FIRST FINANCIAL BANCORP /OH/ — Form 8-K
Filed October 27, 2026 · analyzed by the 8-K Agent
8-K
▲ Likely positive
significance 48/100
What the filing says
First Financial (FFBC, $2.3B market cap) reported Q3 2026 diluted EPS of $0.77 ($0.84 adjusted), up 11% YoY; net income $81.2M ($87.8M adjusted). Received federal regulatory approval for Finward Bancorp acquisition, expected to close 1/1/27. Key metrics: NIM 4.07% FTE (up 9bps linked-quarter); loan growth $170.2M annualized 4.9%; deposit growth modest at $52.4M; provision $8.9M; dividend increased to $0.26/share.
Why this rating
Strong earnings and NIM expansion offset by modest loan/deposit growth and near-term M&A integration risk. Finward deal material but timing unclear.
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