024 June 2024 May 2024 April 2024 March 2024 February 2024 January 2024 December 2023 November 2023 October 2023 September 2023 August 2023 July 2023 June 2023 May 2023 April 2023 March 2023 February 2023 January 2023 December 2022 November 2022 October 2022 September 2022 August 2022 July 2022 June 2022 May 2022 April 2022 March 2022 Time Period Empowered Funds LLC Boosts Holdings in First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC)Empowered Funds LLC raised its position in shares of First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC - Free Report) by 5.1% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 308,749 shares of the bank's stock after acquiringFebruary 10, 2025 | marketbeat.comChoreo LLC Cuts Position in First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC)Choreo LLC lessened its stake in First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC - Free Report) by 13.3% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 111,647 shares of the bank's stock after selling 17,190 sharFebruary 7, 2025 | marketbeat.comSTATE STREET CORP Acquires Additional Shares in First Financial BancorpFebruary 4, 2025 | gurufocus.comFirst Financial Bancorp: Fairly Valued With A Flattish Earnings OutlookFebruary 2, 2025 | seekingalpha.comFirst Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC) Declares Quarterly Dividend of $0.24First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC) declared a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, January 28th. Investors of record on Monday, March 3rd will be given a dividend of 0.24 per share by the bank on Monday, March 17th. This represents a $0.96 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.46%.January 28, 2025 | marketbeat.comFirst Financial Bancorp Highlights Strategic Position and GrowthJanuary 28, 2025 | tipranks.comFirst Financial Bancorp Declares Quarterly Cash DividendJanuary 28, 2025 | gurufocus.comFirst Financial Bancorp Declares Quarterly Cash DividendJanuary 28, 2025 | prnewswire.comFirst Financial Bancorp price target raised to $32 from $31 at Keefe BruyetteJanuary 27, 2025 | markets.businessinsider.comFirst Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC) Earns "Sector Perform" Rating from Royal Bank of CanadaRoyal Bank of Canada restated a "sector perform" rating and set a $30.00 price objective on shares of First Financial Bancorp. in a report on Monday.January 27, 2025 | marketbeat.comKeefe, Bruyette & Woods Issues Positive Forecast for First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC) Stock PriceKeefe, Bruyette & Woods lifted their price target on First Financial Bancorp. from $31.00 to $32.00 and gave the stock a "market perform" rating in a research note on Monday.January 27, 2025 | marketbeat.comKBW Sticks to Its Hold Rating for First Financial Bancorp (FFBC)January 25, 2025 | markets.businessinsider.comFirst Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC) Q4 2024 Earnings Call TranscriptJanuary 25, 2025 | insidermonkey.comFirst Financial Bancorp (FFBC) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Highlights: Strong Loan and Deposit Growth ...January 25, 2025 | gurufocus.comQ4 2024 First Financial Bancorp Earnings Call TranscriptJanuary 25, 2025 | gurufocus.comEarnings call transcript: First Financial Bancorp Q4 2024 beats EPS forecastJanuary 24, 2025 | msn.comFirst Financial Bancorp Expands to Grand RapidsJanuary 24, 2025 | gurufocus.comFirst Financial Bank Expands to Grand RapidsJanuary 24, 2025 | prnewswire.comFirst Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC) Given Overweight Rating at StephensStephens reiterated an "overweight" rating and issued a $33.00 target price on shares of First Financial Bancorp. in a research note on Friday.January 24, 2025 | marketbeat.comFirst Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC) Announces Earnings Results, Beats Estimates By $0.06 EPSFirst Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC - Get Free Report) announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday. The bank reported $0.71 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.65 by $0.06. First Financial Bancorp. had a net margin of 18.55% and a return on equity of 10.32%.January 23, 2025 | marketbeat.comFirst Financial Bancorp Exceeds Q4 Expectations with EPS of $0.68 and Revenue of $251.57 MillionJanuary 23, 2025 | gurufocus.comFirst Financial Bancorp Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Financial ResultsJanuary 23, 2025 | prnewswire.comEarnings To Watch: First Financial Bancorp (FFBC) Reports Q4 2024 ResultJanuary 23, 2025 | gurufocus.comFirst Financial Bancorp (FFBC) Q4 2024: Everything You Need To Know Ahead Of EarningsJanuary 22, 2025 | gurufocus.comContravisory Investment Management Inc. Purchases New Shares in First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC)Contravisory Investment Management Inc. acquired a new position in First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC - Free Report) in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor acquired 10,160 shares of theJanuary 17, 2025 | marketbeat.comFirst Financial Bancorp. (FFBC) Projected to Post Earnings on ThursdayFirst Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC) will be releasing earnings after the market closes on Thursday, January 23, Financial Modeling Prep reports.January 16, 2025 | marketbeat.comNordea Investment Management AB Grows Holdings in First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC)Nordea Investment Management AB increased its position in First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC - Free Report) by 21.7% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 295,967 shares of the bank's sJanuary 10, 2025 | marketbeat.comElizabeth Park Capital Management Names Financial Services Veteran J. Franklin Hall Partner and Deputy Portfolio ManagerJanuary 8, 2025 | businesswire.comFirst Financial Bancor (NASDAQ:FFBC) Stock Quotes, Forecast and News SummaryJanuary 6, 2025 | benzinga.comFirst Financial Bancorp to Announce Q4 and Full Year 2024 Financial ResultsJanuary 3, 2025 | gurufocus.comFirst Financial Bancorp to Announce Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Financial Results on Thursday, January 23, 2025January 3, 2025 | prnewswire.comFirst Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC) Stock Holdings Lowered by JPMorgan Chase & Co.JPMorgan Chase & Co. trimmed its holdings in shares of First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC - Free Report) by 13.9% in the third quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 3,265,773 shares of the bank's stock after selling 529,189 shares dJanuary 3, 2025 | marketbeat.comFirst