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Get filing alertsFirst Financial Bancorp authorizes $5M share buyback, reports Q1 2026 earnings
Filed April 23, 2026 · Period ending April 23, 2026 · ~1 min read
Key Changes
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Board approved repurchase of up to 5 million shares (4.8% of outstanding stock), effective April 21, 2026 through December 31, 2027, replacing expired 2023 authorization.
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Management cited strong balance sheet and capital position as rationale for buyback program, viewing it as tool to enhance long-term shareholder value.
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Company retains full discretion on buyback timing and execution; purchases may occur via open market, block trades, or private transactions and can be suspended at any time.
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Released Q1 2026 financial results via press release and investor presentation slides available on company website at www.bankatfirst.com.
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Summary
First Financial Bancorp announced two significant developments on April 23, 2026. The company released its first quarter 2026 earnings results and simultaneously disclosed a new share repurchase authorization. The board approved buying back up to 5 million shares—representing approximately 4.8% of outstanding stock—through December 31, 2027.
This replaces a prior buyback program from December 2023 that expired at year-end 2025. For retail shareholders, the buyback signals management's confidence in the company's financial strength and represents a commitment to return capital. The board specifically cited the "continued strength" of the balance sheet and capital position as justification.
However, the company maintains complete flexibility on execution, meaning actual repurchases could vary significantly based on market conditions and management discretion. Investors should monitor upcoming quarterly filings to track actual buyback activity and compare it against the 5 million share authorization. The combination of earnings disclosure and capital return announcement suggests management views current valuation as attractive, but the proof will be in how aggressively they execute the program over the next 20 months.
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Event · Item 2.02 — Results of Operations and Financial Condition
Item 2.02 — Results of Operations and Financial Condition filed; see Key Changes for terms.
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On April 23, 2026, First Financial Bancorp. (the "Company") issued its earnings press release that included its results of operations and financial condition for the first three months of 2026.
The company announced its first quarter 2026 financial results through an earnings press release. The actual financial metrics and performance details are contained in the attached exhibits, which are furnished but not filed with the SEC.
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The Company also provided electronic presentation slides that will be used in connection with the earnings conference call.
The company provided investor presentation slides to accompany its earnings conference call. These materials are available on the company's website at www.bankatfirst.com and offer additional context for the quarterly results.
Event · Item 8.01 — Other Events
Item 8.01 — Other Events filed; see Key Changes for terms.
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The Board of Directors reauthorized the stock repurchase plan based on the continued strength of the Company’s balance sheet and capital position. The Board believes that a stock repurchase plan is an important tool that can be utilized to enhance long term shareholder value.
Management cited strong balance sheet and capital position as the basis for the buyback authorization. The board views share repurchases as a mechanism to return capital and enhance shareholder value over time.
Event · Item 9.01 — Financial Statements and Exhibits
First Financial Bancorp filed an 8-K attaching a press release and presentation materials dated April 23, 2026.
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99.1 First Financial Bancorp. Press Release dated April 23, 2026
99.2 First Financial Bancorp. presentation materials
The company filed exhibits including a press release and presentation materials dated April 23, 2026. The 8-K body does not disclose the content of these materials, only that they are attached as exhibits.
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