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First Financial Bancorp. - FFBC Stock Price Target and Predictions

  • Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
  • Consensus Price Target: $30.33
  • Forecasted Upside: 5.54%
  • Number of Analysts: 8
  • Breakdown:
  • 0 Sell Ratings
  • 4 Hold Ratings
  • 4 Buy Ratings
  • 0 Strong Buy Ratings
$28.74 As of 01/30/2026 05:00 PM ET
▼ -0.06 (-0.21%)

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Analyst Price Target for FFBC

Analyst Price Target is $30.33
▲ +5.54% Upside Potential
This price target is based on 8 analysts offering 12 month price targets for First Financial Bancorp. in the last 3 months. The average price target is $30.33, with a high forecast of $34.00 and a low forecast of $28.00. The average price target represents a 5.54% upside from the last price of $28.74.

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Current Consensus is Moderate Buy

The current consensus among 8 investment analysts is to moderate buy stock in First Financial Bancorp.. This rating has held steady since September 2025, when it changed from a Hold consensus rating.

Past Monthly Recommendations

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  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 1 buy ratings
  • 2 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
8/11/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 1 buy ratings
  • 2 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
11/9/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 2 buy ratings
  • 2 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
2/7/2025
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 1 buy ratings
  • 2 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
5/8/2025
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 1 buy ratings
  • 3 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
8/6/2025
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 4 buy ratings
  • 4 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
11/4/2025
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 4 buy ratings
  • 4 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
1/3/2026
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 4 buy ratings
  • 4 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
2/2/2026

Latest Recommendations

  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 4 buy ratings
  • 4 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings

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DateBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
1/30/2026Royal Bank Of CanadaBoost TargetSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$28.00 ➝ $30.00
1/30/2026Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsBoost TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$31.00 ➝ $32.00
1/30/2026Hovde GroupBoost TargetOutperform$32.00 ➝ $34.00
1/26/2026Weiss RatingsUpgradeHold (C+) ➝ Buy (B-)
1/12/2026Weiss RatingsDowngradeBuy (B-) ➝ Hold (C+)
12/29/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingBuy (B-) ➝ Buy (B-)
12/22/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingBuy (B-) ➝ Buy (B-)
12/15/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingBuy (B-) ➝ Buy (B-)
12/8/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingBuy (B-) ➝ Buy (B-)
12/1/2025Weiss RatingsUpgradeHold (C+) ➝ Buy (B-)
11/24/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingHold (C+) ➝ Hold (C+)
11/17/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingHold (C+) ➝ Hold (C+)
11/10/2025Weiss RatingsDowngradeBuy (B-) ➝ Hold (C+)
10/27/2025Raymond James FinancialReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$30.00 ➝ $28.00
10/13/2025Zacks ResearchDowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
10/8/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingBuy (B-) ➝ Buy (B-)
10/7/2025Raymond James FinancialSet TargetMarket Perform ➝ Outperform$30.00
10/7/2025Raymond James FinancialUpgradeHold ➝ Moderate Buy$30.00
10/6/2025Hovde GroupInitiated CoverageOutperform
10/3/2025Truist FinancialBoost TargetHold ➝ Hold$28.00 ➝ $29.00
9/27/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingBuy (B-) ➝ Buy (B-)
8/19/2025Hovde GroupInitiated CoverageOutperform$31.00
8/19/2025Hovde GroupInitiated CoverageOutperform$31.00
7/28/2025Royal Bank Of CanadaReiterated RatingSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$27.00 ➝ $28.00
6/27/2025StephensReiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight$29.00
6/25/2025Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsBoost TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$30.00 ➝ $32.00
6/25/2025Royal Bank Of CanadaReiterated RatingSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$27.00
5/13/2025Truist FinancialInitiated CoverageHold$27.00
4/28/2025Royal Bank Of CanadaLower TargetSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$30.00 ➝ $27.00
4/28/2025Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsLower TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$31.00 ➝ $30.00
1/27/2025Royal Bank Of CanadaReiterated RatingSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$30.00 ➝ $30.00
1/27/2025Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsBoost TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$31.00 ➝ $32.00
1/24/2025StephensReiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight$33.00 ➝ $33.00
12/9/2024StephensUpgradeEqual Weight ➝ Overweight
12/4/2024Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsBoost TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$28.00 ➝ $31.00
7/29/2024Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsBoost TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$25.00 ➝ $27.00
7/29/2024Royal Bank Of CanadaBoost TargetSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$25.00 ➝ $29.00
4/9/2024Royal Bank Of CanadaReiterated RatingSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$24.00
2/23/2024Piper SandlerInitiated CoverageOverweight$26.00
1/29/2024Royal Bank Of CanadaReiterated RatingSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$24.00
10/26/2023Royal Bank Of CanadaLower TargetSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$22.00 ➝ $21.00
10/10/2023Royal Bank Of CanadaLower Target$24.00 ➝ $22.00
7/24/2023Royal Bank Of CanadaReiterated RatingSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$24.00
7/21/2023StephensReiterated RatingEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$24.00
7/10/2023Piper SandlerUpgradeNeutral ➝ Overweight$23.00 ➝ $24.00
4/21/2023StephensReiterated RatingEqual Weight$24.00
4/6/2023Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsLower TargetMarket Perform$26.00 ➝ $23.00
10/24/2022Royal Bank Of CanadaBoost TargetSector Perform$24.00 ➝ $25.00
8/23/2022StephensBoost Target$26.00
7/25/2022StephensBoost Target$25.00
10/25/2021Royal Bank Of CanadaBoost TargetSector Perform$25.00 ➝ $26.00
7/26/2021Royal Bank Of CanadaReiterated RatingSector Perform$25.00 ➝ $22.44
3/9/2021Piper SandlerReiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Neutral$22.00 ➝ $23.00
3/3/2021Piper SandlerDowngradeOverweight ➝ Neutral$22.00 ➝ $23.00
(Data available from 2/2/2021 forward)

