First Financial Corp. Reports Q4 Earnings of $1.81 Per Share, Exceeds Forecasts (THFF)

[Para 1: The Lead] First Financial Corp. (THFF), based in Terre Haute, Indiana, announced its Q4 earnings on Tuesday, surpassing market expectations. The company reported a net income of $21.5 million, equating to $1.81 per share, a significant increase from the prior quarter. [Para 2-3: Supporting details & Context] In the quarter, THFF posted revenue of $91.7 million, with revenue net of interest expense at $70.6 million, exceeding analysts' forecasts. For the fiscal year, the company achieved a profit of $79.2 million, or $6.68 per share, on revenue of $261.8 million. This marks a robust financial performance, bolstering investor confidence in the bank's growth trajectory.