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First Merchants Corporation (FRME)

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Key data on FRME

Market cap

$2.64B

EPS

3.11

P/E ratio

13.5

Price to sales

3.82

Dividend yield

3.519%

Beta

0.842153

Price on FRME

Previous close

$42.10

Today's open

$41.58

Day's range

$41.47 - $42.18

52 week range

$34.66 - $45.33

Profile about FRME

CEO

Mark K. Hardwick

Employees

2086

Headquarters

Muncie, IN

Exchange

Nasdaq Global Select

Shares outstanding

62801423

Issue type

Common Stock

FRME industries and sectors

Finance

Banking

News on FRME

First Merchants Corporation Announces Cash Dividend

MUNCIE, Ind., Aug. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Merchants Corporation declared a cash dividend on August 14, 2026 of $0.37 per common share. The dividend is payable on September 18, 2026 to common shareholders of record as of September 4, 2026.

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GlobeNewsWire • Aug 14, 2026

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Why First Merchants (FRME) is a Great Dividend Stock Right Now

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?

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Zacks Investment Research • Jul 27, 2026

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First Merchants Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

First Merchants NASDAQ: FRME reported second-quarter 2026 net income of $43.5 million, or $0.70 per diluted share, as stronger revenue and margin expansion were offset by credit costs tied to two commercial loans moved to non-accrual status.

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MarketBeat • Jul 23, 2026

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First Merchants Corporation (FRME) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

First Merchants Corporation (FRME) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

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Seeking Alpha • Jul 23, 2026

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First Merchants (FRME) Q2 Earnings Lag Estimates

First Merchants (FRME) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.74 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.03 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.98 per share a year ago.

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Zacks Investment Research • Jul 22, 2026

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First Merchants (FRME) Q2 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates

While the top- and bottom-line numbers for First Merchants (FRME) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended June 2026, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.

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Zacks Investment Research • Jul 23, 2026

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Will First Merchants (FRME) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?

First Merchants (FRME) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.

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Zacks Investment Research • Jul 17, 2026

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First Merchants (FRME) Reports Next Week: Wall Street Expects Earnings Growth

First Merchants (FRME) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

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Zacks Investment Research • Jul 15, 2026

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Small-cap outperformance is persisting — and these 15 quality stocks pay rich dividends

Think large caps are still the best bet? The data say you are looking in the wrong place.

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Market Watch • Jul 15, 2026

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First Merchants Corporation Announces Cash Dividend on its Preferred Stock

MUNCIE, Ind., July 13, 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 August 14, 2026, to stockholders of record on July 30, 2026.

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GlobeNewsWire • Jul 13, 2026

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