News Sentiment Rating

0.53 (Buy)

Our news sentiment rating is based on the average sentiment of articles about this company published in the media in the last 30 days of headlines and can range from 2 (very positive sentiment) to -2 (very negative sentiment).

News Sentiment Over Time

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  • 4 very positive mentions
  • 13 positive mentions
  • 2 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
7/7/2025
  • 10 very positive mentions
  • 12 positive mentions
  • 1 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
8/6/2025
  • 20 very positive mentions
  • 8 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
9/5/2025
  • 13 very positive mentions
  • 5 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 1 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
10/5/2025
  • 12 very positive mentions
  • 16 positive mentions
  • 2 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
11/4/2025
  • 12 very positive mentions
  • 11 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
12/4/2025
  • 7 very positive mentions
  • 7 positive mentions
  • 1 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
1/3/2026
  • 7 very positive mentions
  • 12 positive mentions
  • 1 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
2/2/2026

Current Sentiment

  • 7 very positive mentions
  • 12 positive mentions
  • 1 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions

Recent Stories by Sentiment

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First Financial Bancorp. logo
First Financial Bancorp. operates as the bank holding company for First Financial Bank that provides commercial banking and related services to individuals and businesses in Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and Illinois. The company offers checking, savings, and money-market accounts; and accepts various deposit products, such as interest-bearing and non-interest-bearing accounts, time deposits, and cash management services for commercial customers. It also provides real estate loans secured by residential property, such as one to four family residential housing units or commercial property comprising owner-occupied and/or investor income producing real estate consisting of apartments, shopping centers, and office buildings; commercial and industrial loans for various purposes, including inventory, receivables, and equipment, as well as equipment and leasehold improvement financing for franchisees; consumer loans comprising new and used vehicle loans, second mortgages on residential real estate, and unsecured loans; and home equity lines of credit. In addition, the company offers commercial financing to the insurance industry, registered investment advisors, certified public accountants, indirect auto finance companies, and restaurant franchisees. Further, it provides a range of trust and wealth management services; lease and equipment financing services; and currency payments, foreign exchange hedging, and other advisory products. First Financial Bancorp. was founded in 1863 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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Today's Range

Now: $28.74
Low: $28.37
High: $28.90

50 Day Range

MA: $26.11
Low: $24.30
High: $28.80

52 Week Range

Now: $28.74
Low: $21.10
High: $29.21

Volume

2,343,952 shs

Average Volume

1,153,072 shs

Market Capitalization

$2.83 billion

P/E Ratio

10.80

Dividend Yield

3.48%

Beta

1

Frequently Asked Questions

What sell-side analysts currently cover shares of First Financial Bancorp.?

The following Wall Street sell-side analysts have issued research reports on First Financial Bancorp. in the last twelve months: Hovde Group, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Raymond James Financial, Inc., Royal Bank Of Canada, Stephens, Truist Financial Corporation, Wall Street Zen, Weiss Ratings, and Zacks Research.
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What is the current price target for First Financial Bancorp.?

0 Wall Street analysts have set twelve-month price targets for First Financial Bancorp. in the last year. Their average twelve-month price target is $30.33, suggesting a possible upside of 5.5%. Hovde Group has the highest price target set, predicting FFBC will reach $34.00 in the next twelve months. Raymond James Financial, Inc. has the lowest price target set, forecasting a price of $28.00 for First Financial Bancorp. in the next year.
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What is the current consensus analyst rating for First Financial Bancorp.?

First Financial Bancorp. currently has 4 hold ratings and 4 buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. The stock has a consensus analyst rating of "Moderate Buy."
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What other companies compete with First Financial Bancorp.?

Other companies that are similar to First Financial Bancorp. include Ameris Bancorp, First Busey, Cathay General Bancorp, First Merchants and S&T Bancorp. Learn More about companies similar to First Financial Bancorp..

How do I contact First Financial Bancorp.'s investor relations team?

First Financial Bancorp.'s physical mailing address is 255 EAST FIFTH STREET SUITE 800, CINCINNATI OH, 45202. The bank's listed phone number is (877) 322-9530 and its investor relations email address is [email protected]. The official website for First Financial Bancorp. is www.bankatfirst.com. Learn More about contacing First Financial Bancorp. investor relations.