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The company's stock has shown posi", "url": "https://www.tradingview.com/symbols/NASDAQ-FRME/forecast-price-target/", "source_name": "TradingView", "published_at": "2026-06-25T18:09:44", "published_display": "25 Jun 2026 18:09", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 71, "event_type": "analyst", "event_label": "Analyst action", "event_confidence": 61, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "First Merchants Stock Up 15%: Why This $835,000 Insider Sale Doesn't Seem Like a Red Flag", "summary": "A director at First Merchants Corporation (FRME) sold 20,000 shares worth approximately $835,000, which represented 6% of his direct holdings. Despite this significant sale, the transaction is considered normal portfolio management rather than a negative signal for the company, a", "url": "https://www.fool.com/coverage/filings/2026/06/18/first-merchants-stock-up-15-why-this-usd835-000-insider-sale-doesn-t-seem-like-a-red-flag/", "source_name": "The Motley Fool", "published_at": "2026-06-18T20:12:29", "published_display": "18 Jun 2026 20:12", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 63, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Loan losses (actual) to total loans of First Merchants Corporation - Depository Shares, each representing a 1/100th interest in a share of 7.50% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, A \u2013 BOATS:FRMEP", "summary": "This page from TradingView provides financial data specifically on the \"Loan losses (actual) to total loans\" for First Merchants Corporation's Depository Shares (FRMEP). It is part of the financial overview for these preferred shares, offered through the Blue Ocean Alternative Tr", "url": "https://www.tradingview.com/symbols/BOATS-FRMEP/financials-statistics-and-ratios/loan-losses-act-loans-gross/", "source_name": "TradingView", "published_at": "2026-06-17T07:12:29", "published_display": "17 Jun 2026 07:12", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Don't Ignore The Insider Selling In First Merchants", "summary": "", "url": "https://news.google.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?oc=5", "source_name": "simplywall.st", "published_at": "2026-06-16T07:00:00+00:00", "published_display": "16 Jun 2026 07:00", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Is It Time To Reassess First Merchants (FRME) After Recent Share Price Moves?", "summary": "This article reassesses First Merchants (FRME) stock after recent price movements, noting its 4.3% year-to-date gain but recent dips. Using an Excess Returns analysis, the stock is estimated to be undervalued by 48.9% with an intrinsic value of $76.50 per share, compared to its c", "url": "https://simplywall.st/stocks/us/banks/nasdaq-frme/first-merchants/news/is-it-time-to-reassess-first-merchants-frme-after-recent-sha-1", "source_name": "Simply Wall Street", "published_at": "2026-05-16T11:39:15", "published_display": "16 May 2026 11:39", "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 - Common Stock (NQ: FRME) News", "summary": "This page provides a collection of news headlines and press releases related to First Merchants Corporation (FRME), including past earnings reports, acquisition news, and analyst previews. The content spans from April 2021 to April 2022, detailing key financial events and market ", "url": "https://markets.financialcontent.com/stocks/quote/news?CSSURL=36.htm&Symbol=NQ%3AFRME&CurrentPage=3", "source_name": "FinancialContent", "published_at": "2026-05-14T16:09:52", "published_display": "14 May 2026 16:09", "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 (NASDAQ:FRME) Cut to \"Sell\" at Wall Street Zen", "summary": "Wall Street Zen has downgraded First Merchants (NASDAQ:FRME) from \"hold\" to \"sell,\" despite other analysts issuing \"buy\" or \"overweight\" ratings, resulting in a mixed \"Moderate Buy\" consensus. The company reported Q1 earnings of $1.03 per share, beating estimates, but revenue fel", "url": "https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/first-merchants-nasdaqfrme-cut-to-sell-at-wall-street-zen-2026-05-09/", "source_name": "MarketBeat", "published_at": "2026-05-09T06:39:31", "published_display": "09 May 2026 06:39", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 61, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "FRME SEC Filings - First Merchants Corp 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K Forms", "summary": "This page provides a comprehensive resource for First Merchants Corporation (FRME) SEC filings, including 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K reports, and insider trading forms. It details the company's financial activities, material events, and dividend declarations, offering AI-powered summaries f", "url": "https://www.stocktitan.net/sec-filings/FRME/page-9.html", "source_name": "Stock Titan", "published_at": "2026-05-07T23:09:15", "published_display": "07 May 2026 23:09", "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 Merchant dividend preview: Can a 14-year streak lift the May payout again?", "summary": "This article analyzes whether First Merchant will continue its 14-year dividend increase streak with its upcoming May payout. It implies an anticipation of positive news regarding the dividend, given