
First Merchants Corp (FRME)
First 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 |
---|---|---|---|
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 |
September 20, 2024 | $0.35 | 2024-09-06 | 2024-09-06 |
Dividends Summary
- First Merchants Corp has issued 88 dividend payments over the past 22 years
- The most recent dividend was paid 33 days ago, on September 19, 2025
- The highest dividend payed out to investors during this period was $0.36 per share
- The average dividend paid during this period was $0.19 per share.
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, 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.
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