KBRA Assigns Ratings to First Merchants Corporation

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #creditratingagency--KBRA assigns a senior unsecured debt rating of BBB+, a subordinated debt rating of BBB, and a short-term debt rating of K2 to Muncie, Indiana-based First Merchants Corporation (“FRME” or “the company”). In addition, KBRA assigns deposit and senior unsecured debt ratings of A-, a subordinated debt rating of BBB+, and short-term deposit and debt ratings of K2 to its main subsidiary, First Merchants Bank (“the bank”). The Outlook for all long-term ratings is Stable. Key.

Business Wire • Sep 17, 2026

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.

GlobeNewsWire • Aug 14, 2026

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?

Zacks Investment Research • Jul 27, 2026

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.

MarketBeat • Jul 23, 2026

First Merchants Corporation (FRME) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

First Merchants Corporation (FRME) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha • Jul 23, 2026

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.

Zacks Investment Research • Jul 22, 2026

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.

Zacks Investment Research • Jul 23, 2026

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.

Zacks Investment Research • Jul 17, 2026

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.

Zacks Investment Research • Jul 15, 2026

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.

Market Watch • Jul 15, 2026