First Merchants Corp (FRME)

Financials ยท National Commercial Banks

First Merchants Corp (FRME) is listed on Nasdaq, where its shares have traded since June 20, 1989. SentiSense covers First Merchants Corp in the Financials sector, and its Standard Industrial Classification is National Commercial Banks. Mark Hardwick is its chief executive officer. The company reports 2,086 employees, and its corporate website is www.firstmerchants.com.

About First Merchants Corp

First Merchants Corp, through its subsidiaries, provides its customers with financial services delivered locally by bankers. It offers personal banking, business banking, real estate mortgage lending, cash management services, brokerage, wealth management, and insurance. The company reports in only one segment, which is community banking.

Latest reported results

First Merchants Corporation reported revenue of $302.0 million for Q3 FY2026, up 12.8% from the same period a year earlier.

Institutional ownership

In 13F filings for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, 298 institutions reported holding FRME, with 46.6 million shares worth $2.0 billion in aggregate. The largest reported holders were Vanguard, BlackRock and Dimensional Fund Advisors. Of the 5 largest reported holders, 4 added shares and 1 reduced its position during the quarter.

More on FRME

  • FRME sentiment: whether news and social coverage of First Merchants Corp leans bullish or bearish, and the stories driving it.
  • FRME ownership: all 298 reporting institutions, plus insider and congressional trades.
  • FRME financials: revenue, net income, operating margin and free cash flow through Q3 FY2026.

SentiSense also tracks daily options readings for First Merchants Corp: IV rank, put/call percentile, 25-delta skew and open-interest walls.

Frequently asked questions

What does First Merchants Corp do?

First Merchants Corp, through its subsidiaries, provides its customers with financial services delivered locally by bankers.

What sector is FRME in?

SentiSense classifies First Merchants Corp in the Financials sector, and its Standard Industrial Classification is National Commercial Banks.

Where does FRME stock trade?

First Merchants Corp (FRME) is listed on Nasdaq, where its shares have traded since June 20, 1989.

Who is the CEO of First Merchants Corp?

Mark Hardwick is the chief executive officer of First Merchants Corp.