First Merchants Corporation (FRME)

First Merchants Corporation is a financial holding company for First Merchants Bank and its common stock is listed on the NASDAQ under the symbol FRME. Through its banking franchise, the company provides commercial and consumer banking services, including checking and savings accounts, deposit products, debit and credit cards, mortgages, refinancing, construction and renovation lending, agricultural lending, treasury management, and depository services. It also offers wealth management capabilities such as brokerage, investment management, private banking, fiduciary estate services, and financial planning. First Merchants serves customers through banking locations in Indiana, Ohio, and Michigan counties, as well as electronic and mobile channels. Founded in 1893 and based in Muncie, Indiana, the company operates within the U.S. banking sector.


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Ticker Fair Value Fair Value Upside/Downside Fair Value Rating Analyst Price Target Analyst Target Upside/Downside Analyst Target Rating Overall Financial Health Dividend Yield Next Earnings Date P/E Ratio Price-to-Book Ratio Price-to-Sales Ratio Market Cap Total Debt / Total Capital Free Float / Shares Outstanding Altman Z-Score Payout Ratio Free Cash Flow / Net Income
NASDAQ-FRME
$46.18
13.5% Upside
Fair
$46.83
15.1% Upside
Fair
Fair
3.6%
January 28, 2027
12.9x
1.0x
3.7x
2.531 B
31.7%
98.0%
-1.6
48.2%
161.0%
Valuation • Fair Value

First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ-FRME) Fair Value by Valuation Model

Review the available estimates for First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ-FRME), including Ben Graham Formula Value, DDM Fair Value, Comps Fair Value.

Primary Valuation Read

Fair Value

$46.18

Estimated upside of 13.5% versus the current market price.

Fair Value Confidence

Med

Confidence level for the primary fair value estimate.

Ben Graham Formula Value

$34.89

Classic Ben Graham valuation formula reference.

DDM Fair Value

$74.92

Dividend discount model valuation reference.

Comps Fair Value

$36.60

Comparable-company valuation reference.

Analyst Price Target

$46.83

Analysts imply upside of 15.1%.

How to read these valuation models

Use the 6 available valuation references for First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ-FRME) as analytical inputs, not a standalone conclusion. Valuation methods can differ because they rely on different assumptions, time horizons and financial inputs; compare the estimates with the current price and the company’s financial quality.

Profitability • Growth

Profitability & Growth for First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ-FRME)

Review the profitability and growth indicators currently supported by the latest data.

Revenue

676.1 M

Current operating scale indicator.

Revenue Forecast

804.4 M

Forward revenue estimate.

EBITDA

0 K

Current operating profitability reference.

How to read profitability and growth

This section helps investors review First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ-FRME) from an operating perspective by combining current scale, forward revenue expectations and EBITDA-related profitability measures.

Quality • Risk

Quality & Financial Risk for First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ-FRME)

Review the financial quality and risk indicators currently supported by the latest data.

Financial Health

Fair

Mixed or neutral financial-health read.

Piotroski Score

4

Mid-range quality score.

Altman Z-Score

-1.6

Lower score that deserves closer risk review.

FCF / Net Income

161.0%

Cash conversion quality indicator.

How to read quality and risk

This section combines quality, balance-sheet and accounting-risk indicators for First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ-FRME). Read the metrics together: no single score is a complete investment conclusion, but the combined view can highlight financial strength, earnings quality and areas that may deserve closer review.

Events • Dividends

Upcoming Events & Dividends for First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ-FRME)

Track the upcoming dates and dividend metrics currently supported by the latest data.

Next Earnings Date

January 28, 2027

Days to Earnings

96

Dividend Yield

3.6%

Current income yield reference.

Payout Ratio

48.2%

Dividend payout reference.

How to read events and dividends

This section helps investors track time-sensitive items for First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ-FRME), including the next earnings date and dividend-related milestones. These items can matter for short-term volatility, income planning and event-driven positioning.

Stock Forecast • Technical Outlook

First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ-FRME) Stock Forecast & Technical Outlook

Review First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ-FRME) across multiple technical time frames, alongside analyst recommendation data, to form a faster read on market positioning and near-term sentiment.

Technical Signals by Time Frame

Switch between time frames to review the current technical signal for the stock.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 15-minute • intraday
Strong Sell

The 15-minute technical read for First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ-FRME) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 1-hour • short-term
Strong Buy

The 1-hour technical read for First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ-FRME) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: daily • daily
Strong Buy

The daily technical read for First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ-FRME) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: weekly • weekly
Neutral

The weekly technical read for First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ-FRME) is currently Neutral. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: monthly • monthly
Buy

The monthly technical read for First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ-FRME) is currently Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Analyst Consensus for First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ-FRME)

A consolidated view of buy, hold and sell recommendations based on the currently available analyst data.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Consolidated analyst recommendation mix
Buy

Based on the available recommendation mix, First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ-FRME) has a Buy consensus, with 2 buy, 1 hold and 0 sell recommendations in the current data set.

Buy 2
Hold 1
Sell 0
FAQ • Fast Investor Answers

First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ-FRME) Stock FAQ

Data-supported answers about First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ-FRME), including explicit coverage status where a reliable valuation estimate is not currently available.

Fair Value
$46.18
Estimated upside 13.5%
Valuation Rating
Undervalued
Estimated upside of 13.5%
Analyst Target
$46.83
Implied upside 15.1%
Financial Health
Fair
Current financial-health read

The current fair value estimate for First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ-FRME) is $46.18. This implies an estimated upside of 13.5% versus the current market price.

Based on the current fair value estimate, the stock appears undervalued, with estimated upside of 13.5% versus the current market price.

The available analyst price target for First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ-FRME) is $46.83. The analyst target implies estimated upside of 15.1%.

The current financial health read for First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ-FRME) is Fair. This should be reviewed alongside valuation, profitability, debt and cash-flow quality metrics.

The next earnings date currently listed for First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ-FRME) is January 28, 2027.

Based on the current data, dividend yield is 3.6%.

The current P/E ratio listed for First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ-FRME) is 12.9x. Use it together with growth, margins and sector comparisons rather than as a standalone valuation signal.

The current market capitalization listed for First Merchants Corporation is 2.531 B.

The ticker symbol for First Merchants Corporation is NASDAQ-FRME, and the stock is listed on NASDAQ.

First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ-FRME) is listed on NASDAQ.

The current debt-to-total-capital ratio listed for First Merchants Corporation is 31.7%, which helps investors evaluate the company’s financing structure and leverage profile.

The free float listed for First Merchants Corporation is 98.0%. Free float helps investors understand how much of the share base is available for public trading.