the company's historical performance.", "url": "https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/topstocks/first-merchant-dividend-preview-can-a-14-year-streak-lift-the-may-payout-again/ar-AA22r9iL?ocid=finance-verthp-feeds", "source_name": "MSN", "published_at": "2026-05-05T15:09:40", "published_display": "05 May 2026 15:09", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 68, "event_type": "capital_return", "event_label": "Capital return", "event_confidence": 53, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Will One\u2011Time Charges And Buybacks Reshape First Merchants' (FRME) Growth\u2011Focused Narrative?", "summary": "First Merchants Corporation (FRME) reported higher net interest income but lower net income in Q1 2026 due to one-time charges from mortgage reclassification and acquisition integration. Despite these headwinds and rising net charge-offs, the bank completed a significant share bu", "url": "https://simplywall.st/stocks/us/banks/nasdaq-frme/first-merchants/news/will-onetime-charges-and-buybacks-reshape-first-merchants-fr", "source_name": "Simply Wall Street", "published_at": "2026-05-03T05:09:46", "published_display": "03 May 2026 05:09", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "deals", "event_label": "Deals and strategy", "event_confidence": 77, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Precision Trading with First Merchants Corporation (FRME) Risk Zones", "summary": "This article analyzes First Merchants Corporation (FRME), highlighting a strong near-term sentiment with neutral mid and long-term outlooks, based on AI models. It details three trading strategies\u2014Position, Momentum Breakout, and Risk Hedging\u2014alongside multi-timeframe signal anal", "url": "https://news.stocktradersdaily.com/news_release/151/Precision_Trading_with_First_Merchants_Corporation_FRME_Risk_Zones_050226054402_1777715042.html", "source_name": "Stock Traders Daily", "published_at": "2026-05-02T05:40:07", "published_display": "02 May 2026 05:40", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 63, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "A Look At First Merchants (FRME) Valuation After First Quarter Earnings And Credit Cost Pressures", "summary": "First Merchants (FRME) valuation is analyzed following its first-quarter earnings, which reported US$151.3 million net interest income and US$28.16 million net income, along with increased net charge-offs. The article evaluates FRME's price-to-earnings ratio of 12.6x against peer", "url": "https://simplywall.st/stocks/us/banks/nasdaq-frme/first-merchants/news/a-look-at-first-merchants-frme-valuation-after-first-quarter/amp", "source_name": "Simply Wall Street", "published_at": "2026-04-30T18:10:37", "published_display": "30 Apr 2026 18:10", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 61, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Vanguard Capital Management (FRME) reports 3.20M shares, 5.04% ownership", "summary": "Vanguard Capital Management has reported a 5.04% passive investment stake in First Merchants Corp (FRME), holding 3,199,084 shares. This disclosure, made via a Schedule 13G filing, indicates sole dispositive power over all shares but only sole voting power for 468,473 shares. The", "url": "https://www.stocktitan.net/sec-filings/FRME/schedule-13g-first-merchants-corp-passive-investment-disclosure-5-0bba0e576031.html", "source_name": "Stock Titan", "published_at": "2026-04-29T23:09:02", "published_display": "29 Apr 2026 23:09", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "deals", "event_label": "Deals and strategy", "event_confidence": 53, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Vanguard Portfolio Management (FRME) reports 3.41M shares, 5.37% stake", "summary": "Vanguard Portfolio Management has reported a 5.37% stake in First Merchants Corp (FRME), holding 3,408,096 shares of Common Stock as of March 31, 2026. This Schedule 13G filing indicates passive beneficial ownership, with Vanguard maintaining sole voting power over 49,062 shares ", "url": "https://www.stocktitan.net/sec-filings/FRME/schedule-13g-first-merchants-corp-passive-investment-disclosure-5-78c12f68c025.html", "source_name": "Stock Titan", "published_at": "2026-04-29T17:39:44", "published_display": "29 Apr 2026 17:39", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "deals", "event_label": "Deals and strategy", "event_confidence": 53, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Why First Merchants Stock Is Sinking Today", "summary": "First Merchants (FRME) stock is down today due to a weak first-quarter report. The company missed Wall Street revenue forecasts significantly and incurred substantial one-time charges, including acquisition expenses and a mark-to-market hit on mortgage loans. Operational challeng", "url": "https://www.tipranks.com/news/catalyst/why-first-merchants-stock-is-sinking-today-2", "source_name": "TipRanks", "published_at": "2026-04-27T01:40:14", "published_display": "27 Apr 2026 01:40", "sentiment": "negative", "sentiment_pct": 29, "event_type": "deals", "event_label": "Deals and strategy", "event_confidence": 77, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "First Merchants Corporation 2026 Q1 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation (NASDAQ:FRME) 