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First Merchants Corporation

FRME and FRMEP

First Merchants Corp is a financial holding company that provides comprehensive community banking and wealth management services across Indiana, Ohio, and Michigan.

Market cap
$2.7B+22.0%
Revenue$691.5M+5.1%
Net income$186.0M-17.6%
EPS (diluted)$3.11-19.4%
Trailing twelve months · change vs. prior year

Earnings

Next report

Oct 28, 2026 (in 3 months)
Revenue estimate$204.0M
EPS estimate$1.03

Financials

Q2 2026

Income statement

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Revenue$196.1M+19.3%
Net income$44.0M-22.6%
EPS (diluted)$0.70-28.6%

Balance sheet

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Total equity$2.7B+14.9%
Total assets$21.3B+14.8%

Valuation & ratios

Valuation

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Market cap$2.7B+22.0%
P/E14.5×+4.5×
P/S3.9×+0.5×

Profitability

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Net margin26.9%-7.4pp

Returns & leverage

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Return on equity7.4%-2.5pp

Competitors

Profile

First Merchants Corp is a financial holding company that provides comprehensive community banking and wealth management services across Indiana, Ohio, and Michigan. The company delivers a full spectrum of commercial and consumer financial solutions through its branch network and digital channels, emphasizing local decision-making and high-touch customer service. Its core value proposition centers on a 'whole-bank' delivery approach to meet diverse debt capital, treasury, and investment needs.

Competitive position

A leading regional community bank in the Midwest that differentiates itself through localized decision-making and a broad array of integrated financial products.

GeographiesIndiana, Ohio, Michigan, United States
Customer segmentsCommercial, Retail, Private Wealth
Business modelInterest Income, Fee-based Services, Asset Management
SuppliersFederal Reserve System, Technology Infrastructure Providers, Credit Rating Agencies, Deposit Insurance Systems
CustomersSmall and Mid-sized Businesses, Residential Homebuyers, Individual Savers, Corporate Treasury Departments
Listed1989
Employees2.2K
CEOMark K. Hardwick
FilingsSEC EDGAR

Questions, answered.

What is First Merchants Corporation's market cap?
First Merchants Corporation (FRME) has a market capitalization of $2.7B and trades on NASDAQ.
What is First Merchants Corporation's revenue and profitability?
First Merchants Corporation generated $691.5M in trailing twelve-month revenue with net income of $186.0M, representing a net margin of 26.9%. These figures are based on the Q2 2026 filing.
Who are First Merchants Corporation's competitors?
First Merchants Corporation's key competitors include JPMorgan Chase & Co., Fifth Third Bancorp, Huntington Bancshares, and others. These companies compete in similar markets and product categories.
Who does First Merchants Corporation partner with?
First Merchants Corporation's notable partners include Nasdaq.
What subsidiaries does First Merchants Corporation have?
First Merchants Corporation's subsidiaries include First Merchants Bank, First Merchants Private Wealth Advisors, First Savings Financial Group, Inc., and others.
Where is First Merchants Corporation headquartered?
First Merchants Corporation is headquartered in United States of America and employs approximately 2,162 people. It has been publicly traded since 1989.