Why First Financial Bancorp (FFBC) is a Great Dividend Stock Right Now

First Financial Bancorp (FFBC), a Cincinnati-based bank, is highlighted as an attractive dividend stock with a 3.26% yield, outperforming its industry average of 2.46%. The company has increased its annualized dividend to $1.04 (up 6.1% year-over-year) with a conservative 32% payout ratio, leaving room for future growth. FFBC holds a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) rating with expected earnings growth of 5.46% for 2026.