First Merchants Corporation (FRME)

NASDAQ: FRME · IEX Real-Time Price · USD
35.78
+0.24 (0.68%)
At close: May 17, 2024, 4:00 PM
35.96
+0.18 (0.50%)
After-hours: May 17, 2024, 7:23 PM EDT
0.68%
Market Cap 2.09B
Revenue (ttm) 630.09M
Net Income (ttm) 205.77M
Shares Out 58.59M
EPS (ttm) 3.46
PE Ratio 10.34
Forward PE 10.63
Dividend $1.40 (3.91%)
Ex-Dividend Date Jun 7, 2024
Volume 88,362
Open 35.58
Previous Close 35.54
Day's Range 35.58 - 36.20
52-Week Range 25.70 - 38.16
Beta 1.10
Analysts Buy
Price Target 38.83 (+2.49%)
Earnings Date Apr 25, 2024

About FRME

First Merchants Corporation operates as the financial holding company for First Merchants Bank that provides community banking services. The company offers a range of financial services, including time, savings, and demand deposits; and consumer, commercial, agri-business, public finance, and real estate mortgage loans. It also provides personal and corporate trust; brokerage and private wealth management; and letters of credit, repurchase agreements, and other corporate services. The company operates banking locations in Indiana, Illinois, Ohi... [Read more]

Sector Financials
Founded 1893
Employees 2,162
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol FRME
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2023, FRME's revenue was $647.50 million, an increase of 5.91% compared to the previous year's $611.39 million. Earnings were $221.91 million, an increase of 0.56%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Forecast

According to 3 analysts, the average rating for FRME stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price forecast is $38.83, which is an increase of 2.49% from the latest price.

Price Target
$38.83
(2.49% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

First Merchants Corporation Announces Retirement of Board Chair Charles E. Schalliol and Appointment of New Board Chair Jean L.

MUNCIE, Ind., May 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Merchants Corporation announced that Jean L. Wojtowicz has been appointed as First Merchants Corporation and First Merchants Bank Chair of the Boar...

9 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

First Merchants Corporation Announces Cash Dividend

MUNCIE, Ind., May 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Merchants Corporation declared a cash dividend on May 7, 2024 of $0.35 per share. The dividend is payable on June 21, 2024, to shareholders of reco...

10 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

First Merchants Corporation Announces First Quarter 2024 Earnings Per Share

MUNCIE, Ind., April 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ - FRME) First Quarter 2024 Highlights: Net income available to common stockholders was $47.5 million and diluted ea...

23 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

First Merchants Corporation Announces Cash Dividend on Its Preferred Stock

MUNCIE, Ind., April 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Merchants Corporation has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $46.88 per share on its 7.50% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock Series A, ...

4 weeks ago - GlobeNewsWire

First Merchants Corporation to Report First Quarter 2024 Financial Results, Host Conference Call and Webcast

MUNCIE, Ind., April 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Merchants Corporation (Nasdaq:FRME) will report first quarter 2024 financial results on April 25, 2024. The Corporation will host a first quarter...

6 weeks ago - GlobeNewsWire

First Merchants Corporation Announces Fourth Quarter 2023 Earnings Per Share

MUNCIE, Ind., Jan. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ - FRME) Fourth Quarter 2023 Highlights: Net income available to common stockholders was $42.0 million and diluted ea...

4 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

First Merchants Bank Announces Plans to Expand in Detroit, Bringing Financial Services to Fitzgerald

First Merchants Bank, a leading community bank committed to serving the needs of all, announced plans for its newest branch in the Fitzgerald neighborhood.

4 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

First Merchants Corporation to Report Fourth Quarter 2023 Financial Results, Host Conference Call and Webcast

MUNCIE, Ind., Jan. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Merchants Corporation (Nasdaq:FRME) will report fourth quarter 2023 financial results on January 25, 2024. The Corporation will host a fourth quar...

4 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

First Merchants Corporation Announces Third Quarter 2023 Earnings Per Share

MUNCIE, Ind., Oct. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ - FRME) Third Quarter 2023 Highlights: Net income available to common stockholders was $55.9 million and diluted ear...

