First Merchants Corp (FRME) has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.36 per share, reaffirming its commitment to returning value to shareholders. The dividend is payable to shareholders of record on December 4, 2025, with the payment scheduled for December 18, 2025.
This announcement highlights a dividend yield of 4.02%, reflecting the annual income relative to the stock price. As a bank holding company headquartered in Muncie, Indiana, First Merchants Corp engages in a broad range of financial services through its subsidiary, First Merchants Bank. The bank operates approximately 110 locations across Indiana, Ohio, and Michigan, offering commercial and consumer banking solutions.
Investors must own shares prior to the ex-dividend date to qualify for this payment. Regular dividend payments can be particularly appealing to income-focused investors, although such distributions are not guaranteed and may vary based on the company’s financial health and management decisions.
First Merchants Corp's current market capitalization stands at $2.1 billion, with a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 8.93 and earnings per share (EPS) of 4.03. The company is set to announce its upcoming earnings on July 21, 2026, with an estimated EPS of $1.06 and revenue of $201.1 million. Such metrics provide insight into the firm’s ongoing performance and potential future dividend sustainability.