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    First Merchants (FRME)

    Market Price (9/14/2026): $41.12 | Market Cap: $2.6 BilSector: Financials | Industry: Regional Banks

    First Merchants (FRME)

    Market Price (9/14/2026): $41.12
    Market Cap: $2.6 Bil
    Sector: Financials
    Industry: Regional Banks

    Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.

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    Attractive yield
    Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 11%, Dividend Yield is 3.4%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 6.5%, FCF Yield is 12%

    Attractive cash flow generation
    CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 46%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 46%

    Low stock price volatility
    Vol 12M is 23%

    Capital ratio is >2x the minimum of 6%
    Tier 1 Capital / Risk Wtd Assets RatioTier 1 Capital / Risk-Weighted Assets is a common measure of financial strength for a bank. It reflects how much equity there is relative to assets where assets are weighted based on riskiness. Low ratios indicate the bank is highly vulnerable to even small changes in the value of their risk assets. is 12%

    Uninsured deposits are low
    Uninsured Deposits Ratio %Fraction of deposits that exceed the insurance deposit thresholds. For example, the FDIC protects deposits up to $250K. A high uninsured deposits ratio indicates large accounts and greater potential exposure to bank run risk. is 26%

    Megatrend and thematic drivers
    Megatrends include Fintech & Digital Payments. Themes include Online Banking & Lending, Digital Payments, and Wealth Management Technology.

    Weak multi-year price returns
    2Y Excs Rtn is -20%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -13%

    Weak revenue growth
    Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is 0.9%

    Key risks
    FRME key risks include [1] flat revenue growth and net interest margin compression, Show more.

    0 Attractive yield
    Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 11%, Dividend Yield is 3.4%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 6.5%, FCF Yield is 12%
    1 Attractive cash flow generation
    CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 46%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 46%
    2 Low stock price volatility
    Vol 12M is 23%
    3 Capital ratio is >2x the minimum of 6%
    Tier 1 Capital / Risk Wtd Assets RatioTier 1 Capital / Risk-Weighted Assets is a common measure of financial strength for a bank. It reflects how much equity there is relative to assets where assets are weighted based on riskiness. Low ratios indicate the bank is highly vulnerable to even small changes in the value of their risk assets. is 12%
    4 Uninsured deposits are low
    Uninsured Deposits Ratio %Fraction of deposits that exceed the insurance deposit thresholds. For example, the FDIC protects deposits up to $250K. A high uninsured deposits ratio indicates large accounts and greater potential exposure to bank run risk. is 26%
    5 Megatrend and thematic drivers
    Megatrends include Fintech & Digital Payments. Themes include Online Banking & Lending, Digital Payments, and Wealth Management Technology.
    6 Weak multi-year price returns
    2Y Excs Rtn is -20%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -13%
    7 Weak revenue growth
    Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is 0.9%
    8 Key risks
    FRME key risks include [1] flat revenue growth and net interest margin compression, Show more.

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    Valuation & Metrics

    FYE: 12/31FRME [1]S&P 500 [2]
    REVENUE GROWTH
    LTM Revenue [3]$691.5 Mil—
    FY 2026 Sales$805.8 Mil—
    FY 2027 Sales$846.5 Mil—
    FY 2026 Sales Growth16.5%—
    FY 2027 Sales Growth5.1%13.0%
    EARNINGS
    LTM Net Income (GAAP) [3]$186.0 Mil—
    FY 2026 Net Income (Non-GAAP)$188.4 Mil—
    FY 2027 Net Income (Non-GAAP)$260.4 Mil—
    FY 2027 Net Income Growth38.2%18.3%
    FY 2026 EPS (Non-GAAP)$3.23—
    FY 2027 EPS (Non-GAAP)$4.48—
    FY 2027 EPS Growth38.5%—
    VALUATION
    FY 2026 P/S3.21.6
    FY 2027 P/S3.0—
    FY 2026 P/E13.67.4
    FY 2027 P/E9.8—

    [1] FRME forward figures are analyst consensus for the next two fiscal years (fiscal year end 12/31). Net Income and EPS are non-GAAP (adjusted) consensus. P/S and P/E divide the current market cap by the consensus figure.
    [2] S&P 500 figures are the SPY ETF's holdings-weighted forward aggregate. P/S and P/E reflect FY1/FY2 consensus blended to the 12-month window ending 9/30/27 (~one year forward), shown when ≥90% of index weight has estimates. Growth is the aggregate next-fiscal-year vs current-fiscal-year (FY1→FY2) change. Index-level dollar Sales, Net Income and EPS are not applicable.
    [3] LTM = reported trailing-twelve-month actuals (GAAP).
    FRMES&P 500
    REVENUE GROWTHFAIR
    Rev LTM ($ Bil)0.7
    Rev Chg Q19.3%9.1%
    Rev Chg LTM8.4%8.3%
    Rev Chg 3Y Avg0.9%5.8%
    PROFITABILITYGOOD
    Op Inc LTM ($ Bil)�
    CFO LTM ($ Bil)0.3
    Net Inc LTM ($ Bil)0.2
    CFO/Rev LTM45.5%21.8%
    Net Inc Mgn26.9%13.1%
    VALUATIONLOW
    P/S3.73.2
    P/CFO8.115.1
    P/FCF8.119.4
    P/E13.722.6

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    MetricValueDateSource
    Number of Banking Center Locations11611072025Link
    Common Equity Tier 1 Capital Ratio11.34%9302025Link
    Nonperforming Assets to Total Assets36 basis points9302025Link
    Efficiency Ratio55.09%9302025Link
    Net Interest Margin3.24%9302025Link
    Tangible Book Value per Share$29.089302025Link
    Total Risk-Based Capital Ratio13.04%9302025Link
    Tangible Common Equity to Tangible Assets Ratio9.18%9302025Link
    Loan to Deposit Ratio91.6%9302025Link

