First Financial Bancorp 株価情報 (NASDAQ: FFBC)

First Financial Bancorp (NASDAQ:FFBC) 株価情報

FIRST FINANCIAL BANCORP

First Financial Bancorp

First Financial Bancor

First Financial Bancorp is a mid-sized, regional bank holding company. It engages in the business of commercial banking and other banking and banking-related activities through its subsidiary. The range of banking services provided to individuals and businesses includes commercial lending, real estate lending and consumer financing. Real estate loans are loans secured by a mortgage lien on the real property of the borrower, which may either be residential property or commercial property. In addition, it offers deposit products that include interest-bearing and noninterest-bearing accounts, time deposits and cash management services for commercial customers. A full range of trust and wealth management services is also provided through First Financial's Wealth Management line of business.

RBC Capital analyst Jon Arfstrom maintains First Financial Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FFBC#NASDAQ">FFBC</a>) with a Sector Perform and lowers the price target from $30 to $27.

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RBC Capital Maintains Sector Perform on First Financial Bancorp, Lowers Price Target to $27

Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods analyst Christopher Mcgratty maintains First Financial Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FFBC#NASDAQ">FFBC</a>) with a Market Perform and lowers the price target from $31 to $30.

Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Maintains Market Perform on First Financial Bancorp, Lowers Price Target to $30

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First Financial Bancorp shares are trading lower following a Q1 revenue miss.

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First Financial Bancor Q1 Adj. EPS $0.63, Inline, Sales $200.38M Miss $215.03M Estimate

First Financial Bancor Q1 Adj. EPS $0.63, Inline

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Earnings Scheduled For April 24, 2025

First Financial Bancor (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FFBC#NASDAQ">FFBC</a>) will release its quarterly earnings report on Thursday, 2025-04-24. Here's a brief overview for investors ahead of the announcement.
Analysts anticipate First Financial Bancor to report an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.59.
First Financial Bancor bulls will hope to hear the company announce they've not only beaten that estimate, but also to provide positive guidance, or forecasted growth, for the next quarter.
New investors should note that it is sometimes not an earnings beat or miss that most affects the price of a stock, but the guidance (or forecast).
<h3>Earnings Track Record</h3>
Last quarter the company beat EPS by $0.06, which was followed by a 0.93% drop in the share price the next day.
Here's a look at First Financial Bancor's past performance and the resulting price change:

