First Merchants Corporation (FRME)
| Market Cap | 2.47B +14.5% |
| Revenue (ttm) | 637.81M +3.6% |
| Net Income | 196.94M -4.8% |
| EPS | 3.37 -5.2% |
| Shares Out | 62.51M |
| PE Ratio | 11.76 |
| Forward PE | 9.30 |
| Dividend | $1.44 (3.64%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Volume | 565,039 |
| Open | 39.70 |
| Previous Close | 39.70 |
| Day's Range | 39.10 - 39.74 |
| 52-Week Range | 34.66 - 43.22 |
| Beta | 0.88 |
| Analysts | Buy |
| Price Target | 48.33 (+22.08%) |
| Earnings Date | Apr 22, 2026 |
About FRME
First Merchants Corporation operates as the financial holding company for First Merchants Bank that provides commercial and consumer banking services. The company offers a range of financial services, including checking, savings, and deposit products; debit and credit cards; mortgages, refinance, construction or renovation of residential properties, agricultural lending, treasury management services and depository products. It also provides personal and commercial wealth management services, brokerage, investment management, private banking, fi... [Read more]
Financial Performance
In 2025, First Merchants's revenue was $641.70 million, an increase of 5.03% compared to the previous year's $610.99 million. Earnings were $224.13 million, an increase of 12.33%.
Financial StatementsAnalyst Summary
According to 4 analysts, the average rating for FRME stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $48.33, which is an increase of 22.08% from the latest price.
News
First Merchants Earnings Call Transcript: Q1 2026
Q1 results reflect strong adjusted earnings, successful First Savings integration, and robust capital. Loan growth is expected to accelerate, margin to improve, and fee income to rise, with stable asset quality and continued share repurchases supporting 2026 outlook.
First Merchants Corporation Announces First Quarter 2026 Results
MUNCIE, Ind., April 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ - FRME) (the "Corporation") First Quarter 2026 Highlights: Net income available to common stockholders was $27.7 mi...
First Merchants Corporation Announces Cash Dividend on Its Preferred Stock
MUNCIE, Ind., April 16, 2026 (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, ...
First Merchants Corporation to Report First Quarter 2026 Financial Results, Host Conference Call and Webcast
MUNCIE, Ind., April 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Merchants Corporation (Nasdaq: FRME) will release its first quarter 2026 financial results on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. The Corporation will hos...
First Merchants Bank Selects Spiral to Power Personalized Savings and Community Giving Through Everyday Banking
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #BankingInnovation--First Merchants Bank selects Spiral to power personalized savings and community giving through everyday banking.
First Merchants Corporation Announces Cash Dividend
MUNCIE, Ind, Feb. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Merchants Corporation declared a cash dividend on February 9, 2026 of $0.36 per common share. The dividend is payable on March 20, 2026 to common s...
First Merchants Corporation Appoints Larry Myers to Its Board of Directors
MUNCIE, Ind., Feb. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Merchants Corporation, a $21.4 billion financial holding company, announced that Larry Myers has been appointed to the Boards of Directors of Firs...
First Merchants Earnings Call Transcript: Q4 2025
Record net income, assets, and loan growth were achieved in 2025, with strong operating leverage and robust asset quality. The First Savings Group acquisition will close in early 2026, supporting further growth, while efficiency and capital ratios remain strong.
First Merchants Corporation to Report Fourth Quarter 2025 Financial Results, Host Conference Call and Webcast
MUNCIE, Ind., Jan. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Merchants Corporation (Nasdaq: FRME) will release its fourth quarter 2025 financial results on Monday, January 26, 2026.
First Savings Financial Investor Alert By The Former Attorney General Of Louisiana: Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC Investigates Adequacy of Price and Process in Proposed Sale of First Savings Financial Group, Inc. - FSFG
NEW YORK CITY & NEW ORLEANS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Former Attorney General of Louisiana Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq. and the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) are investigating the proposed sale of ...
