First Merchants Corporation (FRME)

NASDAQ: FRME · Real-Time Price · USD
39.59
-0.11 (-0.28%)
At close: Apr 24, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
36.50
-3.09 (-7.80%)
After-hours: Apr 24, 2026, 7:08 PM EDT
Market Cap2.47B +14.5%
Revenue (ttm)637.81M +3.6%
Net Income196.94M -4.8%
EPS3.37 -5.2%
Shares Out 62.51M
PE Ratio11.76
Forward PE9.30
Dividend$1.44 (3.64%)
Ex-Dividend DateMar 6, 2026
Volume565,039
Open39.70
Previous Close39.70
Day's Range39.10 - 39.74
52-Week Range34.66 - 43.22
Beta0.88
AnalystsBuy
Price Target48.33 (+22.08%)
Earnings DateApr 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]

Sector Financials
Founded 1893
Employees 2,086
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol FRME
Full Company Profile

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 Statements

Analyst 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.

Price Target
$48.33
(22.08% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

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.

3 days ago - Transcripts

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...

4 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

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, ...

10 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

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...

24 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

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.

26 days ago - Business Wire

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...

2 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

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...

2 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

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.

3 months ago - Transcripts

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.

3 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

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 ...

Other symbols: FSFG
6 months ago - Business Wire

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.

6 months ago - Transcripts

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...

6 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

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...

7 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

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...

Other symbols: FSFG
7 months ago - Business Wire

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...

7 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

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.

9 months ago - Transcripts

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...

10 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

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...

1 year ago - GlobeNewsWire

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.

1 year ago - Transcripts

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...

1 year ago - GlobeNewsWire

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...

1 year ago - GlobeNewsWire

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.

1 year ago - Transcripts

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...

1 year ago - GlobeNewsWire

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...

1 year ago - GlobeNewsWire

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.

1 year ago - Transcripts