First Financial Corporation Indiana (NASDAQ:THFF) Stock Rated “Moderate Buy” by Wall Street Analysts

First Financial Corporation Indiana (NASDAQ:THFF) has been given a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” by the six research firms that are presently covering the stock, Marketbeat.com reports. Four analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, one has assigned a buy rating and one has given a strong buy rating to the company. The average 12 month target price among brokerages that have updated their coverage on the stock in the last year is $87.25.

Several research analysts recently issued reports on the company. Brean Capital cut First Financial Corporation Indiana from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating and set a $90.00 price objective on the stock. in a research note on Friday, August 7th. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods lifted their target price on First Financial Corporation Indiana from $78.00 to $84.00 and gave the company a “market perform” rating in a research report on Friday, August 28th. Hovde Group initiated coverage on First Financial Corporation Indiana in a research report on Monday, October 12th. They set an “outperform” rating and a $85.00 target price for the company. Raymond James Financial assumed coverage on First Financial Corporation Indiana in a report on Thursday, July 9th. They issued a “market perform” rating for the company. Finally, Capital One Financial set a $90.00 price target on First Financial Corporation Indiana in a research report on Friday, August 7th.

First Financial Corporation Indiana Stock Performance

Shares of THFF stock opened at $77.78 on Wednesday. The company’s 50-day simple moving average is $76.45 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $71.00. First Financial Corporation Indiana has a one year low of $52.45 and a one year high of $84.17.

First Financial Corporation Indiana (NASDAQ:THFF) last issued its earnings results on Tuesday, October 27th. The bank reported $2.31 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.03 by $0.28. The company had revenue of $74.96 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $75.31 million. On average, analysts anticipate that First Financial Corporation Indiana will post 7.54 EPS for the current fiscal year.

First Financial Corporation Indiana Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, October 15th. Investors of record on Thursday, October 1st were issued a $0.56 dividend. This represents a $2.24 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.9%. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, October 1st.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP raised its holdings in shares of First Financial Corporation Indiana by 0.5% in the 1st quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 712,352 shares of the bank’s stock valued at $45,021,000 after purchasing an additional 3,870 shares in the last quarter. Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC boosted its stake in shares of First Financial Corporation Indiana by 33.6% during the first quarter. Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC now owns 134,371 shares of the bank’s stock valued at $8,492,000 after purchasing an additional 33,821 shares in the last quarter. Renaissance Technologies LLC boosted its stake in shares of First Financial Corporation Indiana by 8.9% during the first quarter. Renaissance Technologies LLC now owns 116,173 shares of the bank’s stock valued at $7,342,000 after purchasing an additional 9,500 shares in the last quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp boosted its stake in shares of First Financial Corporation Indiana by 1.2% during the first quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp now owns 78,096 shares of the bank’s stock valued at $4,936,000 after purchasing an additional 909 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Empowered Funds LLC increased its holdings in First Financial Corporation Indiana by 8.0% during the first quarter. Empowered Funds LLC now owns 57,894 shares of the bank’s stock valued at $3,626,000 after buying an additional 4,282 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 72.74% of the company’s stock.

First Financial Corporation Indiana News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting First Financial Corporation Indiana this week:

• Positive Sentiment: THFF reported third-quarter earnings of $2.31 per share, up from $1.75 a year earlier and above analyst estimates of approximately $2.00–$2.03. The earnings beat supports the stock by indicating solid profitability and operating performance. First Financial Corp. Q3 Earnings and Revenues Beat Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: The bank posted a 23.32% net margin and a 13.02% return on equity, underscoring continued efficiency and attractive shareholder returns. First Financial Corporation Reports Third Quarter Results
• Positive Sentiment: Wall Street coverage characterized THFF as a “Moderate Buy,” while a separate analysis highlighted the company’s dividend appeal. These factors may support investor demand, particularly among income-focused shareholders. First Financial Corporation Stock Rated Moderate Buy
• Neutral Sentiment: Quarterly revenue was $74.96 million, narrowly below the $75.31 million consensus estimate. The modest revenue miss partially offsets the stronger EPS result, though profitability exceeded expectations. First Financial Corporation Reports Third-Quarter and Nine-Month Results
• Neutral Sentiment: Reported short interest was listed at zero shares, implying no measurable short-selling pressure or days-to-cover risk. However, this data provides little additional insight into near-term trading direction.

About First Financial Corporation Indiana

First Financial Corporation is a bank holding company headquartered in Terre Haute, Indiana. Its principal subsidiary, First Financial Bank, provides banking and financial services to individuals, families, businesses and organizations.

First Financial Bank offers a range of deposit products, residential and commercial lending, consumer loans, treasury and cash-management services, online and mobile banking, and wealth-management and trust services. The bank also provides insurance and investment-related services through affiliated or partnered offerings.

First Financial Bank traces its history to 1834 and serves communities primarily throughout western and central Indiana and eastern Illinois.