News Sentiment

FRME sentiment intelligence

First Merchants Corporation news scored across direct company coverage, industry context, sector read-through, source quality, and freshness.

Chart Weekly report Factors RSS feed
Weighted score 57 Balanced news tone 53 relevant articles
Exchange NASDAQ United States
Sector Financial Services Market context
Industry Banks - Regional Read-through group
Latest close 44.59 Week of 17 Jul 2026
Weighted tone 57/100

Balanced news tone

Market reaction Balanced read

News tone and price action are not far from neutral.

Primary event Earnings

70/100 classification confidence.

Company focus 52

directly relevant articles

Source quality 1

high-authority source matches

Trend context Trend active

+3.5% over one week, +9.5% over four weeks, trend active, and materially above fair value.

Latest direct headline Neutral

First Merchants (FRME) Q2 Earnings Report Preview: What To Look For

Market Reaction

Balanced read

63/100 confidence

News tone and price action are not far from neutral.

Primary event Earnings 70/100 classification
One-week reaction 3.5% Price confirming higher
Trend fit Trend active 9.5% over four weeks
Fair value 26.8% Materially above fair value

Sentiment Mix

Positive, neutral, negative

Weighted by relevance
Positive 17
Neutral 35
Negative 1

Relevance

Why the article matched

Direct first
Direct company coverage 52
Industry context 0
Sector context 1

Sources

Coverage mix

Publishers
Stock Titan 11
Simply Wall Street 6
simplywall.st 5
Market source 5
MSN 4
TradingView 3
GlobeNewswire 2
The Motley Fool 2

Event Lens

What the news is about

Classified themes
Earnings 15
Market update 13
Deals and strategy 13
Capital return 10
Analyst action 2

Sentiment Trail

Score over time

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News Tape

Relevant headlines

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Stock Titan Direct company coverage

FRME SEC Filings - First Merchants Corp 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K Forms

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

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Capital return
Published
07 May 2026 23:09
Source
Stock Titan
MSN Direct company coverage

First Merchant dividend preview: Can a 14-year streak lift the May payout again?

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.

Tone
Positive 68/100
Event
Capital return
Published
05 May 2026 15:09
Source
MSN
Simply Wall Street Direct company coverage

Will One‑Time Charges And Buybacks Reshape First Merchants' (FRME) Growth‑Focused Narrative?

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

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Deals and strategy
Published
03 May 2026 05:09
Source
Simply Wall Street
Stock Traders Daily Direct company coverage

Precision Trading with First Merchants Corporation (FRME) Risk Zones

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—Position, Momentum Breakout, and Risk Hedging—alongside multi-timeframe signal anal

Tone
Positive 63/100
Event
Market update
Published
02 May 2026 05:40
Source
Stock Traders Daily
Simply Wall Street Direct company coverage

A Look At First Merchants (FRME) Valuation After First Quarter Earnings And Credit Cost Pressures

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

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Earnings
Published
30 Apr 2026 18:10
Source
Simply Wall Street
Stock Titan Direct company coverage

Vanguard Capital Management (FRME) reports 3.20M shares, 5.04% ownership

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

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Deals and strategy
Published
29 Apr 2026 23:09
Source
Stock Titan
Stock Titan Direct company coverage

Vanguard Portfolio Management (FRME) reports 3.41M shares, 5.37% stake

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

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Deals and strategy
Published
29 Apr 2026 17:39
Source
Stock Titan
TipRanks Direct company coverage

Why First Merchants Stock Is Sinking Today

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

Tone
Negative 29/100
Event
Deals and strategy
Published
27 Apr 2026 01:40
Source
TipRanks
Seeking Alpha Direct company coverage

First Merchants Corporation 2026 Q1 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation (NASDAQ:FRME) 2026-04-25

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

Tone
Positive 71/100
Event
Earnings
Published
26 Apr 2026 09:09
Source
Seeking Alpha
MSN Direct company coverage

First Merchants Corporation 7.50% PFD SER Aprice alerts declares $0.4688 dividend

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.

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Capital return
Published
24 Apr 2026 13:40
Source
MSN
Insider Monkey Direct company coverage

First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ:FRME) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

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%

Tone
Positive 76/100
Event
Deals and strategy
Published
24 Apr 2026 11:39
Source
Insider Monkey
Investing.com Direct company coverage

First Merchants Q1 2026 slides: acquisition masks core strength

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

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Deals and strategy
Published
24 Apr 2026 08:10
Source
Investing.com
Simply Wall Street Direct company coverage

First Merchants (FRME) Net Interest Margin Strengthens Bullish Profitability Narratives

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

Tone
Positive 66/100
Event
Earnings
Published
24 Apr 2026 00:38
Source
Simply Wall Street
MSN Direct company coverage

First Merchants expects mid-single-digit 2026 loan growth while targeting $111M-$114M quarterly expenses after First Savings integration

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.

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Deals and strategy
Published
23 Apr 2026 23:38
Source
MSN
Sahm Direct company coverage

First Merchants Clears Deal Hurdle As Integration And Growth Plans Loom

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

Tone
Positive 74/100
Event
Deals and strategy
Published
23 Apr 2026 19:38
Source
Sahm
AlphaStreet Direct company coverage

First Merchants Releases Q1 2026 Financial Results

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. A

Tone
Positive 71/100
Event
Earnings
Published
23 Apr 2026 15:38
Source
AlphaStreet
The Motley Fool Direct company coverage

First Merchants (FRME) Q1 2026 Earnings Transcript

First Merchants Corporation (FRME) reported its Q1 2026 earnings, detailing strong adjusted EPS growth of 9.6% driven by net interest margin expansion and robust fee income, despite an acquisition-related mark-to-market charge. The company completed the First Savings acquisition,

Tone
Positive 74/100
Event
Deals and strategy
Published
23 Apr 2026 15:09
Source
The Motley Fool
Investing.com Direct company coverage

Earnings call transcript: First Merchants Q1 2026 EPS beats, revenue misses

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

Tone
Positive 65/100
Event
Earnings
Published
23 Apr 2026 14:09
Source
Investing.com
Inside INdiana Business Direct company coverage

First Merchants’ Q1 profit drops by half

First Merchants Corp. reported a first-quarter net income of $27.7 million, a significant drop from $54.9 million in the prior year. This decrease is primarily attributed to $17 million in acquisition-related costs stemming from its $241 million merger with First Savings Financia

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Deals and strategy
Published
23 Apr 2026 11:50
Source
Inside INdiana Business