{"ticker": {"uuid": "79f5ef71-e765-4dd3-9a9d-d9b464d50444", "symbol": "FRMEP", "name": "First Merchants Corporation Depository Shares", "exchange": "NASDAQ", "country": "US", "sector": "Financial Services", "industry": "Banks - Regional"}, "articles": [{"title": "First Merchants (FRME) Preferred Dividend Update Keeps Valuation In Focus", "summary": "", "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/first-merchants-frme-preferred-dividend-131319917.html", "source_name": "Simply Wall St.", "published_at": "2026-07-16T13:13:19+00:00", "published_display": "16 Jul 2026 13:13", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "capital_return", "event_label": "Capital return", "event_confidence": 53, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "First Merchants Corporation stock hits 52-week high at 44.6 USD", "summary": "First Merchants Corporation (FRME) stock has reached a new 52-week high of $44.60, demonstrating a robust 1-year return of 12.28% and a year-to-date gain of 18.93%. The company's consistent dividend increases for 14 consecutive years, offering a 3.38% yield, contribute to its app", "url": "https://ca.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/first-merchants-corporation-stock-hits-52week-high-at-446-usd-93CH-4737815", "source_name": "Investing.com Canada", "published_at": "2026-07-16T13:40:44", "published_display": "16 Jul 2026 13:40", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "capital_return", "event_label": "Capital return", "event_confidence": 53, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "First Merchants Corp (FRME) 13F shows $2,839,926,075 across 500 positions", "summary": "First Merchants Corp has filed its Form 13F-HR, disclosing $2,839,926,075 in reportable assets spread across 500 positions. The filing, signed by Heather Roche, indicates that no other managers are included in this report. This provides insight into the institutional investment m", "url": "https://www.stocktitan.net/sec-filings/FRME/13f-hr-first-merchants-corp-sec-filing-63e6d240b12a.html", "source_name": "Stock Titan", "published_at": "2026-07-15T20:12:20", "published_display": "15 Jul 2026 20:12", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "First Merchants (FRME) Stock May Still Be A Bargain As It Rose 55%", "summary": "First Merchants (FRME) stock has seen a 54.7% return over the past three years but is still considered undervalued by both the Excess Returns model and earnings-based multiples. Despite recent gains and a lifted price target by Piper Sandler after the First Savings acquisition, t", "url": "https://simplywall.st/stocks/us/banks/nasdaq-frme/first-merchants/news/first-merchants-frme-stock-may-still-be-a-bargain-as-it-rose", "source_name": "Simply Wall Street", "published_at": "2026-07-15T19:12:20", "published_display": "15 Jul 2026 19:12", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "deals", "event_label": "Deals and strategy", "event_confidence": 77, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "First Merchants (FRME) Reports Next Week: Wall Street Expects Earnings Growth", "summary": "First Merchants (FRME) is expected to report a year-over-year increase in earnings and higher revenues for the quarter ended June 2026. The company is projected to post quarterly earnings of $1.03 per share, a 5.1% increase, with revenues reaching $194.96 million, up 18.7%. The Z", "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/first-merchants-frme-reports-next-140015408.html", "source_name": "Market source", "published_at": "2026-07-15T14:10:59", "published_display": "15 Jul 2026 14:10", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 61, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "First Merchants (FRME) to Announce Earnings on Wednesday", "summary": "First Merchants (NASDAQ:FRME) is scheduled to announce its Q2 2026 earnings on Wednesday, July 22nd, after market close, with a conference call on July 23rd at 9:00 AM ET. Analysts project EPS of $1.03 and revenue of $202.78 million, matching the prior quarter's EPS. The company ", "url": "https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/first-merchants-frme-to-announce-earnings-on-wednesday-2026-07-15/", "source_name": "MarketBeat", "published_at": "2026-07-15T07:10:59", "published_display": "15 Jul 2026 07:10", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 69, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Why