First Merchants (FRME) News Today $37.89 +0.32 (+0.85%) Closing price 05/29/2025 04:00 PM EasternExtended Trading$37.90 +0.02 (+0.04%) As of 05/29/2025 04:04 PM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Polygon.io. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Headlines Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrendsBuy This Stock FRME Latest News All Sources Trusted Sources MarketBeat Benzinga Bloomberg GlobeNewswire GuruFocus MarketWatch Motley Fool NASDAQ PR Newswire Reuters Seeking Alpha TalkMarkets The Street TipRanks The Wall Street Journal Wall Street Zen Yahoo Finance Source Sentiment refers to the positivity or negativity of each headline according to our language processing algorithm. Sentiment All Sentiments Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Most Recent May 2025 April 2025 March 2025 February 2025 January 2025 December 2024 November 2024 October 2024 September 2024 August 2024 July 2024 June 2024 May 2024 April 2024 March 2024 February 2024 January 2024 December 2023 November 2023 October 2023 September 2023 August 2023 July 2023 June 2023 May 2023 April 2023 March 2023 February 2023 January 2023 December 2022 November 2022 October 2022 September 2022 August 2022 July 2022 June 2022 Time Period BNP Paribas Financial Markets Trims Position in First Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME)BNP Paribas Financial Markets lessened its stake in shares of First Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME - Free Report) by 56.3% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 7,323 shares of the bank's stock after sMay 29 at 3:20 AM | marketbeat.comFirst Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME) Shares Bought by Phocas Financial Corp.Phocas Financial Corp. grew its stake in First Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME - Free Report) by 17.2% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 281,626 shares of the bank's stock after purchaMay 28 at 7:25 AM | marketbeat.comFirst Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME) Receives $46.40 Average Price Target from AnalystsMay 28 at 2:07 AM | americanbankingnews.comDeutsche Bank AG Purchases 16,531 Shares of First Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME)Deutsche Bank AG grew its stake in shares of First Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME - Free Report) by 52.0% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 48,296 shares of the bank's stock after acquiring an additional 16,531 shares during theMay 26, 2025 | marketbeat.comFirst Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME) Receives Average Rating of "Moderate Buy" from AnalystsFirst Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME - Get Free Report) has received an average rating of "Moderate Buy" from the five analysts that are currently covering the company, Marketbeat.com reports. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a hold rating and four have assigned a buy rating to the coMay 26, 2025 | marketbeat.comCitadel Advisors LLC Boosts Position in First Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME)Citadel Advisors LLC lifted its position in shares of First Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME - Free Report) by 43.2% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 41,781 shares of the bank's stock after purchasing an aMay 26, 2025 | marketbeat.comWall Street Zen Upgrades First Merchants (NASDAQ:FRME) to HoldMay 26, 2025 | americanbankingnews.comFirst Merchants (NASDAQ:FRME) Upgraded to "Hold" at Wall Street ZenWall Street Zen raised shares of First Merchants from a "sell" rating to a "hold" rating in a research report on Saturday.May 26, 2025 | marketbeat.comNuveen Asset Management LLC Buys 43,066 Shares of First Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME)Nuveen Asset Management LLC raised its stake in shares of First Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME - Free Report) by 7.4% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 626,508 shares of the bank's stock after purchasingMay 25, 2025 | marketbeat.comFirst Merchants Corporation Announces Changed Ex-Dividend Date for Previously Announced DividendMay 21, 2025 | globenewswire.comFirst Merchants Corporation (FRME): A Bull Case TheoryMay 21, 2025 | insidermonkey.comProShare Advisors LLC Cuts Stock Position in First Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME)ProShare Advisors LLC lessened its stake in shares of First Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME - Free Report) by 3.6% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 195,004 shares of the bank's sMay 20, 2025 | marketbeat.comSystematic Financial Management LP Acquires 66,380 Shares of First Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME)Systematic Financial Management LP boosted its stake in shares of First Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME - Free Report) by 9.7% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 749,055 shares of the bank's stock after purchasing an additional 66,380 shares durMay 19, 2025 | marketbeat.comGraham