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FIRST FINANCIAL BANCORP (FFBC) Stock Technical Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:FFBC - US3202091092 - Common Stock

26.3 USD
-0.25 (-0.94%)
Last: 12/19/2025, 8:00:00 PM
26.3 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 12/19/2025, 8:00:00 PM
Technical Rating and Analysis

7

Taking everything into account, FFBC scores 7 out of 10 in our technical rating. This is due to a decent performance in both the short and longer term time frames. Compared to the overall market however, FFBC is a bad performer.

When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, FFBC is a bad performer in the overall market: 66% of all stocks are doing better.
FFBC is part of the Banks industry. There are 388 other stocks in this industry, of which 79% are performing better than FFBC.
The long and short term trends are both positive. This is looking good!
FFBC is currently showing a bull flag pattern! A bull flag pattern occurs when prices pull back slightly after a strong rise up. This may be a nice opportunity for an entry.
Volume is considerably higher in the last couple of days, which is what you like to see during a strong movement up.
FFBC is currently trading in the middle of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index however is currently trading near new highs, so FFBC is lagging the market.
Weekly and Daily overview Charts
FIRST FINANCIAL BANCORP / FFBC Weekly stock chart
FIRST FINANCIAL BANCORP / FFBC Daily stock chart
Setup Rating and Analysis

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FFBC has an excellent technical rating and also presents a decent setup pattern. Prices have been consolidating lately. A pullback is taking place, which may present a nice opportunity for an entry. There is a support zone below the current price at 25.36, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.

Support and Resistance Analysis

22.78

27.25

2 important support areas can be observed.

  • A support zone ranging from 25.25 to 25.36. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
  • A support zone ranging from 23.01 to 23.74. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.

When analyzing the resistance we notice one important area.

  • A resistance zone ranging from 26.58 to 26.98. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in the daily time frame.
Technical Indicator Signal Analysis

The Technical Rating and Setup analysis above combine different indicators and trends in different timeframes. Individual signals from indicators may give more contradictive signals and should always be interpreted in the more global context.

IndicatorValueSignalComment
ChartMill Long Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe long term trend for FFBC is up.
ChartMill Short Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe short term trend for FFBC is up.
ChartMill Relative Strength34.12NEUTRALFFBC is not amongst the best or worst performers on the market.
Simple Moving Average/SMA (20)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of FFBC is above the rising SMA(20).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (50)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of FFBC is above the rising SMA(50).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (200)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of FFBC is above the rising SMA(200).
Relative Strength Index/RSI (14)59.56NEUTRALThe RSI value for FFBC is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)0.02POSITIVEThe MACD value suggests FFBC has a positive trend, although the MACD value is declining.
Stochastics (14,3)71.66NEUTRALThe Stochastics value for FFBC is a neutral value.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)2.12MEDIUM VOLATILITYThe ATR as a percentage value for FFBC suggests some volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)32.65POSITIVEThe high ADX value value for FFBC suggests a strong trend.
Chart- and CandleStick Pattern Analysis
Daily CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (D)
Bullish Hammer (D)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (D)
Hanging Man (D)
Bullish Harami (D)
Doji (D)
Gravestone Doji (D)
DragonFly Doji (D)
Bearish Engulfing (D)
Bearish Shooting Star (D)
Bearish Harami (D)
Inside Bar (D)
Red Dog Reversal Down (D)
Red Dog Reversal Up (D)
Dark Cloud Cover (D)
Weekly CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (W)
Bullish Hammer (W)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (W)
Hanging Man (W)
Bullish Harami (W)
Doji (W)
Gravestone Doji (W)
DragonFly Doji (W)
Bearish Engulfing (W)
Bearish Shooting Star (W)
Bearish Harami (W)
Inside Bar (W)
Dark Cloud Cover (W)
Daily Chart Patterns
Bull Flag
Bear Flag
Ascending Triangle (D)
Descending Triangle (D)
Symmetrical Triangle (D)
Squeeze
Channel (D)
Channel Up (D)
Channel Down (D)
Rising Wedge (D)
Falling Wedge (D)
Double Bottom (D)
Multiple Bottom (D)
Double Top (D)
Multiple Top (D)
Weekly Chart Patterns
Weekly Bull Flag
Weekly Bear Flag
Squeeze Week
Channel (W)
Double Bottom (W)
Multiple Bottom (W)
Double Top (W)
Multiple Top (W)
Example Setup

Important!: this is just an example which is fully automatically generated based on the analysis above and should in no way be interpreted as a suggestion. Always make your own analysis and determine your own entry and exit points.

ENTRYEXITDISTANCECAPITAL
26.9925.761.24 (4.58%)21.85%
An entry @26.99. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone.An exit @25.75. This is a Stop Loss order right below the 10 day low.The trade has a worst case loss of 1.24 points, which is 4.58%.When investing 21.85% of your capital in this trade, your total portfolio risk will be 1.00%.

  • The generated setup is based on the nearest support and resistance areas. If you are looking for a more long term trade, probably a wider stop is advisable.
  • This trade setup was generated fully automatically and should not be interpreted as trading advice. Always check the related news for upcoming earnings or other events. Make your own analysis and trade at your own responsibility.
FIRST FINANCIAL BANCORP / FFBC Daily stock chart

FIRST FINANCIAL BANCORP

NASDAQ:FFBC (12/19/2025, 8:00:00 PM)

After market: 26.3 0 (0%)

26.3

-0.25 (-0.94%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryBanks
Performance
% Chg-0.94%
1 Week-1.98%
2 Weeks2.1%
1 Month11.06%
3 Month-0.23%
6 Month13.61%
12 Month-3.7%
2 Year10.74%
3 Year8.54%
5 Year50.03%
10 Year45.55%
15 Year42.32%
Volatility
ATR(14)0.52
ATR(20)%2.12%
ATR Inc10.27%
Range Today0.71
ADR(20)0.55
ADR(20)%2.08%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS34.12
3 months CRS49.77
6 months CRS69.02
Mansfield-0.57
10 Day High27.21
10 Day Low25.77
20 Day High27.21
20 Day Low23.76
52 Week High29.21
52 Week Low21.1
CS1 End25.36
CR1 Start26.58
Volume & EV
DER(3)-1.39%
DER(5)-1.81%
Volume2.81M
Volume Incr82.67%
Vol(5)1.11M
Vol(50)588.16K

FIRST FINANCIAL BANCORP / FFBC FAQ

What is the ChartMill technical rating of FIRST FINANCIAL BANCORP (FFBC) stock?

ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 7 / 10 to FFBC.


What is the trend direction for FFBC stock?

The current trend direction for FIRST FINANCIAL BANCORP (FFBC) is Bullish.


What is the RSI signal for FFBC stock?

FIRST FINANCIAL BANCORP (FFBC) has an RSI value of 59.559. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.


What is the short term momentum for FIRST FINANCIAL BANCORP (FFBC) stock?

The short term momentum for FIRST FINANCIAL BANCORP (FFBC) is positive.


What are the support and resistance levels for FIRST FINANCIAL BANCORP (FFBC) stock?

FIRST FINANCIAL BANCORP (FFBC) has a support level at 25.36 and a resistance level at 26.58. Check the full technical report for our detailed analysis of FFBC support and resistance levels.