Did Piper Sandler Raise First Merchants (FRME) Stock Price Target?", "summary": "Piper Sandler raised its price target for First Merchants (FRME) stock to $51 from $49, maintaining an Overweight rating. This adjustment was made as part of a review for Midwest banks before Q2 results, citing First Merchants' strong adjusted earnings, expanded net interest marg", "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/why-did-piper-sandler-raise-150907743.html", "source_name": "Market source", "published_at": "2026-07-14T15:10:14", "published_display": "14 Jul 2026 15:10", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 61, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "First Merchants Corporation Announces Cash Dividend on its Preferred Stock", "summary": "", "url": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiqwFBVV95cUxNcThTMEhGVzdJdm9PSnpuWjgtWTNDR0pXQXpWREstbUc0amlMZEhTM21NVk1HSGd1WjRUUjRNa3FHVkZJM1RRWXgwc0JUaW9EWnlwLXpKVXA0UV9Cd2t5TEhPVTJnSTZ2eUF4cGZlNkNXd1M5Y2pLS1YzWTZ0WTFiUWI2V3QtMmNyNVdobjNzOE5YRU55Z1RFNVQ4OVR0MENYMkRucUFKWnNKSWM?oc=5", "source_name": "Market source", "published_at": "2026-07-13T20:05:00+00:00", "published_display": "13 Jul 2026 20:05", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "capital_return", "event_label": "Capital return", "event_confidence": 53, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ: FRME) sets cash dividend on FRMEP preferred", "summary": "First Merchants Corporation has declared a quarterly cash dividend for its 7.50% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A (FRMEP). The dividend is set at $46.88 per preferred share, which translates to $0.4688 per depositary share. This dividend is payable on August 14,", "url": "https://www.stocktitan.net/sec-filings/FRME/8-k-first-merchants-corp-reports-material-event-b0de3511446a.html", "source_name": "Stock Titan", "published_at": "2026-07-13T20:42:40", "published_display": "13 Jul 2026 20:42", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 64, "event_type": "capital_return", "event_label": "Capital return", "event_confidence": 53, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Why First Merchants (FRME) is a Top Dividend Stock for Your Portfolio", "summary": "First Merchants (FRME) is presented as a strong dividend stock, offering a 3.48% dividend yield and a history of consistent dividend growth. The company's payout ratio is 36%, and it anticipates solid earnings growth for 2026, making it an attractive option for income investors, ", "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/why-first-merchants-frme-top-154503705.html", "source_name": "Market source", "published_at": "2026-07-11T03:39:38", "published_display": "11 Jul 2026 03:39", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 53, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "First Merchants lands on TIME\u2019s best companies list", "summary": "First Merchants Bank has been recognized by TIME Magazine as one of \"America's Best Companies 2026,\" ranking among 1,000 top companies nationwide. The recognition is based on employee satisfaction, financial performance, and sustainability transparency. This adds to their recent ", "url": "https://www.thestarpress.com/story/news/local/2026/07/10/first-merchants-bank-named-to-time-americas-best-companies-list-muncie-indiana/90873424007/", "source_name": "The Star Press", "published_at": "2026-07-10T11:01:00", "published_display": "10 Jul 2026 11:01", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "How Investors May Respond To First Merchants (FRME) Index Removal, Buyback Plan And Board Change", "summary": "First Merchants Corporation recently authorized a new US$100 million share buyback program and saw a director resign, alongside its removal from several Russell growth indices. While the board change is considered immaterial, the index removal introduces technical risk due to red", "url": "https://simplywall.st/stocks/us/banks/nasdaq-frme/first-merchants/news/how-investors-may-respond-to-first-merchants-frme-index-remo", "source_name": "Simply Wall Street", "published_at": "2026-07-07T17:09:38", "published_display": "07 Jul 2026 17:09", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "capital_return", "event_label": "Capital return", "event_confidence": 77, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Y Intercept Hong Kong Ltd Has $3.25 Million Stake in First Merchants