    Price Chart

    Recent
    9/04/2026DividendAmount: $0.37
    Payment On: 9/18/2026
    Upcoming
    10/28/2026Earnings ReleaseRev: $203 Mil (E)
    EPS: $1.03 (E)

    Why The Stock Moved

    Qualitative Assessment

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    Updated on 9/1/2026

    First Merchants (FRME) stock has gained about 5% since 5/31/2026 because of the following key factors:

    1. Fiscal Q2 2026 earnings miss was counterbalanced by strong underlying operational performance.

    First Merchants reported an adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.74 for fiscal Q2 2026, falling significantly below analyst consensus estimates of $1.02 to $1.05, representing a negative surprise of 28.16% to 29.6%. This miss was primarily driven by an elevated provision for credit losses. However, this negative impact was largely offset by robust core banking performance, including a 5.0% increase in net interest income, a 3 basis point expansion in net interest margin to 3.38%, and annualized loan growth of 5.8% on a linked-quarter basis. Adjusted pre-tax, pre-provision income also demonstrated strength, rising to $84.6 million, a 7.5% increase from the prior fiscal quarter.

    2. Rising credit quality concerns were balanced by a robust capital position.

    Asset quality showed signs of deterioration, with nonperforming assets to total assets increasing to 0.56% in fiscal Q2 2026 from 0.43% in the prior quarter, and nearly doubling since fiscal Q3 2025. This was specifically linked to two commercial lending relationships totaling $41.8 million being placed on non-accrual status, leading to a $29.7 million increase in associated reserves. Despite these credit headwinds, First Merchants maintained a strong capital foundation, reporting a Common Equity Tier 1 Capital Ratio of 11.16%. This solid capital base likely reassured investors, mitigating potential selling pressure from the credit concerns.

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    Updated on 9/1/2026

    First Merchants (FRME) stock has gained about 5% since 5/31/2026 because of the following key factors:

    1. Fiscal Q2 2026 earnings miss was counterbalanced by strong underlying operational performance.

    First Merchants reported an adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.74 for fiscal Q2 2026, falling significantly below analyst consensus estimates of $1.02 to $1.05, representing a negative surprise of 28.16% to 29.6%. This miss was primarily driven by an elevated provision for credit losses. However, this negative impact was largely offset by robust core banking performance, including a 5.0% increase in net interest income, a 3 basis point expansion in net interest margin to 3.38%, and annualized loan growth of 5.8% on a linked-quarter basis. Adjusted pre-tax, pre-provision income also demonstrated strength, rising to $84.6 million, a 7.5% increase from the prior fiscal quarter.

    2. Rising credit quality concerns were balanced by a robust capital position.

    Asset quality showed signs of deterioration, with nonperforming assets to total assets increasing to 0.56% in fiscal Q2 2026 from 0.43% in the prior quarter, and nearly doubling since fiscal Q3 2025. This was specifically linked to two commercial lending relationships totaling $41.8 million being placed on non-accrual status, leading to a $29.7 million increase in associated reserves. Despite these credit headwinds, First Merchants maintained a strong capital foundation, reporting a Common Equity Tier 1 Capital Ratio of 11.16%. This solid capital base likely reassured investors, mitigating potential selling pressure from the credit concerns.

    3. Mixed analyst sentiment and adjusted price targets contributed to consolidation.

    Analyst ratings for First Merchants during the period were mixed, leading to a consolidation in the stock price. The consensus rating remained a "Moderate Buy" or "Overweight," with an average price target ranging from $49.00 to $50.50. Some analysts, such as Piper Sandler, raised their price target to $51.00 in June 2026. Conversely, other analysts maintained "Hold" or "Equal-Weight" ratings, citing stagnant earnings and rising asset quality concerns. A more recent analyst report cut a price target to $45.17, suggesting tempered expectations despite broader strength in regional banks. This divergence in analyst outlooks created competing forces on the stock, contributing to its largely stable movement.

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    Stock Movement Drivers

    Fundamental Drivers

    The 3.9% change in FRME stock from 5/31/2026 to 9/13/2026 was primarily driven by a 13.7% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
    (LTM values as of)53120269132026Change
    Stock Price ($)39.5841.113.9%
    Change Contribution By: 
    Total Revenues ($ Mil)6606924.8%
    Net Income Margin (%)30.1%26.9%-10.8%
    P/E Multiple12.113.713.7%
    Shares Outstanding (Mil)6162-2.3%
    Cumulative Contribution3.9%

    LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

    Market Drivers

    5/31/2026 to 9/13/2026
    ReturnCorrelation
    FRME3.9% 
    Market (SPY)1.0%10.5%
    Sector (XLF)11.0%45.9%

    Fundamental Drivers

    The 8.1% change in FRME stock from 2/28/2026 to 9/13/2026 was primarily driven by a 43.0% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
    (LTM values as of)22820269132026Change
    Stock Price ($)38.0241.118.1%
    Change Contribution By: 
    Total Revenues ($ Mil)6636924.3%
    Net Income Margin (%)34.1%26.9%-21.1%
    P/E Multiple9.613.743.0%
    Shares Outstanding (Mil)5762-8.1%
    Cumulative Contribution8.1%

    LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

    Market Drivers

    2/28/2026 to 9/13/2026
    ReturnCorrelation
    FRME8.1% 
    Market (SPY)11.7%27.4%
    Sector (XLF)11.9%51.9%

