First Financial Bancorp. reported earnings results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023. For the fourth quarter, the company reported net interest income was USD 153.77 million compared to USD 157.9 million a year ago. Net income was USD 56.73 million compared to USD 69.09 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 0.6 compared to USD 0.74 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 0.6 compared to USD 0.73 a year ago.
For the full year, net interest income was USD 627.77 million compared to USD 519.14 million a year ago. Net income was USD 255.86 million compared to USD 217.61 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 2.72 compared to USD 2.33 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 2.69 compared to USD 2.3 a year ago.