FM5 Stock Chart & Stats
€35.60
€1.20(3.28%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
€35.60
€1.20(3.28%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range€30.00 - €39.40
Previous CloseN/A
Volume0.00
Average Volume (3M)0.00
Market Cap
€2.29B
Enterprise Value€3.61B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)€3.91B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)€1.60B
Price to Earnings (P/E)12.7
Beta0.59
Next Earnings
Jan 28, 2027EPS Estimate
0.89Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)3.14
Shares Outstanding62,210,133
10 Day Avg. Volume0
30 Day Avg. Volume0
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.68
Price to Book (P/B)0.88
Price to Sales (P/S)2.06
P/FCF Ratio7.63
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
€41.63Price Target Upside16.93% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)2.89
Revenue Forecast (FY)€718.33M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Margin And Revenue GrowthHigher net interest margin and strong year-to-date net interest income growth indicate improving earnings power from the core banking franchise. Continued loan repricing and a higher-yielding asset mix can support revenue durability over the next several quarters, provided funding costs remain controlled.
Cash Generation And CapitalStrong operating cash flow and free cash flow coverage support earnings quality and internal funding capacity. Combined with a solid common-equity capital position, this gives First Merchants flexibility to absorb credit costs, invest in the franchise, and maintain shareholder distributions.
Diversified Growth CapabilitiesExpansion into SBA and first-lien HELOC activity broadens fee-generation opportunities beyond traditional spread income. Expected growth in client-related fees, alongside wealth-management and payment services, can improve revenue diversification and make the business model more resilient.
Bears Say
Elevated Credit ActivityRecent charge-offs, new nonaccrual loans, and higher criticized classifications show that credit normalization remains an important earnings risk. Although management states that major relationships were previously reserved, further deterioration could increase provisions and reduce profitability over the coming quarters.
Higher Expenses And Funding CostsA higher operating expense base can limit incremental earnings conversion even while revenue grows. The new subordinated notes also add recurring interest expense, creating a durable cost burden that may offset part of future margin improvement and constrain efficiency gains.
Uneven Balance-sheet GrowthSlower loan growth and declining year-to-date deposits could restrain expansion of the bank’s earning-asset base and increase the importance of deposit pricing. If commercial production remains uneven, revenue growth may depend more heavily on margin gains and acquisitions or new fee initiatives.
First Merchants News
FM5 FAQ
What was First Merchants Corp.’s price range in the past 12 months?
First Merchants Corp. lowest stock price was €30.00 and its highest was €39.40 in the past 12 months.
What is First Merchants Corp.’s market cap?
First Merchants Corp.’s market cap is €2.29B.
When is First Merchants Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date?
First Merchants Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date is Jan 28, 2027 which is in 93 days.
How were First Merchants Corp.’s earnings last quarter?
First Merchants Corp. released its earnings results on Oct 21, 2026. The company reported €0.971 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of €0.925 by €0.046.
Is First Merchants Corp. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts First Merchants Corp.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does First Merchants Corp. pay dividends?
First Merchants Corp. does not currently pay dividends.
What is First Merchants Corp.’s EPS estimate?
First Merchants Corp.’s EPS estimate is 0.89.
How many shares outstanding does First Merchants Corp. have?
First Merchants Corp. has 62,210,133 shares outstanding.
What happened to First Merchants Corp.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
First Merchants Corp. reported an EPS of €0.971 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of €0.925. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 2.26%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of First Merchants Corp.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in DE:FM5
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
First Merchants Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
€41.63 (16.93% Upside)
€41.63 (16.93% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
DE:FM5 Sentiment 75%
Sector Average 60%
Sector Average 60%
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth €157.0K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
14.41%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
7.54%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
11.93%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
First Merchants Corp.
First Merchants Corporation operates as a financial holding entity, primarily conducting its business through its subsidiary, First Merchants Bank. This institution delivers a full spectrum of community banking solutions. It accepts various types of deposits, including term, savings, and checking accounts. The company also extends a wide array of lending products, such as consumer, commercial, agricultural business, and real estate mortgage loans, in addition to public finance options. Beyond standard banking, First Merchants provides personal and corporate trust services, brokerage capabilities, and private wealth management. Its corporate offerings further include letters of credit, repurchase agreements, and other specialized financial services. The company maintains a network of 109 physical banking locations situated across counties in Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, and Michigan. Furthermore, it offers convenient access to its services via electronic and mobile platforms. First Merchants Corporation was established in 1893 and is headquartered in Muncie, Indiana.
FM5 Company Deck
FM5 Earnings Call
Q3 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call was broadly positive, supported by double-digit earnings and revenue growth, net interest margin expansion, strong capital, continued organic loan and deposit opportunities, and confidence in the leadership transition. The main challenges were modest quarterly loan growth, softer consumer mortgage demand, elevated but largely previously reserved credit activity, higher expenses, and some near-term fee-income and margin offsets.View all DE:FM5 earnings summariesFM5 Stock 12 Month Forecast
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Average Price Target
€41.63
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