FIRST MERCHANTS CORP (FRME) Stock Price & Overview
NASDAQ:FRME • US3208171096
Current stock price
The current stock price of FRME is 36.56 USD. Today FRME is down by -0.11%. In the past month the price decreased by -13.71%. In the past year, price decreased by -9.15%.
FRME Key Statistics
- Market Cap
- 2.318B
- P/E
- 9.42
- Fwd P/E
- 8.73
- EPS (TTM)
- 3.88
- Dividend Yield
- 3.93%
FRME Stock Performance
FRME Stock Chart
FRME Technical Analysis
ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 0 / 10 to FRME. When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, FRME is a bad performer in the overall market: 71.02% of all stocks are doing better.
FRME Fundamental Analysis
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to FRME. FRME has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation.
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).
FRME Forecast & Estimates
12 analysts have analysed FRME and the average price target is 47.74 USD. This implies a price increase of 30.57% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 36.56.
For the next year, analysts expect an EPS growth of 7.93% and a revenue growth 17.8% for FRME
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.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PM (TTM) | 33.81% | ||
| ROA | 1.18% | ||
| ROE | 9.09% | ||
| Debt/Equity | 0.08 |
FRME Ownership
FRME Competitors/Peers
| Symbol | Company Name | Technical Rating | Fundamental Rating | FPE | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TFC | TRUIST FINANCIAL CORP | 9.75 | 55.163B | ||
| HBANL | HUNTINGTON BANCSHARES - HBAN 6 7/8 PERP | 15.21 | 50.358B | ||
| HBANM | HUNTINGTON BANCSHARES - HBAN 5.7 PERP | 13.38 | 44.287B | ||
| HBANZ | HUNTINGTON BANCSHARES - HBAN 5 1/2 PERP | 12.74 | 42.168B | ||
| BBT | BEACON FINANCIAL CORP | 7.85 | 35.976B | ||
| HBANP | HUNTINGTON BANCSHARES - HBAN 4 1/2 PERP | 10.59 | 35.059B | ||
| HBAN | HUNTINGTON BANCSHARES INC | 9.29 | 30.74B | ||
| MTB | M & T BANK CORP | 10.45 | 29.524B | ||
| CFG | CITIZENS FINANCIAL GROUP | 11 | 24.233B | ||
| RF | REGIONS FINANCIAL CORP | 9.47 | 21.899B | ||
| EWBC | EAST WEST BANCORP INC | 9.88 | 14.248B | ||
| VLYPN | VALLEY NATIONAL BANCORP - VLY 8 1/4 PERP | 19.86 | 14.108B | ||
| VLYPO | VALLEY NATIONAL BANCORP - VLY 7.52519 PERP | 19.13 | 13.586B |
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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: 2120
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 36.56 USD. The price decreased by -0.11% in the last trading session.
Does FRME stock pay dividends?
FIRST MERCHANTS CORP (FRME) has a dividend yield of 3.93%. The yearly dividend amount is currently 1.48.
What is the ChartMill rating of FIRST MERCHANTS CORP stock?
FRME has a ChartMill Technical rating of 0 out of 10 and a ChartMill Fundamental rating of 5 out of 10.
Which stock exchange lists FRME stock?
FRME stock is listed on the Nasdaq exchange.
Should I buy FRME stock?
This depends on your investment goals. Check the Technical and Fundamental Analysis tabs for insights on FRME.
Who owns FIRST MERCHANTS CORP?
You can find the ownership structure of FIRST MERCHANTS CORP (FRME) on the Ownership tab.