FFBC

Over the past six months (April - October 2026), First Financial Bancorp experienced several stock events. In July 2026, the company announced an agreement to acquire Finward Bancorp, which coincided with Q2 2026 financial results and a dividend increase, leading to a -4.79% stock change on July 21, 2026. Earlier, in January 2026, it acquired BankFinancial Corporation, following regulatory approval in December 2025, and completed the acquisition of Westfield Bancorp, Inc. in November 2025, expanding its presence in Northeast Ohio. Financial results included net income of $76.5 million ($0.73 per diluted share) for Q2 2026 and $74.4 million ($0.71 per diluted share) for Q1 2026, with Q3 2026 results expected on October 27, 2026. Leadership changes occurred on September 15, 2026, with Jamie Anderson promoted to President. The stock price decreased by 4.40% over the last month, and the largest daily move in the past year was a -7.6% close on October 16, 2025.