First Merchants (FRME)


Market Price (7/26/2026): $43.15 | Market Cap: $2.6 BilSector: Financials | Industry: Regional Banks

First Merchants (FRME)


Market Price (7/26/2026): $43.15
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 3.3%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 6.6%, FCF Yield is 11%

Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 43%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 43%

Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 25%

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.

Trading close to highs
Dist 52W High is -4.5%, Dist 3Y High is -4.5%

Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -15%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -12%

Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -0.4%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -2.0%

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 3.3%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 6.6%, FCF Yield is 11%
1 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 43%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 43%
2 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 25%
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 Trading close to highs
Dist 52W High is -4.5%, Dist 3Y High is -4.5%
7 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -15%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -12%
8 Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -0.4%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -2.0%
9 Key risks
FRME key risks include [1] flat revenue growth and net interest margin compression, Show more.

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Valuation & Metrics

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Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Updated on 7/22/2026

First Merchants (FRME) stock has gained about 15% since 3/31/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. First Merchants Corporation reported strong adjusted earnings per share (EPS) for fiscal Q1 2026, surpassing analyst expectations. The company announced an adjusted diluted EPS of $1.03, which beat the consensus estimate of $0.96 by $0.07, representing an 8.95% surprise. This performance for the quarter ending March 31, 2026, also marked a 9.6% year-over-year growth from $0.94 in fiscal Q1 2025. Although reported GAAP net income was impacted by one-time charges, including a $29.8 million mortgage loan valuation adjustment and $17.0 million in acquisition expenses, the underlying adjusted results highlighted core profitability.

2. The company demonstrated consistent expansion in its net interest margin and robust loan and deposit growth throughout the period. First Merchants' net interest margin (FTE) improved to 3.35% in fiscal Q1 2026 and further increased to 3.38% in fiscal Q2 2026, a 3 basis point rise from the prior quarter and 13 basis points from fiscal Q2 2025. This margin expansion, coupled with significant growth in its balance sheet, contributed to increased net interest income, which rose to $151.3 million in Q1 2026 and $158.9 million in Q2 2026. In fiscal Q2 2026, the company reported loan growth of $221.7 million, or 5.8% annualized on a linked-quarter basis, and deposit growth of $267.8 million, or 6.5% annualized, further bolstering its financial position.

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Updated on 7/22/2026

First Merchants (FRME) stock has gained about 15% since 3/31/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. First Merchants Corporation reported strong adjusted earnings per share (EPS) for fiscal Q1 2026, surpassing analyst expectations. The company announced an adjusted diluted EPS of $1.03, which beat the consensus estimate of $0.96 by $0.07, representing an 8.95% surprise. This performance for the quarter ending March 31, 2026, also marked a 9.6% year-over-year growth from $0.94 in fiscal Q1 2025. Although reported GAAP net income was impacted by one-time charges, including a $29.8 million mortgage loan valuation adjustment and $17.0 million in acquisition expenses, the underlying adjusted results highlighted core profitability.

2. The company demonstrated consistent expansion in its net interest margin and robust loan and deposit growth throughout the period. First Merchants' net interest margin (FTE) improved to 3.35% in fiscal Q1 2026 and further increased to 3.38% in fiscal Q2 2026, a 3 basis point rise from the prior quarter and 13 basis points from fiscal Q2 2025. This margin expansion, coupled with significant growth in its balance sheet, contributed to increased net interest income, which rose to $151.3 million in Q1 2026 and $158.9 million in Q2 2026. In fiscal Q2 2026, the company reported loan growth of $221.7 million, or 5.8% annualized on a linked-quarter basis, and deposit growth of $267.8 million, or 6.5% annualized, further bolstering its financial position.

3. First Merchants actively engaged in a share repurchase program, signaling confidence and returning capital to shareholders. The company repurchased 640,486 shares of common stock totaling $24.9 million in fiscal Q1 2026. This was followed by an additional repurchase of 336,145 shares totaling $13.4 million in fiscal Q2 2026, bringing the year-to-date total to 976,631 shares for $38.3 million. These strategic repurchases contribute to improved EPS and demonstrate management's commitment to enhancing shareholder value.

