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First Financial BancorpFFBC -0.08%65 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 2.10% as of Jun. 2026, which is 63% below its 10-year median of 5.70. GuruFocus rates FFBC with a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 65/100 and a GF Valueâ„¢ of $28.38 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 958 Banks companies, First Financial Bancorp ranks worse than 79.54% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for First Financial Bancorp's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate or its related term are showing as below:
FFBC'
s 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -14.9 Med: 5.7 Max: 14.5
Current: 2.1
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of First Financial Bancorp was 14.50% per year. The lowest was -14.90% per year. And the median was 5.70% per year.
FFBC's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is ranked worse than 79.54% of 958
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 10.1
vs FFBC: 2.10
During the past 12 months, First Financial Bancorp's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 1.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.60% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average dividends per share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of First Financial Bancorp was 0.56. The lowest was 0.33. And the median was 0.42.
2. Dividend Yield % measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
First Financial Bancorp Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
USD 0.260000
2026-09-01
2026-09-01
2026-09-15
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.250000
2026-06-01
2026-06-01
2026-06-15
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.250000
2026-03-02
2026-03-02
2026-03-16
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.250000
2025-12-01
2025-12-01
2025-12-15
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.
First Financial Bancorp's Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Current Share Price is $32.51.
First Financial Bancorp's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is $1.01.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of First Financial Bancorp was 7.90%. The lowest was 2.09%. And the median was 3.66%.
Warning Sign:
First Financial Bancorp stock Dividend Yield % is close to 5-year low.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
First Financial Bancorp 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Related Terms>
FFBC vs TOWN, MCHB, FIBK: 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, First Financial Bancorp's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
First Financial Bancorp 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, First Financial Bancorp's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where First Financial Bancorp's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate falls into.
First Financial Bancorp 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Calculation
This is the average annual rate that a company has been raising its dividends. The growth rate is calculated with expontential compound based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average dividends per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 2.10% mean?
First Financial Bancorp (FFBC) has a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 2.10% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is the company's three-year average growth of dividend payout. View historical data on First Financial Bancorp and its competitors. This is 63% below median its historical median of 5.70. According to the industry distribution chart, First Financial Bancorp ranks #762 out of 958 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 79.5%.
Is First Financial Bancorp's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate too high?
First Financial Bancorp's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 2.10% is 63% below median its 10-year median of 5.70. The Banks industry median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 10.10. First Financial Bancorp's value of 2.10% is 79.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, First Financial Bancorp ranks #762 out of 958 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, First Financial Bancorp has a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does First Financial Bancorp's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate compare to TOWN and MCHB?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, First Financial Bancorp ranks #762 out of 958 companies for 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate. This places First Financial Bancorp in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 10.10. First Financial Bancorp's value of 2.10% is 79.2% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.70 vs. the industry median of 10.10, First Financial Bancorp has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate for a Banks company?
The median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate among Banks companies is 10.10, based on 958 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. First Financial Bancorp's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 2.10% is 79.2% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is the company's three-year average growth of dividend payout. View historical data on First Financial Bancorp and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 10.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. First Financial Bancorp's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 2.10%, which is 63% below median its own 10-year median of 5.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is First Financial Bancorp stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Financial Bancorp (FFBC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $28.38, compared to a current price of $32.51 — trading 14.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 2.10%, which is 63% below median its 10-year median of 5.70 and 79.2% below the Banks industry median of 10.10. First Financial Bancorp's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For First Financial Bancorp (FFBC), the current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 2.10% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is First Financial Bancorp (FFBC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Financial Bancorp stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $32.51 is trading 14.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $28.38.
GuruFocus considers First Financial Bancorp to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FFBC:
3-Year Dividend Growth Rate: 2.10% (63% below median its 10-year median of 5.70)
GF Value™: $28.38 vs. price of $32.51 (14.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 79.2% below the Banks median (#762 of 958)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FFBC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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 non-interest-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.
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