    Fundamental Drivers

    The 3.6% change in FRME stock from 8/31/2025 to 9/13/2026 was primarily driven by a 36.0% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
    (LTM values as of)83120259132026Change
    Stock Price ($)39.6641.113.6%
    Change Contribution By: 
    Total Revenues ($ Mil)6386928.4%
    Net Income Margin (%)35.4%26.9%-24.0%
    P/E Multiple10.113.736.0%
    Shares Outstanding (Mil)5862-7.5%
    Cumulative Contribution3.6%

    LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

    Market Drivers

    8/31/2025 to 9/13/2026
    ReturnCorrelation
    FRME3.6% 
    Market (SPY)19.5%29.9%
    Sector (XLF)7.3%57.7%

    Fundamental Drivers

    The 54.3% change in FRME stock from 8/31/2023 to 9/13/2026 was primarily driven by a 125.9% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
    (LTM values as of)83120239132026Change
    Stock Price ($)26.6441.1154.3%
    Change Contribution By: 
    Total Revenues ($ Mil)6766922.3%
    Net Income Margin (%)38.4%26.9%-29.9%
    P/E Multiple6.113.7125.9%
    Shares Outstanding (Mil)5962-4.7%
    Cumulative Contribution54.3%

    LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

    Market Drivers

    8/31/2023 to 9/13/2026
    ReturnCorrelation
    FRME54.3% 
    Market (SPY)75.7%45.3%
    Sector (XLF)74.0%65.3%

    Return vs. Risk

    Price Returns Compared

     202120222023202420252026Total [1]
    Returns
    FRME Return15%1%-6%12%-3%13%34%
    Peers Return35%-12%-2%16%15%18%84%
    S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%11%102%

    Monthly Win Rates [3]
    FRME Win Rate58%42%42%33%50%44% 
    Peers Win Rate63%52%52%57%60%62% 
    S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%44% 

    Max Drawdowns [4]
    FRME Max Drawdown-23%-23%-42%-15%-24%-14% 
    Peers Max Drawdown-22%-29%-38%-19%-23%-19% 
    S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 

    [1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
    [2] Peers: NEWT, ATLO, FITB, MTB, HBAN.
    [3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
    [4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
    [5] 2026 data is for the year up to 9/11/2026 (YTD)

    How Low Can It Go

    EventFRMES&P 500
    2025 US Tariff Shock
      % Loss-22.8%-18.8%
      % Gain to Breakeven29.5%23.1%
      Time to Breakeven439 days79 days
    Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
      % Loss-15.2%-9.5%
      % Gain to Breakeven17.9%10.5%
      Time to Breakeven21 days24 days
    2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
      % Loss-40.8%-6.7%
      % Gain to Breakeven69.0%7.1%
      Time to Breakeven439 days31 days
    2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
      % Loss-17.7%-24.5%
      % Gain to Breakeven21.4%32.4%
      Time to Breakeven28 days427 days
    2020 COVID-19 Crash
      % Loss-42.9%-33.7%
      % Gain to Breakeven75.2%50.9%
      Time to Breakeven287 days140 days
    Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
      % Loss-27.9%-19.2%
      % Gain to Breakeven38.8%23.8%
      Time to Breakeven777 days105 days

    Compare to NEWT, ATLO, FITB, MTB, HBAN

    In The Past

    First Merchants's stock fell -22.8% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 29.5% gain to breakeven.

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    EventFRMES&P 500
    2025 US Tariff Shock
      % Loss-22.8%-18.8%
      % Gain to Breakeven29.5%23.1%
      Time to Breakeven439 days79 days
    2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
      % Loss-40.8%-6.7%
      % Gain to Breakeven69.0%7.1%
      Time to Breakeven439 days31 days
    2020 COVID-19 Crash
      % Loss-42.9%-33.7%
      % Gain to Breakeven75.2%50.9%
      Time to Breakeven287 days140 days
    Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
      % Loss-27.9%-19.2%
      % Gain to Breakeven38.8%23.8%
      Time to Breakeven777 days105 days
    2011 US Debt Ceiling Crisis & European Contagion
      % Loss-25.3%-17.9%
      % Gain to Breakeven33.9%21.8%
      Time to Breakeven139 days123 days
    2008-2009 Global Financial Crisis
      % Loss-65.2%-53.4%
      % Gain to Breakeven187.6%114.4%
      Time to Breakeven1726 days1085 days
    Summer 2007 Credit Crunch
      % Loss-24.1%-8.6%
      % Gain to Breakeven31.8%9.5%
      Time to Breakeven175 days47 days

    Compare to NEWT, ATLO, FITB, MTB, HBAN

    In The Past

    First Merchants's stock fell -22.8% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 29.5% gain to breakeven.

    Preserve Wealth

    Limiting losses and compounding gains is essential to preserving wealth.

    Asset Allocation

    Actively managed asset allocation strategies protect wealth. Learn more.

    About First Merchants (FRME)

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    First Merchants Corporation (FRME) is a financial holding company operating primarily through its subsidiary, First Merchants Bank. It functions as a community bank, offering a comprehensive suite of banking services to individuals, businesses, and public entities. Its core activities revolve around accepting various types of deposits, including time, savings, and demand accounts, and providing a wide range of lending solutions.

    The company's main products and services encompass consumer, commercial, agri-business, and real estate mortgage loans, catering to diverse client needs. Beyond traditional banking, First Merchants also offers specialized financial services such as personal and corporate trust administration, brokerage, and private wealth management. Additionally, it provides corporate services like letters of credit and repurchase agreements.

    First Merchants primarily serves customers across Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, and Michigan, operating through 109 physical banking locations. The company also extends its reach through modern electronic and mobile delivery channels, ensuring accessibility and convenience for its client base in these Midwestern markets.

