BankFinancial Enters Merger Agreement with First Financial

The latest announcement is out from Bankfinancial ( (BFIN) ).

On August 11, 2025, BankFinancial Corporation and First Financial Bancorp. entered into a Merger Agreement. As part of this agreement, BankFinancial amended the employment contracts of its executives, F. Morgan Gasior and Paul A. Cloutier. The amendments specify severance payments for both executives under certain conditions, with Gasior’s employment being terminated upon the merger’s completion, while Cloutier will receive his severance after September 30, 2026, provided he remains employed until then. Additionally, the severance payments will be adjusted to comply with tax regulations, and new non-competition restrictions have been introduced.

The most recent analyst rating on (BFIN) stock is a Hold with a $11.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Bankfinancial stock, see the BFIN Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on BFIN Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, BFIN is a Neutral.

The overall stock score of 65 reflects a balanced view of Bankfinancial’s current position. The company’s strong financial performance and positive corporate event are offset by technical indicators suggesting bearish trends and a high P/E ratio indicating potential overvaluation. The merger with First Financial is a significant positive factor, expected to enhance future growth prospects.

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More about Bankfinancial

Average Trading Volume: 61,509

Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy

Current Market Cap: $143.7M

Learn more about BFIN stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.