FRME today
$41.07-$0.13 (-0.32%)close Nov 11, 2026Trend
DailyDowntrend (confirmed)
4 hourBearish
1 hourStrong Bullish
15 minBullish
5 minBullish
Daily trend turns up above $40.31
Key levels
Resistance$42.30
Resistance$41.24
Support$40.31
Support$39.38
Latest news & SEC filings
EarningsFirst Merchants Corporation posts third quarter 2026 financial results
SEC FilingFirst Merchants Corp filed a report on a major company event (Form 8-K)
EarningsFirst Merchants Posts $1.10 Adjusted EPS, Revenue $199.073M
All FRME news →About First Merchants
First Merchants is a financial holding company that operates First Merchants Bank, a community bank with branches in Indiana, Ohio, and Michigan. It provides commercial and consumer banking services, including loans, deposits, treasury management, and mortgage solutions, along with wealth management through First Merchants Private Wealth Advisors. Its customers include businesses and individuals across its Midwest markets.
Based on the company's 10-K filed Feb 25, 2026.
Nasdaq · Financial
FIRST MERCHANTS CORP (FRME)
What Is the Price Target for FRME?
SEPT Low Target
$39.10
SEPT Mid Target
$46.00
SEPT High Target
$52.90
Analyst Consensus
$46.00
Is FRME a Buy or Sell Right Now?
Thesis
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Valuation Verdict
FAIR
Methods Used
P/E Forward, P/B, PEG, Analyst Consensus
Fair Value
$46.14
12
Moat Score
NONE
6/9
Piotroski Score
0.2
Altman Z-Score
What Is Smart Money Doing with FRME?
Insider Signal
SELLING
0 buys / 5 sells (90d)
Congress Signal
NEUTRAL
0 buys / 0 sells (90d)
Institutional
DISTRIBUTING
Short Squeeze Risk
LOW
Signal: NEUTRAL
Recent Insider Activity
| Name | Title | Type | Shares | Value | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myers Larry W | director | Sale | 10,000 | $420K | Jun 12, 2026 |
| Myers Larry W | director | Sale | 10,000 | $415K | Jun 11, 2026 |
| Myers Larry W | director officer | Sale | 0 | $16.50 | May 5, 2026 |
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Revenue YoY
N/A%
3yr Revenue CAGR
N/A%
EPS Growth YoY
13.78%
FCF Growth YoY
N/A%
Revenue Trend
UNKNOWN
Dark Pool Trades for FRME
PREVIEWSEPT Investing tracks real-time dark pool institutional trades for FRME, including block trade sizes, dollar values, and buy/sell side classification. Dark pool trades reveal where institutional investors are positioning before moves become visible on public exchanges.
| Time | Price | Size | Value | Side |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21:00:24 | $41.07 | 2,448 | $$101K | BUY |
| 19:24:16 | $41.08 | 1,200 | $$49K | SELL |
| 19:19:19 | $41.10 | 1,473 | $$61K | BUY |
| 17:17:53 | $40.94 | 3,000 | $$123K | MIDPOINT |
| 20:25:08 | $41.32 | 1,398 | $$58K | BUY |
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What is FRME stock price today?
FIRST MERCHANTS CORP (FRME) is at $41.07, down 0.32% (-$0.13) at the Nov 11, 2026 close.
Why is FRME stock moving today?
Latest FRME news — Oct 21, 2026: First Merchants Corporation posts third quarter 2026 financial results · Oct 21, 2026: First Merchants Corp filed a report on a major company event (Form 8-K)
What is the FRME price target?
The average analyst price target for FRME is $46.00, ranging from $46 to $46, based on 1 analysts. Latest: Piper Sandler maintains on Oct 5, 2026.
What do analysts rate FRME?
Analyst ratings for FRME: 0 Buy, 2 Hold, 0 Sell — consensus Hold.
Did FRME beat earnings?
FRME last reported on Oct 21, 2026: EPS $1.10 vs $1.04 expected — a beat of 5.8%.
What is FRME's P/E ratio?
FRME trades at a P/E of 10.3 vs a Financial average of 323.3.
Does FRME pay a dividend?
Yes. FRME's dividend yield is 3.92%.
What are FRME support and resistance levels?
Support: $40.31, $39.38, $38.38. Resistance: $41.24, $42.30, $43.85.
What are insiders doing with FRME?
Insider activity: SELLING, 0 buys and 5 sells in the last 90 days.
What is the latest news on FRME?
Oct 21, 2026: First Merchants Corporation posts third quarter 2026 financial results · Oct 21, 2026: First Merchants Corp filed a report on a major company event (Form 8-K) · Oct 21, 2026: First Merchants Posts $1.10 Adjusted EPS, Revenue $199.073M