First Merchants Announces Cash Dividend for Shareholders

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First Merchants ( (FRME) ) has shared an update.

On November 14, 2025, First Merchants Corporation announced a cash dividend of $0.36 per common share, payable on December 19, 2025, to shareholders recorded by December 5, 2025. This announcement reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to providing returns to its shareholders and may influence investor confidence and market perception.

The most recent analyst rating on (FRME) stock is a Buy with a $46.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on First Merchants stock, see the FRME Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on FRME Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, FRME is a Neutral.

First Merchants’ strong earnings call performance and undervaluation are significant positives, but technical indicators suggest bearish momentum. Financial performance is solid but faces challenges in revenue growth and cash flow management.

To see Spark’s full report on FRME stock, click here.

More about First Merchants

First Merchants Corporation is a financial holding company based in Muncie, Indiana, operating with one full-service bank charter, First Merchants Bank, and a division known as First Merchants Private Wealth Advisors. Its common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market System under the symbol FRME.

Average Trading Volume: 305,370

Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold

Current Market Cap: $2.07B