For its first fiscal quarter (ending March 31), First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ: FFBC) has reported E.P.S. of $0.54 compared to $0.75 a year ago. For the latest four quarters through March 31, E.P.S. were $2.51 compared to $2.64 a year ago.
Recent Price Action
First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ: FFBC) stock closed at $22.36 on 4/25/24 after a slight decline of -0.8%. Trading volume in this decline was normal. The stock has risen 7.2% during the last week and has performed in line with the market over the last nine months.
Current PriceTarget Research Rating
FFBC’s future returns on capital are forecasted to be above the cost of capital. Accordingly, the company is expected to continue to be a Value Builder.
First Financial Bancorp has a current Value Trend Rating of A (Highest Rating). The Value Trend Rating reflects consistent signals from PTR’s two proprietary measures of a stock’s attractiveness. First Financial Bancorp has a slightly positive Power Rating of 64 and a good Appreciation Score of 82, and the Highest Value Trend Rating results.
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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