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<thead>
<tr>
<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q4 2024</th>
<th>Q3 2024</th>
<th>Q2 2024</th>
<th>Q1 2024</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
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<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>0.65</td>
<td>0.66</td>
<td>0.59</td>
<td>0.59</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>0.71</td>
<td>0.67</td>
<td>0.65</td>
<td>0.59</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Price Change %</td>
<td>-1.0%</td>
<td>-4.0%</td>
<td>4.0%</td>
<td>1.0%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1745427789_0.png" alt="eps graph" />
<h3>First Financial Bancor Share Price Analysis</h3>
Shares of First Financial Bancor were trading at $23.4 as of April 22. Over the last 52-week period, shares are up 6.75%. Given that these returns are generally positive, long-term shareholders should be satisfied going into this earnings release. 
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FFBC/earnings">To track all earnings releases for First Financial Bancor visit their earnings calendar on our site.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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4 analysts have expressed a variety of opinions on First Financial Bancor (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FFBC#NASDAQ">FFBC</a>) over the past quarter, offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish.
The table below offers a condensed view of their recent ratings, showcasing the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
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</thead>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have set 12-month price targets for First Financial Bancor, revealing an average target of $31.5, a high estimate of $33.00, and a low estimate of $30.00. Marking an increase of 3.28%, the current average surpasses the previous average price target of $30.50. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1738008026_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Decoding Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Look</h2>
The perception of First Financial Bancor by financial experts is analyzed through recent analyst actions. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
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</thead>
<tbody>
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<td>Karl Shepard</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
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<td>Christopher Mcgratty</td>
<td>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$32.00</td>
<td>$31.00</td>
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<td>Terry McEvoy</td>
<td>Stephens &amp; Co.</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$33.00</td>
<td>$33.00</td>
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<td>Christopher Mcgratty</td>
<td>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$31.00</td>
<td>$28.00</td>
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</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to First Financial Bancor. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analyzing trends, analysts offer qualitative evaluations, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of First Financial Bancor compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Delving into movements, analysts provide estimates for the future value of First Financial Bancor's stock. This analysis reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Understanding these analyst evaluations alongside key financial indicators can offer valuable insights into First Financial Bancor's market standing. Stay informed and make well-considered decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FFBC/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on First Financial Bancor analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Unveiling the Story Behind First Financial Bancor</h2>
First Financial Bancorp is a mid-sized, regional bank holding company. It operates through its wholly-owned subsidiary, First Financial Bank, and provides banking and financial services products through its six lines of business Commercial, Retail Banking, Mortgage Banking, Wealth Management, Investment Commercial Real Estate, and Commercial Finance. First Financial utilizes a community banking business model and serves a combination of metropolitan and non-metropolitan markets through full-service banking centers around Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky. The primary component of its loan portfolio is commercial real estate loans, followed by commercial and industrial loans. A majority of First Financial's net revenue is net interest income.
<h3>Financial Milestones: First Financial Bancor's Journey</h3>
Market Capitalization Highlights: Above the industry average, the company's market capitalization signifies a significant scale, indicating strong confidence and market prominence.
Revenue Growth: Over the 3 months period, First Financial Bancor showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 11.42% as of 31 December, 2024. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company surpassed expectations with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Financials sector.
Net Margin: First Financial Bancor's net margin lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maintaining strong profitability. With a net margin of 28.93%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): First Financial Bancor's ROE excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 2.65%. This signifies robust financial management and efficient use of shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): First Financial Bancor's ROA surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 0.35% ROA, the company effectively utilizes its assets for optimal returns.
Debt Management: First Financial Bancor's debt-to-equity ratio surpasses industry norms, standing at 0.45. This suggests the company carries a substantial amount of debt, posing potential financial challenges.
<h2>The Core of Analyst Ratings: What Every Investor Should Know</h2>
Experts in banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their comprehensive research involves attending company conference calls and meetings, analyzing financial statements, and engaging with insiders to generate what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
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The Analyst Verdict: First Financial Bancor In The Eyes Of 4 Experts

RBC Capital analyst Karl Shepard reiterates First Financial Bancor (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FFBC#NASDAQ">FFBC</a>) with a Sector Perform and maintains $30 price target.

Reiteration

RBC Capital Reiterates Sector Perform on First Financial Bancor, Maintains $30 Price Target

Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods analyst Christopher Mcgratty maintains First Financial Bancor (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FFBC#NASDAQ">FFBC</a>) with a Market Perform and raises the price target from $31 to $32.

Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Maintains Market Perform on First Financial Bancor, Raises Price Target to $32

Stephens &amp; Co. analyst Terry McEvoy reiterates First Financial Bancor (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FFBC#NASDAQ">FFBC</a>) with a Overweight and maintains $33 price target.

Stephens & Co. Reiterates Overweight on First Financial Bancor, Maintains $33 Price Target

U.S. stock futures were slightly lower this morning, with the Nasdaq futures falling around 0.1% on Friday.
Shares of Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ERIC#NASDAQ">ERIC</a>) fell sharply in today's pre-market trading after the company reported fourth-quarter fiscal <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/01/43186252/ericsson-q4-earnings-sales-climb-1-north-america-shines-dividend-raise-guidance-and-more">2024 results on Friday</a>.
The Swedish telecom equipment maker's sales grew 1% year-over-year to 72.9 billion Swedish Krona, driven by 54% growth in the North American market. In USD, sales of $6.77 billion missed the analyst consensus estimate of $6.93 billion. Ericsson reported an EPS of SEK 1.44 versus SEK 1.02 Y/Y. In USD, EPS of $0.13 missed the analyst consensus estimate of $0.19.
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After the market close on Thursday, Twilio introduced new financial expectations in a regulatory filing. The company said it now expects fourth-quarter revenue growth of approximately 11% year-over-year, up from prior guidance of 7% to 8%.
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First Financial Bancor (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FFBC#NASDAQ">FFBC</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.71 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.65 by 9.23 percent. This is a 14.52 percent increase over earnings of $0.62 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $224.25 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $216.32 million by 3.67 percent. This is a 4.82 percent increase over sales of $213.93 million the same period last year.