Capital Management L.P. Takes Position in First Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME)Graham Capital Management L.P. bought a new stake in First Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME - Free Report) in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm bought 9,686 shares of the bank's stock, valued at approximately $May 19, 2025 | marketbeat.comQuantedge Capital Pte Ltd Buys Shares of 7,800 First Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME)Quantedge Capital Pte Ltd bought a new stake in First Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME - Free Report) during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor bought 7,800 shares of the bank's stock,May 17, 2025 | marketbeat.comFirst Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME) Holdings Reduced by Cubist Systematic Strategies LLCCubist Systematic Strategies LLC decreased its position in First Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME - Free Report) by 59.1% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 17,812 shares of the bank's stock after selling 25,7May 17, 2025 | marketbeat.comFirst Merchants Corporation Announces Cash Dividend | FRME Stock NewsMay 16, 2025 | gurufocus.comFirst Merchants Corp (FRME) Announces Cash Dividend for Shareholders | FRME stock newsMay 16, 2025 | gurufocus.comFirst Merchants Announces Cash Dividend for ShareholdersMay 16, 2025 | tipranks.comFirst Merchants Corporation Announces Cash DividendMay 16, 2025 | investing.comFirst Merchants Corporation Announces Cash DividendMay 16, 2025 | globenewswire.comFirst Merchants Corporation: Downgrading After A Good RunMay 15, 2025 | seekingalpha.comNorthern Trust Corp Sells 39,321 Shares of First Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME)Northern Trust Corp decreased its position in shares of First Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME - Free Report) by 6.1% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 601,807 shares of the bank's stock after selling 39,321 shareMay 15, 2025 | marketbeat.com6,858 Shares in First Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME) Bought by Cary Street Partners Financial LLCCary Street Partners Financial LLC bought a new stake in First Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME - Free Report) during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund bought 6,858 shares of the bank's stock, valued at aMay 13, 2025 | marketbeat.comTudor Investment Corp ET AL Makes New $539,000 Investment in First Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME)Tudor Investment Corp ET AL bought a new stake in First Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME - Free Report) during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm bought 13,509 shares of the bank's stock, valued at approximatelyMay 11, 2025 | marketbeat.comFirst Merchants (NASDAQ:FRME) Sets New 12-Month Low - Here's What HappenedFirst Merchants (NASDAQ:FRME) Hits New 52-Week Low - Here's WhyMay 3, 2025 | marketbeat.comFirst Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME) Given Average Recommendation of "Moderate Buy" by BrokeragesFirst Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME - Get Free Report) has earned an average rating of "Moderate Buy" from the five brokerages that are currently covering the company, Marketbeat.com reports. One analyst has rated the stock with a hold recommendation and four have assigned a buy recommendation to tMay 2, 2025 | marketbeat.comRenaissance Technologies LLC Takes Position in First Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME)Renaissance Technologies LLC acquired a new position in shares of First Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME - Free Report) in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund acquired 30,720 shares of the bank's stock, valued at approximatelyMay 2, 2025 | marketbeat.comPiper Sandler Has Lowered Expectations for First Merchants (NASDAQ:FRME) Stock PricePiper Sandler decreased their price target on shares of First Merchants from $55.00 to $49.00 and set an "overweight" rating on the stock in a report on Monday.April 30, 2025 | marketbeat.comFirst Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME) Shares Sold by Public Employees Retirement Association of ColoradoPublic Employees Retirement Association of Colorado decreased its holdings in First Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME - Free Report) by 21.3% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 546,322 shares of the bank's stock after selling 14April 30, 2025 | marketbeat.com6FRME : Deep Dive Into First Merchants Stock: Analyst Perspectives...April 30, 2025 | benzinga.comBarclays PLC Boosts Stock Holdings in First Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME)Barclays PLC grew its stake in shares of First Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME - Free Report) by 8.6% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 121,969 shares of the bank's stock after buying an additional 9,679 shares during thApril 29, 2025 | marketbeat.comDimensional Fund Advisors LP Sells 