First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ: FFBC) has reported earnings for its fourth fiscal quarter (ending December 31) of $0.69 versus $0.60 for the same period a year ago — an increase of 15%. For the latest four quarters through December 31, E.P.S. were $2.42 versus $2.72 for the same period a year ago — a decline of -11%.
Recent Price Action
First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ: FFBC) stock declined slightly by -0.9% on 1/24/25. The stock closed at $27.73. Moreover, trading volume in this decline was above average at 128% of normal. The stock has been strong relative to the market over the last nine months and has risen 0.6% during the last week.
Current PriceTarget Research Rating
First Financial Bancorp has a current Value Trend Rating of A (Highest Rating). With this rating, PTR’s two proprietary measures of a stock’s current attractiveness are providing highly consistent signals. First Financial Bancorp has a good Appreciation Score of 80 and a good Power Rating of 80, with the Highest Value Trend Rating the result.
Rating Review
In light of this new information we are reviewing our current Overall Rating of A. This review will be completed in the next several days.
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