First Financial Bancorp. Dividends | Yield & Payout

Dividend history and payout analysis for First Financial Bancorp. (FFBC). Use the fiscal-year summary and the payout history table below to track dividend per share, dividend yield, and payout ratio changes over time, plus the key dates investors watch for dividend investing.

Dividend Performance Chart

Dividend Summary (FY)

42 years
Metric (FY)202520242023202220212020201920182017201620152014201320122011201020092008200720062005200420032002200120001999199819971996199519941993199219911990198919881987198619851984
Dividends per share (FY)$0.98$0.94$0.92$0.92$0.92$0.92$0.90$0.78$0.68$0.64$0.64$0.61$0.94$1.18$0.78$0.40$0.40$0.68$0.65$0.64$0.64$0.60$0.60$0.60$0.60$0.59$0.57$0.73$1.25$1.47$1.56$1.32$1.26$1.68$1.32$1.23$0.40$3.71$6.04$7.52$7.28$6.28
Dividend yield (FY) %N/A3.53%3.91%3.82%3.77%5.25%3.56%3.79%2.54%2.25%3.54%3.20%6.15%8.01%3.68%2.24%3.45%5.53%5.67%3.85%3.67%3.44%3.76%3.65%3.39%3.53%2.56%1.73%2.54%3.58%3.07%3.01%2.55%3.30%3.70%11.88%0.21%7.34%9.23%9.56%12.67%N/A
Payout ratio (FY) %N/A39.13%34.06%39.80%42.56%57.56%44.98%46.15%42.54%44.20%52.05%53.61%127.05%100.73%52.91%39.81%10.21%110.80%69.63%118.98%72.95%64.08%70.14%56.96%65.58%47.92%50.87%41.96%43.38%48.08%42.45%41.84%38.68%38.79%45.18%123.42%3.68%89.96%115.68%124.95%121.35%N/A

