First Financial Bancorp
FFBCFirst Financial Bancorp (FFBC) is a regional bank holding company headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. Founded in 1991, it provides a range of banking services including personal, business, and commercial banking, as well as mortgage and wealth management services. FFBC operates primarily in Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, and Illinois, focusing on community banking with an emphasis on relationship banking and local community development.
Dividend History
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 15, 2026 | $0.25 | 2026-06-01 | 2026-06-01 |
| March 16, 2026 | $0.25 | 2026-03-02 | 2026-03-02 |
| December 15, 2025 | $0.25 | 2025-12-01 | 2025-12-01 |
| September 15, 2025 | $0.25 | 2025-09-02 | 2025-09-02 |
| June 16, 2025 | $0.24 | 2025-06-02 | 2025-06-02 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: First Financial Bancorp has rewarded shareholders with 100 dividend payments over the past 22 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held FFBC shares during this period received a total of $17.41 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $0.25/share was paid 33 days ago, on June 15, 2026.
- Yield & Schedule: FFBC currently pays dividends quarterly with an annual yield of 2.80%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2004, the dividend payout has grown by 66.7%, from $0.15 to $0.25.
- Dividend Reliability: FFBC has maintained or increased its dividend for 52 consecutive payments.
Company News
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First Financial Bancorp declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.24 per common share, payable on June 16, 2025 to shareholders of record as of June 2, 2025.
First Financial Bancorp declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.24 per common share, payable on March 17, 2025 to shareholders of record as of March 3, 2025.
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