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    Here are 1-3 brief analogies to describe First Merchants (FRME):

    • A Midwest version of a major regional bank like PNC.
    • Like a smaller, regional Wells Fargo, concentrated in Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, and Michigan.

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    • Deposit Accounts: The bank accepts various types of deposits, including time, savings, and demand deposits from individuals and businesses.
    • Lending Services: First Merchants provides a range of loans, including consumer, commercial, agri-business, real estate mortgage, and public finance loans.
    • Trust Services: The company offers personal and corporate trust services, managing assets and financial affairs for individuals and businesses.
    • Wealth Management & Brokerage Services: This includes private wealth management for high-net-worth clients and brokerage services for investment activities.
    • Corporate Banking Services: The bank provides specialized services for businesses such as letters of credit, repurchase agreements, and other corporate financial solutions.

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    First Merchants (FRME) is a community bank that provides a wide range of financial services. As a bank, it serves a diverse customer base rather than having a few major customers. Its services are primarily offered to the following categories of customers:

    • Individuals and Consumers: This category includes everyday consumers seeking services such as checking and savings accounts, consumer loans, and residential mortgage loans. It also encompasses individuals seeking personal trust services and private wealth management.
    • Businesses and Commercial Clients: This category includes small to medium-sized businesses and agricultural enterprises that utilize commercial loans, agri-business loans, corporate trust services, letters of credit, and other corporate banking solutions.
    • Public Entities and Governmental Organizations: The company offers public finance services, catering to the financial needs of municipalities, local governments, and other public sector clients.

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    Mark K. Hardwick, Chief Executive Officer

    Mark K. Hardwick currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of First Merchants Corporation and First Merchants Bank, a position he assumed in 2021. He joined First Merchants in November 1997 as corporate controller and was promoted to Chief Financial Officer in April 2002. In June 2007, Hardwick took on leadership responsibilities for operations, technology, and risk management, and in 2016, his title expanded to Chief Operating Officer, overseeing finance, operations, technology, risk, legal, and facilities. Prior to joining First Merchants, he was a senior accountant with BKD, LLP in Indianapolis.

    Michele M. Kawiecki, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

    Michele M. Kawiecki serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for First Merchants Corporation and First Merchants Bank, a role she was promoted to in 2021. She began her career with First Merchants in March 2015 as Director of Finance, assuming responsibilities for facilities in 2017. Before joining First Merchants, Kawiecki spent 11 years with UMB Financial Corporation in Kansas City, Missouri, where her roles included Senior Vice President of Capital Management and Assistant Treasurer, Director of Corporate Development and the Enterprise Project Management Office, and Chief Risk Officer. Earlier in her career, she worked as an Audit Manager for PriceWaterhouseCoopers LLP.

    Michael J. Stewart, President

    Michael J. Stewart is the President of First Merchants Corporation and First Merchants Bank. He joined First Merchants in 2008 and is responsible for leading revenue-generating activities. Prior to his tenure at First Merchants, Stewart held executive roles with National City Bank in Indiana.

    Michael Joyce, President, Private Wealth Advisors

    Michael Joyce joined First Merchants in 2011, establishing the company's business banking line as its Director of Business Banking, before moving into his current role as President of Private Wealth Advisors in early 2014. Before his time at First Merchants, Michael was Executive Vice President of Retail Banking for PNC in Indiana, and he held executive leadership positions in Wealth Management, Retail, and Business Banking with PNC/National City and Morgan Stanley. He also commented on the merger between First Merchants and Hoosier Trust Company in 2021.

    John J. Martin, Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer

    John J. Martin is the Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer of First Merchants Corporation.

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    The key risks to First Merchants Corporation (FRME) include its sensitivity to interest rate fluctuations and broader economic conditions, the intense competition within the banking industry, and the inherent credit risk associated with its loan portfolio.

    1. Interest Rate Sensitivities and Economic Fluctuations: As a financial institution, First Merchants' profitability is highly susceptible to changes in interest rates. Fluctuations in interest rates directly impact the company's net interest margin, affecting its earnings. Furthermore, the banking industry is inherently linked to the overall economic environment. Economic downturns, market volatility, or unfavorable macroeconomic conditions can negatively affect loan quality and the demand for banking services.
    2. Competitive Market Landscape: First Merchants operates in a highly competitive banking environment, contending with national, regional, and internet banks, as well as emerging fintech companies. Larger institutions with greater financial resources may offer a broader range of products and services or more competitive pricing, which can challenge First Merchants' ability to attract and retain customers and maintain its market position.
    3. Credit Risk and Loan Quality: First Merchants is exposed to credit risk, which includes concerns about the quality of its loans. Economic cyclicality and recent acquisitions have brought renewed attention to regional banks' credit risk. There is always a risk that the company's allowances for credit losses may not be sufficient to cover actual losses, and its underwriting practices may not entirely prevent losses within its loan portfolio.

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    The clear emerging threats to First Merchants (FRME) are:

    • The proliferation and increasing market penetration of digital-only banks (neobanks), which offer banking services entirely online or via mobile apps, often with lower fees and more competitive interest rates, directly challenging traditional banks' deposit base and basic lending services.
    • The growth of specialized financial technology (fintech) companies that disintermediate traditional banks by focusing on specific services such as online lending (e.g., mortgages, consumer loans) or automated wealth management (robo-advisors), often providing more streamlined, technologically advanced, and potentially lower-cost alternatives.

