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First Merchants Corporation

NASDAQ: FRME

Mid Cap

$39.78

-0.70

(-1.73%)

as on

First Merchants Corporation Stock Performance

as on April 30, 2026 at 6:59 am IST

  • Day's Low

    Day's High

    $39.65
    $40.27
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    0.33%

    Downside

    1.23%

    Upside

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  • 52 Week's Low

    52 Week's High

    $34.66
    $43.22
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    12.87%

    Downside

    8.65%

    Upside

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First Merchants Corporation share price movements today

Previous Close
$40.48
Open
$40.27
Volume
352.3K
Day's Low - High
$39.65 - $40.27
52 Week Low - High
$34.66 - $43.22

First Merchants Corporation Historical Returns

1 Month Return
+ 4.38 %
3 Month Return
+ 0.15 %
1 Year Return
+ 11.73 %
3 Year Return
+ 36.46 %
5 Year Return
-13.83 %

First Merchants Corporation Stock Fundamentals & Key Indicators

Check First Merchants Corporation market cap, PE, PB, PEG ratios, dividend yield, and other key fundamental indicators.

Market Cap

$2.5B

EPS (TTM)

4.2367

Dividend Yield

0.00%

Quarterly Earnings Growth YOY

-0.52%

PE Ratio (TTM)

11.75

Industry PE ratio

10.901527777777778

PEG Ratio

1.395

EBITDA

-

Revenue (TTM)

637.8M

Profit Margin

31.17%

Return On Equity TTM

7.95%

First Merchants Corporation Stock Valuation

Track how First Merchants Corporation P/E has moved over time to understand its valuation trends.

First Merchants Corporation in the last 5 years

  • Overview

  • Trends

Lowest (6.51x)

June 30, 2023

Industry (10.90x)

April 30, 2026

Today (11.75x)

April 30, 2026

Highest (13.26x)

June 30, 2021

LowHigh

Today’s Price to Earnings Ratio: 11.75x

First Merchants Corporation vs Peer Comparison

Compare market cap, revenue, PE, and other key metrics of First Merchants Corporation with its industry peers.

Company
Analyst View
Market Cap
5 Years Return %PE RatioProfit Margin %
BUY$2.5B-13.83%11.7531.17%
BUY$103.0B189.35%15.9426.13%
BUY$97.5B93.29%11.0632.28%
BUY$88.2B16.99%12.7131.31%
BUY$96.4B62.94%16.9224.93%

Stock Returns calculator for First Merchants Corporation Stock including INR - Dollar returns

The First Merchants Corporation stock calculator helps Indian investors calculate returns based on the historical performance of the stock. Just choose your investment amount and duration to get insights and invest more confidently. See stock returns as well as the effect of dollar appreciation over different durations.

*Dollar Impact: The bonus return you make when the US Dollar rises against the Rupee; calculated on the full amount you walk away with, not just what you invested in.

Investment Value

₹1,00,000

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  • 3Y

  • 5Y

  • 7Y

  • 10Y

First Merchants Corporation investment value today

Current value as on today

₹1,24,285

Returns

₹24,285

(+24.29%)

Returns from First Merchants Corporation Stock

₹11,616 (+11.62%)

Dollar Impact

₹12,669 (+12.67%)

Analyst Recommendation on First Merchants Corporation Stock

Based on 11 analysts

BUY

90.91%

Buy

9.09%

Hold

0.00%

Sell

Based on 11 analysts, 90.91% of analysts recommend a 'BUY' rating for First Merchants Corporation. Average target price of $47.6

First Merchants Corporation Share Price Target

Get share price movements and forecasts by analysts on First Merchants Corporation.

What analysts predicted

16.43%UPSIDE

Target Price

$47.6

Current Price

$39.78

Analyzed by

11 Analysts

Target

$47.60

First Merchants Corporation target price $47.6, a slight upside of 16.43% compared to current price of $39.78. According to 11 analysts rating.

First Merchants Corporation Stock’s Investor Sentiment and Interest

Search interest for First Merchants Corporation Stock has decreased by -13% in the last 30 days, reflecting a downward trend in search activity.

Time period: to

Change:-13% versus previous 30 day period

First Merchants Corporation Quarterly Profit & Loss

All numbers in Millions USD

Dec 2023
Mar 2024
Jun 2024
Sep 2024
Dec 2024
Mar 2025
Jun 2025
Sep 2025
Dec 2025
Mar 2026
Total Revenue
263
262
267
265
257
252
261
267
269
253
Gross Profit
155
151
135
150
152
156
158
161
164
151
Operating Income
46
54
43
56
76
63
65
65
65
27
EBITDA
49
57
47
60
92
71
72
73
71
27
Interest Expense
106
108
107
109
100
92
96
101
98
97
Depreciation
3
3
3
3
16
7
7
8
5
-
Income Before Tax
46
54
43
56
76
63
65
65
65
27
Income Tax Expense
4
6
4
7
12
7
8
8
8
-1
Net Income
42
47
39
49
64
55
56
56
57
28
Net Profit Margin
16.13%
18.26%
14.91%
18.49%
25.00%
21.91%
21.77%
21.21%
21.15%
11.12%

