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First Financial Bancorp ( (FFBC) ) has provided an announcement.
On October 10, 2025, First Financial Bancorp received regulatory approval for the merger of Westfield Bank into its subsidiary, First Financial Bank. This merger is part of a previously announced acquisition of Westfield Bancorp, Inc., expected to close on November 1, 2025, and is anticipated to enhance the company’s market position.
The most recent analyst rating on (FFBC) stock is a Buy with a $29.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on First Financial Bancorp stock, see the FFBC Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on FFBC Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, FFBC is a Outperform.
First Financial Bancorp’s strong earnings call performance and attractive valuation are the primary drivers of its overall score. While technical indicators suggest some short-term weakness, the company’s solid financial foundation and strategic growth initiatives provide a positive outlook.
To see Spark’s full report on FFBC stock, click here.
More about First Financial Bancorp
First Financial Bancorp is an Ohio-based corporation operating in the financial services industry. Its primary service is banking, conducted through its wholly-owned subsidiary, First Financial Bank, an Ohio state-chartered bank.
Average Trading Volume: 484,200
Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy
Current Market Cap: $2.41B
For detailed information about FFBC stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.