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    First Merchants (FRME) is expected to drive future revenue growth over the next 2-3 years through several key strategies: * Continued Loan Growth Across Segments: First Merchants anticipates robust loan growth, with a forecast of 6-8% in 2026. This growth is expected to be fueled by both its commercial segment, including capital expenditure financing, increased usage of revolvers, merger and acquisition financing, and new business conversion, as well as its consumer segment, driven by residential mortgages, home equity lines of credit (HELOC), and private banking relationships. * Strategic Expansion through Acquisitions: The completed acquisition of First Savings Group, which closed around early February 2026, is a significant driver. This acquisition expands First Merchants' market presence into Southern Indiana and the Louisville metropolitan statistical area (MSA), adding approximately $2.4 billion in assets and is expected to generate substantial cost savings and contribute to future growth. * Growth in Non-Interest Income: The company projects non-interest income to increase by 10% in 2026. This growth is expected from various sources such as gains on the sales of loans, treasury management fees, derivative hedge fees, card payment fees, and fees from wealth management and mortgage services. * Disciplined Net Interest Margin (NIM) Management: While acknowledging potential margin compression, First Merchants aims to maintain its efficiency ratio below 55% and has demonstrated success in increasing net interest income through disciplined pricing strategies for loans and deposits. The company has focused on achieving higher yields on new and renewed loans, contributing to net interest margin stability and expansion.

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    Capital Allocation Decisions (2021-2025)

    Share Repurchases

    • First Merchants Corporation authorized a new stock repurchase program on March 18, 2025, allowing for the repurchase of up to 2,927,000 shares, with an aggregate investment limit of $100 million. This program replaced a previous one from January 2021.
    • In 2025, the company repurchased 1.2 million shares of its common stock, amounting to $46.9 million.
    • As of December 31, 2025, approximately 1.7 million shares remained available for repurchase under the authorization.

    Share Issuance

    • First Merchants Corporation anticipated issuing approximately 6.1 million shares of its common stock to complete the acquisition of First Savings Financial Group, Inc., which became effective on February 1, 2026. Each share of First Savings common stock was converted into 0.85 share of First Merchants common stock.

    Outbound Investments

    • First Merchants completed the acquisition of First Savings Financial Group, Inc. on February 1, 2026. This acquisition added approximately $2.4 billion in assets, $1.9 billion in loans, and $1.7 billion in deposits, expanding First Merchants' presence in Southern Indiana and the Louisville MSA.
    • In December 2024, First Merchants sold five of its Illinois branches, which included $267.4 million in deposits, to Old Second National Bank.

    Peer Outperformance in Regional Banks

    FRME has trailed 80% of its 264 Regional Banks peers over 5Y. Regional Banks ranks 6th of 18 industries in Financials by median 5Y return.
    Share of Regional Banks constituents that FRME has outperformed, by holding period. Peers without a full price history over a given window are excluded from that window.
    1Y
    11%
    of 287 industry peers · 6.6% return
    3Y
    22%
    of 276 industry peers · 57.2% return
    5Y
    20%
    of 264 industry peers · 27.4% return
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    Median price return by industry across the Financials sector, ranked by 5Y. Regional Banks is FRME's own industry. Use this to see which corners of the sector have carried the returns.
    Industry Names 1Y med3Y med5Y med Top 3 by 5Y
    Investment Banking & Brokerage 13 4.4%109.9%135.9% IBKR 511% · SNEX 266% · GS 188%
    Reinsurance 6 18.8%73.7%132.8% SPNT 164% · RGA 143% · RNR 133%
    Diversified Banks 12 37.8%127.6%118.3% JPM 157% · CM 153% · RY 143%
    Life & Health Insurance 20 8.2%54.2%103.2% JXN 569% · UNM 321% · FG 203%
    Multi-Sector Holdings 4 3.5%53.9%82.7% JONE 361% · BRK-B 84% · VOYA 81%
    Regional Banks ← 265 26.8%84.7%68.7% GCBC 366% · ESQ 361% · VBNK 332%
    Property & Casualty Insurance 42 9.4%68.6%68.2% ASIC 2746900% · HRTG 471% · UVE 308%
    Multi-line Insurance 9 8.9%78.7%64.5% GNW 193% · L 108% · SLF 91%
    Consumer Finance 30 5.7%87.6%33.8% ENVA 603% · EZPW 379% · FCFS 180%
    Financial Exchanges & Data 15 -6.5%11.8%30.5% VIRT 201% · CBOE 142% · CME 80%
    Diversified Financial Services 4 0.9%14.0%24.1% FRHC 174% · EQH 106% · TMS -58%
    Insurance Brokers 16 -17.9%-3.8%20.4% LIFE 347% · ARX 89% · AJG 75%
    Asset Management & Custody Banks 83 -10.8%13.7%14.4% WT 340% · SII 291% · VCTR 280%
    Commercial & Residential Mortgage Finance 12 -48.2%28.3%2.8% FNMA 488% · FMCC 458% · ESNT 70%
    Specialized Finance 3 27.4%39.8%-0.4% EFC 30% · CACC 0% · HASI -13%
    Mortgage REITs 33 -13.2%8.4%-15.4% NREF 55% · RITM 48% · DX 37%
    Transaction & Payment Processing Services 15 2.2%-8.7%-41.9% V 73% · MA 70% · CPAY 60%
    Diversified Capital Markets 21 -33.6%2.7%-43.9% OPY 215% · LPLA 153% · GOLD 103%
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    FRMENEWTATLOFITBMTBHBANMedian
    NameFirst Me.NewtekOneAmes Nat.Fifth Th.M&T Bank Huntingt. 
    Mkt Price41.1112.2232.4954.72239.8316.8636.80
    Mkt Cap2.60.30.349.935.034.118.3
    Rev LTM6922777310,4909,8239,6835,187
    Op Inc LTM-------
    FCF LTM315-740212,8963,5952,6831,499
    FCF 3Y Avg281-373173,3423,4942,3831,332
    CFO LTM315-739223,6653,8043,0621,688
    CFO 3Y Avg281-373193,9123,7042,6211,451

