First Financial Bancorp. Receives 'Moderate Buy' Rating from Analysts

Eight analysts covering the bank's stock give it an average 12-month price target of $31.17.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 7:48am

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Shares of First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC) have received a 'Moderate Buy' consensus recommendation from eight analysts currently covering the firm. The analysts have assigned four hold ratings and four buy ratings, with an average 12-month price target of $31.17 on the stock.

Why it matters

The 'Moderate Buy' rating and positive analyst sentiment indicate that First Financial Bancorp., a regional bank headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, is seen as a relatively stable investment opportunity in the current market environment.

The details

The analysts' ratings and price targets for First Financial Bancorp. stock reflect their assessment of the bank's financial performance, growth potential, and competitive positioning. The company provides commercial and consumer banking services across Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky through a network of over 100 branches.

  • First Financial Bancorp. reported Q4 2025 earnings on January 28, 2026.
  • The company's stock opened at $28.08 on April 6, 2026.

The players

First Financial Bancorp.

A bank holding company headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, and the parent of First Financial Bank, which provides commercial and consumer banking services across the Midwest.

Royal Bank Of Canada

An investment bank that raised its price target for First Financial Bancorp. from $28.00 to $30.00 and maintained a 'sector perform' rating on the stock.

Keefe, Bruyette & Woods

An investment bank that increased its price target for First Financial Bancorp. from $31.00 to $32.00 and maintained a 'market perform' rating on the stock.

Weiss Ratings

A ratings agency that upgraded its rating on First Financial Bancorp. from 'hold (c+)' to 'buy (b-)'.

Stephens

An investment bank that initiated coverage on First Financial Bancorp. with an 'overweight' rating and a $33.00 price target.

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The takeaway

The 'Moderate Buy' rating and positive analyst sentiment on First Financial Bancorp. stock indicate that the regional bank is seen as a relatively stable investment opportunity, with potential for moderate growth and returns in the current market environment.