First Financial Bankshares Inc. (Texas) (FFIN)

In recent trading, shares of First Financial Bankshares, Inc. have crossed above the average analyst 12-month target price of $41.75, changing hands for $42.60/share.

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Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, on 12/11/14, First Financial Bankshares, Inc. , Washington Real Estate Investment Trust , and American Homes 4 Rent will all trade ex-dividend for their respective upcoming dividends.

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The ex-dividend date for First Financial Bankshares (Nasdaq:FFIN) is tomorrow, March 13, 2012. Owners of shares as of market close today will be eligible for a dividend of 24 cents per share. At a price of $34.08 as of 9:35 a.m., the dividend yield is 2.9%.

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The ex-dividend date for First Financial Bankshares (Nasdaq:FFIN) is tomorrow, December 13, 2011. Owners of shares as of market close today will be eligible for a dividend of 24 cents per share. At a price of $32.21 as of 9:30 a.m., the dividend yield is 3%.

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First Financial Bankshares (Nasdaq:FFIN) has been upgraded by TheStreet Ratings from a hold to buy.

First Financial Bankshares (Nasdaq:FFIN) hit a new 52-week low Wednesday as it is currently trading at $26.05, below its previous 52-week low of $26.14 with 80,681 shares traded as of 2:56 p.m. ET. Average volume has been 132,100 shares over the past 30 days.

First Financial Bankshares (Nasdaq:FFIN) has been downgraded by TheStreet Ratings from from a buy to hold.

These banks have brought home the bacon through thick and thin, and recent irrational pullbacks in share prices have set up entry points for investors.

First Financial Bankshares (Nasdaq:FFIN) hit a new 52-week high Thursday as it is currently trading at $55.14, above its previous 52-week high of $55.10 with 50,453 shares traded as of 1:22 p.m. ET. Average volume has been 53,500 shares over the past 30 days.

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First Financial Bankshares of Abilene, Texas has sailed through the credit crisis with stellar earnings performance and strong loan quality.