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Market Cap 1.91B P/E 7.38 EPS this Y -13.40% Ern Qtrly Grth -40.00%
Income 221.91M Forward P/E 9.14 EPS next Y 4.50% 50D Avg Chg 10.00%
Sales 647.5M PEG 1.47 EPS past 5Y 5.89% 200D Avg Chg -10.00%
Dividend 4.00% Price/Book 0.90 EPS next 5Y 7.00% 52W High Chg -29.00%
Recommedations 1.60 Quick Ratio - Shares Outstanding 59.28M 52W Low Chg 31.00%
Insider Own 1.51% ROA 1.23% Shares Float 58.50M Beta 1.09
Inst Own 75.83% ROE 10.45% Shares Shorted/Prior 543.46K/447.54K Price 32.16
Gross Margin - Profit Margin 34.56% Avg. Volume 267,616 Target Price 41.60
Oper. Margin 37.67% Earnings Date Apr 23 Volume 186,759 Change 0.88%
About First Merchants Corporation

First Merchants Corporation operates as the financial holding company for First Merchants Bank that provides community banking services. The company offers a range of financial services, including time, savings, and demand deposits; and consumer, commercial, agri-business, public finance, and real estate mortgage loans. It also provides personal and corporate trust; brokerage and private wealth management; and letters of credit, repurchase agreements, and other corporate services. The company operates banking locations in Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, and Michigan counties. It also offers its services through electronic and mobile delivery channels. First Merchants Corporation was founded in 1893 and is headquartered in Muncie, Indiana.

First Merchants Corporation News
03/03/24 First Merchants Full Year 2023 Earnings: EPS Misses Expectations
02/24/24 Be Sure To Check Out First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ:FRME) Before It Goes Ex-Dividend
02/07/24 First Merchants Corporation Announces Cash Dividend
01/27/24 First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ:FRME) Q4 2023 Earnings Call Transcript
01/26/24 Q4 2023 First Merchants Corp Earnings Call
01/25/24 First Merchants (FRME) Q4 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates
01/25/24 First Merchants Corp (FRME) Reports Mixed Results Amidst Economic Headwinds
01/25/24 First Merchants Corporation Announces Fourth Quarter 2023 Earnings Per Share
01/23/24 First Merchants Bank Announces Plans to Expand in Detroit, Bringing Financial Services to Fitzgerald
01/22/24 Unveiling First Merchants (FRME) Q4 Outlook: Wall Street Estimates for Key Metrics
01/18/24 First Merchants Corporation Announces Cash Dividend on Its Preferred Stock
01/11/24 First Merchants (FRME) May Find a Bottom Soon, Here's Why You Should Buy the Stock Now
01/08/24 First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ:FRME) is a favorite amongst institutional investors who own 73%
01/04/24 First Merchants Corporation to Report Fourth Quarter 2023 Financial Results, Host Conference Call and Webcast
12/23/23 Dividend Contenders List Ranked By Yield: Top 25
12/14/23 Huntington Bancshares (HBAN) Moves 6.9% Higher: Will This Strength Last?
12/14/23 First Merchants (FRME) Moves 7.1% Higher: Will This Strength Last?
11/26/23 There's A Lot To Like About First Merchants' (NASDAQ:FRME) Upcoming US$0.34 Dividend
10/27/23 First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ:FRME) Q3 2023 Earnings Call Transcript
10/27/23 Q3 2023 First Merchants Corp Earnings Call
FRME Chatroom

User Image DailyStocksPicks Posted - 1 week ago

The Bancorp Inc. ($TBBK) shines as a beacon in the banking sector, boasting a robust performance with a net income of $44.03 million for the last quarter of 2023 and an annual income of $192.3 million. With ambitious future earnings projections and a plan to buy back $200 million of its own shares, The Bancorp demonstrates strong financial health and strategic growth, potentially making its stock an underrated gem amidst market fluctuations. $FRME, $FFBC, $WSBC, $NBTB For More Details https://youtu.be/53IHP3Y7EFc

