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First Merchants
FRME.US
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, home equity lending, vehicle loans, and personal loans; and local commercial lending, asset-based lending solutions, agricultural lending, commercial real estate solutions, debt capital markets, practice finance, public finance, small business administration lending, and sponsor finance services. It also provides personal and commercial wealth management services, trust services, retirement planning, brokerage, investment management, private banking, fiduciary estate, and financial planning services. The company operates banking locations in Indiana, Ohio, and Michigan counties.
642.38 B
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05/12/2025 Update
C
Regional BanksIndustry
Industry Ranking131/306
Industry medianC
Industry averageC
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  • Profit ScoreB
    • ROE9.92%B
    • Profit Margin35.91%A
    • Gross Margin0.00%E
  • Growth ScoreB
    • Revenue YoY9.53%B
    • Net Profit YoY30.26%B
    • Total Assets YoY2.53%C
    • Net Assets YoY4.78%B
  • Cash ScoreC
    • Cash Flow Margin280.71%C
    • OCF YoY9.53%B
  • Operating ScoreE
    • Turnover0E
  • Debt ScoreA
    • Gearing Ratio0.00%A

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    5 Of The Cheapest Bank Stocks For 2026

    Tracey Ryniec from Zacks Value Investor highlights five cheap bank stocks for 2026, focusing on regional and community banks with low price-to-book ratios. The stocks include Truist Financial, First Merchants, Valley National Bancorp, Simmons First National, and Prosperity Bancshares, all offering promising earnings growth and attractive dividends. Value investors are advised to consider these banks as Wall Street overlooks them, despite their potential for growth and shareholder-friendly policies.

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    First Merchants Bank Appoints Kevin Knipp as Director of Small Business Banking

    First Merchants Bank has appointed Kevin Knipp as the Director of Small Business Banking. Knipp, with over 30 years of experience, will enhance the bank's small business banking through tailored solutions. He previously held leadership roles at Fifth Third Bank and Chrysler Financial.

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    First Merchants Announces Cash Dividend for Shareholders

    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 reflects the company's commitment to shareholder returns. The latest analyst rating for FRME stock is a Buy with a $46.00 price target, while TipRanks' AI Analyst rates it as Neutral due to strong earnings but bearish technical indicators.

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    First Merchants Corporation Announces Board Member Retirement and Reduces Board Size

    First Merchants Corporation announced the retirement of board member Patrick Fehring, effective immediately. Fehring, who joined the board in 2022 and served on the Risk and Credit Policy Committee, has stepped down, leading to a reduction in the board size from thirteen to twelve members.

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    First Savings Financial Group Announces Merger with First Merchants

    First Savings Financial Group (FSFG) has announced a merger with First Merchants Corporation, approved on September 24, 2025. A special shareholder meeting is set for December 19, 2025, to vote on the merger, which aims to enhance financial capabilities and market reach. Shareholders will receive First Merchants stock as part of the deal. Current analyst ratings for FSFG stock indicate a Buy with a $34.00 price target, although concerns about declining revenue growth and high leverage persist.

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