First Financial Reports Record Third Quarter Revenue Driven by Fee Income and Interest Margins
First Financial (FFBC) reported record third-quarter revenue of $273.9 million, bolstered by a strong net interest margin of 4.07% and significant non-interest income. The bank's ability to diversify earnings through fee-based services, such as wealth management, provides a buffer against interest rate volatility. Approximately 60% of the loan portfolio is tied to the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR), allowing for rapid repricing and enhanced profitability when rates shift. The company also received regulatory approval for its acquisition of Finward, which is expected to close on January 1, 2027. This merger aims to expand First Financial's regional footprint and operational scale. Looking forward, management expects low to mid-single-digit loan growth through the end of 2026 while maintaining a healthy loan-to-deposit ratio of 78%.
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