User Image insiderbuyingselling Posted - 2 weeks ago

$FRME new insider buying: 1380 shares. http://insiderbuyingselling.com/?t=FRME

User Image DailyStocksPicks Posted - 2 weeks ago

Oversold Pick #2: The Bancorp, Inc. ($TBBK) may be considered oversold due to a mix of strong company fundamentals and market dynamics that do not fully reflect its value. With analysts growing more optimistic about its earnings outlook for 2023 and 2024, driven by factors like higher interest rates, robust loan demand, and a solid balance sheet, the company showcases resilience and potential for growth. Despite this, fluctuations in investor sentiment, impacted by changes in price targets, earnings forecasts, and strategic initiatives such as partnerships for real-time payment services, have contributed to market volatility. This divergence between The Bancorp's fundamental strengths and market perception suggests that the stock's current undervaluation may offer an attractive entry point for investors considering its long-term growth prospects and strategic efforts to expand its market presence. $FRME, $FFBC, $WSBC, $NBTB For More Details: https://youtu.be/Ff3pi-Ew5Og

User Image StockInvest_us Posted - 3 weeks ago

Signal alert: $FRME - Possible Runner https://stockinvest.us/l/akZOlkm5XU

User Image Fullratio Posted - 3 weeks ago

$FRME debt to equity has decreased by 29% YoY and by 6% from the previous quarter: https://fullratio.com/stocks/nasdaq-frme/first-merchants

User Image insiderbuyingselling Posted - 4 weeks ago

$FRME new insider selling: 3192 shares. http://insiderbuyingselling.com/?t=FRME

User Image insiderbuyingselling Posted - 1 month ago

$FRME new insider buying: 1000 shares. http://insiderbuyingselling.com/?t=FRME

User Image Stock_Titan Posted - 1 month ago

$FRME First Merchants Corporation Announces Cash Dividend https://www.stocktitan.net/news/FRME/first-merchants-corporation-announces-cash-8s5ab3l8km8u.html

User Image epsguid Posted - 2 months ago

$FRME reported earnings of $0.87, consensus was $0.87 via @eWhispers #epsmeet http://eps.sh/d/frme

User Image Last10K Posted - 2 months ago

$FRME just filed with the SEC a Earnings Release and a Financial Exhibit https://last10k.com/sec-filings/FRME/0000712534-24-000039.htm?utm_source=stocktwits&utm_medium=forum&utm_campaign=8K&utm_term=FRME

User Image Last10K Posted - 2 months ago

$FRME just filed with the SEC a Earnings Release and a Financial Exhibit https://last10k.com/sec-filings/FRME/0000712534-24-000040.htm?utm_source=stocktwits&utm_medium=forum&utm_campaign=8K&utm_term=FRME

User Image Last10K Posted - 2 months ago

$FRME just filed with the SEC a Financial Exhibit https://last10k.com/sec-filings/FRME/0000712534-24-000035.htm?utm_source=stocktwits&utm_medium=forum&utm_campaign=8K&utm_term=FRME

User Image cctranscripts Posted - 2 months ago

First Merchants: N / E / W / S R / E / L / E / A / S / E https://www.conferencecalltranscripts.org/summary/?id=12876611 $FRME

User Image risenhoover Posted - 2 months ago

$FRME / First Merchants files form 8-K - UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): January 18, 2024 FIRST MERCHANTS CO https://fintel.io/doc/sec-first-merchants-corp-712534-8k-2024-january-18-19740-9061?utm_source=stocktwits.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=filing

User Image Aigner_Andreas Posted - 2 months ago

TD BUY $FRME at 35.18, Supp 35.18 Resis 37.94 R8 HiLo 63% T1Y 50 strong_buy 1.5 DIV 2.91% #First Merc #stocks #trading #finance #market

User Image tickeron Posted - 2 months ago

Does this make you nervous? $FRME price may climb as it broke lower Bollinger Band. View odds of downtrend. https://srnk.us/go/4960835

User Image Stock_Titan Posted - 2 months ago

$FRME First Merchants Corporation to Report Fourth Quarter 2023 Financial Results, Host Conference Call and Webcast https://www.stocktitan.net/news/FRME/first-merchants-corporation-to-report-fourth-quarter-2023-financial-6bi7ul7nt5b8.html

User Image cctranscripts Posted - 2 months ago

First Merchants Corporation director just picked up 611 shares https://www.conferencecalltranscripts.org/summary/?id=12838030 $FRME

User Image cctranscripts Posted - 2 months ago

First Merchants Corporation director just picked up 611 shares https://www.conferencecalltranscripts.org/summary/?id=12838025 $FRME

