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Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does First Financial (FFIN) have what it takes?
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First Financial Bankshares (FFIN) has been a disappointing performer over the past year, entirely missing out on the banking industry's large rally. FFIN's operating performance hasn't been poor. Revenue, earnings and book value have all grown nicely, but the stock has been hampered by valuation changes. With around 40% of its interest-earning assets invested in relatively low-yielding bonds, repricing should be an ongoing tailwind for FFIN's net interest income.
First Financial Bankshares (NASDAQ: FFIN - Get Free Report) and Oak Valley Bancorp (NASDAQ: OVLY - Get Free Report) are both finance companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, risk, profitability, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, earnings and valuation. Analyst Ratings This is a breakdown
ABILENE, Texas, Aug. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of First Financial Bank, a subsidiary of First Financial Bankshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: FFIN), has announced a series of leadership transitions and executive promotions within its Abilene Region including the year-end retirement of longtime Abilene Region leader Marelyn Shedd, the promotion of Marshall Morris to Chairman, President and CEO of the Abilene Region, Evan Harris to Executive Vice President, Senior Relationship Manager - Construction and Development, Dayton Borger to Executive Vice President, Senior Relationship Manager - Commercial, as well as the promotion and relocation of Tracy Howle to join the Abilene Region as Executive Vice President, Relationship Manager. Marelyn Shedd Following a distinguished career and 35 years of dedicated service to First Financial Bank, Marelyn Shedd has announced she will retire December 31, 2026, ensuring a thoughtful and seamless transition of leadership for customers, employees, and the community.
FUQUAY-VARINA, N.C. & COVINGTON, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fidelity Bank Completes the Acquisition of Affinity Bancshares, Inc. and Affinity Bank.
Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does First Financial (FFIN) have what it takes?
ABILENE, Texas, July 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- First Financial Bankshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: FFIN) (the "Company," "we," "us," or "our") has announced the renewal and increase in the size of its share repurchase plan through July 31, 2027. Pursuant to the renewed plan, the Company may repurchase up to 7,200,000 shares of its common stock, representing approximately 5 percent of the Company's outstanding shares as of July 28, 2026.