First Financial Bancorp. (FFBC) Stock Forecast
FFBC analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 4.00 / 5 from 7 analysts
- Price target
- $38.00 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +20.7% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 27, 2026 EPS estimate $0.82
- 52-week range
- $23.27 – $36.18
FFBC analyst ratings
7 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
FFBC price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
FFBC earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.83 | $0.82 | $0.84 | $0.76 | +8.8% | 7 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $3.21 | $3.08 | $3.30 | $2.93 | +9.7% | 7 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $3.54 | $3.40 | $3.70 | $3.21 | +10.1% | 7 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
FFBC revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $271.0M | $270.0M | $272.2M | +15.8% | 5 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $1.08B | $1.07B | $1.09B | +20.2% | 5 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $1.21B | $1.20B | $1.24B | +12.2% | 5 |
FFBC EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
FFBC revenue: reported and forecast
FFBC EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.85 | $0.83 | $0.83 | $0.83 | $0.83 | −2.7% | 2 up · 2 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $3.28 | $3.20 | $3.20 | $3.22 | $3.21 | −1.9% | 3 up · 1 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $3.45 | $3.48 | $3.48 | $3.53 | $3.54 | +2.5% | 2 up · 0 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
FFBC earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; FFBC beat in 10 of 12.
What analysts expect from FFBC
7 analysts cover First Financial Bancorp.; their consensus rating is buy (4.00 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $38.00, 20.7% above the latest close of $31.48. Analysts expect earnings of $3.21 per share for 2026, +9.7% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $3.54 per share on revenue of $1.2 billion. First Financial Bancorp. beat the EPS estimate in 10 of the last 12 quarters.
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FFBC forecast FAQ
What is First Financial Bancorp.'s price target?
The average analyst price target for First Financial Bancorp. is $38.00, 20.7% above the latest close of $31.48.
Is First Financial Bancorp. a buy, hold or sell?
Of 7 analysts covering First Financial Bancorp., 3 rate it a strong buy, 1 a buy, 3 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is First Financial Bancorp.'s EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $3.21 per share for 2026 (range $3.08 to $3.30); for 2027 the estimate is $3.54.
What is First Financial Bancorp.'s revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $1.1 billion, growth of 20.2%; for 2027 it is $1.2 billion.
When does First Financial Bancorp. report earnings?
First Financial Bancorp. is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 27, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $0.82.
Does First Financial Bancorp. usually beat earnings estimates?
First Financial Bancorp. reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 10 of the last 12 quarters.