First Financial Bancorp. is projected to rise to $41.11 by 2027, a +22% move from its current price of $33.79. FFBC is currently trading above its 50-day average (a bullish sign). Technical indicators currently lean buy.
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Live market data via Yahoo Finance · updated 7/31/2026
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1 | $33.35 | $33.80 | $34.26 | +0.04% |
| Aug 2 | $33.18 | $33.82 | $34.47 | +0.09% |
| Aug 3 | $33.05 | $33.83 | $34.63 | +0.13% |
| Aug 4 | $32.95 | $33.85 | $34.77 | +0.17% |
| Aug 5 | $32.86 | $33.86 | $34.90 | +0.22% |
| Aug 6 | $32.78 | $33.88 | $35.01 | +0.26% |
| Aug 7 | $32.71 | $33.89 | $35.12 | +0.30% |
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | $32.71 | $33.89 | $35.12 | +0.30% |
| Week 2 | $32.32 | $34.00 | $35.75 | +0.61% |
| Week 3 | $32.06 | $34.10 | $36.27 | +0.92% |
| Week 4 | $31.85 | $34.20 | $36.73 | +1.22% |
| Week 5 | $31.68 | $34.31 | $37.15 | +1.53% |
| Week 6 | $31.54 | $34.41 | $37.55 | +1.84% |
| Week 7 | $31.41 | $34.52 | $37.93 | +2.15% |
Short-term targets derived from the forecast trend and recent volatility. Highly uncertain — not financial advice.
First Financial Bancorp. operates as the bank holding company for First Financial Bank that provides commercial banking and banking-related services to individuals and businesses in Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and Illinois. It operates within the Financial Services sector.
The company offers checking and savings accounts; and accepts various deposit products, such as interest-bearing and non-interest-bearing accounts, time deposits, and cash management services for retail and commercial customers. It also provides real estate loans secured by residential property, such as one to four family residential housing units or commercial property comprising owner-occupied and/or investor income producing real estate consisting of apartments, shopping centers, and office buildings; commercial and industrial loans for various purposes, including inventory, receivables, and equipment, as well as equipment and leasehold improvement financing for franchisees. Further, it provides secured commercial financing services to the insurance industry, registered investment advisors, certified public accountants, indirect auto finance companies, and restaurant franchisees.
It also offers a range of trust and wealth management services, lease and equipment financing services, currency payments, foreign exchange hedging, commodities hedging, and other advisory products. First Financial Bancorp. was founded in 1863 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio.
First Financial Bancorp. is a financial services company trading as FFBC. It has a current price of $33.79 and a market capitalization of $3.55B, ranking 1522 by market cap. The stock’s near-term outlook is supported by a bullish technical backdrop and an established price framework.
A year-by-year forecast shows rising averages across 2026 through 2050, with substantial upside potential reflected in larger max targets and high ROI by the end of the period.
A major floor 19.9% below — a decisive break under it would weaken the trend.
The nearest floor, 6.9% below — buyers have tended to step in here.
The nearest ceiling, 7.1% above — a clean break opens room to run.
A major ceiling 14.0% above — clearing it would confirm fresh momentum.
Key FFBC support and resistance from recent price action — levels where the trend has historically paused or reversed. Percentages are the distance from the current price.
A snapshot of FFBC market posture derived from its technical indicators and recent volatility. Higher trend and alignment lean bullish; higher risk means larger swings.
Technical Analysis
Indicators computed on daily closing prices.
| Period | SMA | Action | EMA | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA 5 | $33.77 | Buy | $33.88 | Sell |
| MA 10 | $34.35 | Sell | $34.09 | Sell |
| MA 20 | $34.41 | Sell | $34.04 | Sell |
| MA 50 | $32.73 | Buy | $32.94 | Buy |
| MA 100 | $30.78 | Buy | $31.41 | Buy |
| MA 200 | $28.55 | Buy | $29.54 | Buy |
| Name | Value | Action |
|---|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 49.76 | Neutral |
| Stoch RSI (14) | 7.00 | Buy |
| CCI (20) | -68.56 | Neutral |
| Williams %R (14) | -91.92 | Info |
| MACD (12,26,9) | -0.26 | Sell |
| ROC (12) | -1.29 | Sell |
| Bollinger %B (20,2) | 0.30 | Neutral |
| Stochastic %K (14) | 8.08 | Buy |
| TRIX (15) | 0.25 | Buy |
| Awesome (5,34) | 0.06 | Buy |
| Ultimate (7,14,28) | 28.28 | Buy |
| Momentum (10) | -2.39 | Sell |
| Aroon Osc (25) | 60.00 | Buy |
| Hull MA (9) | 33.54 | Buy |
| ADX (14) | 19.10 | Neutral |
| ATR (14) | 0.38 | Info |
The near-term technical picture is bullish. The RSI14 sits at 50, indicating a neutral reading within a bullish context. The stock trades above the 50-day simple moving average of $32.73 and above the 200-day simple moving average of $28.55, signaling constructive momentum.
| Year | Min | Avg | Max | ROI | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $25.09 | $33.79 | $44.22 | 0% | Neutral | |
| $33.71 | $41.11 | $52.39 | +22% | Bullish | |
| $35.95 | $44.68 | $58.51 | +32% | Bullish | |
| $44.66 | $56.36 | $75.39 | +67% | Bullish | |
| $53.55 | $68.51 | $93.31 | +103% | Bullish | |
| $60.40 | $78.22 | $108.22 | +131% | Bullish | |
| $66.18 | $86.68 | $121.64 | +157% | Bullish | |
| $67.23 | $88.98 | $126.50 | +163% | Bullish | |
| $74.06 | $99.00 | $142.44 | +193% | Bullish | |
| $87.55 | $118.15 | $171.88 | +250% | Bullish | |
| $124.73 | $175.56 | $267.68 | +420% | Bullish | |
| $265.09 | $400.21 | $654.18 | +10.8x | Bullish |
Current year — the forecast is anchored to the live price, so ROI shows 0%.