2026-04-25", "summary": "First Merchants Corporation has published its Q1 2026 earnings call presentation, reporting earnings per share of $1.03, which beat estimates by $0.06. The company's revenue for the quarter was $193.28 million, surpassing expectations by $4.85 million and showing a 16.12% year-ov", "url": "https://seekingalpha.com/article/4894341-first-merchants-corporation-2026-q1-results-earnings-call-presentation?source=feed_tag_US", "source_name": "Seeking Alpha", "published_at": "2026-04-26T09:09:35", "published_display": "26 Apr 2026 09:09", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 71, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 69, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "First Merchants Corporation 7.50% PFD SER Aprice alerts declares $0.4688 dividend", "summary": "First Merchants Corporation's 7.50% PFD SER A (FRMEP) has announced a quarterly dividend of $0.4688 per share. The dividend is payable on June 1, 2026, to shareholders of record as of May 15, 2026. This declaration was made on April 25, 2026.", "url": "https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/investment/first-merchants-corporation-7-50-pfd-ser-aprice-alerts-declares-0-4688-dividend/ar-AA2147PW?ocid=BingNewsVerp&apiversion=v2&domshim=1&noservercache=1&noservertelemetry=1&batchservertelemetry=1&renderwebcomponents=1&wcseo=1", "source_name": "MSN", "published_at": "2026-04-24T13:40:19", "published_display": "24 Apr 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 Corporation (NASDAQ:FRME) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript", "summary": "First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ:FRME) reported its Q1 2026 earnings, discussing the impact of its First Savings acquisition which closed on February 1st, 2026. Despite acquisition-related expenses and a mortgage loan repositioning charge, adjusted earnings per share grew 9.6%", "url": "https://www.insidermonkey.com/blog/first-merchants-corporation-nasdaqfrme-q1-2026-earnings-call-transcript-1745728/", "source_name": "Insider Monkey", "published_at": "2026-04-24T11:39:17", "published_display": "24 Apr 2026 11:39", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 76, "event_type": "deals", "event_label": "Deals and strategy", "event_confidence": 77, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "First Merchants Q1 2026 slides: acquisition masks core strength", "summary": "First Merchants (NASDAQ:FRME) reported adjusted Q1 2026 earnings of $1.03 per share, surpassing analyst estimates, despite revenue falling short. The results were significantly impacted by one-time charges from its $2.5 billion acquisition of First Savings Financial Group, which ", "url": "https://www.investing.com/news/company-news/first-merchants-q1-2026-slides-acquisition-masks-core-strength-93CH-4633322", "source_name": "Investing.com", "published_at": "2026-04-24T08:10:16", "published_display": "24 Apr 2026 08:10", "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) Net Interest Margin Strengthens Bullish Profitability Narratives", "summary": "First Merchants (FRME) reported Q4 2025 revenue of US$165.0 million, with basic EPS of US$0.99 and a trailing net profit margin of 34.9%. The company's loan book increased to US$13.8 billion, driven by regional growth, and its net interest margin improved to 3.25%. While the stoc", "url": "https://simplywall.st/stocks/us/banks/nasdaq-frme/first-merchants/news/first-merchants-frme-net-interest-margin-strengthens-bullish", "source_name": "Simply Wall Street", "published_at": "2026-04-24T00:38:51", "published_display": "24 Apr 2026 00:38", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 66, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 69, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "First Merchants expects mid-single-digit 2026 loan growth while targeting $111M-$114M quarterly expenses after First Savings integration", "summary": "First Merchants anticipates mid-single-digit loan growth for 2026 and aims for quarterly expenses between $111 million and $114 million. This guidance follows the integration of First Savings, suggesting a focus on operational efficiency and sustainable growth post-acquisition.", "url": "https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/first-merchants-expects-mid-single-digit-2026-loan-growth-while-targeting-111m-114m-quarterly-expenses-after-first-savings-integration/ar-AA21AFKG", "source_name": "MSN", "published_at": "2026-04-23T23:38:51", "published_display": "23 Apr 2026 23:38", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "deals", "event_label": "Deals and strategy", "event_confidence": 69, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "First Merchants Clears Deal Hurdle As Integration And Growth Plans Loom", "summary": "First Merchants Corporation has received all necessary approvals for its acquisition of First Savings Group, with closing expected in February 2026. This acquisition will expand First Merchants' asset base and market footprint, aligning with a strategy of M&A, digital partnership", "url": "https://www.sahmcapital.com/news/content/first-merchants-clears-deal-hurdle-as-integration-and-growth-plans-loom-2026-04-22", "source_name": "Sahm", "published_at": "2026-04-23T19:38:51", "published_display": "23 Apr 2026 19:38", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 74, "event_type": "deals", "event_label": "Deals and strategy", "event_confidence": 93, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "First Merchants Releases Q1 2026 Financial Results", "summary": "First Merchants Corporation reported first-quarter adjusted earnings of $1.03 per share, significantly beating the Wall Street consensus of $0.95. The company generated $248.6 million in revenue, an 11.7% increase from the prior year, and achieved a net income of $27.8 million. 