What’s the current market cap for First Merchants stock?

First Merchants (FRME) has a market cap of $2.6bn as of June 17, 2026.

What is the P/E ratio for First Merchants stock?

The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for First Merchants (FRME) stock is 12.25 as of June 17, 2026.

Does First Merchants stock pay dividends?

Yes, the First Merchants (FRME) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of June 17, 2026, the dividend rate is $1.44 and the yield is 3.49%. First Merchants has a payout ratio of 43.82% on a trailing twelve-month basis.

When is the next First Merchants dividend payment date?

The next First Merchants (FRME) dividend payment is scheduled for June 19, 2026.

What is the beta indicator for First Merchants?

First Merchants (FRME) has a beta rating of 0.87. This means that it is less volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 0.5 would mean it moves half as much as the market.

Buy First Merchants stock | $FRME Share Price

13:30

15:10

16:45

18:25

20:00

About First Merchants

First Merchants Corp, through its subsidiaries, provides its customers with financial services delivered locally by bankers. It offers personal banking, business banking, real estate mortgage lending, cash management services, brokerage, wealth management, and insurance. The company reports in only one segment, which is community banking.

Ticker

$FRME

Sector

Finance

Primary listing

NASDAQ

Employees

2,086

Headquarters

Muncie, United States

Website

www.firstmerchants.com

First Merchants Metrics

BasicAdvanced

$2.6bn

12.25

$3.37

0.87

$1.44

3.49%

Bulls say / Bears say

The $241.3 million all-stock acquisition of First Savings will create a combined bank with over $20 billion in assets, enhancing FRME’s scale and deposit network strength in its core Indiana markets (Reuters).

By structuring the transaction as all-stock consideration, FRME conserves cash and maintains balance sheet flexibility while funding strategic growth accretively (Reuters).

The 21.4% premium to FSFG’s closing price underscores management’s confidence in the acquisition’s value contribution, aligning with FRME’s long-term strategic growth objectives (Reuters).

FRME will issue 0.85 shares per FSFG share in the all-stock acquisition, diluting existing shareholders and potentially pressuring near-term EPS targets (Reuters).

The 21.4% premium to FSFG’s last close and the 17.9% jump in FSFG’s share price suggest FRME may overpay for assets, risking lower return on investment (Reuters).

With the deal expected to close in Q1 2026, FRME faces execution and regulatory approval risks that could delay anticipated synergies and cost savings (Reuters).

Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 8 Jun 2026.

Data displayed above is indicative only and its accuracy or completeness is not guaranteed. Actual execution price may vary. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Your return may be affected by currency fluctuations and applicable fees and charges. Capital at risk.

Real-time US market data is sourced from the IEX order book provided by Polygon. After-hours US market data is 15 minutes delayed and may differ significantly from the actual tradable price at market open.

Buy $FRME

Capital at risk

Market closed

Upcoming events