First Merchants Corporation Annual Profit & Loss

All numbers in Millions USD

Dec 2016
Dec 2017
Dec 2018
Dec 2019
Dec 2020
Dec 2021
Dec 2022
Dec 2023
Dec 2024
Dec 2025
Total Revenue
318
385
484
552
558
555
712
999
1,053
1,050
Gross Profit
286
339
408
440
433
520
611
647
591
640
Operating Income
108
133
188
193
169
240
255
259
231
259
EBITDA
115
141
196
203
180
251
267
270
258
288
Interest Expense
26
37
69
108
66
35
84
348
426
388
Depreciation
-
7
8
9
11
5
8
11
26
29
Income Before Tax
108
133
188
193
169
240
255
259
231
259
Income Tax Expense
27
37
28
29
21
35
33
35
30
33
Net Income
81
96
159
164
148
205
222
223
201
226
Net Profit Margin
25.45%
24.89%
32.85%
29.79%
26.61%
36.97%
31.15%
22.39%
19.12%
21.52%

First Merchants Corporation Quarterly Cash Flow

All numbers in Millions USD

Dec 2023
Mar 2024
Jun 2024
Sep 2024
Dec 2024
Mar 2025
Jun 2025
Sep 2025
Dec 2025
Net Income
42
47
39
49
64
55
56
56
57
Operating Cash Flow
86
58
63
76
67
61
53
87
80
Investing Cash Flow
-257
82
-15
-68
-251
-160
-169
-143
-300
Financing Cash Flow
158
-153
-42
-29
186
97
111
62
216
Change in Cash
-12
-12
4
-20
2
-1
-4
6
-3

First Merchants Corporation Annual Cash Flow

All numbers in Millions USD

Dec 2017
Dec 2018
Dec 2019
Dec 2020
Dec 2021
Dec 2022
Dec 2023
Dec 2024
Dec 2025
Net Income
96
159
164
148
205
222
223
201
226
Operating Cash Flow
126
180
178
204
207
268
258
266
283
Investing Cash Flow
-635
-575
-1,006
-1,552
-1,469
-446
-344
-252
-773
Financing Cash Flow
535
379
865
1,362
1,236
133
75
-38
486
Change in Cash
26
-15
37
15
-25
-44
-9
-25
-3

Global Institutional Holdings in First Merchants Corporation

Funds
Holdings
Systematic Financial Management LP
1.25%
Geode Capital Management, LLC
2.26%
Geode Capital Management, LLC
2.29%
Capital Research & Mgmt Co - Division 3
2.12%
FJ Capital Management LLC
1.01%

Insights on First Merchants Corporation

Insights help you understand the recent movement of the company's critical parameters, giving you an overall view of the company.

  • imgPOSITIVE IMPACT

    Price Rise

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    In the last 7 days, FRME stock has moved up by 2.0%

  • imgNO EFFECT

    Against Peers

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    In the last 3 years, Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. has given 190.4% return, outperforming this stock by 151.7%

  • imgNO EFFECT

    Against Peers

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    In the last 1 year, Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. has given 67.3% return, outperforming this stock by 53.7%

  • imgNEGATIVE IMPACT

    Profit Down

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    Netprofit is down for the last 2 quarters, 57.06M → 28.15M (in $), with an average decrease of 50.7% per quarter

  • imgNEGATIVE IMPACT

    Revenue Fall

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    Revenue is down for the last 2 quarters, 269.77M → 253.29M (in $), with an average decrease of 6.1% per quarter

About First Merchants Corporation

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.
OrganisationFirst Merchants Corporation
Headquarters200 East Jackson Street, Muncie, IN, United States, 47305-2814
IndustryBanks - Regional
CEOMr. Mark K. Hardwick CPA
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Key Management of First Merchants Corporation

Name

Title

Mr. Michael J. Stewart

President

Ms. Michele M. Kawiecki

Executive VP, CFO & Principal Accounting Officer

Mr. Joseph C. Peterson

Executive VP & Chief Commercial Officer

Ms. Nicole M. Weaver

VP & Director of Corporate Administration

Mr. Stephan H. Fluhler

Senior VP & Chief Information Officer

Mr. Brian T. Hunt J.D.

Secretary & Legal Counsel

Mr. Mark K. Hardwick CPA

CEO & Director

Mr. Michael C. Rechin

Advisor & Vice Chair

Mr. John J. Martin

Executive VP & Chief Credit Officer

Mr. Marcos Nogues C.F.A.

Chief Investment Officer

FAQs

What is First Merchants Corporation share price today?

First Merchants Corporation share price today is $39.78 as on at the close of the market. First Merchants Corporation share today touched a day high of $40.27 and a low of $39.65.

What is the 52 week high and 52 week low for First Merchants Corporation share?

First Merchants Corporation share touched a 52 week high of $43.22 on and a 52 week low of $34.66 on . First Merchants Corporation stock price today i.e. is closed at $39.78,which is 7.96% down from its 52 week high and 14.77% up from its 52 week low.

What is First Merchants Corporation's market capitalisation today?

First Merchants Corporation market capitalisation is $0.00T as on .

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What are the returns that First Merchants Corporation has given to Indian investors in the last 5 years?

First Merchants Corporation stock has given -13.83% share price returns and 27.12% dollar appreciation to an Indian investor in the last 5 years.
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