First Financial's Growth Continues

First Financial Corporation remains a buy, supported by strong Q1 loan and deposit growth, including benefits from the CedarStone acquisition. THFF maintains among the highest net interest margins in the coverage universe, with the Q1 margin at 4.23% despite a sequential decline from Q4. Asset quality is stable with improved nonperforming loan ratios and steady credit loss provisions; the efficiency ratio remains respectable at 58.72%.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 30, 2026

First Financial Finally Proves It's Worth Banking On (Rating Upgrade)

First Financial Corporation is upgraded from 'hold' to a soft 'buy' due to bottom-line growth and balance sheet expansion. Q1 2026 saw net interest income rise to $54.4M and EPS beat at $1.67, despite revenue missing analyst expectations. THFF trades at a 10.1x P/E, slightly above the author's preferred maximum, but remains relatively inexpensive versus peers.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 29, 2026

First Financial Corporation Reports First Quarter Results

TERRE HAUTE, Ind., April 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:THFF) today announced results for the first quarter of 2026.

GlobeNewsWire • Apr 28, 2026

First Financial Corp. (THFF) Tops Q1 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

First Financial Corp. (THFF) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.67 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.64 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.55 per share a year ago.

Zacks Investment Research • Apr 28, 2026

Compared to Estimates, First Financial Corp. (THFF) Q1 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics

While the top- and bottom-line numbers for First Financial Corp. (THFF) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended March 2026, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.

Zacks Investment Research • Apr 28, 2026

Why First Financial Corp. (THFF) is a Great Dividend Stock Right Now

Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does First Financial Corp. (THFF) have what it takes?

Zacks Investment Research • Apr 10, 2026

First Financial Corp. (THFF) Could Be a Great Choice

Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does First Financial Corp. (THFF) have what it takes?

Zacks Investment Research • Mar 25, 2026

First Financial Corporation Indiana (THFF) Hit a 52 Week High, Can the Run Continue?

First Financial Corp. (THFF) is at a 52-week high, but can investors hope for more gains in the future? We take a look at the company's fundamentals for clues.

Zacks Investment Research • Feb 5, 2026

First Financial Corp. (THFF) Upgraded to Buy: What Does It Mean for the Stock?

First Financial Corp. (THFF) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).

Zacks Investment Research • Feb 5, 2026

Why First Financial Corp. (THFF) is a Top Dividend Stock for Your Portfolio

Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does First Financial Corp. (THFF) have what it takes?

Zacks Investment Research • Feb 4, 2026