First Financial hikes dividend by 9.8%

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First Financial Corporation (THFF) announced a dividend increase on December 18, 2025, raising its quarterly payout by 9.8% to $0.56 per share.

The increase extends First Financial’s dividend growth streak to 37 consecutive years. Over the past five years, the dividend has grown at a compound annual rate of 16.1%. Based on a share price of $63.25, the dividend corresponds to a yield of approximately 3.5%. The ex-dividend date is January 2, 2026.

The company’s shares are up approximately 44% year-to-date.

First Financial Corporation operates as a bank holding company, providing commercial and retail banking services primarily in the Midwestern United States. More details are available on the website of First Financial Corporation.

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