Corporation $FRME", "summary": "Y Intercept Hong Kong Ltd significantly increased its stake in First Merchants Corporation, now holding 84,049 shares valued at $3.25 million. This coincides with First Merchants reporting Q1 earnings that beat estimates and raising its quarterly dividend. Despite institutional i", "url": "https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/filing-y-intercept-hong-kong-ltd-has-325-million-stake-in-first-merchants-corporation-frme-2026-07-07/", "source_name": "MarketBeat", "published_at": "2026-07-07T16:09:38", "published_display": "07 Jul 2026 16:09", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 53, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Suspect held after robbery is reported at south-side Muncie bank", "summary": "A suspect, identified as Daushawn M. Lee, was arrested in Muncie, Indiana, after a robbery was reported at a First Merchants Bank. Police responded to the scene where an armed man was initially reported to be inside with employees. All employees are safe, with one taken to the ho", "url": "https://www.thestarpress.com/story/news/crime/2026/07/06/suspect-detained-after-robbery-is-reported-at-south-side-muncie-bank/90821988007/", "source_name": "The Star Press", "published_at": "2026-07-07T03:09:38", "published_display": "07 Jul 2026 03:09", "sentiment": "negative", "sentiment_pct": 35, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "First Merchants Corp focuses on regional banking strength as investors weigh long term growth", "summary": "First Merchants Corp (FRME) is a regional U.S. banking group serving individuals and businesses in the Midwest through branches and digital channels. The bank focuses on core deposit gathering, prudent lending, and technology upgrades to drive long-term earnings. Investors monito", "url": "https://www.ad-hoc-news.de/boerse/news/ueberblick/first-merchants-corp-focuses-on-regional-banking-strength-as-investors/69679199", "source_name": "Ad-hoc-news.de", "published_at": "2026-07-03T11:10:50", "published_display": "03 Jul 2026 11:10", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 53, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "First Merchants (FRME) director receives 518-share stock award", "summary": "First Merchants Corp director Paul G. Fultz was granted 518 shares of common stock on June 30, 2026, as a Restricted Stock Award. The grant, valued at $43.69 per share, increases his direct holdings to 518 shares, with no open-market purchase or sales reported. This transaction i", "url": "https://www.stocktitan.net/sec-filings/FRME/form-4-first-merchants-corp-insider-trading-activity-21d780d69fe3.html", "source_name": "Stock Titan", "published_at": "2026-07-03T01:10:55", "published_display": "03 Jul 2026 01:10", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Director Kellogg receives 518-share stock award at First Merchants (NASDAQ: FRME)", "summary": "First Merchants (NASDAQ: FRME) director Clark C. Kellogg was granted 518 shares of common stock as compensation on June 30, 2026, at a reference price of $43.69 per share. Following this award, Kellogg directly holds 15,858.231 shares, which includes 7,387 shares from previously ", "url": "https://www.stocktitan.net/sec-filings/FRME/form-4-first-merchants-corp-insider-trading-activity-ab1415d8793c.html", "source_name": "Stock Titan", "published_at": "2026-07-03T01:10:55", "published_display": "03 Jul 2026 01:10", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Director Howard Halderman receives 536-share stock award at FIRST MERCHANTS (FRME)", "summary": "FIRST MERCHANTS (FRME) director Howard Halderman was granted 536 common shares valued at $43.69 per share on June 30, 2026. This award increased his direct holdings to 29,772.944 common shares, which include 7,643 restricted stock awards. The transaction is categorized as a compe", "url": "https://www.stocktitan.net/sec-filings/FRME/form-4-first-merchants-corp-insider-trading-activity-aa8778cd4f39.html", "source_name": "Stock Titan", "published_at": "2026-07-02T21:11:30", "published_display": "02 Jul 2026 21:11", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Director Jason Sondhi receives stock grant at FIRST MERCHANTS CORP (NASDAQ: FRME)", "summary": "Jason R. Sondhi, a director at FIRST MERCHANTS CORP (NASDAQ: FRME), received a grant of 536 shares of common stock, valued at $43.69 per share. This transaction is