FFBC (First Financial Bancorp) Dividend Payout Ratio : 0.38 (As of Mar. 2025)

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What is First Financial Bancorp Dividend Payout Ratio?

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. First Financial Bancorp's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2025 was 0.38.

The historical rank and industry rank for First Financial Bancorp's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

FFBC' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.34 Med: 0.43 Max: 0.56
Current: 0.36

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of First Financial Bancorp was 0.56. The lowest was 0.34. And the median was 0.43.

FFBC's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
50% of 1156 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 0.36 vs FFBC: 0.36

As of today (2025-07-24), the Dividend Yield % of First Financial Bancorp is 3.95%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of First Financial Bancorp was 7.90%. The lowest was 2.09%. And the median was 3.63%.

First Financial Bancorp's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2025 was $0.24.

During the past 12 months, First Financial Bancorp's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.30% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 0.70% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 0.60% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.10% per year.

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 6.90% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

First Financial Bancorp Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

The historical data trend for First Financial Bancorp's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

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First Financial Bancorp Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

First Financial Bancorp Annual Data

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Dividend Payout Ratio

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0.56

0.43

0.40

0.34

0.39

First Financial Bancorp Quarterly Data
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Dividend Payout Ratio	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															0.39	0.35	0.36	0.34	0.38

Competitive Comparison of First Financial Bancorp's Dividend Payout Ratio

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, First Financial Bancorp's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio data, can be viewed below:

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First Financial Bancorp's Dividend Payout Ratio Distribution in the Banks Industry

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First Financial Bancorp Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

First Financial Bancorp's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2024 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2024 )
	=	0.94	/	2.4
	=	0.39

First Financial Bancorp's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2025 )
	=	0.24	/	0.63
	=	0.38

First Financial Bancorp (NAS:FFBC) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

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First Financial Bancorp Business Description

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Address

255 East Fifth Street, Suite 900, Cincinnati, OH, USA, 45202

Website

https://www.bankatfirst.com

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.

Executives

Dawn C Morris	director	255 E. FIFTH STREET, CINCINNATI OH 45202
Cynthia O Booth	director	255 E. FIFTH STREET, CINCINNATI OH 45202
James R Shank	officer: Internal Auditor	255 EAST 5TH STREET, SUITE 2900, CINCINNATI OH 45202
Gregory A Harris	officer: SVP, WM Sr Operating Officer	255 E. FIFTH STREET, CINCINNATI OH 45202
Richard S Dennen	officer: President, Oak Street Funding	255 E FIFTH STREET, CINCINNATI OH 45202
James M Anderson	officer: Chief Financial Officer
Thomas Murray Obrien	director	255 E FIFTH STREET, CINCINNATI OH 45202
Scott T Crawley	officer: Controller & Prin Actg Officer	255 E FIFTH STREET, SUITE 2900, CINCINNATI OH 45202
Vince Berta	director	255 E FIFTH STREET, CINCINNATI OH 45202
Claude E Davis	director, officer: President & CEO	255 E FIFTH STREET, CINCINNATI OH 45202
William G Barron	director	255 E FIFTH STREET, CINCINNATI OH 45202
Andre T Porter	director	255 E FIFTH STREET, CINCINNATI OH 45202
Gary W Warzala	director	255 E FIFTH STREET, CINCINNATI OH 45202
Brown Archie M Jr	director, officer: Chief Executive Officer	255 E FIFTH STREET, CINCINNATI OH 45202
First Financial Bancorp /oh/	officer: President, Wealth Management	255 EAST FIFTH STREET, SUITE 800, CINCINNATI OH 45202