First Merchants Earnings Call Transcript: Q3 2025
Q3 saw robust loan and deposit growth, with net income up 23.5% year-over-year and stable margins. The First Savings acquisition will expand SBA lending and fee income, while capital and credit metrics remain strong. Focus remains on organic growth and integration.
First Merchants Corporation Announces Third Quarter 2025 Earnings per Share
MUNCIE, Ind., Oct. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ - FRME) (the "Corporation") Third Quarter 2025 Highlights: Net income available to common stockholders was $56.3 mil...
First Merchants Corporation to Report Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results, Host Conference Call and Webcast
MUNCIE, Ind., Oct. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Merchants Corporation (Nasdaq: FRME) will release its third quarter 2025 financial results on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. The Corporation will ho...
FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL INVESTOR ALERT by the Former Attorney General of Louisiana: Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC Investigates Adequacy of Price and Process in Proposed Sale of First Savings Financial Group, Inc. - FSFG
NEW YORK & NEW ORLEANS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Former Attorney General of Louisiana Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq. and the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) are investigating the proposed sale of First...
First Merchants Corporation and First Savings Financial Group, Inc. Announce Signing of Definitive Merger Agreement
MUNCIE, Ind. and JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind., Sept. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Merchants Corporation (Nasdaq: FRME) (“First Merchants”) and First Savings Financial Group, Inc., (Nasdaq: FSFG) (“First...
First Merchants Earnings Call Transcript: Q2 2025
Q2 net income rose 43% year-over-year on strong loan growth and improved credit quality, with continued margin and deposit cost pressures expected in the second half. Capital and expense management remain disciplined, supporting ongoing organic growth and selective M&A.
First Merchants Corporation to Report Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results, Host Conference Call and Webcast
MUNCIE, Ind., June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Merchants Corporation (Nasdaq:FRME) will release second quarter 2025 financial results on July 23, 2025. The Corporation will host a second quarte...
First Merchants Corporation Announces Changed Ex-Dividend Date for Previously Announced Dividend
MUNCIE, Ind., May 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Merchants Corporation (Nasdaq: FRME) has amended the ex-dividend date for its recently declared cash dividend of $0.36 from June 5, 2025, to June 6...
First Merchants Earnings Call Transcript: Q1 2025
Q1 2025 delivered strong loan and earnings growth, with net income up 15.6% year-over-year and tangible book value per share rising 9.1%. Guidance remains for mid-to-high single-digit loan and fee income growth, with stable margins and disciplined expense management.
First Merchants Corporation Announces First Quarter 2025 Earnings Per Share
MUNCIE, Ind., April 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ - FRME) First Quarter 2025 Highlights: Net income available to common stockholders was $54.9 million and diluted ea...
First Merchants Corporation to Report First Quarter 2025 Financial Results, Host Conference Call and Webcast
MUNCIE, Ind., April 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Merchants Corporation (Nasdaq:FRME) will report first quarter 2025 financial results on April 24, 2025. The Corporation will host a first quarter...
First Merchants Earnings Call Transcript: Q4 2024
Q4 and full-year 2024 results showed strong loan and deposit growth, improved margins, and robust capital ratios, with a focus on core markets and technology upgrades. 2025 guidance includes mid-single-digit loan growth, minimal expense increases, and continued margin expansion.
First Merchants Corporation Announces Fourth Quarter 2024 Earnings Per Share
MUNCIE, Ind., Jan. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ - FRME) Fourth Quarter 2024 Highlights: Net income available to common stockholders was $63.9 million and diluted ea...
First Merchants Corporation to Report Fourth Quarter 2024 Financial Results, Host Conference Call and Webcast
MUNCIE, Ind., Jan. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Merchants Corporation (Nasdaq:FRME) will report fourth quarter 2024 financial results on January 30, 2025. The Corporation will host a fourth quar...
First Merchants Earnings Call Transcript: Q3 2024
Q3 results showed strong core performance, with EPS of $0.84 ($0.95 adjusted), improved net interest margin, and tangible book value up 19% year-over-year. The sale of Illinois branches and securities restructuring are set to boost future earnings, with stable expense and capital levels maintained.