First Merchants Corporati... (FRME)

NASDAQ: FRME · Real-Time Price · USD

37.03

1.11 (3.09%)

At close: May 02, 2025, 3:59 PM

37.03

0.00%

After-hours: May 02, 2025, 04:05 PM EDT

3.09% (1D)

Bid	34
Market Cap	2.17B
Revenue (ttm)	802.96M
Net Income (ttm)	208.8M
EPS (ttm)	3.55
PE Ratio (ttm)	10.43
Forward PE	8.62
Analyst	Buy

Ask	39.84
Volume	147,426
Avg. Volume (20D)	305,746
Open	36.36
Previous Close	35.92
Day's Range	36.20 - 37.18
52-Week Range	30.55 - 46.13
Beta	0.96

About FRME

First Merchants Corporation operates as the financial holding company for First Merchants Bank that provides community banking services. It accepts time, savings, and demand deposits; and provides consumer, commercial, agri-business, and real estate mortgage loans, as well as public finance. The company also offers personal and corporate trust; brokerage and private wealth management; and letters of credit, repurchase agreements, and other corpor...

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Industry Banks - Regional

Sector Financial Services

IPO Date Jun 20, 1989

Employees 2,120

Stock Exchange NASDAQ

Ticker Symbol FRME

Website https://www.firstmerchants.com

Full Company Profile

Analyst Forecast

According to 4 analyst ratings, the average rating for FRME stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price forecast is $47.5, which is an increase of 28.27% from the latest price.

Stock Forecasts

Earnings Surprise

First Merchants has released their quartely earnings on Apr 24, 2025:

Revenue of $160.32M misses estimates by $10.59M, with 4.31% YoY growth.

EPS of 0.94 exceeds estimates by 0.03, with 10.59% YoY growth.

Why Price Moved

3 weeks ago

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3 months ago

+4.05%

First Merchants shares are trading higher after Piper Sandler raised its price target on the stock from $52 to $55.

News

1 week ago · seekingalpha.com

First Merchants Corporation (FRME) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ:FRME ) Q1 2025 Results Conference Call April 24, 2025 11:30 AM ET Company Participants Mark Hardwick - Chief Executive Officer Michael Stewart - President Michele K...

1 week ago · zacks.com

Here's What Key Metrics Tell Us About First Merchants (FRME) Q1 Earnings

While the top- and bottom-line numbers for First Merchants (FRME) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended March 2025, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics c...

1 week ago · zacks.com

First Merchants (FRME) Tops Q1 Earnings Estimates

First Merchants (FRME) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.94 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.91 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.85 per share a year ago.

1 week ago · zacks.com

Are You Looking for a High-Growth Dividend Stock?

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?

2 weeks ago · zacks.com

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

First Merchants (FRME) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

3 weeks ago · zacks.com

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?

1 month ago · zacks.com

New Strong Buy Stocks for March 28th

NATL, BGC, CCNE, FRME and UVSP have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on March 28, 2025.

1 month ago · zacks.com

3 Dividend Stocks to Consider for a Market Rebound

Magnifying the trend of positive earnings estimate revisions for these highly ranked stocks is their attractive dividends, which are reassuring as investors hope the broader market will continue to st...

1 month ago · zacks.com

First Merchants (FRME) Upgraded to Strong Buy: Here's Why

First Merchants (FRME) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.

1 month ago · zacks.com

Why First Merchants (FRME) is a Top Dividend Stock for Your Portfolio

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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