First Foundation Receives 'Moderate Buy' Rating from Analysts

Shares of the financial services company have been given an average recommendation of 'Moderate Buy' by six analysts covering the firm.

Mar. 13, 2026 at 4:50am

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Shares of First Foundation Inc. (NYSE:FFWM) have been given an average recommendation of 'Moderate Buy' by the six analysts currently covering the firm, according to MarketBeat.com. One analyst has rated the stock with a 'sell' recommendation, two have given a 'hold' recommendation, two have assigned a 'buy' recommendation, and one has issued a 'strong buy' recommendation on the company.

Why it matters

The analyst ratings provide insight into the market's sentiment towards First Foundation, a financial services company headquartered in Irvine, California that offers wealth management, strategic consulting, and lending solutions. The 'Moderate Buy' consensus rating suggests analysts see potential upside in the stock, though there are also some concerns reflected in the 'sell' and 'hold' recommendations.

The details

The average 12-month price target among the analysts covering First Foundation is $6.58. Several analysts have recently commented on the stock, with Weiss Ratings reaffirming a 'sell (d-)' rating, DA Davidson downgrading the stock from 'strong-buy' to 'hold', and Zacks Research downgrading it from 'strong-buy' to 'hold'.

  • Shares of First Foundation stock traded up $0.08 during trading on Thursday, March 13, 2026.
  • The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $6.15 and a 200-day simple moving average of $5.85.

The players

First Foundation Inc.

A financial services company headquartered in Irvine, California that delivers wealth management, strategic consulting, and lending solutions to high-net-worth individuals, families, entrepreneurs, and closely held businesses.

Weiss Ratings

A firm that provides independent research and analysis on the financial services industry, including stock ratings and recommendations.

DA Davidson

A full-service investment firm that provides financial advisory and investment banking services.

Zacks Research

A leading provider of independent research on stocks, mutual funds, and exchange-traded funds.

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What they’re saying

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The takeaway

The mixed analyst ratings on First Foundation highlight the complexities facing the financial services industry, with concerns about the company's performance balanced against potential upside. Investors will likely be watching closely to see how the company navigates the current market environment.