categorized as a stock award, not an open-market purchase, and is a routine part of director compensation. Following", "url": "https://www.stocktitan.net/sec-filings/FRME/form-4-first-merchants-corp-insider-trading-activity-81288590f229.html", "source_name": "Stock Titan", "published_at": "2026-07-02T21:11:30", "published_display": "02 Jul 2026 21:11", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Director at First Merchants (NASDAQ: FRME) receives 500-share stock grant", "summary": "First Merchants Corp director Kevin D. Johnson was granted 500 shares of common stock at $43.69 per share on June 30, 2026, as a non-derivative acquisition. This equity compensation increased his direct holdings to 9,497.512 shares, which include 7,132 Restricted Stock Awards. Th", "url": "https://www.stocktitan.net/sec-filings/FRME/form-4-first-merchants-corp-insider-trading-activity-2cafb8144f91.html", "source_name": "Stock Titan", "published_at": "2026-07-02T21:11:30", "published_display": "02 Jul 2026 21:11", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "deals", "event_label": "Deals and strategy", "event_confidence": 77, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Board member Mung Chiang steps down from First Merchants (FRME) board", "summary": "Dr. Mung Chiang has resigned from the First Merchants Corporation (FRME) Board of Directors, effective July 1, 2026. His resignation is attributed to a change in professional responsibilities and relocation", "url": "https://www.stocktitan.net/sec-filings/FRME/8-k-first-merchants-corp-reports-material-event-e3444bf34dbe.html", "source_name": "Stock Titan", "published_at": "2026-07-02T20:10:50", "published_display": "02 Jul 2026 20:10", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Director Susan W. Brooks granted 518 FRME shares in stock award", "summary": "First Merchants Corp. director Susan W. Brooks received a grant of 518 shares of common stock at $43.69 per share, totaling $23K in value. This stock award, designated by transaction code A, was not an open-market purchase. Following the grant, Brooks directly holds 12,572.238 co", "url": "https://www.stocktitan.net/sec-filings/FRME/form-4-first-merchants-corp-insider-trading-activity-c3f30ea41e0f.html", "source_name": "Stock Titan", "published_at": "2026-07-02T20:10:50", "published_display": "02 Jul 2026 20:10", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Form 4 First Merchants Corporation For: 2 July By Investing.com", "summary": "This article announces the filing of Form 4 for First Merchants Corporation (FRME) for activity on July 2nd. It notes the stock's current performance with a -1.85% change and is primarily a placeholder for regulatory financial filings, surrounded by general market data and other ", "url": "https://ca.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/form-4-first-merchants-corporation-for-2-july-93CH-4718832", "source_name": "Investing.com Canada", "published_at": "2026-07-02T19:11:30", "published_display": "02 Jul 2026 19:11", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "regulatory", "event_label": "Regulatory and legal", "event_confidence": 53, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "[Form 4] FIRST MERCHANTS CORP Insider Trading Activity", "summary": "This article details an insider trading activity for FIRST MERCHANTS CORP (FRME), showing director Larry W. Myers received an equity grant of 518 shares of Common Stock as a restricted stock award. The transaction, valued at $43.69 per share, increased Myers' direct holdings to 9", "url": "https://www.stocktitan.net/sec-filings/FRME/form-4-first-merchants-corp-insider-trading-activity-8fc001e4ed4a.html", "source_name": "Stock Titan", "published_at": "2026-07-02T19:11:30", "published_display": "02 Jul 2026 19:11", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "First Merchants Corporation to Report Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results, Host Conference Call and Webcast", "summary": "First Merchants Corporation will release its second quarter 2026 financial results on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. The company will then host an earnings conference call and webcast at 9:00 a.m. ET on Thursday, July 23, 2026. Interested parties can register via phone or view the web", "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/first-merchants-corporation-report-second-140000750.html", "source_name": "Market