Earnings Beats

First Financial Bancor Q4 Adj $0.71 Beats $0.65 Estimate, Sales $224.25M Beat $216.32M Estimate

First Financial Bancor (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FFBC#NASDAQ">FFBC</a>) announced its Q4 earnings on Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 04:15 PM.
Here's a breakdown of the earnings report.
<h3>Earnings</h3>
First Financial Bancor beat estimated earnings by 9.0%, reporting an EPS of $0.71 versus an estimate of $0.65.
Revenue was up $10.32 million from the same period last year.
<h3>Past Earnings Performance</h3>
During the previous quarter, the company beat on EPS by $0.01, leading to a 4.0% drop share price change the next day.
Here's a look at First Financial Bancor's past performance:

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<th>Q3 2024</th>
<th>Q2 2024</th>
<th>Q1 2024</th>
<th>Q4 2023</th>
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<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>0.66</td>
<td>0.59</td>
<td>0.59</td>
<td>0.61</td>
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<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>0.67</td>
<td>0.65</td>
<td>0.59</td>
<td>0.62</td>
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<td>Revenue Estimate</td>
<td>214.27M</td>
<td>205.67M</td>
<td>201.10M</td>
<td>207.32M</td>
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<td>Revenue Actual</td>
<td>201.26M</td>
<td>214.81M</td>
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Earnings Breakdown: First Financial Bancor Q4