Financial Bank Trust Division Lowers Position in First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC)First Financial Bank Trust Division trimmed its stake in shares of First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC - Free Report) by 3.6% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 869,023 shares of the bank's stock after selling 32,885 sharesJanuary 2, 2025 | marketbeat.comFirst Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC) Sees Large Growth in Short InterestFirst Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC - Get Free Report) saw a significant growth in short interest during the month of December. As of December 15th, there was short interest totalling 1,640,000 shares, a growth of 10.1% from the November 30th total of 1,490,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 431,500 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 3.8 days. Approximately 1.8% of the shares of the company are short sold.December 31, 2024 | marketbeat.comPrincipal Financial Group Inc. Boosts Stock Position in First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC)Principal Financial Group Inc. grew its holdings in shares of First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC - Free Report) by 4.3% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 491,232 shares of the bank's stock afteDecember 30, 2024 | marketbeat.comFirst Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC) Holdings Lifted by Geode Capital Management LLCGeode Capital Management LLC raised its holdings in First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC - Free Report) by 1.6% in the third quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 2,271,990 shares of the bank's stock after acquiring an additionDecember 23, 2024 | marketbeat.comFirst Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC) Shares Bought by Barclays PLCBarclays PLC lifted its stake in shares of First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC - Free Report) by 140.1% during the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 190,742 shares of the bank's stock after acquiring an additioDecember 22, 2024 | marketbeat.comJane Street Group LLC Acquires 33,390 Shares of First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC)Jane Street Group LLC increased its holdings in shares of First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC - Free Report) by 33.7% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 132,474 shares of the bank's stock after purchasing an addDecember 20, 2024 | marketbeat.comState Street Corp Buys 39,655 Shares of First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC)State Street Corp grew its stake in shares of First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC - Free Report) by 0.9% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm owned 4,643,440 shares of the bank's stock after acquiring an additional 39,655 shares during thDecember 16, 2024 | marketbeat.comFmr LLC Grows Position in First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC)Fmr LLC lifted its stake in shares of First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC - Free Report) by 397.8% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 73,750 shares of the bank's stock after buying an additional 58,935 shares during the quarDecember 16, 2024 | marketbeat.comShort Interest in First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC) Decreases By 9.7%First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC - Get Free Report) was the target of a significant drop in short interest in November. As of November 30th, there was short interest totalling 1,490,000 shares, a drop of 9.7% from the November 15th total of 1,650,000 shares. Currently, 1.6% of the company's stock are short sold. Based on an average trading volume of 416,700 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 3.6 days.December 15, 2024 | marketbeat.comFirst Financial Bancorp upgraded to Overweight from Equal Weight at StephensDecember 11, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comCitigroup Inc. Acquires 33,464 Shares of First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC)Citigroup Inc. raised its stake in shares of First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC - Free Report) by 25.2% during the third quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 166,170 shares of the bank's stock after purchaDecember 4, 2024 | marketbeat.comFirst Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC) Shares Acquired by Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc.Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. grew its holdings in First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC - Free Report) by 1.9% in the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 1,282,349 shares of the bank's stock after buying aDecember 4, 2024 | marketbeat.com36,884 Shares in First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC) Acquired by Martingale Asset Management L PMartingale Asset Management L P bought a new stake in shares of First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC - Free Report) in the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund bought 36,884 shares of the bank's stock, valued at approximatelyDecember 3, 2024 | marketbeat.com110,651 Shares in First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC) Acquired by Edgestream Partners L.P.Edgestream Partners L.P. acquired a new position in First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC - Free Report) in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor acquired 110,651 shares of the bankDecember 2, 2024 | marketbeat.comFirst Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC) Stock Position Decreased by The Manufacturers Life Insurance CompanyThe Manufacturers Life Insurance Company lowered its holdings in First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC - Free Report) by 2.2% during the third quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 779,287 shares of the bank's stock afterDecember 1, 2024 | marketbeat.comFirst Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC) Insider Sells $122,080.68 in StockNovember 26, 2024 | insidertrades.comInsider Sell: Richard Dennen Sells Shares of First Financial BancorpNovember 25, 2024 | gurufocus.comThrivent Financial for Lutherans Grows Position in First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC)Thrivent Financial for Lutherans grew its stake in First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC - Free Report) by 73.1% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. 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