    Growth & Margins

    FRMENEWTATLOFITBMTBHBANMedian
    NameFirst Me.NewtekOneAmes Nat.Fifth Th.M&T Bank Huntingt. 
    Rev Chg LTM8.4%7.8%21.3%23.8%4.7%26.1%14.9%
    Rev Chg 3Y Avg0.9%26.8%8.1%7.4%0.9%9.1%7.8%
    Rev Chg Q19.3%7.0%18.5%45.3%4.1%46.4%18.9%
    QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM4.8%1.7%4.3%10.6%1.0%10.2%4.5%
    Op Inc Chg LTM-------
    Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg-------
    Op Mgn LTM-------
    Op Mgn 3Y Avg-------
    QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM-------
    CFO/Rev LTM45.5%-267.4%30.3%34.9%38.7%31.6%33.3%
    CFO/Rev 3Y Avg42.9%-138.6%30.2%43.8%39.2%32.1%35.7%
    FCF/Rev LTM45.5%-267.5%28.9%27.6%36.6%27.7%28.3%
    FCF/Rev 3Y Avg42.9%-138.7%27.9%37.6%37.0%29.3%33.2%

    Valuation

    FRMENEWTATLOFITBMTBHBANMedian
    NameFirst Me.NewtekOneAmes Nat.Fifth Th.M&T Bank Huntingt. 
    Mkt Cap2.60.30.349.935.034.118.3
    P/S3.71.34.04.83.63.53.6
    P/Op Inc-------
    P/EBIT-------
    P/E13.75.312.521.311.514.213.1
    P/CFO8.1-0.513.113.69.211.110.2
    Total Yield10.7%27.6%10.7%7.3%11.3%10.0%10.7%
    Dividend Yield3.4%8.8%2.7%2.6%2.6%3.0%2.9%
    FCF Yield 3Y Avg12.4%-103.1%8.9%10.9%11.8%9.5%10.2%
    D/E0.61.60.10.40.50.60.6
    Net D/E0.20.5-1.7-0.9-0.70.0-0.3

    Returns

    FRMENEWTATLOFITBMTBHBANMedian
    NameFirst Me.NewtekOneAmes Nat.Fifth Th.M&T Bank Huntingt. 
    1M Rtn-5.1%-6.1%3.6%-5.8%-5.0%-5.9%-5.4%
    3M Rtn-1.5%-11.5%7.7%0.7%4.1%-2.9%-0.4%
    6M Rtn14.9%6.9%23.9%28.1%23.8%13.0%19.4%
    12M Rtn6.6%12.9%64.0%24.2%24.1%-1.6%18.5%
    3Y Rtn57.2%-12.0%108.5%122.6%104.1%76.4%90.2%
    1M Excs Rtn-2.9%-3.4%4.6%-4.5%-3.6%-4.4%-3.5%
    3M Excs Rtn-2.9%-13.1%5.2%-0.4%2.4%-4.7%-1.7%
    6M Excs Rtn-0.2%-7.4%9.2%12.8%7.9%-3.7%3.8%
    12M Excs Rtn-11.1%-4.7%48.5%7.1%7.3%-18.2%1.2%
    3Y Excs Rtn-12.8%-85.2%36.0%58.9%44.6%4.0%20.0%

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    FDIC Bank Data

    Bank Assets

    FDIC Data As Of12312018
    ASSETS 
    Cash Balance ($ Bil)0
    Securities ($ Bil)2
    Net Loans ($ Bil)7
    Trading Assets ($ Bil)0
    Bank Premises Assets ($ Bil)0
    Other Real Estate Owned ($ Bil)0
    Goodwill & Intangibles ($ Bil)0
    Other Assets ($ Bil)0
    Total Assets (Sum) ($ Bil)10
    Total Assets (Reported) ($ Bil)10
    Risk Weighted Assets ($ Bil)8
    SECURITIES DETAILS 
    US Govt Securities ($ Bil)1
    Equity Securities Not Held for Trading ($ Bil)0
    Total Debt Securities ($ Bil)2
    Mortgage-Backed Securities ($ Bil)1
    SECURITIES VALUATION 
    Securities Held to Maturity (Book Value) ($ Bil)0
    Securities Available for Sale (Fair Market) ($ Bil)1

    Bank Loans

    FDIC Data As Of12312018
    LOAN DETAILS 
    All Real Estate Loans ($ Bil)5
    Farm Loans ($ Bil)0
    Commercial and Industrial Loans ($ Bil)2
    Loans to Individuals (CC, revolving credit, auto, other) (non-mortgage) ($ Bil)0
    Commercial Real Estate Loans not Secured by Real Estate ($ Bil)0
    Commercial Real Estate Owner-Occupied ($ Bil)1
    Commercial Real Estate Other Non-Farm Non-Residential ($ Bil)1
    Total Net Loans ($ Bil)7

