NASDAQ:FFBC · NASDAQ Global Select
+$0.11 today
Vol 0.72M · Avg 0.88M
Management
Put operating results in leadership context
Review returns on capital, executive background, insider transactions, and growth quality to judge whether management is compounding value well.
Management quality matters because capital allocation choices determine how much of First Financial Bancorp. earnings power becomes long-term shareholder value. Use this page to compare FFBC returns on capital, executive context, insider transactions, ownership signals, and growth trends against peers, then decide whether leadership appears disciplined, aligned, and capable of compounding through changing market conditions.
Return Metrics
ROE, ROIC & ROA over time
ROE
9.2%
avg 9.4%
ROIC
5.4%
avg 5.3%
ROA
1.2%
avg 1.2%
Analysis
ROE is currently the strongest return metric at 9.2% versus its period average of 9.4%. 0 of 3 return metrics are above their quality threshold, which helps indicate how efficiently the company turns capital and assets into profit.
Management
Key executives, compensation & ownership
| Name | Title | Compensation | Tenure | Age | Shares Owned | Ownership % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Archie Brown Jr. | President, Chief Executive Officer & Director | $1.82M | — | 65 | $243,758.00 | 0.23% |
James Michael Anderson | Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer & Chief Operating Officer | $1.02M | — | 54 | $118,537.00 | 0.11% |
Richard S. Dennen | Executive Vice President & Chief Corporate Banking Officer | $984,788.00 | — | 59 | $76,603.00 | 0.07% |
Karen Ball Woods | Executive Vice President, General Counsel, Chief Administrative Officer & Corporate Secretary | $805,581.00 | — | 58 | $74,962.00 | 0.07% |
Amanda N. Neeley | Executive Vice President and Chief Consumer Banking & Strategy Officer | $773,112.00 | — | 45 | $66,187.00 | 0.06% |
William R. Harrod | Executive Vice President & Chief Credit Officer | $471,679.00 | — | 58 | $52,479.00 | 0.05% |
Ann Davis | Mortgage Lending President | — | — | — | $32,738.00 | 0.03% |
Malcolm A. Myers | Chief Transformation Officer | — | — | — | $53,219.99 | 0.05% |
James R. Shank | Chief Internal Auditor | — | — | — | $118,537.00 | 0.11% |
Roddell McCullough | Chief Responsibility Officer | — | — | — | — | — |
Gregory A. Harris | President of Yellow Cardinal Advisory Group | — | — | 56 | $51,233.00 | 0.05% |
Insider Trading
SEC Form 4 transactions — last 12 months
Buys
1
$15,604.50
Sells
12
$3.13M
Net Sentiment
$3.12M
Net selling
Most Active
Brown Archie M
3 transactions
1–10 of 13
Analysis
Insiders reported 1 buys worth $15,604.50 and 12 sells worth $3.13M over the last 12 months. That adds up to net selling of $3.12M. Brown Archie M was the most active insider with 3 transactions.
Growth Analysis
Historical CAGR & forward analyst estimates
| Metric | 10yr | 5yr | 3yr | Fwd Est. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | N/A | N/A | +2.0% | +9.1% (12yr)5 analysts |
| Revenue | N/A | N/A | -2.1% | +10.4% (12yr)4 analysts |
| Net Income | N/A | N/A | +3.7% | +13.1% (12yr)4 analysts |
| EBIT | N/A | N/A | +2.3% | +9.4% (12yr)4 analysts |
Analysis
Recent growth has been strongest in Net Income at +3.7% over three years. Forward estimates point to Net Income at +13.1% (12yr), giving you a quick check on whether expectations are accelerating or cooling.
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Who manages FFBC?
First Financial Bancorp. (FFBC) lists 11 active executives. The top listed executive is Richard S. Dennen, Executive Vice President & Chief Corporate Banking Officer.
Are FFBC insiders buying or selling?
Recent insider activity shows net selling of $8.45M.
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