First Financial Bancorp Reports Strong Q1 Earnings with Increased EPS and Improved Metrics
First Financial Bancorp (FFBC) reported Q1 2026 adjusted EPS of $0.77, up 22% YoY, driven by a robust net interest margin of 3.99% and record fee income. The company also completed key integration efforts, including the Bank Financial acquisition and Westfield systems conversion, while managing credit challenges from a large commercial relationship.
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Topics: Acquisition Capital Credit Risk Earnings Net Interest Margin Share Repurchase