7 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

First Merchants Corporation Announces Cash Dividend On Its Preferred Stock

MUNCIE, Ind., Oct. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Merchants Corporation has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $46.88 per share on its 7.50% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock Series A, r...

7 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

First Merchants Corporation to Report Third Quarter 2023 Financial Results, Host Conference Call and Webcast

MUNCIE, Ind., Oct. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Merchants Corporation (Nasdaq:FRME) will report third quarter 2023 financial results on October 26, 2023. The Corporation will host a third quarte...

8 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Regional banks facing credit losses for commercial real estate: Moody's study

A survey of commercial real estate exposure by U.S. regional banks reveals increasing asset risk and potential credit losses as loans mature over the next 18 months, Moody's Investors Service said.

9 months ago - Market Watch

First Merchants Corporation Announces Second Quarter 2023 Earnings Per Share

First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ - FRME) Second Quarter 2023 Highlights: Net income available to common stockholders was $60.4 million and diluted earnings per common share totaled $1.02, compared ...

10 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

First Merchants Corporation To Report Second Quarter 2023 Financial Results, Host Conference Call And Webcast

MUNCIE, Ind., July 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Merchants Corporation (Nasdaq:FRME) will report second quarter 2023 financial results on July 25, 2023. The Corporation will host a second quarter...

11 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

First Merchants Corporation Announces First Quarter 2023 Earnings Per Share

MUNCIE, Ind., April 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ - FRME) First Quarter 2023 Highlights: Net income available to common stockholders was $63.6 million for the first ...

1 year ago - GlobeNewsWire

First Merchants Corporation To Report First Quarter 2023 Financial Results, Host Conference Call And Webcast

MUNCIE, Ind., April 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Merchants Corporation (Nasdaq:FRME) will report first quarter 2023 financial results on April 25, 2023. The Corporation will host a first quarter...

1 year ago - GlobeNewsWire

FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION APPOINTS DR. MUNG CHIANG TO ITS BOARDS OF DIRECTORS

MUNCIE, Ind. , Feb. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- First Merchants Corporation, an $18 billion financial holding company, has appointed Dr. Mung Chiang to the Board of Directors of First Merchants Corporatio...

1 year ago - PRNewsWire

First Merchants Corporation Appoints Dr. Mung Chiang to Its Boards of Directors

MUNCIE, Ind., Feb. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Merchants Corporation, an $18 billion financial holding company, has appointed Dr. Mung Chiang to the Board of Directors of First Merchants Corpor...

1 year ago - GlobeNewsWire

First Merchants Corporation Announces Record Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Results

MUNCIE, Ind., Jan. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ - FRME)

1 year ago - GlobeNewsWire

First Merchants Corporation to Report Fourth Quarter 2022 Financial Results, Host Conference Call and Webcast

MUNCIE, Ind., Jan. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Merchants Corporation (Nasdaq:FRME) will report fourth quarter 2022 financial results on January 26, 2023. The Corporation will host a fourth quar...

1 year ago - GlobeNewsWire

First Merchants Corporation Announces Third Quarter 2022 Earnings Per Share

MUNCIE, Ind., Oct. 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ - FRME)

1 year ago - GlobeNewsWire

First Merchants Corporation to Report Third Quarter 2022 Financial Results, Host Conference Call and Webcast

MUNCIE, Ind., Oct. 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Merchants Corporation (Nasdaq:FRME) will report third quarter 2022 financial results on October 25, 2022. The Corporation will host a third quarte...

1 year ago - GlobeNewsWire

First Merchants Corporation Announces Second Quarter 2022 Earnings per Share

MUNCIE, Ind., July 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ - FRME)

1 year ago - GlobeNewsWire

First Merchants Corporation to Report Second Quarter 2022 Financial Results, Host Conference Call and Webcast

MUNCIE, Ind., July 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Merchants Corporation (Nasdaq:FRME) will report second quarter 2022 financial results on July 26, 2022. The Corporation will host a second quarter...

2 years ago - GlobeNewsWire

First Merchants Corporation Elects Kevin D. Johnson and Jason R.

MUNCIE, Ind., June 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Merchants Corporation, a $18 billion financial holding company, has elected Kevin D. Johnson and Jason R. Sondhi to the Boards of Directors of Fir...

2 years ago - GlobeNewsWire