Earnings ·
First Financial reports Q3 net income of $27.4M and announces merger with First Illinois
THFFFirst Financial Corp
First Financial Corporation reported third-quarter 2026 net income of $27.4 million, or $2.31 per diluted share, compared to $20.8 million in the prior year period. The bank also announced an agreement to acquire First Illinois Corporation for a mix of stock and cash, with the merger expected to close in the first quarter of 2027. Additionally, the company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.56 per share. First Financial Corporation operates as a banking holding company providing financial services through its subsidiary bank.