    Financials

    $ Mil | FY: 12/312026Q22026Q12025Q42025Q32025Q22025Q12024Q42024Q32024Q22024Q12023Q42023Q3
    Period End6/30/20263/31/202612/31/20259/30/20256/30/20253/31/202512/31/20249/30/20246/30/20243/31/202412/31/20239/30/2023
    Filing Date7/31/20265/1/20262/25/202610/30/20257/31/20255/1/20252/24/202510/31/20248/1/20245/1/20242/29/202411/1/2023
    Key Financials Quarterly            
    Total Revenue196157172166164160157156160154157161
    Net Income442857575755644940484256
    EPS0.700.460.990.980.980.951.100.840.680.800.710.95
    Key Financials TTM            
    Total Revenue TTM692660663648638633627626631636651668
    Net Income TTM186199226233226209201180187208224252
    Growth Rates Quarterly            
    Total Revenue Growth19.3%-2.0%9.6%6.5%2.8%4.3%0.4%-3.3%-2.6%-9.1%-9.6%-5.1%
    Net Income Growth-22.6%-49.1%-11.3%15.4%42.3%15.4%51.5%-12.7%-34.4%-25.2%-40.0%-11.6%
    Margins Quarterly            
    Net Income Margin22.4%17.9%33.1%34.2%34.6%34.5%41.0%31.5%25.0%31.2%27.1%35.0%
    Cash & Debt            
    Total Cash1,0276847076877398658251,9971,8932,1312,1761,974
    Total Debt1,5001,3868568569611,035916926926731871872
    Net Debt / (Cash)47370214917022217091-1,071-967-1,400-1,304-1,102
    Cash Flows Quarterly            
    FCF from Operations885981885462687763596680
    Cash Flows TTM            
    FCF from Operations TTM315281284270260269266264268230259333
    Returns to Shareholders Quarterly            
    Dividends232321212120202120202020
    Share Repurchases13251062286-02030-0-0
    Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Quarterly            
    ROIC10.2%5.5%19.0%18.9%18.5%18.5%22.9%9377.9%354.1%---
    Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) TTM            
    ROIC TTM10.7%10.2%18.8%19.4%18.4%17.5%17.9%8557.3%414.0%---

    Segment Financials

    Revenue by Segment
    $ Mil20252024202320222021
    Community Banking663627651628520
    Total663627651628520


    Price Behavior

    Price Behavior
    Market Price$41.11 
    Market Cap ($ Bil)2.6 
    First Trading Date02/25/1992 
    Distance from 52W High-8.3% 
       50 Days200 Days
    DMA Price$42.38$39.61
    DMA Trendupup
    Distance from DMA-3.0%3.8%
     3M1YR
    Volatility21.1%23.4%
    Downside Capture50.5660.11
    Upside Capture35.6756.23
    Correlation (SPY)13.7%29.8%
    FRME Betas & Captures as of 8/31/2026

     1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
    Beta0.240.490.100.390.540.86
    Up Beta0.51-0.12-0.630.150.530.87
    Down Beta0.190.750.080.180.470.87
    Up Capture-22%33%42%52%42%63%
    Bmk +ve Days10213268138427
    Stock +ve Days8153265122372
    Down Capture68%110%31%59%69%96%
    Bmk -ve Days11213259113324
    Stock -ve Days13263161127377

    [1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
    Based On 1-Year Data
    Annualized
    Return    		Annualized
    Volatility    		Sharpe
    Ratio    		Correlation
    with FRME
    FRME6.1%23.3%0.19-
    Sector ETF (XLF)9.0%14.6%0.3757.7%
    Equity (SPY)18.3%12.8%1.0329.8%
    Gold (GLD)19.0%29.2%0.59-4.6%
    Commodities (DBC)48.3%20.6%1.80-26.5%
    Real Estate (VNQ)7.6%13.6%0.2941.1%
    Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-32.4%43.8%-0.778.4%

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    Based On 5-Year Data
    Annualized
    Return    		Annualized
    Volatility    		Sharpe
    Ratio    		Correlation
    with FRME
    FRME3.9%29.7%0.15-
    Sector ETF (XLF)10.2%18.4%0.4265.2%
    Equity (SPY)12.5%17.2%0.5546.3%
    Gold (GLD)18.7%18.8%0.81-3.4%
    Commodities (DBC)11.4%19.5%0.464.4%
    Real Estate (VNQ)0.7%18.9%-0.0747.9%
    Bitcoin (BTCUSD)9.4%52.6%0.3616.3%

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    Based On 10-Year Data
    Annualized
    Return    		Annualized
    Volatility    		Sharpe
    Ratio    		Correlation
    with FRME
    FRME7.6%32.8%0.30-
    Sector ETF (XLF)13.2%22.1%0.5471.8%
    Equity (SPY)15.2%17.9%0.7253.1%
    Gold (GLD)12.3%16.3%0.62-6.3%
    Commodities (DBC)8.7%18.1%0.3915.5%
    Real Estate (VNQ)4.7%20.7%0.1948.7%
    Bitcoin (BTCUSD)63.2%66.2%1.0314.0%

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    Short Interest

    Short Interest: As Of Date8312026
    Short Interest: Shares Quantity1.9 Mil
    Short Interest: % Change Since 81520261.4%
    Average Daily Volume0.3 Mil
    Days-to-Cover Short Interest6.0 days
    Basic Shares Quantity62.2 Mil
    Short % of Basic Shares3.0%