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The company completed the First Savings acquisition,", "url": "https://www.fool.com/earnings/call-transcripts/2026/04/23/first-merchants-frme-q1-2026-earnings-transcript/", "source_name": "The Motley Fool", "published_at": "2026-04-23T15:09:44", "published_display": "23 Apr 2026 15:09", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 74, "event_type": "deals", "event_label": "Deals and strategy", "event_confidence": 77, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Earnings call transcript: First Merchants Q1 2026 EPS beats, revenue misses", "summary": "First Merchants Corporation reported its Q1 2026 earnings, with an EPS of $1.03 that beat forecasts by 15.73%, but revenue of $157.1 million missed expectations by 16.63%. The stock declined 1.41% following the mixed results. The company highlighted strong EPS growth, effective c", "url": "https://m.investing.com/news/transcripts/earnings-call-transcript-first-merchants-q1-2026-eps-beats-revenue-misses-93CH-4633113?ampMode=1", "source_name": "Investing.com", "published_at": "2026-04-23T14:09:44", "published_display": "23 Apr 2026 14:09", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 65, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 93, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "First Merchants\u2019 Q1 profit drops by half", "summary": "First Merchants Corp. reported a first-quarter net income of $27.7 million, a significant drop from $54.9 million in the prior year. 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It details financial actuals and estimates, such as revenue, net income, and dividends, along with information on future earn", "url": "https://www.tradingview.com/symbols/NASDAQ-FRME/forecast-actuals-and-estimates/", "source_name": "TradingView", "published_at": "2026-06-25T20:09:44", "published_display": "25 Jun 2026 20:09", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 53, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "FRME Forecast \u2014 Price Target \u2014 Prediction for 2027", "summary": "This article provides a forecast for First Merchants Corporation (FRME) stock, including analyst price targets, past performance, and key financial data. According to analysts, FRME has a maximum price estimate of $51.00 and a minimum of $45.00. The company's stock has shown posi", "url": "https://www.tradingview.com/symbols/NASDAQ-FRME/forecast-price-target/", "source_name": "TradingView", "published_at": "2026-06-25T18:09:44", "published_display": "25 Jun 2026 18:09", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 71, "event_type": "analyst", "event_label": "Analyst action", "event_confidence": 61, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "First Merchants Stock Up 15%: Why This $835,000 Insider Sale Doesn't Seem Like a Red Flag", "summary": "A director at First Merchants Corporation (FRME) sold 20,000 shares worth approximately $835,000, which represented 6% of his direct holdings. Despite this significant sale, the transaction is considered normal portfolio management rather than a negative signal for the company, a", "url": "https://www.fool.com/coverage/filings/2026/06/18/first-merchants-stock-up-15-why-this-usd835-000-insider-sale-doesn-t-seem-like-a-red-flag/", "source_name": "The Motley Fool", "published_at": "2026-06-18T20:12:29", "published_display": "18 Jun 2026 20:12", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 63, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Loan losses (actual) to total loans of First Merchants Corporation - Depository Shares, each representing a 1/100th interest in a share of 7.50% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, A \u2013 BOATS:FRMEP", "summary": "This page from TradingView provides financial data specifically on the \"Loan losses (actual) to total loans\" for First Merchants Corporation's Depository Shares (FRMEP). It is part of the financial overview for these preferred shares, offered through the Blue Ocean Alternative Tr", "url": "https://www.tradingview.com/symbols/BOATS-FRMEP/financials-statistics-and-ratios/loan-losses-act-loans-gross/", "source_name": "TradingView", "published_at": "2026-06-17T07:12:29", "published_display": "17 Jun 2026 07:12", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Don't Ignore The Insider Selling In First Merchants", "summary": "", "url": "https://news.google.