FFIN:NASDAQFirst Financial Bankshares, Inc. Analysis
Data as of 2026-05-20 - not real-time
$31.61
Latest Price
6/10Risk
Risk Level: Medium
Executive Summary
First Financial Bankshares (FFIN) is trading at $31.61, just below its 20‑day SMA of $31.99 and its 200‑day SMA of $32.37, indicating short‑term pressure while still sitting above the 50‑day SMA of $30.94. The stock sits near the computed support level of $30.89 and faces resistance around $32.96, with volume trending upward and a neutral market trend. Fundamentally, the company posted a 13% revenue growth year‑over‑year, a strong operating margin of 57%, and a profit margin of 42%, supporting a forward EPS of $2.14 and a forward P/E of 14.8, well below the current trailing P/E of 17.2. Dividend sustainability looks solid, with a 2.78% yield and a payout ratio under 45%, and the DCF model suggests a fair value of $37.14, implying roughly a 7% upside. Recent news highlights record 2025 earnings and a dividend increase, while macro commentary about the Fed holding rates steady adds a slight headwind for net interest income. Overall, the stock presents a modest undervaluation, stable cash generation, and an attractive yield, but technical indicators are mildly bearish and volatility remains high at 25% over the past 30 days.
Market Outlook
Short Term
< 1 yearNeutral
Model confidence: 6/10
Key Factors
- Price near technical support with bearish MACD histogram
- Increasing volume suggests potential bounce
- Dividend yield provides downside cushion
Medium Term
1–3 yearsPositive
Model confidence: 7/10
Key Factors
- DCF upside of ~7% and analyst target median of $34
- Strong operating margins and earnings growth
- Sustainable dividend supporting total return
Long Term
> 3 yearsPositive
Model confidence: 8/10
Key Factors
- Consistent profitability and high ROE (~14.5%)
- Stable U.S. regional banking environment with modest beta
- Attractive dividend yield and low payout ratio
Key Metrics & Analysis
Financial Health
Revenue Growth13.10%
Profit Margin42.40%
P/E Ratio17.2
ROE14.56%
ROA1.78%
P/B Ratio2.3
Op. Cash Flow$324.3M
Industry P/E16.5
Technical Analysis
TrendNeutral
RSI49.5
Support$30.89
Resistance$32.96
MA 20$31.99
MA 50$30.94
MA 200$32.37
MACDBearish
VolumeIncreasing
Fear & Greed Index89.18
Valuation
Fair Value$37.14
Target Price$33.75
Upside/Downside6.77%
GradeUndervalued
TypeBlend
Dividend Yield2.78%
Risk Assessment
Beta0.92
Volatility25.55%
Sector RiskMedium
Reg. RiskMedium
Geo RiskLow
Currency RiskLow
Liquidity RiskMedium
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