| Month | Min | Avg | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $25.09 | $33.79 | $39.34 | +0.00% |
| August 2026 | $29.38 | $34.26 | $40.71 | +1.40% |
| September 2026 | $29.98 | $35.16 | $42.17 | +2.61% |
| October 2026 | $29.76 | $35.06 | $42.37 | -0.27% |
| November 2026 | $29.60 | $35.01 | $42.56 | -0.15% |
| December 2026 | $30.49 | $36.18 | $44.22 | +3.36% |
Click any year to see its month-by-month FFBC forecast. Min / Avg / Max are a bear / base / bull scenario; ROI is the projected move from the current price. Change is the month-over-month move in the average. Estimates, not guarantees.
Expect FFBC to range from $25.09 to $44.22 through 2026. The $33.79 average target implies a 0% move from current prices. Price action looks broadly range-bound.
The FFBC price prediction for 2027 points to an average of $41.11 (low $33.71, high $52.39) — a potential gain of +22% on today's $33.79. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
In 2028, FFBC is projected to trade between $35.95 and $58.51, averaging $44.68 — a potential gain of +32% from today's $33.79. That is up +9% on the projected 2027 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
First Financial Bancorp.'s 2029 outlook centres on $56.36, within a $44.66 to $75.39 range. That is up +26% on the projected 2028 average. That marks a +67% change versus current levels. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
By 2030, FFBC could reach as high as $93.31, with a base case around $68.51 and support toward $53.55 — roughly +103% from $33.79. Momentum favours further upside here.
Expect FFBC to range from $60.40 to $108.22 through 2031. The $78.22 average target implies a +131% move from current prices. That is up +14% on the projected 2030 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
The FFBC price prediction for 2032 points to an average of $86.68 (low $66.18, high $121.64) — a potential gain of +157% on today's $33.79. Momentum favours further upside here.
In 2033, FFBC is projected to trade between $67.23 and $126.50, averaging $88.98 — a potential gain of +163% from today's $33.79. That is up +3% on the projected 2032 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
First Financial Bancorp.'s 2034 outlook centres on $99.00, within a $74.06 to $142.44 range. That is up +11% on the projected 2033 average. That marks a +193% change versus current levels. Momentum favours further upside here.
By 2035, FFBC could reach as high as $171.88, with a base case around $118.15 and support toward $87.55 — roughly +250% from $33.79. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Expect FFBC to range from $124.73 to $267.68 through 2040. The $175.56 average target implies a +420% move from current prices. That is up +49% on the projected 2035 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
The FFBC price prediction for 2050 points to an average of $400.21 (low $265.09, high $654.18) — a potential gain of +10.8x on today's $33.79. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Investing $1,000 in FFBC today (≈ 29.594555 FFBC) could be worth
$11,844.13
+$10,844.13 (+1084%) by 2050 · US Dollar
Based on the average projected FFBC price of $400.21 in 2050.
Based on the base (average) forecast scenario. FX rates are indicative. Estimates only — not financial advice.
See what a past investment in FFBCwould be worth at today's price.
$1,000 invested in FFBC on Jul 30, 2025 (≈ 40.832993 FFBC) would be worth
$1,379.75
+$379.75 (+38.0%) today · 1.38× · US Dollar
Based on a FFBC entry price of $24.49 vs. today's $33.79.
| Invested | Entry price | Value today | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week ago | $33.79 | $1,000 | -0.0% |
| 1 month ago | $33.83 | $998.82 | -0.1% |
| 3 months ago | $30.41 | $1,111.15 | +11.1% |
| 6 months ago | $28.74 | $1,175.71 | +17.6% |
| 1 year ago | $24.49 | $1,379.75 | +38.0% |
| All time (5.0y) ago | $22.22 | $1,520.7 | +52.1% |
Past performance from historical market data — it does not predict future results. FX rates are indicative. Not financial advice.
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Our base-case forecast reaches $68.00 around 2030.
Implied market cap at $68.00: $7.14B
The multi-year forecast points to a strong upward trajectory, with the average price rising from $33.79 in 2026 to $400.21 in 2050 and a max foreseen price reaching $654.18 in 2050. The journey includes 2027 where the avg is $41.11 and 2028 at $44.68, continuing with 2030 at $68.51 and 2040 at $175.56 before culminating near $400.21 in 2050. These targets accompany very large ROI figures, reaching 1084.4% by 2050, and illustrate a bullish longer-term view with risk that actual results may differ.
2030’s avg of $68.51 and 2050’s avg of $400.21 reflect the expected growth path, while shorter-horizon milestones such as 2027’s $41.11 and 2029’s $56.36 show progressive gains within a rising trend.
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2030: min $53.55, avg $68.51, max $93.31; ROI 102.8%; sentiment BULLISH.
The forecast shows neutral in 2026 and bullish thereafter, with average prices rising to $400.21 by 2050 and ROI up to 1084.4%. These are estimates and not guaranteed.
Yes. The forecast max values exceed $100 in years such as 2031 ($108.22 max) and 2032 ($121.64 max).
The current price is $33.79.
The 30-day range is $30.92 to $36.93.
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