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First Merchants Corporation (FRME)
Track today's live First Merchants (FRME) share price, performance and key data on this page with our current NASDAQ:FRME stock exchange information. Analyse interactive charts and historical data, check technical buy and sell signals in real time, and follow the First Merchants share price on the NASDAQ exchange. Use the dropdown to switch exchange for the FRME share price, head to our technical summary section, which provides analysis on First Merchants share price buy/sell indicators using real-time data (or discuss the First Merchants (FRME) stock price today with other investors in the First Merchants NASDAQ share price and sentiment chat forum).
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What Is the First Merchants Corporation Share Price Today?
The First Merchants share price today is 40.83.
What Is the Stock Symbol for First Merchants Corporation
The stock symbol (or 'ticker') 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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Use the dropdown to select a relevant stock exchange for the current NASDAQ:FRME share price (ISIN: US3208171096) to enhance your trading decisions with our free investment tools and resources.
What Is the First Merchants Corporation Share Price Today?
The First Merchants share price today is 40.83.
What Is the Stock Symbol for First Merchants Corporation
The stock symbol (or 'ticker') 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 (or any stock) is a good buy requires comprehensive market analysis. To evaluate its potential, investors can sign up to InvestingPro, where they can assess share price, fair value and more than 1,200 other metrics.
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40.67
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52 wk Range
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52 wk Range
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46.33
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6 analysts
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Buy
Analysts 12-Month Price Target:
Average 46.33
(+13.48% 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 Q3/2026
- Q3 adjusted EPS of $1.10 beat estimates by 5.8%; revenue of $199.1M missed forecast by 2.45% amid fee income pressure.
- Net interest margin expanded to 3.44%, highest in over two years; management expects Q4 margin stability with modest rate tailwind.
- Loan growth to return to mid-single digits in Q4; 2027 guidance includes 3-5% expense growth and 8-10% fee income expansion.
- CEO Mark Hardwick retiring year-end; Mike Stewart to succeed, emphasizing continuity and Midwest relationship banking strategy.
- Elevated share repurchases planned for Q4 and early 2027; net charge-off guidance lowered to 38-40 bps despite two large non-accruals.
Last Updated: 22/10/2026, 15:08
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Latest Release
21/10/2026
EPS / Forecast
1.10 / 1.04
Revenue / Forecast
199.07M / 204.06M
Compare FRME to Peers and Sector
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 | 13.1x | 0.0x | 9.1x | |
PEG Ratio | −0.66 | 0.00 | 0.03 | |
Price/Book | 1.0x | 0.0x | 1.0x | |
Price / LTM Sales | 3.8x | 0.0x | 2.8x | |
Upside (Analyst Target) | 13.5% | 0.0% | 18.4% | |
Fair Value Upside | Unlock | 0.0% | 4.1% | 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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FAQ
What Is the First Merchants (NASDAQ: FRME) Share Price Today?
The First Merchants stock price today is 40.83 USD.
What Stock Exchange Does First Merchants (FRME) Trade On?
First Merchants is listed and trades on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange.
What Is the Ticker (Stock Symbol) for First Merchants?
The stock symbol (also called a 'ticker') for First Merchants is "FRME."
Does First Merchants Pay Dividends? What’s The Current FRME Dividend Yield?
Yes, FRME Pays Dividends to its Shareholders. The current First Merchants dividend yield is 3.6%%.
What Is the Current First Merchants Market Capitalisation?
As of today, First Merchants (NASDAQ: FRME) market cap is 2.57B USD.
What Is First Merchants's (FRME) Earnings Per Share (TTM)?
The First Merchants EPS is currently 3.23 (Trailing Twelve Months).
When Is the Next First Merchants Earnings Date?
First Merchants's next earnings report will be released on 28/01/2027.
Is FRME a Buy or Sell From a Technical Analyst Perspective?
Based on today's First Merchants moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal for FRME stock is Neutral.
How Many Times Has First Merchants Stock Split?
First Merchants has split 6 times. (See the FRME stock split history page for full effective split date and price information.)
How Many Employees Does First Merchants Have?
First Merchants has 2086 employees, based on their latest Companies House report.
What is the current trading status of First Merchants (NASDAQ: FRME)?
As of 07/11/2026, First Merchants (FRME) is trading at a share price of 40.83 USD, with a previous close of 40.83 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 40.67 USD to 41.18 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 46.33 USD, with a high estimate of 48 USD and a low estimate of 45 USD. 5 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +13.48% Upside potential.
What Is the FRME Premarket Price?
FRME's last pre-market stock price is 40.79 USD. The pre-market share volume is 2.00, and the stock has decreased by -0.27, or -0.66%.
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