First Merchants (FRME) News Today $43.06 +0.32 (+0.75%) (As of 12:14 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Headlines Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrends All Sources Trusted Sources MarketBeat Benzinga Bloomberg GuruFocus MarketWatch Motley Fool NASDAQ PR Newswire Reuters Seeking Alpha TalkMarkets The Street TipRanks The Wall Street Journal Wall Street Zen Yahoo Finance Source Sentiment refers to the positivity or negativity of each headline according to our language processing algorithm. Sentiment All Sentiments Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Most Recent December 2024 November 2024 October 2024 September 2024 August 2024 July 2024 June 2024 May 2024 April 2024 March 2024 February 2024 January 2024 December 2023 November 2023 October 2023 September 2023 August 2023 July 2023 June 2023 May 2023 April 2023 March 2023 February 2023 January 2023 December 2022 November 2022 October 2022 September 2022 August 2022 July 2022 June 2022 May 2022 April 2022 March 2022 February 2022 January 2022 Time Period First Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME) Shares Sold by State Street CorpState Street Corp reduced its stake in shares of First Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME - Free Report) by 4.6% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 1,956,559 shares of the bank's stock after selling 94December 18 at 3:35 AM | marketbeat.comInsider Selling: First Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME) President Sells 7,248 Shares of StockFirst Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME - Get Free Report) President Michael J. Stewart sold 7,248 shares of the business's stock in a transaction dated Monday, December 16th. The stock was sold at an average price of $43.73, for a total transaction of $316,955.04. Following the completion of the sale, the president now directly owns 92,664 shares of the company's stock, valued at $4,052,196.72. The trade was a 7.25 % decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink.December 17 at 1:17 PM | marketbeat.comFirst Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME) Short Interest UpdateFirst Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME - Get Free Report) was the recipient of a large decline in short interest in the month of November. As of November 30th, there was short interest totalling 531,400 shares, a decline of 5.8% from the November 15th total of 563,900 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 266,900 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 2.0 days.December 17 at 10:54 AM | marketbeat.comFmr LLC Raises Stock Position in First Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME)Fmr LLC raised its holdings in First Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME - Free Report) by 2,420.8% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 78,194 shares of the bank's stock after purchasing an additional 75,092 shares during the quartDecember 15 at 3:21 AM | marketbeat.comY Intercept Hong Kong Ltd Acquires 13,370 Shares of First Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME)Y Intercept Hong Kong Ltd boosted its stake in shares of First Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME - Free Report) by 123.8% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 24,174 shares of the bank's stock after buying an additional 13,370 shares during the perioDecember 13, 2024 | marketbeat.comUBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC Has $3.83 Million Position in First Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME)UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC reduced its holdings in First Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME - Free Report) by 12.2% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 102,823 shares of tDecember 13, 2024 | marketbeat.comSystematic Financial Management LP Boosts Stock Holdings in First Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME)Systematic Financial Management LP boosted its position in shares of First Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME - Free Report) by 15.8% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 682,675 shares of tDecember 5, 2024 | marketbeat.comThe Manufacturers Life Insurance Company Has $17.65 Million Stake in First Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME)The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company reduced its stake in First Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME - Free Report) by 2.8% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 474,438 shares of the bank's stock after selling 13,649 shares during the quarterDecember 2, 2024 | marketbeat.comFirst Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME) Given Average Recommendation of "Moderate Buy" by BrokeragesFirst Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME - Get Free Report) has been given a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" by the five research firms that are presently covering the stock, Marketbeat Ratings reports. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation and three have given a buy recoDecember 1, 2024 | marketbeat.comShort Interest in First Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME) Increases By 20.0%First Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME - Get Free Report) saw a significant increase in short interest during the month of November. As of November 15th, there was short interest totalling 563,900 shares, an increase of 20.0% from the October 31st total of 469,900 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 269,300 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 2.1 days.December 1, 2024 | marketbeat.comFisher Asset Management LLC Has $16.66 Million Stock Holdings in First Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME)Fisher Asset Management LLC trimmed its holdings in shares of First Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME - Free Report) by 2.8% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 447,785 shares of the bank's stock after sNovember 28, 2024 | marketbeat.comEagle Asset Management Inc. Has $15.78 Million Stake in First Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME)Eagle Asset Management Inc. lifted its stake in First Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME - Free Report) by 93.3% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 424,130 shares of the bank's stock after acquiringNovember 24, 2024 | marketbeat.comQuest Partners LLC Has $1.32 Million Position in First Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME)Quest Partners LLC lifted its position in shares of First Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME - Free Report) by 2,517.0% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 35,355 shares of the bank's stock after acquiringNovember 20, 2024 | marketbeat.comPhocas Financial Corp. Has $8.94 Million Stake in First Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME)Phocas Financial Corp. lowered its position in First Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME - Free Report) by 5.8% during the third quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 240,230 shares of the bank's stock after selling 14,817 shares during the period. Phocas FinanciNovember 19, 2024 | marketbeat.comOneAscent Financial Services LLC Purchases New Position in First Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME)OneAscent Financial Services LLC purchased a new stake in First Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME - Free Report) in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund purchased 123,037 shares of the bank's stock, valued at approximately $4,577,000. First MeNovember 19, 2024 | marketbeat.comVictory Capital Management Inc. Sells 17,921 Shares of First Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME)Victory Capital Management Inc. decreased its holdings in First Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME - Free Report) by 1.8% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 1,003,206 shares of the bank's stock after selling 17,921 shares during the perioNovember 17, 2024 | marketbeat.comFirst Merchants (NASDAQ:FRME) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.35November 16, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comEmpowered Funds LLC Grows Stock Position in First Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME)Empowered Funds LLC increased its stake in shares of First Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME - Free Report) by 6.1% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 211,132 shares of the bank's stock after acqNovember 16, 2024 | marketbeat.comFirst Merchants Corporation Announces Cash DividendNovember 13, 2024 | globenewswire.comFirst Merchants (NASDAQ:FRME) Reaches New 52-Week High - Should You Buy?First Merchants (NASDAQ:FRME) Hits New 12-Month High - Time to Buy?November 12, 2024 | marketbeat.comFirst Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME) Shares Bought by Principal Financial Group Inc.Principal Financial Group Inc. grew its stake in shares of First Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME - Free Report) by 1.3% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 886,088 shares ofNovember 12, 2024 | marketbeat.comHow Exxon Mobil, State Street And First Merchants Can Put Cash In Your PocketNovember 7, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comFirst Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME) Given Average Recommendation of "Moderate Buy" by AnalystsShares of First Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME - Get Free Report) have earned an average recommendation of "Moderate Buy" from the five brokerages that are presently covering the firm, Marketbeat.com reports. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation and three have issuedNovember 6, 2024 | marketbeat.comFirst Merchants price target lowered to $47 from $50 at Piper SandlerOctober 28, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comPiper Sandler Sticks to Their Buy Rating for First Merchants (FRME)October 28, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comFirst Merchants (NASDAQ:FRME) Sees Strong Trading Volume - Still a Buy?First Merchants (NASDAQ:FRME) Sees Large Volume Increase - Here's What HappenedOctober 28, 2024 | marketbeat.comPiper Sandler Lowers First Merchants (NASDAQ:FRME) Price Target to $47.00Piper Sandler dropped their target price on shares of First Merchants from $50.00 to $47.00 and set an "overweight" rating on the stock in a report on Monday.October 28, 2024 | marketbeat.comFirst Merchants (NASDAQ:FRME) Releases Earnings Results, Beats Estimates By $0.05 EPSFirst Merchants (NASDAQ:FRME - Get Free Report) issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday. The bank reported $0.95 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.90 by $0.05. The firm had revenue of $265.95 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $160.55 million. First Merchants had a net margin of 17.77% and a return on equity of 9.17%. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted $0.94 earnings per share.October 25, 2024 | marketbeat.comFirst Merchants Third Quarter 2024 Earnings: Misses ExpectationsOctober 25, 2024 | sg.finance.yahoo.comEarnings To Watch: First Merchants Corp (FRME) Reports Q3 2024 ResultOctober 25, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comFirst Merchants Corporation (FRME) Q3 2024 Earnings Call TranscriptOctober 25, 2024 | seekingalpha.comFirst Merchants Corp (FRME) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Highlights: Strategic Growth Amidst Market ...October 25, 2024 | gurufocus.comFirst Merchants (NASDAQ:FRME) Shares Gap Down - Should You Sell?First Merchants (NASDAQ:FRME) Shares Gap Down - Here's What HappenedOctober 24, 2024 | marketbeat.comFirst Merchants Corporation Announces Third Quarter 2024 Earnings per ShareOctober 24, 2024 | globenewswire.comFirst Merchants (FRME) Set to Announce Quarterly Earnings on ThursdayFirst Merchants (NASDAQ:FRME) will be releasing earnings before the market opens on Thursday, October 24, Zacks reports. (Register for Conference Call at http://mmm.wallstreethorizon.com/u.asp?u=632963)October 17, 2024 | marketbeat.comFirst Merchants Corporation Announces Cash Dividend on Its Preferred StockOctober 15, 2024 | globenewswire.comMillennium Management LLC Has $2.81 Million Holdings in First Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME)Millennium Management LLC raised its holdings in shares of First Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME - Free Report) by 25.1% in the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 84,291 shares of the bank's stock after acquiring an additional 16,899 shares during the perioOctober 15, 2024 | marketbeat.comFirst Merchants (NASDAQ:FRME) Stock Quotes, Forecast and News SummaryOctober 13, 2024 | benzinga.comFirst Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME) Given Average Rating of "Moderate Buy" by BrokeragesShares of First Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME - Get Free Report) have received a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" from the five research firms that are currently covering the stock, Marketbeat.com reports. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation and three have issued aOctober 12, 2024 | marketbeat.comSanctuary Advisors LLC Purchases New Holdings in First Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME)Sanctuary Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in First Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME - Free Report) in the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor purchased 42,393 shares of the bank's stock, valued atOctober 10, 2024 | marketbeat.comFirst Merchants Corporation to Report Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results, Host Conference Call and WebcastOctober 3, 2024 | globenewswire.comThe Manufacturers Life Insurance Company Has $16.25 Million Stock Holdings in First Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME)The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company reduced its position in shares of First Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME - Free Report) by 6.0% in the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 488October 3, 2024 | marketbeat.comEarnest Partners LLC Acquires 75,677 Shares of First Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME)Earnest Partners LLC grew its holdings in First Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME - Free Report) by 2.9% in the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 2,694,006 shares of the bank's stock after purchasing an additional 75,677 shaSeptember 26, 2024 | marketbeat.comDimensional Fund Advisors LP Acquires 180,323 Shares of First Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME)Dimensional Fund Advisors LP lifted its holdings in First Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME - Free Report) by 5.5% in the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 3,475,053 shares of the bank's stock afteSeptember 24, 2024 | marketbeat.comFirst Merchants (NASDAQ:FRME) shareholders have earned a 42% return over the last yearSeptember 23, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comFirst Merchants Earns New Award: TIME Magazine’s “America’s Best Mid-Sized Company”September 18, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comFirst Merchants Earns New Award: TIME Magazine's “America's Best Mid-Sized Company”September 17, 2024 | globenewswire.comDenali Advisors LLC Has $6.80 Million Stock Position in First Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME)Denali Advisors LLC boosted its holdings in First Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME - Free Report) by 39.5% in the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 204,177 shares of the bank's stock after purchasing an additional 57,800 shaSeptember 17, 2024 | marketbeat.comFirst Merchants Corp (FRME) Trading Down 3.68% on Sep 11September 11, 2024 | gurufocus.comVictory Capital Management Inc. Sells 38,051 Shares of First Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME)Victory Capital Management Inc. cut its stake in shares of First Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME - Free Report) by 3.6% in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 1,021,127 shares of the bank's stock after sellingSeptember 11, 2024 | marketbeat.com Get First Merchants News Delivered to You Automatically Sign up to receive the latest news and ratings for FRME and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address URGENT: This Altcoin Opportunity Won’t Wait – Act Now (Ad)Crypto has officially entered the "banana zone" – that wild phase where prices can 1000x in days. 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