Dividend Payout History

100 payments
Pay DateEx-DateRecord DateAmount
2025-12-15December 01, 252025-12-01$0.25
2025-09-15September 02, 252025-09-02$0.25
2025-06-16June 02, 252025-06-02$0.24
2025-03-17March 03, 252025-03-03$0.24
2024-12-16December 02, 242024-12-02$0.24
2024-09-16August 30, 242024-09-02$0.24
2024-06-17June 03, 242024-06-03$0.23
2024-03-15February 29, 242024-03-01$0.23
2023-12-15November 30, 232023-12-01$0.23
2023-09-15August 31, 232023-09-01$0.23
2023-06-15May 31, 232023-06-01$0.23
2023-03-15February 28, 232023-03-01$0.23
2022-12-15November 30, 222022-12-01$0.23
2022-09-15August 31, 222022-09-01$0.23
2022-06-15May 31, 222022-06-01$0.23
2022-03-15February 28, 222022-03-01$0.23
2021-12-15November 30, 212021-12-01$0.23
2021-09-15August 31, 212021-09-01$0.23
2021-06-15May 28, 212021-06-01$0.23
2021-03-15February 26, 212021-03-01$0.23
2020-12-15November 30, 202020-12-01$0.23
2020-09-15August 31, 202020-09-01$0.23
2020-06-15May 29, 202020-06-01$0.23
2020-03-16February 28, 202020-03-02$0.23
2019-12-16November 29, 192019-12-02$0.23
2019-09-16August 29, 192019-09-02$0.23
2019-06-17May 31, 192019-06-03$0.22
2019-03-15February 28, 192019-03-01$0.22
2018-12-17November 30, 182018-12-03$0.20
2018-09-17August 30, 182018-09-03$0.20
2018-06-15May 31, 182018-06-01$0.19
2018-03-15February 28, 182018-03-01$0.19
2018-01-02November 30, 172017-12-01$0.17
2017-10-02August 30, 172017-09-01$0.17
2017-07-03May 31, 172017-06-02$0.17
2017-04-03February 28, 172017-03-02$0.17
2017-01-03November 30, 162016-12-02$0.16
2016-10-03August 31, 162016-09-02$0.16
2016-07-01May 27, 162016-06-01$0.16
2016-04-01February 29, 162016-03-02$0.16
2016-01-04December 02, 152015-12-04$0.16
2015-10-01August 26, 152015-08-28$0.16
2015-07-01May 27, 152015-05-29$0.16
2015-04-01February 25, 152015-02-27$0.16
2015-01-02November 25, 142014-11-28$0.16
2014-10-01August 27, 142014-08-29$0.15
2014-07-01May 28, 142014-05-30$0.15
2014-04-01February 26, 142014-02-28$0.15
2014-01-02November 26, 132013-11-29$0.15
2013-10-01August 28, 132013-08-30$0.27
2013-07-01May 29, 132013-05-31$0.24
2013-04-01February 27, 132013-03-01$0.28
2013-01-02November 28, 122012-11-30$0.28
2012-10-01August 29, 122012-08-31$0.30
2012-07-02May 30, 122012-06-01$0.29
2012-04-02February 29, 122012-03-02$0.31
2012-01-03November 30, 112011-12-02$0.27
2011-10-03August 31, 112011-09-02$0.27
2011-07-01June 01, 112011-06-03$0.12
2011-04-01March 02, 112011-03-04$0.12
2011-01-03December 15, 102010-12-19$0.10
2010-10-01September 01, 102010-09-03$0.10
2010-07-01June 02, 102010-06-04$0.10
2010-04-01March 03, 102010-03-05$0.10
2010-01-04December 02, 092009-12-04$0.10
2009-10-01September 02, 092009-09-04$0.10
2009-07-01June 03, 092009-06-05$0.10
2009-04-01March 04, 092009-03-06$0.10
2009-01-02December 03, 082008-12-05$0.17
2008-10-01September 03, 082008-09-05$0.17
2008-07-01May 30, 082008-06-03$0.17
2008-04-01March 05, 082008-03-07$0.17
2008-01-02December 05, 072007-12-07$0.17
2007-10-01September 05, 072007-09-07$0.16
2007-07-02May 30, 072007-06-01$0.16
2007-04-02March 07, 072007-03-09$0.16
2007-01-02December 06, 062006-12-08$0.16
2006-10-02August 30, 062006-09-01$0.16
2006-07-03June 08, 062006-06-12$0.16
2006-04-03March 08, 062006-03-10$0.16
2006-01-02November 29, 052005-12-01$0.16
2005-10-03August 31, 052005-09-02$0.16
2005-07-01June 01, 052005-06-03$0.16
2005-04-01March 02, 052005-03-04$0.16
2005-01-03December 01, 042004-12-03$0.15
2004-10-01September 01, 042004-09-03$0.15
2004-07-01June 02, 042004-06-04$0.15
2004-04-01March 03, 042004-03-05$0.15
2004-01-02December 03, 032003-12-05$0.15
2003-10-01September 03, 032003-09-05$0.15
2003-07-01June 04, 032003-06-06$0.15
2003-04-01March 05, 032003-03-07$0.15
2003-01-02December 04, 022002-12-06$0.15
2002-10-01September 04, 022002-09-06$0.15
2002-07-01June 05, 022002-06-07$0.15
2002-04-01March 06, 022002-03-08$0.15
2002-01-02December 05, 012001-12-07$0.15
2001-10-01September 05, 012001-09-07$0.15
2001-07-02May 30, 012001-06-01$0.15
2001-04-02March 07, 012001-03-09$0.15

Frequently Asked Questions

What is First Financial Bancorp.'s current dividend yield and payout ratio?

The dividend yield shows how much First Financial Bancorp. returns to shareholders relative to its stock price, while the payout ratio indicates how much of its earnings are distributed. Monitoring these metrics helps investors evaluate whether the dividend is sustainable and supported by earnings or cash flow.

How has First Financial Bancorp.'s dividend changed over the last 5 years?

By reviewing the historical dividend payouts for First Financial Bancorp., investors can identify trends in growth or cuts. Consistent or rising dividends over time often signal financial stability, while decreasing dividends may indicate potential risks or shifts in business strategy. Use the FY summary and payout history tables to track changes across multiple years.

Is First Financial Bancorp. a high-yield stock compared to its industry peers?

Comparing First Financial Bancorp.'s dividend yield with similar companies in the same sector helps gauge relative attractiveness. A higher yield can be appealing for income-focused investors, but it's important to assess sustainability alongside profitability and balance-sheet strength. Use the related peers section to benchmark dividend yield and payout characteristics.

Can First Financial Bancorp. maintain its dividend during market downturns?

Analyzing First Financial Bancorp.'s liquidity, cash flow, and debt levels provides insight into whether it can sustain dividend payments during economic volatility. Stocks with strong financial health are more likely to maintain consistent dividends even when markets fluctuate. Pair dividend metrics with the FY payout ratio and the multi-year history tables for context.

Should I consider First Financial Bancorp. dividends as part of my long-term investment strategy?

Investors often include First Financial Bancorp. dividends in a long-term portfolio to generate passive income. Assessing dividend yield, payout ratio, growth history, and financial stability helps determine whether the company fits an income-focused or total-return investment strategy. Review the dividend summary and payout history tables to validate consistency over time.