First Merchants Corporation (FRME)

NASDAQ: FRME · IEX Real-Time Price · USD
33.48
+0.68 (2.07%)
At close: Jul 2, 2024, 4:00 PM
33.47
-0.01 (-0.03%)
After-hours: Jul 2, 2024, 5:05 PM EDT
2.07%
Market Cap 1.96B
Revenue (ttm) 630.09M
Net Income (ttm) 205.77M
Shares Out 58.59M
EPS (ttm) 3.46
PE Ratio 9.68
Forward PE 9.97
Dividend $1.40 (4.18%)
Ex-Dividend Date Jun 7, 2024
Volume 204,594
Open 32.86
Previous Close 32.80
Day's Range 32.86 - 33.50
52-Week Range 25.70 - 38.16
Beta 1.08
Analysts Buy
Price Target 38.83 (+15.98%)
Earnings Date Jul 23, 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 15.98% from the latest price.

Price Target
$38.83
(15.98% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

Wells Fargo exec sees the most loan stress in older office buildings

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21 days ago - Market Watch

Moody's Reviewing Six Regional Banks for Possible Downgrades

Shares of six regional banks declined Friday, a day after Moody's placed them on a long-term ratings review for possible downgrades because of their substantial exposure to potentially risky real esta...

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25 days ago - Investopedia

Moody's puts several U.S. regional banks on downgrade review over commercial real-estate concerns

Moody's Ratings has placed the long-term debt ratings of Old National Bancorp. and several other U.S. regional banks on review for downgrade amid concerns over commercial real-estate exposure.

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25 days ago - Market Watch

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...

7 weeks 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...

7 weeks 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...

2 months 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, ...

2 months 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...

3 months 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...

5 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.

5 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...

6 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...

8 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...

9 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...

9 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.

10 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 ...

1 year 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...

1 year 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