First Merchants Corporation FRME Return on equity

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FAQ

What is First Merchants Corporation's return on equity?

First Merchants Corporation (FRME) reported return on equity of 7.4% in Q2 2026.

How has First Merchants Corporation's return on equity changed year-over-year?

First Merchants Corporation's return on equity decreased by 25.5% year-over-year, from 9.9% to 7.4%.

What is the long-term trend for First Merchants Corporation's return on equity?

Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), First Merchants Corporation's return on equity has grown at a 3.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from 8.1% to 9.5%.

What does return on equity mean?

Trailing-twelve-month net income divided by average shareholders' equity (average of the start and end of the trailing-twelve-month window). Measures the profit generated on each dollar of shareholder capital.