First Merchants Corp
FRMEFirst Merchants Corporation is a regional bank holding company based in Indiana. It provides a wide range of banking and financial services, including retail, commercial, and small business banking, as well as mortgage lending, wealth management, and trust services. Founded in 1958, the company operates through numerous branches primarily across Indiana, Illinois, and surrounding states, focusing on community banking with a commitment to personalized service and local decision-making.
Dividend History
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 19, 2025 | $0.36 | 2025-12-05 | 2025-12-05 |
| September 19, 2025 | $0.36 | 2025-09-05 | 2025-09-05 |
| June 20, 2025 | $0.36 | 2025-06-06 | 2025-06-06 |
| March 21, 2025 | $0.35 | 2025-03-07 | 2025-03-07 |
| December 20, 2024 | $0.35 | 2024-12-05 | 2024-12-06 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: First Merchants Corp has rewarded shareholders with 89 dividend payments over the past 22 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held FRME shares during this period received a total of $17.01 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $0.36/share was paid 35 days ago, on December 19, 2025.
- Yield & Schedule: FRME currently pays dividends quarterly with an annual yield of 3.61%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2003, the dividend payout has grown by 56.5%, from $0.23 to $0.36.
- Dividend Reliability: FRME has maintained or increased its dividend for 64 consecutive payments.
Company News
First Merchants Corporation declared a quarterly cash dividend of $46.88 per share on its 7.50% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock Series A (FRMEP), with depositary share holders receiving $0.4688 per share. The dividend is payable on February 16, 2026, to stockholders of record on January 30, 2026.
First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ: FRME) announced it will release fourth quarter 2025 financial results on January 26, 2026, followed by an earnings conference call and webcast on January 27, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. ET. The company also declared a cash dividend of $0.36 per common share payable on December 19, 2025.
First Merchants Corporation declared a cash dividend of $0.36 per common share, payable on December 19, 2025, to shareholders of record as of December 5, 2025.
First Merchants Corporation declared a quarterly cash dividend of $46.88 per share on its 7.50% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock Series A, payable on November 14, 2025, to stockholders of record on October 31, 2025.
First Merchants Corporation will release its Q3 2025 financial results on October 22, 2025, and host an earnings conference call and webcast on October 23, 2025.
