First Merchants (FRME) Could Be a Great Choice
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FRME - First Merchants Corporation
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$49.00
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$49.00
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$49.00
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Stock News
First Merchants Corporation Appoints Paul Fultz to Its Boards of Directors
MUNCIE, Ind., May 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Merchants Corporation (the “Corporation”), a $21 billion financial holding company, has appointed Paul Fultz to the Boards of Directors of First Merchants Corporation and First Merchants Bank. Mr. Fultz, retired Audit and Business Unit Professional Practice Partner for KPMG LLP, brings more than 30 years of experience advising public company boards. His background in financial reporting, risk oversight, and governance will further strengthen First Merchants' board and strategic decision-making.
First Merchants Corporation Announces Cash Dividend
MUNCIE, Ind., May 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Merchants Corporation declared a cash dividend on May 19, 2026 of $0.37 per common share. The dividend is payable on June 19, 2026 to common shareholders of record as of June 5, 2026.
First Merchants Q1 Earnings Call Highlights
First Merchants (NASDAQ: FRME) executives highlighted first quarter momentum in margin improvement, fee income growth, and progress integrating the recently acquired First Savings Bank, while also acknowledging the quarter's results were affected by sizable one-time acquisition and balance sheet repositioning charges. Quarter results included acquisition costs and mortgage repositioning CEO Mark Hardwick said first quarter reported
First Merchants Corporation (FRME) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
First Merchants Corporation (FRME) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
First Merchants (FRME) Q1 Earnings: How Key Metrics Compare to Wall Street Estimates
Although the revenue and EPS for First Merchants (FRME) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended March 2026, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.
First Merchants (FRME) Beats Q1 Earnings Estimates
First Merchants (FRME) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.03 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.96 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.94 per share a year ago.
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 million, or $0.45 per diluted share, compared to $56.6 million, or $0.99 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2025.
First Merchants (FRME) Could Be a Great Choice
Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does First Merchants (FRME) have what it takes?
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, represented by depositary shares (NASDAQ: FRMEP) each representing a 1/100th interest in a share of the Series A preferred stock. Holders of depositary shares will receive $0.4688 per depositary share. The dividend will be payable on May 15, 2026, to stockholders of record on April 30, 2026.
SG Americas Securities LLC Raises Position in First Merchants Corporation $FRME
SG Americas Securities LLC grew its holdings in shares of First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ: FRME) by 66.6% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 50,226 shares of the bank's stock after acquiring an additional 20,070 shares
First Merchants (FRME) Could Be a Great Choice
Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does First Merchants (FRME) have what it takes?
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 host an earnings conference call and webcast at 9:00 a.m. (ET) on Thursday, April 23, 2026.
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.
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Capital International Investors Has $50.76 Million Stock Holdings in First Merchants Corporation $FRME
Capital International Investors raised its holdings in First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ: FRME) by 64.4% during the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 1,346,300 shares of the bank's stock after buying an additional 527,545 shares during the period. Capital International Investors owned
Dimensional Fund Advisors LP Decreases Stake in First Merchants Corporation $FRME
Dimensional Fund Advisors LP decreased its holdings in First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ: FRME) by 0.7% in the undefined quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 3,381,405 shares of the bank's stock after selling 24,210 shares during the quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP owned about
Citigroup Inc. Sells 45,612 Shares of First Merchants Corporation $FRME
Citigroup Inc. lessened its stake in First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ: FRME) by 41.0% in the undefined quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 65,566 shares of the bank's stock after selling 45,612 shares during the quarter. Citigroup Inc. owned 0.11% of First Merchants worth
Elo Mutual Pension Insurance Co Acquires 21,486 Shares of First Merchants Corporation $FRME
Elo Mutual Pension Insurance Co grew its holdings in First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ: FRME) by 137.4% during the third quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 37,124 shares of the bank's stock after purchasing an additional 21,486 shares during the quarter. Elo
Price Targets
First Merchants price target raised to $49 from $46 at Piper Sandler
$49.00
(was $40.81)
Nathan Race
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Piper Sandler
First Merchants price target lowered to $46 from $48 at Piper Sandler
$46.00
(was $37.27)
Piper Sandler
First Merchants (FRME) PT Lowered to $47 at Piper Sandler
$47.00
(was $37.17)
Nathan Race
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Piper Sandler
First Merchants (FRME) PT Raised to $50 at Piper Sandler
$50.00
(was $40.78)
Nathan Race
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Piper Sandler
First Merchants (FRME) PT Raised to $45 at Stephens
$45.00
(was $41.69)
Terry McEvoy
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Stephens
First Merchants (FRME) PT Raised to $42.50 at Piper Sandler
$42.50
(was $34.52)
Nathan Race
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Piper Sandler