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Sentiment All Sentiments Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Most Recent February 2025 January 2025 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 Time Period Peregrine Capital Management LLC Buys 21,331 Shares of First Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME)Peregrine Capital Management LLC boosted its stake in shares of First Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME - Free Report) by 16.3% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 152,44February 19 at 5:15 AM | marketbeat.comValeo Financial Advisors LLC Makes New $233,000 Investment in First Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME)Valeo Financial Advisors LLC purchased a new position in First Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME - Free Report) in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor purchased 5,835 shares of the bank's stock, valued at approximately $233,0February 19 at 3:55 AM | marketbeat.comFirst Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME) Receives $49.00 Consensus Target Price from AnalystsFebruary 17, 2025 | americanbankingnews.comFirst Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME) Short Interest Down 32.6% in JanuaryFirst Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME - Get Free Report) was the target of a significant decrease in short interest during the month of January. As of January 31st, there was short interest totalling 405,800 shares, a decrease of 32.6% from the January 15th total of 601,700 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 259,200 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 1.6 days.February 15, 2025 | marketbeat.comFirst Merchants Corp Lowers Position in First Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME)First Merchants Corp decreased its holdings in shares of First Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME - Free Report) by 2.3% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 549,693 shares of the bank's stock after selling 12,966 shares during the period. First MercFebruary 15, 2025 | marketbeat.comFirst Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME) Receives Average Recommendation of "Moderate Buy" from BrokeragesShares of First Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME - Get Free Report) have been assigned an average rating of "Moderate Buy" from the five brokerages that are covering the company, Marketbeat Ratings reports. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a hold rating and four have issued a buy ratingFebruary 14, 2025 | marketbeat.comEmpowered Funds LLC Has $8.86 Million Stake in First Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME)Empowered Funds LLC increased its stake in shares of First Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME - Free Report) by 5.2% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 222,066 shares of the bank's stock after purchasing an additional 10,934 shares dFebruary 10, 2025 | marketbeat.comFirst Merchants Corp Declares Cash Dividend for ShareholdersFebruary 7, 2025 | gurufocus.comFirst Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME) Announces Quarterly Dividend of $0.35First Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME) announced a quarterly dividend on Friday, February 7th. Investors of record on Friday, March 7th will be given a dividend of 0.35 per share by the bank on Friday, March 21st. This represents a $1.40 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.13%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, March 6th.February 7, 2025 | marketbeat.comFirst Merchants Corporation Announces Cash DividendFebruary 7, 2025 | investing.comFirst Merchants Corporation Announces Cash DividendFebruary 7, 2025 | globenewswire.comFirst Merchants unveils 2025 executive incentive planFebruary 7, 2025 | msn.comFirst Merchants Adopts 2025 Incentive Compensation ProgramFebruary 6, 2025 | tipranks.comFirst Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME) Short Interest Up 20.8% in JanuaryFirst Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME - Get Free Report) saw a significant growth in short interest in January. As of January 15th, there was short interest totalling 573,600 shares, a growth of 20.8% from the December 31st total of 474,800 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 271,300 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 2.1 days.February 2, 2025 | marketbeat.comFirst Merchants price target raised to $50 from $42 at Raymond JamesFebruary 1, 2025 | markets.businessinsider.comEarnings call transcript: First Merchants Q4 2024 sees EPS beat and stock riseFebruary 1, 2025 | msn.com4 Analysts Have This To Say About First MerchantsJanuary 31, 2025 | benzinga.comRaymond James Remains a Buy on First Merchants (FRME)January 31, 2025 | markets.businessinsider.comFirst Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ:FRME) Q4 2024 Earnings Call TranscriptJanuary 31, 2025 | msn.comFirst Merchants (NASDAQ:FRME) Price Target Raised to $52.00 at Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsKeefe, Bruyette & Woods increased their target price on shares of First Merchants from $50.00 to $52.00 and gave the company an "outperform" rating in a research report on Friday.January 31, 2025 | marketbeat.comFirst Merchants' (FRME) "Outperform" Rating Reaffirmed at Raymond JamesRaymond James reaffirmed an "outperform" rating and set a $50.00 price target (up previously from $42.00) on shares of First Merchants in a report on Friday.January 31, 2025 | marketbeat.comFirst Merchants (NASDAQ:FRME) Earns "Overweight" Rating from Piper SandlerPiper Sandler restated an "overweight" rating and set a $55.00 price target (up from $52.00) on shares of First Merchants in a research report on Friday.January 31, 2025 | marketbeat.comFirst Merchants (NASDAQ:FRME) Stock Price Up 4.8% on Strong EarningsFirst Merchants (NASDAQ:FRME) Trading Up 4.8% on Strong EarningsJanuary 31, 2025 | marketbeat.comHovde Group Upgrades First Merchants (NASDAQ:FRME) to "Outperform"Hovde Group upgraded shares of First Merchants from a "market perform" rating to an "outperform" rating and set a $50.00 price target on the stock in a report on Friday.January 31, 2025 | marketbeat.comInsights into First Merchants Q4 EarningsJanuary 31, 2025 | benzinga.comFirst Merchants Corp (FRME) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Highlights: Strong Loan Growth and Strategic ...January 31, 2025 | gurufocus.comQ4 2024 First Merchants Corp Earnings Call TranscriptJanuary 31, 2025 | gurufocus.comFirst Merchants Corp Q4 Profit Increases, Beats EstimatesJanuary 30, 2025 | markets.businessinsider.comFirst Merchants targets mid-to-high single-digit loan growth in 2025 amid enhanced technology investmentsJanuary 30, 2025 | msn.comFirst Merchants Corporation (FRME) Q4 2024 Earnings Call TranscriptJanuary 30, 2025 | seekingalpha.comFirst Merchants Corporation 2024 Q4 - Results - Earnings Call PresentationJanuary 30, 2025 | seekingalpha.comFirst Merchants (NASDAQ:FRME) Announces Quarterly Earnings ResultsFirst Merchants (NASDAQ:FRME - Get Free Report) released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday. The bank reported $1.00 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.90 by $0.10. First Merchants had a net margin of 16.94% and a return on equity of 8.94%.January 30, 2025 | marketbeat.comFirst Merchants Corp Reports Q4 EPS of $1.10, Beating Estimates; Revenue Falls Short at $134. ...January 30, 2025 | gurufocus.comFirst Merchants Corporation Announces Fourth Quarter 2024 Earnings Per ShareJanuary 30, 2025 | globenewswire.comWhat To Expect From First Merchants Corp (FRME) Q4 2024 EarningsJanuary 29, 2025 | gurufocus.comGoelzer Investment Management Inc. Purchases Shares of 6,765 First Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME)Goelzer Investment Management Inc. bought a new position in shares of First Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME - Free Report) in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm bought 6,765 shares of the bank's stock, valued atJanuary 26, 2025 | marketbeat.comFirst Merchants (FRME) to Release Earnings on ThursdayFirst Merchants (NASDAQ:FRME) will be releasing earnings before the market opens on Thursday, January 30, Financial Modeling Prep reports. (Register for Conference Call at http://mmm.wallstreethorizon.com/u.asp?u=655565)January 23, 2025 | marketbeat.comShort Interest in First Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME) Increases By 20.8%First Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME - Get Free Report) saw a large growth in short interest during the month of December. As of December 31st, there was short interest totalling 573,600 shares, a growth of 20.8% from the December 15th total of 474,800 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 271,300 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 2.1 days.January 19, 2025 | marketbeat.comFirst Merchants Corporation Announces Cash Dividend on Its Preferred StockJanuary 15, 2025 | globenewswire.com15,228 Shares in First Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME) Bought by Sentinel Pension Advisors Inc.Sentinel Pension Advisors Inc. purchased a new stake in First Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME - Free Report) in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm purchased 15,228 shares of the bank's stock, valued at approximatJanuary 13, 2025 | marketbeat.comNordea Investment Management AB Raises Stock Position in First Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME)Nordea Investment Management AB boosted its position in shares of First Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME - Free Report) by 67.9% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 134,136 shares ofJanuary 11, 2025 | marketbeat.comFirst Merchants Corporation to Report Fourth Quarter 2024 Financial Results, Host Conference Call and WebcastJanuary 9, 2025 | globenewswire.comFirst Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME) Sees Large Drop in Short InterestFirst Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME - Get Free Report) was the recipient of a large decrease in short interest in the month of December. As of December 15th, there was short interest totalling 474,800 shares, a decrease of 10.7% from the November 30th total of 531,400 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 276,400 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 1.7 days.January 1, 2025 | marketbeat.comFirst Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME) Given Consensus Rating of "Moderate Buy" by AnalystsFirst Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME - Get Free Report) has been assigned an average rating of "Moderate Buy" from the five analysts that are covering the stock, MarketBeat.com reports. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation and three have given a buy recommendation to tDecember 26, 2024 | marketbeat.comBarclays PLC Grows Position in First Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME)Barclays PLC boosted its stake in First Merchants Co. (NASDAQ:FRME - Free Report) by 89.5% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 112,290 shares of the bank's stock after buying an additional 53,033 sharDecember 23, 2024 | marketbeat.comFirst 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, 2024 | 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, 2024 | 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, 2024 | 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, 2024 | 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.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 FRME Media Mentions By Week FRME Media Sentiment Learn about the media sentiment score. Each headline receives a score ranging from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). Our company news sentiment scores track the average news sentiment of articles about each company over the most recent 7 days in order to identify companies that are receiving positive press. FRME News Sentiment▼1.280.86▲Average Finance News Sentiment FRME News Coverage Learn about the media coverage comparison. We track news headlines from hundreds of news outlets and tag them by company. 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