First Financial BanCorp. announced earnings results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2018. For the fourth quarter, the company announced net interest income was USD 125.959 million compared to USD 75.614 million a year ago. Net income was USD 55.014 million compared to USD 24.811 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share was USD 0.56 compared to USD 0.4 a year ago. For the full year, net interest income was USD 449.235 million compared to USD 283.545 million a year ago. Net income was USD 172.595 million compared to USD 96.787 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share was USD 1.95 compared to USD 1.57 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share was USD 1.93 compared to USD 1.56 a year ago.