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NASDAQ:FFBC - First Financial Bancorp. Stock Price Target and Predictions

  • Consensus Rating: Hold
  • Consensus Price Target: $15.00
  • Forecasted Upside: -27.82 %
  • Number of Analysts: 1
  • Breakdown:
  • 0 Sell Ratings
  • 1 Hold Ratings
  • 0 Buy Ratings
  • 0 Strong Buy Ratings
$20.78 As of 01/22/2021 01:00 AM ET
▲ +0.79 (3.95%)
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Analyst Price Target for FFBC

i We calculate consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0-1.5 = Sell, 1.5-2.5 = Hold, 2.5-3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). Our consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. Our consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
$15.00
▼ -27.82% Downside Potential
This price target is based on 1 analysts offering 12 month price targets for First Financial Bancorp. in the last 3 months. The average price target is $15.00, with a high forecast of $15.00 and a low forecast of $15.00. The average price target represents a -27.82% upside from the last price of $20.78.
Hold
The current consensus among 1 polled investment analysts is to hold stock in First Financial Bancorp.. This rating has held steady since May 2020, when it changed from a Buy consensus rating.

Past Monthly Recommendations

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  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 1 buy ratings
  • 3 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
Ratings as of
8/1/2019
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  • 1 buy ratings
  • 4 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
Ratings as of
10/30/2019
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  • 1 buy ratings
  • 3 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
1/28/2020
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  • 1 hold ratings
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4/27/2020
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7/26/2020
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Ratings as of
10/24/2020
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  • 1 hold ratings
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Ratings as of
12/23/2020
  • 0 strong buy ratings
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  • 1 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
1/22/2021

Latest Recommendations

  • 0 strong buy ratings
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  • 1 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings

DateBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetImpact on Share PriceDetails
10/26/2020Piper SandlerBoost Price TargetNeutral$13.50 ➝ $15.00High
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9/29/2020Piper SandlerLower Price TargetNeutral$15.00 ➝ $13.50Low
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10/21/2019Royal Bank of CanadaSet Price TargetHold$24.00Low
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Rating by Jon Arfstrom at Royal Bank of Canada
6/20/2019Piper Jaffray CompaniesUpgradeNeutral ➝ Overweight$28.00 ➝ $29.00High
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4/10/2019StephensReiterated RatingHold$30.00Medium
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3/6/2019StephensDowngradeOverweight ➝ Equal WeightHigh
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2/24/2019Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsDowngradeOutperform ➝ Market Perform$31.00 ➝ $30.00Low
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1/11/2019BarclaysReiterated RatingSell$26.00Medium
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12/19/2018StephensReiterated RatingBuy$30.00High
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11/29/2018Sandler O'NeillDowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$30.00Medium
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Rating by Scott Siefers at Sandler O'Neill
10/22/2018BarclaysLower Price TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$31.00 ➝ $29.00Low
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10/21/2018Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsUpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform$34.00 ➝ $32.00Low
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7/26/2018DA DavidsonUpgradeNeutral ➝ BuyHigh
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Rating by K. Reevey at DA Davidson
7/23/2018StephensReiterated RatingBuy$35.00High
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7/23/2018BarclaysLower Price TargetUnderweight ➝ $31.40$32.00 ➝ $31.00Low
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7/20/2018Sandler O'NeillReiterated RatingBuy$35.00Low
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5/18/2018DA DavidsonDowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$30.00Low
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Rating by K. Reevey at DA Davidson
5/15/2018FIG PartnersDowngradeOutperform ➝ HoldLow
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Rating by J. Rodis at FIG Partners
4/23/2018BarclaysBoost Price TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$30.00 ➝ $32.00Low
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4/23/2018Hilliard LyonsDowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$33.00Low
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Rating by Andrew Stapp at Hilliard Lyons
4/23/2018Piper Jaffray CompaniesReiterated RatingHold ➝ NeutralMedium
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4/20/2018Sandler O'NeillReiterated RatingBuy$34.00Medium
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2/9/2018FIG PartnersUpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform$31.00Low
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Rating by J. Rodis at FIG Partners
1/22/2018Hilliard LyonsUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$33.00Low
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1/2/2018BarclaysBoost Price TargetUnderweight$27.00 ➝ $30.00Medium
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10/23/2017BarclaysBoost Price TargetUnderweight$25.00 ➝ $27.00N/A
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10/20/2017Royal Bank of CanadaReiterated RatingHold$28.00N/A
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10/6/2017Piper Jaffray CompaniesSet Price TargetHold$28.00N/A
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Rating by Nathan Rice at Piper Jaffray Companies
9/8/2017Royal Bank of CanadaReiterated RatingHold$28.00Medium
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7/28/2017Sandler O'NeillUpgradeHold ➝ Buy$28.00 ➝ $29.00Medium
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7/27/2017BarclaysLower Price TargetUnderweight$27.00 ➝ $25.00Medium
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7/26/2017StephensUpgradeEqual Weight ➝ Overweight$31.00High
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7/25/2017Piper Jaffray CompaniesSet Price TargetHold$28.00High
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Rating by Matthew Clark at Piper Jaffray Companies
7/7/2017Royal Bank of CanadaReiterated RatingHold$29.00Low
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4/10/2017Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsReiterated RatingHold$27.00Low
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3/23/2017DA DavidsonInitiated CoverageBuy$30.00Low
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Rating by K. Reevey at DA Davidson
12/6/2016BarclaysBoost Price TargetUnderweight$22.00 ➝ $26.00N/A
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Rating by Matthew Keating at Barclays PLC
10/11/2016BarclaysBoost Price TargetUnderweight$20.00 ➝ $22.00N/A
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Rating by Matthew Keating at Barclays PLC
10/6/2016Raymond JamesDowngradeOutperform ➝ Market PerformN/A
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10/6/2016Piper Jaffray CompaniesInitiated CoverageNeutral$23.00N/A
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7/25/2016Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsBoost Price TargetMarket Perform$19.00 ➝ $21.00N/A
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Rating by Christopher Mcgratty at Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
7/25/2016BarclaysBoost Price TargetUnderweight$19.00 ➝ $20.00N/A
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7/25/2016Hilliard LyonsDowngradeBuy ➝ NeutralN/A
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7/7/2016Jefferies Financial GroupReiterated RatingHold$21.00N/A
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4/25/2016Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsDowngradeOutperform ➝ Market PerformN/A
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4/6/2016Royal Bank of CanadaReiterated RatingHoldN/A
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4/4/2016Royal Bank of CanadaBoost Price TargetSector Perform$18.00 ➝ $20.00N/A
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3/10/2016Sandler O'NeillDowngradeBuy ➝ HoldN/A
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2/29/2016FIG PartnersDowngradeOutperform ➝ Market Perform$18.50N/A
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Rating by John Rodis at FIG Partners
1/27/2016Jefferies Financial GroupLower Price TargetHold$17.00N/A
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1/26/2016Sandler O'NeillUpgradeHold ➝ Buy$17.00N/A
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1/25/2016Hilliard LyonsUpgradeNeutral ➝ BuyN/A
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1/25/2016Royal Bank of CanadaLower Price TargetSector Perform$20.00 ➝ $18.00N/A
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1/25/2016Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsUpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform$19.50N/A
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Rating by C. Mcgratty at Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
1/22/2016FIG PartnersUpgradeMarket Perform ➝ OutperformN/A
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Rating by J. Rodis at FIG Partners
(Data available from 1/22/2016 forward)
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 accepts various deposit products, such as interest-bearing and noninterest-bearing accounts, time deposits, and cash management services for commercial customers. It also provides real estate loans secured by residential property or commercial property; commercial and industrial loans for various purposes, including inventory, receivables, and equipment; 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; and long-term, lease, and equipment financing services. As of December 31, 2019, the company operated 63 banking centers in Ohio; three banking centers in Illinois; 65 banking centers in Indiana; and 14 banking centers in Kentucky. First Financial Bancorp. was founded in 1863 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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Today's Range

Now: $20.78
$19.76
$20.85

50 Day Range

MA: $18.29
$16.75
$20.51

52 Week Range

Now: $20.78
$10.83
$25.68

Volume

454,463 shs

Average Volume

457,915 shs

Market Capitalization

$2.04 billion

P/E Ratio

13.15

Dividend Yield

4.60%

Beta

1.24

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: Piper Sandler, TheStreet, and Zacks Investment Research.

What is the current price target for First Financial Bancorp.?

1 Wall Street analysts have set twelve-month price targets for First Financial Bancorp. in the last year. Their average twelve-month price target is $15.00, suggesting a possible downside of 27.8%. Piper Sandler has the highest price target set, predicting FFBC will reach $15.00 in the next twelve months. Piper Sandler has the lowest price target set, forecasting a price of $15.00 for First Financial Bancorp. in the next year.

What is the current consensus analyst rating for First Financial Bancorp.?

First Financial Bancorp. currently has 1 hold rating from Wall Street analysts. The stock has a consensus analyst rating of "Hold." A "hold" rating indicates that analysts believe investors should keep any existing positions they have in FFBC, but not buy more shares or sell existing shares.

What other companies compete with First Financial Bancorp.?

Other companies that are similar to First Financial Bancorp. include Truist Financial, The PNC Financial Services Group, First Republic Bank, SVB Financial Group, Fifth Third Bancorp, M&T Bank, KeyCorp, Regions Financial, Huntington Bancshares, East West Bancorp, Signature Bank, Commerce Bancshares, First Horizon, Zions Bancorporation, National Association and Western Alliance Bancorporation.

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.