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First Merchants Corporation (FRME)
First Merchants Corporation stock price live, this page displays NASDAQ FRME stock exchange data. View the FRME premarket stock price ahead of the market session or assess the after hours quote. Monitor the latest movements within the First Merchants Corporation real time stock price chart below.
What Is the First Merchants Corporation Stock Price Today?
The First Merchants Corporation stock price today is 43.26.
What Is the Stock Symbol for First Merchants Corporation?
The stock symbol for First Merchants Corporation is "FRME."
What Stock Exchange Does First Merchants Corporation Trade On?
First Merchants Corporation is listed and trades on the NASDAQ stock exchange.
Is First Merchants Corporation a Good Stock to Buy?
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What Is the First Merchants Corporation Stock Price Today?
The First Merchants Corporation stock price today is 43.26.
What Is the Stock Symbol for First Merchants Corporation?
The stock symbol for First Merchants Corporation is "FRME."
What Stock Exchange Does First Merchants Corporation Trade On?
First Merchants Corporation is listed and trades on the NASDAQ stock exchange.
Is First Merchants Corporation a Good Stock to Buy?
Determining whether First Merchants Corporation—or any stock—is a good buy requires comprehensive analysis. To evaluate its potential, users can sign up to InvestingPro, where they can assess stock price fair value and other essential metrics.
You can find more details by visiting the additional pages to view historical data, charts, latest news, analysis or visit the forum to view opinions on the FRME quote. (ISIN: US3208171096)
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Day's Range
43.06
43.72
52 wk Range
34.66
45.33
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43.0643.72
52 wk Range
34.6645.33
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Strong Buy
Price Target
48.00
Upside
+10.96%
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Suffers from weak gross profit margins
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Buy
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Sell
Analyst Ratings
4 Buy
2 Hold
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6 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy
Analysts 12-Month Price Target:
Average 48.00
(+10.96% Upside)
First Merchants Corporation SWOT Analysis
Strategic Divestiture | First Merchants Corporation's sale of Illinois branches to Old Second Bancorp reshapes market presence, generating a $23 million deposit premium and enhancing operational focus |
Financial Health | Explore FRME's robust financial performance, with a 41.54% price return over six months and strong pre-provision net revenue, despite a slight credit quality decline |
Market Positioning | Delve into FRME's strategic concentration on core markets, potentially leading to deeper customer relationships and improved operational efficiency |
Future Prospects | Analysts project a bullish outlook with price targets around $45, citing positive momentum and increased balance sheet flexibility from the recent branch sale |
First Merchants Corporation Earnings Call Summary for Q2/2026
- First Merchants missed Q2 2026 estimates with EPS of $0.74 vs. $1.02 expected; shares fell 6.13% to $41.07 amid credit quality concerns
- Two commercial loans moved to non-accrual status; full-year net charge-offs now expected at 40-45 basis points, pressuring profitability
- Net interest margin expanded to 3.38% with loan growth accelerating to 6% annualized, showing underlying franchise strength despite earnings miss
- Management guides mid-single-digit loan growth through 2026; expects margin to rise by couple basis points in H2 assuming no Fed rate changes
- Company maintains shareholder returns with continued buybacks and 14-year dividend growth streak; quarterly expenses guided at $111M-$114M range
Last Updated: 07/23/2026, 09:58 PM
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Latest Release
Jul 22, 2026
EPS / Forecast
0.74 / 1.02
Revenue / Forecast
196.1M / 202.78M
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Metrics to compare | FRME | Sector Sector - Average of metrics from a broad group of related Financial sector companies | Relationship RelationshipFRMEPeersSector | |
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P/E Ratio | 14.6x | 11.4x | 10.0x | |
PEG Ratio | −0.73 | −3.95 | 0.03 | |
Price/Book | 1.0x | 1.2x | 1.0x | |
Price / LTM Sales | 4.2x | 4.0x | 2.9x | |
Upside (Analyst Target) | 11.0% | 6.9% | 14.0% | |
Fair Value Upside | Unlock | 8.7% | 2.7% | Unlock |
First Merchants Corporation operates as the financial holding company for First Merchants Bank that provides commercial and consumer banking services. The company offers a range of financial services, including checking, savings, and deposit products; debit and credit cards; mortgages, refinance, construction or renovation of residential properties, agricultural lending, treasury management services and depository products. It also provides personal and commercial wealth management services, brokerage, investment management, private banking, fiduciary estate, and financial planning services. The company operates banking locations in Indiana, Ohio, and Michigan counties. It offers its services through electronic and mobile delivery channels. First Merchants Corporation was founded in 1893 and is headquartered in Muncie, Indiana.
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What Is the First Merchants (FRME) Stock Price Today?
The First Merchants stock price today is 43.26 USD.
What Stock Exchange Does First Merchants Trade On?
First Merchants is listed and trades on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange.
What Is the Stock Symbol for First Merchants?
The stock symbol for First Merchants is "FRME."
Does First Merchants Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?
The First Merchants dividend yield is 3.42%.
What Is the First Merchants Market Cap?
As of today, First Merchants market cap is 2.69B USD.
What Is First Merchants's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?
The First Merchants EPS (TTM) is 3.08.
When Is the Next First Merchants Earnings Date?
First Merchants will release its next earnings report on Oct 27, 2026.
From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is FRME a Buy or Sell?
Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Buy.
How Many Times Has First Merchants Stock Split?
First Merchants has split 6 times.
How Many Employees Does First Merchants Have?
First Merchants has 2086 employees.
What is the current trading status of First Merchants (FRME)?
As of Jul 30, 2026, First Merchants (FRME) is trading at a price of 43.26 USD, with a previous close of 43.26 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 43.06 USD to 43.72 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 34.66 USD to 45.33 USD.
What Is First Merchants (FRME) Price Target According to Analysts?
The average 12-month price target for First Merchants is 48.00 USD, with a high estimate of 51 USD and a low estimate of 45 USD. 4 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +10.96% Upside potential.
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