Earnings ·
Reports Q3 EPS of $0.77 and approves $0.26 quarterly dividend
FFBCFirst Financial Bancorp
First Financial Bancorp reported third-quarter net income of $81.2 million, or $0.77 per diluted share, up 11% from the prior year period. The company also announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.26 per share, payable on December 15, 2026 to shareholders of record as of December 1, 2026. Additionally, First Financial received federal regulatory approval for its proposed acquisition of Finward Bancorp and expects the transaction to close on January 1, 2027, subject to state regulatory and shareholder approvals. The company operates as a bank holding company providing commercial, retail, and wealth management services.