<h3>Companies Reporting Before The Bell</h3>
• Elevance Health (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ELV#NYSE">ELV</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $3.86 per share on revenue of $44.72 billion. 
• Chunghwa Telecom (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHT#NYSE">CHT</a>) is projected to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• WNS (Hldgs) (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WNS#NYSE">WNS</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $1.04 per share on revenue of $332.22 million. 
• Pacific Premier Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PPBI#NASDAQ">PPBI</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.31 per share on revenue of $142.92 million. 
• OSI Systems (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OSIS#NASDAQ">OSIS</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $2.33 per share on revenue of $406.61 million. 
• Union Pacific (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNP#NYSE">UNP</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $2.78 per share on revenue of $6.15 billion. 
• Texas Capital Bancshares (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCBI#NASDAQ">TCBI</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $1.08 per share on revenue of $283.78 million. 
• Old Republic Intl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORI#NYSE">ORI</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.69 per share on revenue of $2.11 billion. 
• West Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WTBA#NASDAQ">WTBA</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.40 per share on revenue of $21.42 million. 
• Valley Ntl (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VLY#NASDAQ">VLY</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.14 per share on revenue of $467.97 million. 
• MarineMax (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HZO#NYSE">HZO</a>) is projected to report quarterly loss at $0.18 per share on revenue of $485.52 million. 
• First BanCorp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FBP#NYSE">FBP</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.41 per share on revenue of $236.55 million. 
• Novagold Resources (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NG#AMEX">NG</a>) is estimated to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• Northern Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTRS#NASDAQ">NTRS</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $2.00 per share on revenue of $1.93 billion. 
• Dr Reddy's Laboratories (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RDY#NYSE">RDY</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.19 per share on revenue of $964.48 million. 
• Amalgamated Financial (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAL#NASDAQ">AMAL</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.87 per share on revenue of $81.90 million. 
• MakeMyTrip (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMYT#NASDAQ">MMYT</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.45 per share on revenue of $264.99 million. 
• Heritage Financial (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HFWA#NASDAQ">HFWA</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.44 per share on revenue of $60.71 million. 
• Dime Community Bancshares (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DCOM#NASDAQ">DCOM</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.45 per share on revenue of $62.64 million. 
• McCormick &amp; Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MKC#NYSE">MKC</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.77 per share on revenue of $1.77 billion. 
• American Airlines Gr (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.39 per share on revenue of $13.13 billion. 
• TAL Education (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TAL#NYSE">TAL</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.06 per share on revenue of $539.86 million. 
• Global X Guru Index ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GURU#NYSE">GURU</a>) is projected to report quarterly loss at $0.09 per share on revenue of $7.55 million. 
• LSI Industries (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LYTS#NASDAQ">LYTS</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.20 per share on revenue of $129.20 million. 
• GATX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GATX#NYSE">GATX</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $1.78 per share on revenue of $399.00 million. 
• Independent Bank (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBCP#NASDAQ">IBCP</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.76 per share on revenue of $48.94 million. 
• Freeport-McMoRan (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCX#NYSE">FCX</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.35 per share on revenue of $6.27 billion. 
• Banc of California (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BANC#NYSE">BANC</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.23 per share on revenue of $272.18 million. 
• GE Aero (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GE#NYSE">GE</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $1.05 per share on revenue of $9.84 billion. 
• Atlantic Union Bankshares (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AUB#NYSE">AUB</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.79 per share on revenue of $222.26 million. 
<h3>Companies Reporting After The Bell</h3>
• Texas Instruments (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXN#NASDAQ">TXN</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $1.20 per share on revenue of $3.87 billion. 
• Covenant Logistics Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVLG#NYSE">CVLG</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.50 per share on revenue of $284.91 million. 
• OceanFirst Financial (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OCFC#NASDAQ">OCFC</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.36 per share on revenue of $94.95 million. 
• First Western Financial (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MYFW#NASDAQ">MYFW</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.26 per share on revenue of $24.41 million. 
• SouthState (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSB#NYSE">SSB</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.73 per share on revenue of $434.57 million. 
• Five Point Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FPH#NYSE">FPH</a>) is likely to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• USCB Financial Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USCB#NASDAQ">USCB</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.37 per share on revenue of $22.41 million. 
• First Financial Bancor (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FFBC#NASDAQ">FFBC</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.65 per share on revenue of $216.32 million. 
• First Bank (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FRBA#NASDAQ">FRBA</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.39 per share on revenue of $32.84 million. 
• SLM (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLM#NASDAQ">SLM</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.56 per share on revenue of $371.74 million. 
• MidWestOne Financial Gr (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MOFG#NASDAQ">MOFG</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.72 per share on revenue of $57.00 million. 
• Midland States Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSBI#NASDAQ">MSBI</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.67 per share on revenue of $73.57 million. 
• Metropolitan Bank Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCB#NYSE">MCB</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.49 per share on revenue of $67.43 million. 
• Customers Bancorp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CUBI#NYSE">CUBI</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.20 per share on revenue of $164.07 million. 
• East West Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EWBC#NASDAQ">EWBC</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $2.12 per share on revenue of $659.00 million. 
• Intuitive Surgical (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ISRG#NASDAQ">ISRG</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.75 per share on revenue of $2.20 billion. 
• Glacier Bancorp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GBCI#NYSE">GBCI</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.52 per share on revenue of $224.99 million. 
• Business First Bancshares (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BFST#NASDAQ">BFST</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.49 per share on revenue of $75.13 million. 
• SB Finl Gr (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBFG#NASDAQ">SBFG</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.41 per share on revenue of $10.20 million. 
• Byline Bancorp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BY#NYSE">BY</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.61 per share on revenue of $100.39 million. 
• Eastern Bankshares (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EBC#NASDAQ">EBC</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.34 per share on revenue of $184.71 million. 
• 1st Source (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SRCE#NASDAQ">SRCE</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $1.33 per share on revenue of $97.65 million. 
• Associated Banc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASB#NYSE">ASB</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.52 per share on revenue of $337.81 million. 
• Columbia Banking System (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COLB#NASDAQ">COLB</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.66 per share on revenue of $489.74 million. 
• CSX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSX#NASDAQ">CSX</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.44 per share on revenue of $3.61 billion. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Earnings Scheduled For January 23, 2025

Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods analyst Christopher Mcgratty maintains First Financial Bancor (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FFBC#NASDAQ">FFBC</a>) with a Market Perform and raises the price target from $28 to $31.

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