4. Favorable macroeconomic conditions and strong performance within the regional banking sector provided a tailwind for First Merchants' stock. The broader regional banking sector was projected to report a substantial 17% year-over-year earnings growth in fiscal Q2 2026. This positive environment was driven by resilient consumer spending, strong business investment, and steady hiring, which collectively fueled consistent demand for commercial and personal credit in the first half of 2026. Additionally, elevated interest rates contributed to healthy lending margins across the financial sector, benefiting banks like First Merchants.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The 12.5% change in FRME stock from 3/31/2026 to 7/25/2026 was primarily driven by a 36.0% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)33120267252026Change
Stock Price ($)38.3743.1812.5%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)663660-0.5%
Net Income Margin (%)34.1%30.1%-11.6%
P/E Multiple9.713.236.0%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)5761-6.0%
Cumulative Contribution12.5%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

3/31/2026 to 7/25/2026
ReturnCorrelation
FRME12.5% 
Market (SPY)13.6%21.3%
Sector (XLF)14.1%50.4%

Fundamental Drivers

The 17.4% change in FRME stock from 12/31/2025 to 7/25/2026 was primarily driven by a 45.6% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)123120257252026Change
Stock Price ($)36.7943.1817.4%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)6486601.8%
Net Income Margin (%)36.0%30.1%-16.3%
P/E Multiple9.113.245.6%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)5761-5.4%
Cumulative Contribution17.4%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

12/31/2025 to 7/25/2026
ReturnCorrelation
FRME17.4% 
Market (SPY)8.7%29.4%
Sector (XLF)3.3%58.7%

Fundamental Drivers

The 17.0% change in FRME stock from 6/30/2025 to 7/25/2026 was primarily driven by a 28.7% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)63020257252026Change
Stock Price ($)36.9143.1817.0%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)6336604.2%
Net Income Margin (%)33.0%30.1%-8.6%
P/E Multiple10.213.228.7%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)5861-4.5%
Cumulative Contribution17.0%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

6/30/2025 to 7/25/2026
ReturnCorrelation
FRME17.0% 
Market (SPY)20.6%34.0%
Sector (XLF)8.8%60.2%

Fundamental Drivers

The 71.8% change in FRME stock from 6/30/2023 to 7/25/2026 was primarily driven by a 110.6% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)63020237252026Change
Stock Price ($)25.1343.1871.8%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)669660-1.4%
Net Income Margin (%)35.5%30.1%-15.1%
P/E Multiple6.313.2110.6%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)5961-2.5%
Cumulative Contribution71.8%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

6/30/2023 to 7/25/2026
ReturnCorrelation
FRME71.8% 
Market (SPY)72.6%45.2%
Sector (XLF)74.5%65.7%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
FRME Return15%1%-6%12%-3%14%36%
Peers Return24%-6%-2%-8%44%18%80%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%8%97%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
FRME Win Rate58%42%42%33%50%57% 
Peers Win Rate44%53%47%42%72%63% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%43% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
FRME Max Drawdown-23%-23%-42%-15%-24%-14% 
Peers Max Drawdown-16%-19%-34%-22%-17%-14% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: NEWT, ATLO, FCBM, HAPN, CBC.
[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 7/24/2026 (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

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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

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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

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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.

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Financials

FRMENEWTATLOFCBMHAPNCBCMedian
NameFirst Me.NewtekOneAmes Nat.First Ca.Happen, .Central . 
Mkt Price43.1814.4330.0512.6618.0632.0424.05
Mkt Cap2.60.40.3-2.1385.02.1
Rev LTM66027270-1,0331,000660
Op Inc LTM-------
FCF LTM281-77622--3,16045722
FCF 3Y Avg260-34817--2,498--165
CFO LTM281-77623--3,00749123
CFO 3Y Avg260-34819--2,410--164

Growth & Margins

FRMENEWTATLOFCBMHAPNCBCMedian
NameFirst Me.NewtekOneAmes Nat.First Ca.Happen, .Central . 
Rev Chg LTM4.2%10.5%21.7%-25.4%-16.1%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg-0.4%32.1%5.4%--0.6%-2.5%
Rev Chg Q-2.0%8.0%17.8%-15.9%-11.9%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM-0.5%1.9%4.1%-3.5%-2.7%
Op Inc Chg LTM-------
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg-------
Op Mgn LTM-------
Op Mgn 3Y Avg-------
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM-------
CFO/Rev LTM42.5%-285.4%32.5%--291.0%49.1%32.5%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg40.4%-134.4%31.4%--270.5%--51.5%
FCF/Rev LTM42.5%-285.4%31.2%--305.8%45.7%31.2%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg40.4%-134.5%28.6%--279.9%--53.0%

