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€29.80 - €39.40
Previous CloseN/A
Volume0.00
Average Volume (3M)0.00
Market Cap
€2.22B
Enterprise Value€4.28B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)€3.91B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)€1.60B
Price to Earnings (P/E)12.6
Beta0.62
Next Earnings
Oct 21, 2026EPS Estimate
0.93Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)3.14
Shares Outstanding62,801,422
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
€42.19Price Target Upside18.50% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)2.88
Revenue Forecast (FY)€718.53M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Cash Generation QualityOperating cash flow of about $315M TTM, 12% FCF growth, and FCF covering net income indicate earnings are converting into cash. That supports organic lending, technology investment, dividends and buybacks, while reducing reliance on external funding to sustain the franchise over coming quarters.
Loan Growth And Margin ExpansionNearly 6% annualized loan growth, a 3.38% NIM, and higher new-loan yields show productive balance-sheet deployment. Redeploying low-yield bond roll-offs and mortgage-sale proceeds into loans can support interest income and make the expected mid-single-digit growth outlook more durable.
Franchise Scale And IntegrationThe First Savings integration is reported complete with cost synergies on track, while the franchise now spans 126 banking centers and $21.3B of assets. Greater scale, broader client reach and realized integration progress can improve operating leverage and support cross-selling over the medium term.
Bears Say
Credit DeteriorationTwo commercial credits moving to nonaccrual and a $33M provision create a direct earnings drag and raise uncertainty around credit costs. Management expects 2026 net charge-offs of roughly 40–45 basis points, which could limit capital generation and offset operating gains over the next several quarters.
Higher Leverage And Weaker Capital EfficiencyHigher debt-to-equity indicates greater reliance on debt financing, while ROE declining to about 7.3% shows weaker earnings efficiency on shareholder capital. Together, these trends can constrain financial flexibility and make it harder for growth to translate into stronger returns if funding or credit costs rise.
Costly Subordinated FundingThe $100M subordinated notes strengthen regulatory capital and funding flexibility, but the 6.750% fixed coupon creates a substantial recurring funding cost before the floating-rate reset. That expense can pressure net interest income and returns unless deployed into assets earning materially higher yields.
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 €29.80 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 €2.22B.
When is First Merchants Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date?
First Merchants Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 21, 2026 which is in 12 days.
How were First Merchants Corp.’s earnings last quarter?
First Merchants Corp. released its earnings results on Jul 22, 2026. The company reported €0.625 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of €0.912 by -€0.287.
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 0.93.
How many shares outstanding does First Merchants Corp. have?
First Merchants Corp. has 62,801,422 shares outstanding.
What happened to First Merchants Corp.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
First Merchants Corp. reported an EPS of €0.625 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of €0.912. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -4.189%.
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:
€42.19 (18.50% Upside)
€42.19 (18.50% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
DE:FM5 Sentiment 50%
Sector Average 62%
Sector Average 62%
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth €157.3K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
7.16%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
7.26%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
14.82%
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
Q2 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call presented a mix of solid operational momentum — including NIM expansion, strong loan production, revenue growth, successful integration of First Savings, improved liquidity, and resumed buybacks — alongside material, relationship-specific credit deterioration that required a sizeable provision and is expected to drive higher net charge-offs for 2026. Management characterized the credit issues as isolated and the broader portfolio as performing within expectations. Given the meaningful positive trends in revenue, margins, balance sheet repositioning and capital return capacity, but balanced by the notable near-term credit headwinds and increased NPAs/classified loans, the overall tone is balanced with cautious optimism.View all DE:FM5 earnings summariesFM5 Stock 12 Month Forecast
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Average Price Target
€42.19
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