First Financial Bancorp. reported earnings results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2022. For the fourth quarter, the company reported net interest income was USD 157.9 million compared to USD 110.81 million a year ago. Net income was USD 69.09 million compared to USD 46.95 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 0.74 compared to USD 0.51 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 0.73 compared to USD 0.5 a year ago.
For the full year, net interest income was USD 519.14 million compared to USD 452.12 million a year ago. Net income was USD 217.61 million compared to USD 205.16 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 2.33 compared to USD 2.16 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 2.3 compared to USD 2.14 a year ago.