32,022 Shares of First Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME)Dimensional Fund Advisors LP cut its stake in First Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME - Free Report) by 0.9% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 3,516,562 shares of the bank's stock after sellingApril 28, 2025 | marketbeat.comFirst Trust Advisors LP Has $27.51 Million Stock Position in First Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME)First Trust Advisors LP boosted its stake in shares of First Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME - Free Report) by 18.8% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 689,556 shares of the bank's stock after buying an aApril 28, 2025 | marketbeat.comFirst Merchants (NASDAQ:FRME) Given New $49.00 Price Target at Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsKeefe, Bruyette & Woods reduced their price target on shares of First Merchants from $52.00 to $49.00 and set an "outperform" rating for the company in a report on Friday.April 27, 2025 | marketbeat.comOberweis Asset Management Inc. Raises Stock Position in First Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME)Oberweis Asset Management Inc. lifted its position in shares of First Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME - Free Report) by 14.5% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 145,600 shares of the bank's stocApril 27, 2025 | marketbeat.comFirst Merchants reports Q1 EPS 94c, consensus 91cApril 26, 2025 | markets.businessinsider.comFirst Merchants price target lowered to $49 from $52 at Keefe BruyetteApril 26, 2025 | markets.businessinsider.comFirst Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ:FRME) Q1 2025 Earnings Call TranscriptApril 26, 2025 | msn.com36,436 Shares in First Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME) Bought by Dark Forest Capital Management LPDark Forest Capital Management LP purchased a new position in shares of First Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME - Free Report) during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor purchased 36,436 shares of the bank'April 25, 2025 | marketbeat.comFirst Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME) Shares Sold by Guggenheim Capital LLCGuggenheim Capital LLC trimmed its stake in shares of First Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME - Free Report) by 87.2% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 28,735 shares of the bank's stock after sellinApril 25, 2025 | marketbeat.comQ1 2025 First Merchants Corp Earnings Call TranscriptApril 25, 2025 | gurufocus.comFirst Merchants shares slip on revenue missApril 24, 2025 | investing.comFirst Merchants Corporation (FRME) Q1 2025 Earnings Call TranscriptApril 24, 2025 | seekingalpha.comFirst Merchants Corporation Announces First Quarter 2025 Earnings Per ShareApril 24, 2025 | globenewswire.comFirst Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME) Short Interest UpdateFirst Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME - Get Free Report) was the target of a large increase in short interest in March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totalling 619,500 shares, an increase of 18.3% from the March 15th total of 523,500 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 284,400 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 2.2 days. Approximately 1.1% of the company's stock are sold short.April 23, 2025 | marketbeat.comCapital International Investors Acquires Shares of 595,112 First Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME)Capital International Investors acquired a new position in shares of First Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME - Free Report) in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The fund acquired 595,112 shares of the bank's stock, valued at approximately $23,739,000. Capital InternatiApril 23, 2025 | marketbeat.comFirst Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME) Position Boosted by Mesirow Institutional Investment Management Inc.Mesirow Institutional Investment Management Inc. increased its stake in shares of First Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME - Free Report) by 70.8% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 477,013 shares of the bank's stock after purchasingApril 22, 2025 | marketbeat.com476,657 Shares in First Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME) Bought by Raymond James Financial Inc.Raymond James Financial Inc. bought a new position in shares of First Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME - Free Report) during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor bought 476,657 shares of the bank's stock,April 22, 2025 | marketbeat.comCeredex Value Advisors LLC Makes New $9.11 Million Investment in First Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME)Ceredex Value Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of First Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME - Free Report) in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). 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