First Financial Bancorp. reported earnings results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2023. For the second quarter, the company reported net interest income was USD 159.23 million compared to USD 117.01 million a year ago. Net income was USD 65.67 million compared to USD 51.52 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 0.7 compared to USD 0.55 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 0.69 compared to USD 0.55 a year ago.
For the six months, net interest income was USD 318.55 million compared to USD 223.36 million a year ago. Net income was USD 136.07 million compared to USD 92.82 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 1.45 compared to USD 0.99 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 1.43 compared to USD 0.98 a year ago.