FFBC

In the past six months, First Financial Bancorp's stock price has increased by 22.3% since the beginning of 2026 and is up 30% over the past year. The company completed the acquisition of BankFinancial Corporation on January 1, 2026, following the acquisition of Westfield Bancorp in November 2025, which are expected to drive EPS growth and cost synergies. Recent news includes RBC Capital maintaining a "Hold" rating, reports of insider selling by the Chair of the Board and the CFO, the announcement of first-quarter 2026 financial results on April 23, 2026, and the declaration of a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per common share on April 28, 2026.