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title: "What to Expect from First Merchants's Earnings"
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description: "First Merchants (NASDAQ:FRME) is set to release its quarterly earnings report on January 26, 2026, with analysts expecting an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.96. The market is hopeful for positive guidance, which can significantly impact stock prices. In the previous quarter, the company reported an EPS beat of $0.03, but shares dropped by 0.52% the following day. Currently, shares are trading at $39.64, down 3.76% over the past year, indicating potential concerns among long-term investors."
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# What to Expect from First Merchants's Earnings

First Merchants (NASDAQ:FRME) will release its quarterly earnings report on Monday, 2026-01-26. Here's a brief overview for investors ahead of the announcement.

Analysts anticipate First Merchants to report an **earnings per share** (EPS) of $0.96.

The market awaits First Merchants's announcement, with hopes high for news of surpassing estimates and providing upbeat guidance for the next quarter.

It's important for new investors to understand that guidance can be a significant driver of stock prices.

### Overview of Past Earnings

During the last quarter, the company reported an EPS beat by $0.03, leading to a 0.52% drop in the share price on the subsequent day.

Here's a look at First Merchants's past performance and the resulting price change:

**Quarter**

**Q3 2025**

**Q2 2025**

**Q1 2025**

**Q4 2024**

**EPS Estimate**

0.96

0.94

0.91

0.9

**EPS Actual**

0.99

0.98

0.94

1.0

**Price Change %**

\-1.00

\-4.00

\-3.00

4.0

![eps graph](https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2026/1769176982_0.png?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg)

### First Merchants Share Price Analysis

Shares of First Merchants were trading at $39.64 as of January 21. Over the last 52-week period, shares are down 3.76%. Given that these returns are generally negative, long-term shareholders are likely unhappy going into this earnings release.

To track all earnings releases for First Merchants visit their earnings calendar on our site.

_This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor._

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