User Image cctranscripts Posted - 2 months ago

First Merchants Corporation director just picked up 653 shares https://www.conferencecalltranscripts.org/summary/?id=12838022 $FRME

User Image Last10K Posted - 2 months ago

$FRME just filed with the SEC a Financial Exhibit https://last10k.com/sec-filings/FRME/0000712534-24-000002.htm?utm_source=stocktwits&utm_medium=forum&utm_campaign=8K&utm_term=FRME

User Image cctranscripts Posted - 2 months ago

On or about December https://www.conferencecalltranscripts.org/summary/?id=12834323 $FRME

User Image risenhoover Posted - 2 months ago

$FRME / First Merchants files form 8-K - UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): December 29, 2023 FIRST MERCHANTS C https://fintel.io/doc/sec-first-merchants-corp-712534-8k-2024-january-02-19724-4483?utm_source=stocktwits.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=filing

User Image tickeron Posted - 12/31/23

How will this affect the market? $FRME RSI Indicator left the overbought zone. View odds of downtrend. https://srnk.us/go/4956105

User Image cctranscripts Posted - 3 months ago

First Merchants Corporation's Chief Executive Officer just disposed of 7,500 shares https://www.conferencecalltranscripts.org/summary/?id=12814524 $FRME

User Image MarketBeatInsiderTrades Posted - 3 months ago

First Merchants Director Michael Rechin Sells $370,500.00 in $FRME www.marketbeat.com/stocks/NASDAQ/FRME/insider-trades/

User Image cctranscripts Posted - 3 months ago

First Merchants Corporation director just disposed of 10,000 shares https://www.conferencecalltranscripts.org/summary/?id=12814410 $FRME

User Image risenhoover Posted - 3 months ago

Insider Michael C Rechin reports selling 10,000 shares of $FRME for a total cost of $370,500.00 https://fintel.io/n/us/frme/rechin-michael-c?utm_source=stocktwits.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=insider

User Image cctranscripts Posted - 3 months ago

First Merchants Corporation's Chief Information Officer was just granted 42 restricted shares https://www.conferencecalltranscripts.org/summary/?id=12805881 $FRME

User Image cctranscripts Posted - 3 months ago

First Merchants Corporation's Chief Executive Officer was just granted 27 restricted shares https://www.conferencecalltranscripts.org/summary/?id=12805879 $FRME

Analyst Ratings
Raymond James Outperform Jan 29, 24
Piper Sandler Overweight Oct 30, 23
Raymond James Outperform Oct 30, 23
Raymond James Outperform Jul 27, 23
Stephens & Co. Overweight Jul 26, 23
Raymond James Outperform Apr 26, 23
Raymond James Outperform Apr 6, 23
Raymond James Outperform Feb 21, 23
Raymond James Strong Buy Jan 30, 23
Insider Trades Relationship Date Transactions Cost($) #Shares Value($) #Share Own SEC Form 4
RECHIN MICHAEL C Director Director Dec 19 Sell 37.05 10,000 370,500 85,834 12/21/23
Sondhi Jason R Director Director Jul 28 Buy 32.18 458 14,738 458 07/31/23
Lehman Gary Director Director Mar 03 Sell 40.09 1,465 58,732 45,010 03/07/23
Lehman Gary Director Director Mar 03 Option 19.47 3,000 58,410 46,475 03/07/23
Schalliol Charles E Director Director Oct 28 Sell 44.36 24,523 1,087,842 32,020 10/31/22
FLUHLER STEPHAN Chief Information Of.. Chief Information Officer Oct 31 Sell 44.29 3,174 140,576 22,576 10/31/22
Fehring Patrick J. Director Director May 18 Sell 38.95 12,400 482,980 138,988 05/23/22
Becher Michael R Director Director Mar 28 Option 12.46 1,500 18,690 17,151 03/29/22
Schalliol Charles E Director Director Mar 15 Option 12.46 1,500 18,690 54,345 03/16/22
Sherman Patrick A Director Director Mar 01 Buy 43.10 12 500 50,346 03/02/22
Sherman Patrick A Director Director Feb 01 Buy 42.73 12 500 50,334 02/02/22
Sherman Patrick A Director Director Apr 02 Buy 47.07 11 500 47,923 04/02/21