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NASDAQ: FRME
First Merchants Corp Stock Dividend Yield & Dates

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FRME dividend stability and growth

Last Dividend per share
$0.3600
Forward Dividend yield
3.9%
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Dividend Stability Dividend
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Consistent Dividend Growth Dividend

FRME dividend yield vs industry/market

Company
3.37%
Industry
2.64%
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Top 75% Dividend Dividend
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Top 25% Dividend Dividend

FRME dividend payout ratio

First Merchants Corp paid out 45.5% of its earnings over the trailing twelve months.

Retained earnings
54.5%
Payout ratio
45.5%
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Dividend Payout Ratio Dividend

FRME vs Bank Stocks

TickerDiv. YieldStable?Drop Count (L10Y)Payout Ratio
FRME3.37%Yes0+45.50%
SYBT1.51%Yes0+28.40%
PPBI4.02%Yes0+93.00%
TRMK2.31%Yes0+26.30%
BANC2.39%No1+61.50%
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FRME dividend dates

Next dividend payment date
Sep 19, 2025
Next ex-dividend date
Sep 5, 2025

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First Merchants Dividends FAQ

Does First Merchants pay a dividend?

Yes, FRME has paid a dividend within the past 3 months.


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What is First Merchants's Dividend Payment Date?

First Merchants's next dividend payment date is on 2025-09-19, when First Merchants shareholders who owned FRME shares before 2025-09-05 will receive a dividend payment of $0.3600 per share. Add FRME to your watchlist to be reminded of FRME's next dividend payment.

Is First Merchants's dividend stable?

Yes, FRME's dividend has been stable for the last 10 years.

Does First Merchants have sufficient earnings to cover their dividend?

Yes, FRME's past year earnings per share was $3.87, and their annual dividend per share is $1.41. FRME's dividend payout ratio is 45.5%, which is sustainable.

How much is First Merchants's dividend?

FRME pays a dividend of $1.41 per share. FRME's annual dividend yield is 3.37%. First Merchants's dividend is higher than the US industry average of 2.64%, and it is lower than the US market average of 3.63%.

What is First Merchants's Ex-Dividend Date?

First Merchants's upcoming ex-dividend date is on 2025-09-05. First Merchants shareholders who own FRME stock before this date will receive First Merchants's next dividend payment of $0.3600 per share on 2025-09-19. Add FRME to your watchlist to be reminded before FRME's ex-dividend date.

Is First Merchants's dividend showing long-term growth?

Yes, FRME's' dividend has been growing over the last 10 years.
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