Valuation

FRMENEWTATLOFCBMHAPNCBCMedian
NameFirst Me.NewtekOneAmes Nat.First Ca.Happen, .Central . 
Mkt Cap2.60.40.3-2.1385.02.1
P/S4.01.53.8-2.0384.83.8
P/Op Inc-------
P/EBIT-------
P/E13.26.412.4-11.91,025.612.4
P/CFO9.3-0.511.8--0.7784.59.3
Total Yield10.8%22.8%10.9%-8.4%0.1%10.8%
Dividend Yield3.3%7.1%2.8%-0.0%0.0%2.8%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg11.5%-92.0%8.8%---8.8%
D/E0.51.30.1-0.00.00.1
Net D/E0.30.4-1.8--0.4-0.0-0.0

Returns

FRMENEWTATLOFCBMHAPNCBCMedian
NameFirst Me.NewtekOneAmes Nat.First Ca.Happen, .Central . 
1M Rtn-0.4%0.0%-0.7%-2.6%-8.2%9.4%-0.6%
3M Rtn10.1%14.8%8.0%0.5%-4.7%24.0%9.1%
6M Rtn15.5%8.6%25.9%0.5%-4.7%33.3%12.1%
12M Rtn12.6%31.3%69.3%0.5%-4.7%76.9%21.9%
3Y Rtn49.8%-5.7%72.4%0.5%-4.7%153.4%25.1%
1M Excs Rtn0.7%1.5%-2.8%-1.8%-7.9%8.1%-0.6%
3M Excs Rtn5.5%12.5%3.3%-3.8%-9.0%21.3%4.4%
6M Excs Rtn3.8%-1.0%17.7%-6.7%-12.0%22.0%1.4%
12M Excs Rtn-7.9%10.3%50.5%-16.1%-21.3%60.3%1.2%
3Y Excs Rtn-12.5%-63.4%13.5%-61.9%-67.1%64.5%-37.2%

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Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Community Banking663627651628520
Total663627651628520


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$43.18 
Market Cap ($ Bil)2.6 
First Trading Date02/25/1992 
Distance from 52W High-4.5% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$41.61$38.74
DMA Trendupup
Distance from DMA3.8%11.5%
 3M1YR
Volatility23.8%24.4%
Downside Capture43.4370.46
Upside Capture81.5571.30
Correlation (SPY)13.2%34.6%
FRME Betas & Captures as of 6/30/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta-0.180.020.290.480.650.88
Up Beta-1.34-0.600.150.430.770.87
Down Beta0.12-0.07-0.260.290.500.86
Up Capture59%49%61%65%60%74%
Bmk +ve Days11244067140429
Stock +ve Days16264069132379
Down Capture-44%-3%40%49%73%96%
Bmk -ve Days10172358112321
Stock -ve Days5152356119371

[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
FRME8.6%24.6%0.29-
Sector ETF (XLF)7.3%14.6%0.2760.0%
Equity (SPY)17.6%12.7%1.0034.0%
Gold (GLD)19.2%28.1%0.61-3.0%
Commodities (DBC)34.7%19.1%1.42-24.1%
Real Estate (VNQ)13.8%14.1%0.6943.6%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-46.2%42.9%-1.3213.6%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with FRME
FRME5.3%29.9%0.20-
Sector ETF (XLF)11.1%18.5%0.4665.7%
Equity (SPY)12.8%17.1%0.5846.6%
Gold (GLD)17.0%18.4%0.75-3.0%
Commodities (DBC)9.6%19.5%0.386.0%
Real Estate (VNQ)3.0%18.9%0.0648.0%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)15.3%53.4%0.4717.1%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with FRME
FRME8.7%32.8%0.33-
Sector ETF (XLF)13.4%22.0%0.5671.9%
Equity (SPY)14.9%17.9%0.7153.1%
Gold (GLD)11.3%16.1%0.57-6.3%
Commodities (DBC)7.2%17.9%0.3215.9%
Real Estate (VNQ)5.2%20.7%0.2148.7%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)58.1%66.2%0.9814.0%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date7152026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity1.6 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 63020264.4%
Average Daily Volume0.4 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest3.9 days
Basic Shares Quantity60.7 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares2.7%

Earnings Returns History

Updated 7/26/2026
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
7/22/2026-4.3%  
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   
# Positive91313
# Negative161111
Median Positive2.0%3.5%6.2%
Median Negative-2.4%-3.1%-5.1%
Max Positive4.5%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%  
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%
7/23/20204.5%0.8%0.2%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive91313
# Negative161111
Median Positive2.0%3.5%6.2%
Median Negative-2.4%-3.1%-5.1%
Max Positive4.5%10.0%33.1%
Max Negative-6.1%-6.5%-9.4%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
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
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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
06/30/201908/07/201910-Q

Insider Activity

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

Investor Activity (13F)

Updated Jul 26, 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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