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The analysts' average price target is +40,36€ (+12,74%). The median is +40,36€ (+12,74%).

Buy	10
Hold	2
Sell	0

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First Merchants reaches 52-week high at 44.6 USD

The stock of First Merchants climbed to a 52-week high of 44.6 USD and is thus at 99% of its peak value. Year-to-date the stock shows a total return of 12.28% and a gain of 18.93% since the start of the year; dividends have been raised for 14 consecutive years and the yield is 3.38%. In the first quarter EPS beat expectations at 1.03 USD, but revenue missed (157.1 million USD vs. expected 188.43 million USD); a quarterly cash dividend of 0.37 USD was announced. With a P/E ratio of 13.04, InvestingPro still classifies the stock as undervalued; Paul Fultz was also appointed to the board of directors. » More on de.investing.com
First Merchants pays quarterly dividend of $0.36

First Merchants Corporation has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.36 per common share, equivalent to an annual yield of 3.43%. The board made the decision on February 9, 2026. Shareholders of record on March 6, 2026, will receive the payment on March 20, 2026. First Merchants thus continues its 37-year streak of uninterrupted dividend payments and has raised the dividend for 14 consecutive years. » More on de.investing.com
First Merchants reports strong loan and deposit growth and continues expansion with acquisition

First Merchants reported net income of $56.6 million for Q4 2025 (EPS $0.99), beating analyst expectations. Loans grew by $197.4 million in the quarter (annualized 5.8%) and deposits increased by 11.4%; net interest margin improved to 3.29%. For 2025 the firm reported annual net income of $224.1 million, loan growth of 7.3%, and higher capital ratios. The upcoming acquisition of First Savings Financial Group will add about $2.4 billion to the balance sheet and is intended to strengthen the market position in the Midwest; loan growth of 6–8% is expected for 2026. Management plans further buybacks and cost synergies but sees integration and margin risks. » More on de.investing.com

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In 2026, FIRST MERCHANTS has already paid 0,63€ in dividends. The last payout was in June.

Financials

In the last quarter, FIRST MERCHANTS had revenue of 261.11m€ and net profit of 38.54m€

(EUR)	Jun 2026	YoY
Revenue	+261.11m	17,90%
Gross profit	+142.91m	6,13%
Net profit	+38.54m	20,08%
EBITDA	+42.45m	31,45%

Fundamentals

Metric	Value
Market capitalization	+2.25b€
Number of shares	62.80m
52-week high/low	+38,92€ - +29,76€
Dividend yield	+3,50%
Dividends TTM	+1,25€
Next dividend	+0,32€
Beta	0,86
P/E ratio	+13,33
PEG ratio	−0,70
P/B ratio	+0,97
P/S ratio	+2,41

Company profile

Die First Merchants Corporation ist die Finanzholding der First Merchants Bank, die Bankdienstleistungen für die Bevölkerung anbietet. Sie nimmt Termin-, Spar- und Sichteinlagen an und bietet Hypothekendarlehen für Verbraucher, Unternehmen, landwirtschaftliche Betriebe und Immobilien sowie öffentliche Finanzierungen an. Das Unternehmen bietet außerdem Treuhanddienstleistungen für Privatpersonen und Unternehmen, Maklerdienste und private Vermögensverwaltung sowie Akkreditive, Rückkaufsvereinbarungen und andere Unternehmensdienstleistungen an. Das Unternehmen betreibt 109 Bankfilialen in den Bundesstaaten Indiana, Illinois, Ohio und Michigan. Das Unternehmen bietet seine Dienstleistungen auch über elektronische und mobile Vertriebskanäle an. Die First Merchants Corporation wurde 1893 gegründet und hat ihren Hauptsitz in Muncie, Indiana.