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FFBC

First Financial Bancorp.

FFBC

Financial Services · Banks - Regional · Stock · quarterly payer

$32.67

Undervalued · +43% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

3.10%

Annual Dividend

$1.01

Payout Ratio

35%

5-Yr Growth

1.3%

Ex-Date

Dec 1, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about FFBC's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 29, 2026, First Financial Bancorp. (FFBC) has a forward dividend yield of 3.10%, based on an annual dividend of $1.01 per share and a share price of $32.67.
  • As of Oct 29, 2026, FFBC's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is A (84 out of 100), which rates the dividend as very safe.
  • By SmarterDividends' count, First Financial Bancorp. (FFBC) has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years as of Oct 29, 2026.
  • FFBC last cut its regular dividend in 2014.
  • FFBC's next ex-dividend date is Dec 1, 2026, with payment on Dec 15, 2026. Shares must be owned before that date to receive the dividend.
  • As of Oct 29, 2026, FFBC pays out 35% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • FFBC's dividend has grown at an average rate of 1.3% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 29, 2026, FFBC's 3.10% yield is 22% below its five-year average yield of 4.00%.
  • As of Oct 29, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for FFBC is $46.78 per share, 43% above the $32.67 share price, so FFBC screens as undervalued.
  • First Financial Bancorp. (FFBC) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
  • First Financial Bancorp. (FFBC) has raised its regular dividend 30 times and cut it 7 times across the 152 payments on record since 1988. Its most recent change was a 4.0% increase to $0.260 per share, going ex-dividend on Sep 1, 2026. The last cut went ex-dividend on Nov 26, 2013.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "FFBC Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 29, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/FFBC

Summary

As of Oct 29, 2026, First Financial Bancorp. (FFBC) yields 3.10% ($1.01 a year per share), has a dividend safety grade of A (84/100) and has 2 consecutive years of dividend increases on record.

Is FFBC a good dividend stock?

Yes

First Financial Bancorp. (FFBC) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 3.10% ($1.01/yr), with 2 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Advantages

  • Comfortable payout ratio (35%)
  • 42% total price return over 5 years
  • Top-tier dividend safety score

Risks

  • Cut its dividend in 2014

Key Data

Dividend Yield
3.10%
Payout Ratio
35%
Annual Dividend
$1.01
5-Yr Avg Growth
1.3%
Ex-Dividend Date
Dec 1, 2026
Years of Growth
2
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
0.95
Market Cap
$3.4B
P/E Ratio
11.5
5-Yr Total Return
42%
52-Week Range
$23.06 – $36.25
Dividend Safety
A · 84/100
Ever Cut?
Yes (2014)

FFBC dividend raises and cuts

First Financial Bancorp. (FFBC) has raised its regular dividend 30 times and cut it 7 times across the 152 payments on record since 1988. Its most recent change was a 4.0% increase to $0.260 per share, going ex-dividend on Sep 1, 2026. The last cut went ex-dividend on Nov 26, 2013.

Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Sep 1, 2026Raise$0.250 → $0.260+4.0%
Sep 2, 2025Raise$0.240 → $0.250+4.2%
Aug 30, 2024Raise$0.230 → $0.240+4.3%
Aug 29, 2019Raise$0.220 → $0.230+4.5%
Feb 28, 2019Raise$0.200 → $0.220+10.0%
Aug 30, 2018Raise$0.190 → $0.200+5.3%
Feb 28, 2018Raise$0.170 → $0.190+11.8%
Feb 28, 2017Raise$0.160 → $0.170+6.3%
Nov 25, 2014Raise$0.150 → $0.160+6.7%
Nov 26, 2013Cut$0.270 → $0.150−44.4%
Aug 28, 2013Raise$0.240 → $0.270+12.5%
May 29, 2013Cut$0.280 → $0.240−14.3%
Show all 37 changes since 1989
Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Nov 28, 2012Cut$0.300 → $0.280−6.7%
Aug 29, 2012Raise$0.290 → $0.300+3.4%
May 30, 2012Raise$0.270 → $0.290+7.4%
Aug 31, 2011Raise$0.120 → $0.270+125.0%
Mar 2, 2011Raise$0.100 → $0.120+20.0%
Mar 4, 2009Cut$0.170 → $0.100−41.2%
Dec 5, 2007Raise$0.160 → $0.170+6.3%
Mar 2, 2005Raise$0.150 → $0.160+6.7%
Mar 7, 2001Raise$0.143 → $0.150+5.0%
Dec 1, 1999Raise$0.130 → $0.143+10.0%
Dec 2, 1998Raise$0.118 → $0.130+10.0%
Dec 3, 1997Raise$0.107 → $0.118+10.0%
Dec 4, 1996Raise$0.0973 → $0.107+10.3%
Dec 6, 1995Raise$0.0846 → $0.0976+15.4%
Sep 6, 1995Raise$0.0781 → $0.0846+8.3%
Apr 24, 1995Raise$0.0677 → $0.0781+15.4%
Dec 5, 1994Cut$0.0703 → $0.0677−3.7%
Feb 23, 1994Raise$0.0644 → $0.0703+9.1%
Mar 1, 1993Raise$0.0585 → $0.0644+10.0%
Dec 3, 1992Cut$0.0644 → $0.0585−9.1%
Jun 4, 1992Raise$0.0585 → $0.0644+10.0%
Dec 3, 1991Cut$0.0644 → $0.0585−9.1%
Mar 4, 1991Raise$0.0585 → $0.0644+10.0%
Aug 31, 1990Raise$0.0195 → $0.0585+200.0%
Dec 4, 1989Raise$0.0117 → $0.0195+66.7%
Every FFBC payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
FFBC ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Dec 1, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →FFBC dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is FFBC a good dividend stock?

Yes. First Financial Bancorp. (FFBC) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 3.10% ($1.01/yr), with 2 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Is FFBC undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, FFBC's fair value is about $46.78 versus a $32.67 share price — so it looks undervalued (+43% vs. fair value).

Is FFBC's dividend safe?

FFBC has a dividend-safety grade of A (84/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 2-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2014, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is FFBC's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for FFBC is about $46.78 per share, roughly 43% above the current $32.67 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is FFBC a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data FFBC screens as "yes" and undervalued. First Financial Bancorp. (FFBC) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 3.10% ($1.01/yr), with 2 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will FFBC cut its dividend?

FFBC earns a dividend-safety grade of A (84/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2014). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does FFBC pay a dividend?

Yes. First Financial Bancorp. pays a quarterly dividend of about $1.01 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 3.10%.

What is FFBC's dividend yield?

As of Oct 29, 2026, FFBC's forward dividend yield is 3.10%, based on a $1.01 annual dividend and a $32.67 share price.

What is FFBC's dividend per share?

As of Oct 29, 2026, FFBC pays $1.01 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

What is FFBC's dividend payout ratio?

As of Oct 29, 2026, FFBC's payout ratio is 35% of trailing 12-month earnings — a comfortable level that leaves room to keep raising the dividend.

How many years has FFBC grown its dividend?

As of Oct 29, 2026, FFBC has increased its dividend for 2 consecutive years.

When is the next FFBC ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 29, 2026, the next ex-dividend date on record for FFBC is Dec 1, 2026.

FFBC Dividend News

FFBC
IncreaseFFBC·Sep 3, 2026

First Financial Bancorp. Raises Quarterly Dividend 4%

First Financial Bancorp. increased its quarterly dividend to $0.26 per share, extending its growth streak to two consecutive years.

Income Calculator

At $1.01 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$25.25
Annual$101.00
Monthly avg$8.42

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