source", "published_at": "2026-07-02T14:11:30", "published_display": "02 Jul 2026 14:11", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 69, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "First Merchants to post Q2 results July 22, call set for July 23", "summary": "First Merchants Corporation (Nasdaq: FRME) will release its second quarter 2026 financial results on July 22, 2026. An earnings conference call and webcast will follow on July 23, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. ET, with a replay available for one year. This announcement provides clear timing", "url": "https://www.stocktitan.net/news/FRME/first-merchants-corporation-to-report-second-quarter-2026-financial-7apk61px9t33.html", "source_name": "Stock Titan", "published_at": "2026-07-02T14:11:30", "published_display": "02 Jul 2026 14:11", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 69, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "First Merchants (FRME) Looks Fairly Valued As Strong Results Shape The Story", "summary": "First Merchants (FRME) has been removed from multiple Russell growth indices following solid early 2026 results and a new share repurchase plan. Despite its 14.2x P/E being above the US banks industry average, it's below its peer group and estimated fair P/E, suggesting it's fair", "url": "https://simplywall.st/stocks/us/banks/nasdaq-frme/first-merchants/news/first-merchants-frme-looks-fairly-valued-as-strong-results-s/amp", "source_name": "Simply Wall Street", "published_at": "2026-07-02T13:11:30", "published_display": "02 Jul 2026 13:11", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 53, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Q1 Earnings Highlights: First Merchants (NASDAQ:FRME) Vs The Rest Of The Regional Banks Stocks", "summary": "First Merchants (NASDAQ:FRME) reported strong Q1 2026 earnings, exceeding revenue and EPS estimates, with its stock rising 8.3% since the announcement. 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This exclusion is part of several benchmark changes, with the company also being dropped from the Russell 3000E Growth, Russell 3000 Growth, R", "url": "https://www.marketscreener.com/news/first-merchants-corporation-nasdaqgs-frme-dropped-from-russell-2000-growth-defensive-index-ce7f5fdfde81f626", "source_name": "www.marketscreener.com", "published_at": "2026-06-29T12:40:23", "published_display": "29 Jun 2026 12:40", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Enterprise value to revenue forward of First Merchants Corporation \u2013 NASDAQ:FRME", "summary": "The article focuses on the \"Enterprise value to revenue forward\" metric for First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ: FRME). It provides a snapshot of this financial aspect for the company, accessible through TradingView. 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The dividend is set at $46.88 per preferred share, which translates to $0.4688 per depositary share. This dividend is payable on August 14,", "url": "https://www.stocktitan.net/sec-filings/FRME/8-k-first-merchants-corp-reports-material-event-b0de3511446a.html", "source_name": "Stock Titan", "published_at": "2026-07-13T20:42:40", "published_display": "13 Jul 2026 20:42", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 64, "event_type": "capital_return", "event_label": "Capital return", "event_confidence": 53, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Why First Merchants (FRME) is a Top Dividend Stock for Your Portfolio", "summary": "First Merchants (FRME) is presented as a strong dividend stock, offering a 3.48% dividend yield and a history of consistent dividend growth. 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This adds to their recent ", "url": "https://www.thestarpress.com/story/news/local/2026/07/10/first-merchants-bank-named-to-time-americas-best-companies-list-muncie-indiana/90873424007/", "source_name": "The Star Press", "published_at": "2026-07-10T11:01:00", "published_display": "10 Jul 2026 11:01", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "How Investors May Respond To First Merchants (FRME) Index Removal, Buyback Plan And Board Change", "summary": "First Merchants Corporation recently authorized a new US$100 million share buyback program and saw a director resign, alongside its removal from several Russell growth indices. 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