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Sentiment All Sentiments Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Most Recent April 2025 March 2025 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 Time Period Franklin Resources Inc. Has $1.19 Million Stock Holdings in First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC)Franklin Resources Inc. lowered its position in shares of First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC - Free Report) by 33.8% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 44,437 shares of the bank's stock aApril 17 at 3:16 AM | marketbeat.comMartingale Asset Management L P Lowers Stake in First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC)Martingale Asset Management L P decreased its position in First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC - Free Report) by 45.4% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 20,125 shares of the bank's stock aApril 15 at 5:45 AM | marketbeat.comExodusPoint Capital Management LP Has $1.45 Million Stock Holdings in First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC)ExodusPoint Capital Management LP decreased its position in First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC - Free Report) by 63.2% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 54,039 shares of the bank's stock after selling 92,862 sharApril 12, 2025 | marketbeat.comArrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership Has $2.57 Million Stock Position in First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC)Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership lessened its holdings in First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC - Free Report) by 63.6% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 95,541 shares of the bank's stock aftApril 12, 2025 | marketbeat.comNorges Bank Invests $7.83 Million in First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC)Norges Bank purchased a new stake in shares of First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC - Free Report) during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor purchased 291,167 shares of the bank's stock, valued at approximately $7,827,0April 11, 2025 | marketbeat.comTrexquant Investment LP Decreases Stock Position in First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC)Trexquant Investment LP cut its stake in shares of First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC - Free Report) by 24.6% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 112,373 shares of the bank's stock after selling 36,676 shares dApril 8, 2025 | marketbeat.comFirst Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC) Shares Acquired by Vanguard Group Inc.Vanguard Group Inc. lifted its stake in First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC - Free Report) by 0.7% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 10,892,158 shares of the bank's stock after purchasing an adApril 6, 2025 | marketbeat.comFirst Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC) Shares Sold by JPMorgan Chase & Co.JPMorgan Chase & Co. trimmed its holdings in First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC - Free Report) by 2.8% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 3,174,469 shares of the bank's stock afteApril 5, 2025 | marketbeat.comFirst Financial Bancorp to Announce First Quarter 2025 Financial Results on Thursday, April 24, 2025April 4, 2025 | prnewswire.com20,413 Shares in First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC) Bought by KLP Kapitalforvaltning ASKLP Kapitalforvaltning AS purchased a new stake in shares of First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC - Free Report) during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm purchased 20,413 shares of the bank's stock, valued at apApril 4, 2025 | marketbeat.comAmerican Century Companies Inc. Acquires 21,870 Shares of First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC)American Century Companies Inc. grew its holdings in First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC - Free Report) by 6.1% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 381,582 shares of the bank's stock after purApril 4, 2025 | marketbeat.comBrandywine Global Investment Management LLC Decreases Holdings in First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC)Brandywine Global Investment Management LLC trimmed its stake in First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC - Free Report) by 4.4% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 221,179 shares of the baApril 3, 2025 | marketbeat.comShort Interest in First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC) Declines By 15.9%First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC - Get Free Report) saw a significant drop in short interest in the month of March. As of March 15th, there was short interest totalling 1,160,000 shares, a drop of 15.9% from the February 28th total of 1,380,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 427,300 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 2.7 days. Approximately 1.2% of the shares of the company are sold short.April 2, 2025 | marketbeat.comPrudential Financial Inc. Purchases 22,681 Shares of First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC)Prudential Financial Inc. grew its position in shares of First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC - Free Report) by 6.2% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 390,966 shares of the banMarch 30, 2025 | marketbeat.comQuantbot Technologies LP Invests $335,000 in First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC)Quantbot Technologies LP acquired a new position in shares of First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC - Free Report) in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund acquired 12,474 shares of the bank's stock, valued at approximatelyMarch 30, 2025 | marketbeat.comCynthia Booth Announces Retirement from First Financial BancorpMarch 28, 2025 | tipranks.comFirst Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC) Shares Sold by Thrivent Financial for LutheransThrivent Financial for Lutherans trimmed its holdings in shares of First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC - Free Report) by 16.0% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 128,798 shares of the bank'sMarch 27, 2025 | marketbeat.comNatixis Advisors LLC Acquires 15,183 Shares of First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC)Natixis Advisors LLC raised its holdings in shares of First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC - Free Report) by 52.6% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm owned 44,045 shares of the bank's stock after purchasing an additional 15,183 shares during the pMarch 26, 2025 | marketbeat.comFirst Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC) Shares Acquired by HighTower Advisors LLCHighTower Advisors LLC lifted its position in shares of First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC - Free Report) by 488.2% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm owned 58,170 shares of the bank's stock after buying an additional 48,281 shares during the pMarch 25, 2025 | marketbeat.comIntech Investment Management LLC Purchases 22,380 Shares of First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC)Intech Investment Management LLC raised its position in First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC - Free Report) by 104.2% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 43,850 shares of the bank's stMarch 23, 2025 | marketbeat.comRoyce & Associates LP Acquires 21,069 Shares of First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC)Royce & Associates LP lifted its holdings in First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC - Free Report) by 26.1% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 101,922 shares of the bank's stock after acquiring anMarch 22, 2025 | marketbeat.comRaymond James Financial Inc. Makes New Investment in First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC)Raymond James Financial Inc. bought a new position in First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC - Free Report) in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund bought 333,405 shares of the bank's stock, valued at approximately $8March 22, 2025 | marketbeat.comFirst Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC) Insider Sells $189,392.00 in StockFirst Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC - Get Free Report) insider James R. Shank sold 7,600 shares of the company's stock in a transaction on Wednesday, March 19th. The stock was sold at an average price of $24.92, for a total value of $189,392.00. Following the sale, the insider now owns 11,141 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $277,633.72. This represents a 40.55 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website.March 20, 2025 | marketbeat.comFirst Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC) Insider James R. Shank Sells 7,600 SharesMarch 20, 2025 | insidertrades.comFirst Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC) Sees Significant Increase in Short InterestFirst Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC - Get Free Report) was the target of a significant increase in short interest in the month of February. As of February 28th, there was short interest totalling 1,380,000 shares, an increase of 19.0% from the February 13th total of 1,160,000 shares. Approximately 1.5% of the company's stock are sold short. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 419,700 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 3.3 days.March 19, 2025 | marketbeat.comFirst Financial Bancorp chief internal auditor sells $189,392 in stockMarch 19, 2025 | investing.comAmundi Boosts Position in First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC)Amundi boosted its stake in shares of First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC - Free Report) by 186.3% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 48,119 shares of the bank's stock after buying anMarch 19, 2025 | marketbeat.comCharles Schwab Investment Management Inc. Acquires 22,573 Shares of First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC)Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. boosted its holdings in First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC - Free Report) by 1.8% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 1,304,922 shares of the bank'March 17, 2025 | marketbeat.comVictory Capital Management Inc. Buys 68,087 Shares of First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC)Victory Capital Management Inc. lifted its stake in First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC - Free Report) by 22.1% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 376,749 shares of the bank's stock after buying an additionMarch 14, 2025 | marketbeat.comFirst Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC) Shares Bought by Edgestream Partners L.P.Edgestream Partners L.P. boosted its position in shares of First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC - Free Report) by 33.1% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm owned 147,285 shares of the bank's stock after buying an additional 36,634 sMarch 9, 2025 | marketbeat.com16,060 Shares in First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC) Bought by Inceptionr LLCInceptionr LLC acquired a new position in shares of First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC - Free Report) in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor acquired 16,060 shares of the bank's stock, valued at approximately $432,000. Other hedgeMarch 9, 2025 | marketbeat.comBank of New York Mellon Corp Has $28.64 Million Stock Holdings in First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC)Bank of New York Mellon Corp cut its holdings in shares of First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC - Free Report) by 12.3% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 1,065,636 shares of the bank's stockMarch 9, 2025 | marketbeat.comBahl & Gaynor Inc. Buys 46,890 Shares of First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC)Bahl & Gaynor Inc. lifted its stake in shares of First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC - Free Report) by 12.6% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 420,060 shares of the bank's stock after acquiring an additional 46,890 shares during the period. BaMarch 5, 2025 | marketbeat.comBailard Inc. Cuts Holdings in First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC)Bailard Inc. trimmed its position in First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC - Free Report) by 43.4% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 15,800 shares of the bank's stock after selling 12,100 shares during the quaMarch 5, 2025 | marketbeat.comFisher Asset Management LLC Boosts Holdings in First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC)Fisher Asset Management LLC increased its holdings in First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC - Free Report) by 17.6% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 849,678 shares of the bank's stock afterMarch 4, 2025 | marketbeat.comEx-Dividend Reminder: Healthcare Realty Trust , First Financial Bancorp and Associated Banc-CorpMarch 1, 2025 | nasdaq.comPrincipal Financial Group Inc. Acquires 20,636 Shares of First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC)Principal Financial Group Inc. increased its holdings in shares of First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC - Free Report) by 4.2% 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 511,868 shares of theFebruary 27, 2025 | marketbeat.comThere's A Lot To Like About First Financial Bancorp's (NASDAQ:FFBC) Upcoming US$0.24 DividendFebruary 26, 2025 | finance.yahoo.comFirst Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC) Shares Sold by Denali Advisors LLCDenali Advisors LLC cut its position in shares of First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC - Free Report) by 7.7% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The fund owned 249,700 shares of the bank's stock after selling 20,700 shares during the quarter. DFebruary 26, 2025 | marketbeat.comFirst Financial Bancorp's Earnings Will Easily Cover The DistributionsFebruary 24, 2025 | finance.yahoo.comEmpowered 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.com Get First Financial Bancorp. News Delivered to You Automatically Sign up to receive the latest news and ratings for FFBC and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address FFBC Media Mentions By Week FFBC Media Sentiment Learn about the media sentiment score. Each headline receives a score ranging from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). Our company news sentiment scores track the average news sentiment of articles about each company over the most recent 7 days in order to identify companies that are receiving positive press. FFBC News Sentiment▼1.260.80▲Average Finance News Sentiment FFBC News Coverage Learn about the media coverage comparison. 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