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FRME
$43.42-0.26 (-0.60%)
Market ClosedLast close Jun 29
First Merchants Corporation operates as the financial holding company for First Merchants Bank that provides commercial and consumer banking services.
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The Narrative
First Merchants Corporation in the Financial Services sector is trading at $43.42 with a market capitalization of $2.6B. Wall Street consensus targets $48.00 (5 analysts), implying a +10.5% move over the next 12 months. The stock is currently near its 52-week high of $44.23, remaining 13.5% above its 200-day moving average. On fundamentals, Piotroski 6/9 shows mixed financial quality. The Whystock Score of 90/100 reflects bullish alignment across trend, valuation and analyst targets.
Ecosystem Influences
Sell-side targets imply +10.5% upside over 12 months
Long-term trend bullish (price vs 200-day SMA)
Macro-economic sensitivity to interest rate and inflation shifts
Quarterly Financials
| Metric (USD) | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q1 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $157.13M↓ | $172.17M↑ | $166.14M↑ | $164.32M↑ | $160.32M |
| Gross Profit | — | — | — | — | — |
| Operating Income | — | — | — | — | — |
| Net Income | $28.16M↓ | $57.06M↑ | $56.77M↓ | $56.83M↑ | $55.34M |
Peer Comparison
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Fundamentals
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...
Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
$2.61B
P/E Ratio
Priced for growth. Investors expect sustained double-digit expansion.
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Beta
High-beta play. Expect amplified moves vs. the broad market.
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Div Yield
Strong income play. Yield provides a meaningful total return floor.
3.32%
ROE
Average efficiency. Growth may require heavy reinvestment.
7.44%
Volume
Today's trading volume
346,680
Recent News
Q1 Earnings Highlights: First Merchants (NASDAQ:FRME) Vs The Rest Of The Regional Banks Stocks
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