First Financial Bancorp reported second-quarter CY2026 revenue of $264.2 million, missing analyst estimates of $270.7 million despite a 16.5% year-on-year increase. Net interest income came in at $190.4 million, below the expected $194.5 million, while the net interest margin of 4% fell 2.4 basis points short of forecasts. Adjusted earnings per share of $0.80 were in line with consensus, and tangible book value per share of $16.64 was roughly in line with the $16.70 estimate. The stock declined 4.3% to $34.13 following the release.
First Financial BancorpRevenue and net interest income missed analyst estimates, causing a 4.3% stock decline.