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FIRST MERCHANTS CORP (FRME) Stock Price & Overview
NASDAQ:FRME • US3208171096
Current stock price
41.4 USD
+0.18 (+0.44%)
Last:
The current stock price of FRME is 41.4 USD. Today FRME is up by 0.44%. In the past month the price increased by 12.75%. In the past year, price increased by 15.92%.
FRME Key Statistics
52-Week Range34.66 - 43.22
Current FRME stock price positioned within its 52-week range.
1-Month Range36.13 - 41.72
Current FRME stock price positioned within its 1-month range.
- Market Cap
- 2.622B
- P/E
- 10.67
- Fwd P/E
- 9.78
- EPS (TTM)
- 3.88
- Dividend Yield
- 3.59%
FRME Stock Performance
Today
+0.44%
1 Week
+0.22%
1 Month
+12.75%
3 Months
+8.22%
Longer-term
6 Months +10.60%
1 Year +15.92%
2 Years +23.34%
3 Years +41.26%
5 Years -10.80%
10 Years +60.70%
FRME Stock Chart
FRME Stock Screens
FRME currently appears in the following ChartMill screener lists.
FRME Technical Analysis
ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 7 / 10 to FRME. When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, FRME turns out to be only a medium performer in the overall market: it outperformed 60.14% of all stocks.
Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
FRME Fundamental Analysis
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to FRME. While FRME is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health.
Chartmill FA Analysis
Valuation
Growth
Profitability
Health
Dividend
FRME Earnings
On January 26, 2026 FRME reported an EPS of 0.98 and a revenue of 172.17M. The company beat EPS expectations (0.98% surprise) and missed revenue expectations (-2.5% surprise).
Next Earnings DateApr 22, 2026
Last Earnings DateJan 26, 2026
PeriodQ4 / 2025
EPS Reported$0.98
Revenue Reported172.17M
EPS Surprise 0.98%
Revenue Surprise -2.50%
FRME Forecast & Estimates
12 analysts have analysed FRME and the average price target is 47.12 USD. This implies a price increase of 13.83% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 41.4.
For the next year, analysts expect an EPS growth of 9.14% and a revenue growth 17.71% for FRME
Analysts
Analysts78.33
Price Target47.12 (13.82%)
EPS Next Y9.14%
Revenue Next Year17.71%
FRME Groups
Sector & Classification
FRME Financial Highlights
Over the last trailing twelve months FRME reported a non-GAAP Earnings per Share(EPS) of 3.88. The EPS increased by 19.75% compared to the year before.
Income Statements
Revenue(TTM)662.95M
Net Income(TTM)224.13M
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PM (TTM) | 33.81% | ||
| ROA | 1.18% | ||
| ROE | 9.09% | ||
| Debt/Equity | 0.08 |
Chartmill High Growth Momentum
EPS Q2Q%28.95%
Sales Q2Q%-2.79%
EPS 1Y (TTM)19.75%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.51%
FRME Ownership
Ownership
Inst Owners71.14%
Shares63.33M
Float61.99M
Ins Owners2.12%
Short Float %2.02%
Short Ratio2.75
FRME Competitors/Peers
The largest stocks on the US markets in the "Regional Banks" sub-industry
| Symbol | Company Name | Technical Rating | Fundamental Rating | FPE | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TFC | TRUIST FINANCIAL CORP | 9.89 | 63.093B | ||
| HBANL | HUNTINGTON BANCSHARES - HBAN 6 7/8 PERP | 15.73 | 51.977B | ||
| HBANM | HUNTINGTON BANCSHARES - HBAN 5.7 PERP | 13.59 | 44.878B | ||
| HBANZ | HUNTINGTON BANCSHARES - HBAN 5 1/2 PERP | 13.05 | 43.268B | ||
| BBT | BEACON FINANCIAL CORP | 8.63 | 40.345B | ||
| HBANP | HUNTINGTON BANCSHARES - HBAN 4 1/2 PERP | 10.53 | 34.835B | ||
| HBAN | HUNTINGTON BANCSHARES INC | 10.53 | 34.753B | ||
| MTB | M & T BANK CORP | 10.34 | 32.732B | ||
| CFG | CITIZENS FINANCIAL GROUP | 10.26 | 27.947B | ||
| RF | REGIONS FINANCIAL CORP | 9.67 | 24.186B | ||
| EWBC | EAST WEST BANCORP INC | 11.49 | 16.313B | ||
| PNFP | PINNACLE FINANCIAL PARTNERS | 9.44 | 14.864B | ||