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?oc=5", "source_name": "simplywall.st", "published_at": "2026-06-16T07:00:00+00:00", "published_display": "16 Jun 2026 07:00", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Is It Time To Reassess First Merchants (FRME) After Recent Share Price Moves?", "summary": "This article reassesses First Merchants (FRME) stock after recent price movements, noting its 4.3% year-to-date gain but recent dips. Using an Excess Returns analysis, the stock is estimated to be undervalued by 48.9% with an intrinsic value of $76.50 per share, compared to its c", "url": "https://simplywall.st/stocks/us/banks/nasdaq-frme/first-merchants/news/is-it-time-to-reassess-first-merchants-frme-after-recent-sha-1", "source_name": "Simply Wall Street", "published_at": "2026-05-16T11:39:15", "published_display": "16 May 2026 11:39", "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 - Common Stock (NQ: FRME) News", "summary": "This page provides a collection of news headlines and press releases related to First Merchants Corporation (FRME), including past earnings reports, acquisition news, and analyst previews. The content spans from April 2021 to April 2022, detailing key financial events and market ", "url": "https://markets.financialcontent.com/stocks/quote/news?CSSURL=36.htm&Symbol=NQ%3AFRME&CurrentPage=3", "source_name": "FinancialContent", "published_at": "2026-05-14T16:09:52", "published_display": "14 May 2026 16:09", "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 (NASDAQ:FRME) Cut to \"Sell\" at Wall Street Zen", "summary": "Wall Street Zen has downgraded First Merchants (NASDAQ:FRME) from \"hold\" to \"sell,\" despite other analysts issuing \"buy\" or \"overweight\" ratings, resulting in a mixed \"Moderate Buy\" consensus. The company reported Q1 earnings of $1.03 per share, beating estimates, but revenue fel", "url": "https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/first-merchants-nasdaqfrme-cut-to-sell-at-wall-street-zen-2026-05-09/", "source_name": "MarketBeat", "published_at": "2026-05-09T06:39:31", "published_display": "09 May 2026 06:39", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 61, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "FRME SEC Filings - First Merchants Corp 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K Forms", "summary": "This page provides a comprehensive resource for First Merchants Corporation (FRME) SEC filings, including 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K reports, and insider trading forms. It details the company's financial activities, material events, and dividend declarations, offering AI-powered summaries f", "url": "https://www.stocktitan.net/sec-filings/FRME/page-9.html", "source_name": "Stock Titan", "published_at": "2026-05-07T23:09:15", "published_display": "07 May 2026 23:09", "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 Merchant dividend preview: Can a 14-year streak lift the May payout again?", "summary": "This article analyzes whether First Merchant will continue its 14-year dividend increase streak with its upcoming May payout. It implies an anticipation of positive news regarding the dividend, given the company's historical performance.", "url": "https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/topstocks/first-merchant-dividend-preview-can-a-14-year-streak-lift-the-may-payout-again/ar-AA22r9iL?ocid=finance-verthp-feeds", "source_name": "MSN", "published_at": "2026-05-05T15:09:40", "published_display": "05 May 2026 15:09", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 68, "event_type": "capital_return", "event_label": "Capital return", "event_confidence": 53, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Will One\u2011Time Charges And Buybacks Reshape First Merchants' (FRME) Growth\u2011Focused Narrative?", "summary": "First Merchants Corporation (FRME) reported higher net interest income but lower net income in Q1 2026 due to one-time charges from mortgage reclassification and acquisition integration. Despite these headwinds and rising net charge-offs, the bank completed a significant share bu", "url": "https://simplywall.st/stocks/us/banks/nasdaq-frme/first-merchants/news/will-onetime-charges-and-buybacks-reshape-first-merchants-fr", "source_name": "Simply Wall Street", "published_at": "2026-05-03T05:09:46", "published_display": "03 May 2026 05:09", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "deals", "event_label": "Deals and strategy", "event_confidence": 77, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Precision Trading with First Merchants Corporation (FRME) Risk Zones", "summary": "This article analyzes First Merchants Corporation (FRME), highlighting a strong near-term sentiment with neutral mid and long-term outlooks, based on AI models. It details three trading strategies\u2014Position, Momentum Breakout, and Risk Hedging\u2014alongside multi-timeframe signal anal", "url": "https://news.stocktradersdaily.com/news_release/151/Precision_Trading_with_First_Merchants_Corporation_FRME_Risk_Zones_050226054402_1777715042.html", "source_name": "Stock Traders Daily", "published_at": "2026-05-02T05:40:07", "published_display": "02 May 2026 05:40", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 63, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "A Look At First Merchants (FRME) Valuation After First Quarter Earnings And Credit Cost Pressures", "summary": "First Merchants (FRME) valuation is analyzed following its first-quarter earnings, which reported US$151.3 million net interest income and US$28.16 million net income, along with increased net charge-offs. 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