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First Merchants (FRMEP) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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$25.36 +0.31 (+1.24%)
Closing price 08/5/2026 02:24 PM Eastern
Extended Trading
$25.21 -0.15 (-0.58%)
As of 07:00 AM Eastern
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About First Merchants Stock (NASDAQ:FRMEP)

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Key Stats

Today's Range
$25.10
$25.24
50-Day Range
$25.04
$25.96
52-Week Range
$24.73
$27.09
Volume
2,550 shs
Average Volume
1,763 shs
Market Capitalization
N/A
P/E Ratio
N/A
Dividend Yield
7.41%
Price Target
N/A
Consensus Rating
N/A

Company Overview

First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ: FRMEP) is a bank holding company headquartered in Muncie, Indiana, offering a full suite of financial services through its subsidiary, First Merchants Bank. The company provides consumer and commercial banking products, including checking and savings accounts, business and real estate loans, treasury management, and digital banking solutions. First Merchants also offers mortgage origination, wealth management, trust services, and insurance brokerage through dedicated teams.

Incorporated in 1983, First Merchants traces its roots to Merchant’s National Bank of Muncie, which was founded in 1893. Over the decades, the company has expanded its branch network across central and east-central Indiana, western Ohio, and southern Michigan, combining organic growth with strategic acquisitions. This geographic footprint supports a community banking model, with more than 100 branch locations and a loan production office serving regional businesses and consumers.

Under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer Dan P. Olejko, First Merchants emphasizes local decision-making and community involvement. The executive team includes seasoned banking professionals overseeing commercial lending, risk management, treasury operations, and wealth advisory. The company’s governance focuses on balancing shareholder value with long-term community development.

First Merchants maintains a commitment to technology and customer convenience, investing in online and mobile platforms to complement its in-branch experience. Through its diversified offerings—from deposit products and lending to investment services and insurance—the company seeks to meet the evolving financial needs of individuals, families, and businesses in the Midwest.

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FRMEP Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

First Merchants' stock was trading at $25.6250 at the start of the year. Since then, FRMEP shares have decreased by 1.0% and is now trading at $25.36.

First Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRMEP) issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July, 23rd. The company reported $0.98 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.95 by $0.04. The company earned $170.52 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $174.90 million.

Shares of FRMEP stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

Company Calendar

Last Earnings
7/23/2025
Record date for 5/15 Dividend
4/30/2026
Ex-Dividend for 5/15 Dividend
4/30/2026
Dividend Payable
5/15/2026
Record date for 8/14 Dividend
7/30/2026
Ex-Dividend for 8/14 Dividend
7/30/2026
Today
8/06/2026
Dividend Payable
8/14/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange
NASDAQ
Sector
Finance
Industry
Banks
Sub-Industry
Regional Banks
Current Symbol
NASDAQ:FRMEP
CIK
712534
Fax
N/A
Employees
2,120
Year Founded
N/A

Profitability

EPS (Trailing Twelve Months)
N/A
Trailing P/E Ratio
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Forward P/E Ratio
N/A
P/E Growth
N/A
Net Income
N/A
Net Margins
N/A
Pretax Margin
N/A
Return on Equity
N/A
Return on Assets
N/A

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio
N/A
Current Ratio
N/A
Quick Ratio
N/A

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$691.54 million
Price / Sales
N/A
Cash Flow
N/A
Price / Cash Flow
N/A
Book Value
N/A
Price / Book
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Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
N/A
Free Float
N/A
Market Cap
N/A
Optionable
Not Optionable
Beta
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This page (NASDAQ:FRMEP) was last updated on 8/6/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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