| VLYPN | VALLEY NATIONAL BANCORP - VLY 8 1/4 PERP | 20.55 | 14.523B |
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About FRME
Company Profile
First Merchants Corp. (Indiana) is a bank holding company, which engages in the provision of financial services. The company is headquartered in Muncie, Indiana and currently employs 2,086 full-time employees. The firm has one full-service bank charter, First Merchants Bank (the Bank). The Bank also operates as First Merchants Private Wealth Advisors (as a division of First Merchants Bank). Through the Bank, the Company offers a broad range of commercial and consumer banking services to meet the diverse needs of its customers. Its commercial banking team offers a full spectrum of debt capital, treasury management services and depository products. The consumer banking group offers a variety of consumer deposit and lending products. The mortgage banking team offers consumer mortgage solutions to assist with the purchase, refinance, construction or renovation of residential properties. Private Wealth Advisors offers personal wealth management services with expertise in investment management, private banking, fiduciary estate and financial planning. The Bank includes about 110 banking locations in Indiana, Ohio, and Michigan.
Company Info
IPO: 1989-06-20
FIRST MERCHANTS CORP
200 East Jackson Street, Po Box 792
Muncie INDIANA 47305 US
CEO: Mark K. Hardwick
Employees: 2086
Phone: 17657471500
FIRST MERCHANTS CORP / FRME FAQ
Can you describe the business of FIRST MERCHANTS CORP?
First Merchants Corp. (Indiana) is a bank holding company, which engages in the provision of financial services. The company is headquartered in Muncie, Indiana and currently employs 2,086 full-time employees. The firm has one full-service bank charter, First Merchants Bank (the Bank). The Bank also operates as First Merchants Private Wealth Advisors (as a division of First Merchants Bank). Through the Bank, the Company offers a broad range of commercial and consumer banking services to meet the diverse needs of its customers. Its commercial banking team offers a full spectrum of debt capital, treasury management services and depository products. The consumer banking group offers a variety of consumer deposit and lending products. The mortgage banking team offers consumer mortgage solutions to assist with the purchase, refinance, construction or renovation of residential properties. Private Wealth Advisors offers personal wealth management services with expertise in investment management, private banking, fiduciary estate and financial planning. The Bank includes about 110 banking locations in Indiana, Ohio, and Michigan.
What is the current price of FRME stock?
The current stock price of FRME is 41.4 USD. The price increased by 0.44% in the last trading session.
What is the dividend status of FIRST MERCHANTS CORP?
FIRST MERCHANTS CORP (FRME) has a dividend yield of 3.59%. The yearly dividend amount is currently 1.48.
How is the ChartMill rating for FIRST MERCHANTS CORP?
FRME has a ChartMill Technical rating of 7 out of 10 and a ChartMill Fundamental rating of 5 out of 10.
How is the valuation of FIRST MERCHANTS CORP (FRME) based on its PE ratio?
The PE ratio for FIRST MERCHANTS CORP (FRME) is 10.67. This is based on the reported non-GAAP earnings per share of 3.88 and the current share price of 41.4 USD.
Can you provide the growth outlook for FIRST MERCHANTS CORP?
The Revenue of FIRST MERCHANTS CORP (FRME) is expected to grow by 17.71% in the next year. Check the estimates tab for more information on the EPS, Sales, EBIT and EBITDA future analyst estimates.
What is the market capitalization of FRME stock?
FIRST MERCHANTS CORP (FRME) has a market capitalization of 2.62B USD. This makes FRME a Mid Cap stock.