First Merchants Corporation (FRMEP) Stock Price & Analysis
First Merchants Corporation (FRMEP) closed at USD 25.22 on Thursday, October 15, 2026, down 0.30% on the day. The US market is currently closed; this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 25.3; the Oct 15, 2026 session ranged USD 25.22–25.3 on volume of 1,275 shares. Market capitalization is —, with a 52-week range of USD 24.73–27.09 (NMS). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 16, 2026 at 05:10 UTC.
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Key facts (FRMEP)
- Analysts: None.
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +3.3% vs S&P 500 +18.1%; 5Y +32.5% vs S&P 500 +85.1%.
Analysts (FRMEP)
Consensus None.
Total return (dividends reinvested) (FRMEP)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-16) | 5Y (from 2021-10-11) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +3.3% | +32.5% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +18.1% | +85.1% |
| Per year | +3.3% | +5.8% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 11.4% | 9.7% |
| Max drawdown | -4.7% (Jul 2026→Sep 2026) | -10.4% (Jan 2023→May 2023) |
Key Statistics (as of October 16, 2026 at 05:10 UTC)
| Price | USD 25.22 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 0.30% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 25.3 |
| Open | USD 25.3 |
| Day Range | USD 25.22 – 25.3 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 24.73 – 27.09 |
| Volume | 1,275 shares |
| Market Cap | — |
| Exchange | NMS |
Technical Analysis (FRMEP)
Nexqual's technical model rates FRMEP "NEUTRAL" based on 2 bullish and 3 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:10 UTC.
| Overall Signal | NEUTRAL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 48.93 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 25.2) |
| MACD | 0.01 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (FRMEP)
Wall Street analysts rate FRMEP "None", per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:10 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | None |
|---|
Earnings (FRMEP)
| Revenue Estimate | $203.94M |
|---|
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:10 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (FRMEP)
| Total Revenue | $642.19M |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +2.80% |
| Gross Margin | +0.00% |
| Operating Margin | +34.27% |
| Profit Margin | +28.96% |
| ROE | +7.37% |
| Total Cash | $665.65M |
| Total Debt | $1.65B |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:10 UTC.
Financial Health Score (FRMEP)
Nexqual rates First Merchants Corporation's overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:10 UTC.
| Growth | Solid — Revenue +6% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Critical — Gross margin 0% |
| Balance Sheet | Mixed — $666M cash vs $1.65B debt |
| Cash Flow | Solid — Operating cash flow $315M (TTM) |
| Efficiency | Mixed — ROE 7%, ROA 0.9% |
Ownership (FRMEP)
| Insider Ownership | +0.00% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +711.20% |
| Float | 61.56M |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:10 UTC.
Leadership (FRMEP)
First Merchants Corporation is led by Mark K. Hardwick C.P.A. (age 54), CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:10 UTC.
| CEO & Director | Mark K. Hardwick C.P.A. (age 54) |
|---|---|
| President | Michael J. Stewart (age 59) |
| Executive VP, CFO & Principal Accounting Officer | Michele M. Kawiecki (age 52) |
| VP & Director of Corporate Administration | Nicole M. Weaver |
Major Backers & Investors (FRMEP)
Notable institutional backers of First Merchants Corporation include John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund, Angel Oak Financial Strategies Income Term Trust, according to Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:10 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund | 4.89% |
| Angel Oak Financial Strategies Income Term Trust | 4% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:10 UTC.
Peers & Related Stocks
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|---|---|---|---|
| MFG | Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. Sp | USD 10.22 | ▼ 3.58% |
| HDB | HDFC Bank Limited | USD 23.53 | ▲ 3.38% |
| IBN | ICICI Bank Limited | USD 29.44 | ▲ 3.15% |
| ITUB | Itau Unibanco Banco Holding SA | USD 9.5 | ▼ 3.94% |
| USB | U.S. Bancorp | USD 57.39 | ▲ 0.88% |
| PNC | PNC Financial Services Group, I | USD 214.94 | ▼ 2.07% |
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