    Returns Analyses

    Earnings Returns History

    Updated 8/24/2026
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     Forward Returns
    Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
    7/22/2026-4.3%-1.1%-4.1%
    4/22/2026-1.7%-1.4%-0.3%
    1/26/20260.5%7.6%8.2%
    10/22/2025-0.5%-2.6%-3.6%
    7/23/2025-3.7%-6.3%-3.8%
    4/24/2025-1.1%-3.5%2.0%
    1/30/20253.5%8.4%6.2%
    10/24/2024-3.6%1.0%16.2%
    ...
    SUMMARY STATS   
    # Positive81212
    # Negative161212
    Median Positive1.9%3.5%7.2%
    Median Negative-2.4%-2.9%-4.6%
    Max Positive3.5%10.0%33.1%
    Max Negative-6.1%-6.5%-9.4%
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     Forward Returns
    Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
    7/22/2026-4.3%-1.1%-4.1%
    4/22/2026-1.7%-1.4%-0.3%
    1/26/20260.5%7.6%8.2%
    10/22/2025-0.5%-2.6%-3.6%
    7/23/2025-3.7%-6.3%-3.8%
    4/24/2025-1.1%-3.5%2.0%
    1/30/20253.5%8.4%6.2%
    10/24/2024-3.6%1.0%16.2%
    7/25/20242.0%1.8%-7.8%
    4/25/2024-1.7%-2.5%-5.3%
    1/25/2024-2.9%-6.0%-5.1%
    10/26/20233.2%3.5%17.7%
    7/25/2023-3.5%-0.9%-9.4%
    4/25/2023-4.9%-3.1%-8.5%
    1/26/20230.4%5.6%2.1%
    10/25/2022-0.3%2.2%1.3%
    7/26/20221.8%10.0%9.1%
    4/26/2022-0.2%-6.5%-5.1%
    1/27/2022-6.1%-3.5%-0.9%
    10/26/2021-0.1%-0.6%-0.6%
    7/26/20210.4%1.6%3.8%
    4/22/2021-1.8%2.0%0.7%
    1/28/20212.1%3.5%10.8%
    10/28/2020-4.7%4.1%33.1%
    SUMMARY STATS   
    # Positive81212
    # Negative161212
    Median Positive1.9%3.5%7.2%
    Median Negative-2.4%-2.9%-4.6%
    Max Positive3.5%10.0%33.1%
    Max Negative-6.1%-6.5%-9.4%

    SEC Filings

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    Report DateFiling DateFiling
    06/30/202607/31/202610-Q
    03/31/202605/01/202610-Q
    12/31/202502/25/202610-K
    09/30/202510/30/202510-Q
    06/30/202507/31/202510-Q
    03/31/202505/01/202510-Q
    12/31/202402/24/202510-K
    09/30/202410/31/202410-Q
    06/30/202408/01/202410-Q
    03/31/202405/01/202410-Q
    12/31/202302/29/202410-K
    09/30/202311/01/202310-Q
    06/30/202308/02/202310-Q
    03/31/202305/03/202310-Q
    12/31/202203/01/202310-K
    09/30/202211/09/202210-Q
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    Report DateFiling DateFiling
    06/30/202607/31/202610-Q
    03/31/202605/01/202610-Q
    12/31/202502/25/202610-K
    09/30/202510/30/202510-Q
    06/30/202507/31/202510-Q
    03/31/202505/01/202510-Q
    12/31/202402/24/202510-K
    09/30/202410/31/202410-Q
    06/30/202408/01/202410-Q
    03/31/202405/01/202410-Q
    12/31/202302/29/202410-K
    09/30/202311/01/202310-Q
    06/30/202308/02/202310-Q
    03/31/202305/03/202310-Q
    12/31/202203/01/202310-K
    09/30/202211/09/202210-Q
    06/30/202208/09/202210-Q
    03/31/202205/10/202210-Q
    12/31/202103/01/202210-K
    09/30/202111/03/202110-Q
    06/30/202108/09/202110-Q
    03/31/202105/10/202110-Q
    12/31/202003/01/202110-K
    09/30/202011/09/202010-Q
    06/30/202008/07/202010-Q
    03/31/202005/08/202010-Q
    12/31/201902/28/202010-K
    09/30/201911/08/201910-Q

    Insider Activity

    Updated 8/21/2026
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    #OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
    Value    		Value of
    Held Shares    		Form
    1Fluhler, StephanChief Information OfficerDirectSell821202643.204,080176,256937,169Form
    2Myers, Larry W DirectSell615202642.0010,000420,0003,769,542Form
    3Myers, Larry W DirectSell615202641.5010,000415,0004,139,666Form
    4Myers, Larry WFirst Vice PresidentDirectSell522202640.540164,449,306Form
    5Myers, Larry WFirst Vice PresidentDirectSell226202641.505,000207,5004,543,876Form
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    #OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
    Value    		Value of
    Held Shares    		Form
    1Fluhler, StephanChief Information OfficerDirectSell821202643.204,080176,256937,169Form
    2Myers, Larry W DirectSell615202642.0010,000420,0003,769,542Form
    3Myers, Larry W DirectSell615202641.5010,000415,0004,139,666Form
    4Myers, Larry WFirst Vice PresidentDirectSell522202640.540164,449,306Form
    5Myers, Larry WFirst Vice PresidentDirectSell226202641.505,000207,5004,543,876Form
    6Fluhler, StephanChief Information OfficerDirectSell212202641.964,161174,596923,112Form
    7Scurlock, Eva DChief Risk OfficerDirectSell209202642.293,227136,470848,470Form
    8Fluhler, StephanChief Information OfficerDirectSell1104202535.555,689202,244986,604Form

    Investor Activity (13F)

    Updated Sep 14, 2026
    13F holdings as of Mar 31, 2026 (Q1 2026)

    Active managers (13F portfolio over $250M, at least 3 holdings) with a position over $5M that is either over 10% of their portfolio or held in a concentrated book of 50 or fewer total positions. Index/ETF, sovereign, bank, community-bank and charitable/donor-advised filers are excluded.

    Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
    PL Capital Advisors, LLC$26.6 Mil8.0%30Hold13F
    Active Manager
    Active Manager
    Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
    PL Capital Advisors, LLC$26.6 Mil8.0%30Hold13F

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