Core Viewpoint - Wall Street analysts predict First Financial Bancorp (FFBC) will report quarterly earnings of $0.65 per share, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 4.8% and revenues of $214.7 million, which is a 6.1% increase compared to the previous year [1]. Earnings Estimates - The consensus EPS estimate has remained unchanged over the last 30 days, indicating a collective reevaluation by analysts [2]. - Revisions to earnings estimates are crucial for predicting investor actions, as empirical research shows a strong correlation between earnings estimate trends and short-term stock price performance [3]. Key Financial Metrics - Analysts expect the 'Net Interest Margin' to be 3.9%, down from 4.2% in the same quarter last year [5]. - The 'Efficiency Ratio' is projected to reach 58.7%, an improvement from the year-ago figure of 59.3% [5]. - The average prediction for 'Total Noninterest Income' is $63.55 million, significantly higher than the year-ago figure of $46.99 million [5]. Stock Performance - Over the past month, shares of First Financial have returned +2.3%, while the Zacks S&P 500 composite has seen a -0.4% change [6]. - FFBC currently holds a Zacks Rank 2 (Buy), suggesting potential outperformance in the near future [6].

Wall Street expects a year-over-year increase in earnings on higher revenues when First Financial Bancorp (FFBC) reports results for the quarter ended December 2024. While this widely-known consensus outlook is important in gauging the company's earnings picture, a powerful factor that could impact its near-term stock price is how the actual results compare to these estimates.The stock might move higher if these key numbers top expectations in the upcoming earnings report, which is expected to be released o ...

CINCINNATI, Jan. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- First Financial Bancorp. (Nasdaq: FFBC) announced today that it expects to release fourth quarter and full year 2024 financial results after the market close on Thursday, January 23, 2025. A teleconference and webcast to discuss these results will be held on Friday, January 24, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time. Teleconference and Webcast Information Date:                                                    Friday, January 24, 2025 Time:                          ...

Table of Content UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2024 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from ____________________ to ____________________ Commission file number 001-34762 | --- | --- | --- | --- | |-------------------------------------------------------- ...

First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC) Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call October 25, 2024 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Scott Crawley - Corporate Controller Archie Brown - President and Chief Executive Officer Jamie Anderson - Chief Financial Officer Bill Harrod - Chief Credit Officer Conference Call Participants Daniel Tamayo - Raymond James Terry McEvoy - Stephens Andrew Leischner - KBW Operator Thank you for standing by. My name is Jeannie, and I will be your conference operator today. At this time, I w ...

For the quarter ended September 2024, First Financial Bancorp (FFBC) reported revenue of $202.62 million, down 5.2% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $0.67, compared to $0.67 in the year-ago quarter.The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $214 million, representing a surprise of -5.32%. The company has not delivered EPS surprise, with the consensus EPS estimate being $0.67.While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with W ...

First Financial Bancorp (FFBC) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.67 per share, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate. This compares to earnings of $0.67 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.A quarter ago, it was expected that this holding company for First Financial Bank would post earnings of $0.59 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.65, delivering a surprise of 10.17%.Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates ...

Exhibit 99.1 first financial bancorp First Financial Bancorp Announces Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results and Quarterly Dividend • Earnings per diluted share of $0.55; $0.67 on an adjusted basis • Return on average assets of 1.17%; 1.42% on an adjusted basis • Net interest margin on FTE basis of 4.08% • Noninterest income of $45.7 million; $58.8 million on an adjusted basis • Average deposit growth of $166.2 million; 4.9% on an annualized basis • 1.37% ACL ratio to total loans; Net charge-offs 0.25% of to ...

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First Financial Bancorp (FFBC) could be a solid choice for investors given its recent upgrade to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). This upgrade is essentially a reflection of an upward trend in earnings estimates -- one of the most powerful forces impacting stock prices. The sole determinant of the Zacks rating is a company's changing earnings picture. The Zacks Consensus Estimate -- the consensus of EPS estimates from the sell-side analysts covering the stock -- for the current and following years is tracked b ...