Stephens Initiates Coverage on First Financial Bancorp.

Analysts set an "overweight" rating and $33 price target for the bank's stock.

Mar. 27, 2026 at 2:12pm

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Equities researchers at Stephens have initiated coverage on shares of First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC), setting an "overweight" rating and a $33.00 price target for the company. Stephens' price target would indicate a potential upside of 20.11% from the company's previous close.

Why it matters

This coverage initiation by Stephens provides an independent assessment of First Financial Bancorp.'s prospects and valuation, which could influence investor sentiment and trading activity around the stock.

The details

In their research report, Stephens analysts cited the bank's strong financial performance and growth potential as reasons for the "overweight" rating. The $33 price target suggests the analysts believe the stock is currently undervalued compared to their assessment of the company's intrinsic worth.

  • Stephens initiated coverage on First Financial Bancorp. on Friday, March 27, 2026.

The players

First Financial Bancorp.

A bank holding company headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, and the parent of First Financial Bank. The company provides commercial and consumer banking services through a network of more than 100 locations across Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky.

Stephens

An independent financial services firm that provides investment banking, wealth management, and research services.

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