FRME — First Merchants Corporation
Dividend Grades
vs Financial Services sector| Metric | FRME | Sector Median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.56% | 2.59% |
| Dividend Growth (5Y) | 6.58% | 6.11% |
| Payout Ratio | 42.5% | 33.1% |
| Consecutive Years Paid | 38 | 11 |
| 1Y Total Return | +16.9% | 13.6% |
Grades compare this stock to Financial Services sector peers using percentile ranks. A+ = top 10%, F = bottom 10%. See methodology →
1-Year Growth
-17.82%
3-Year Growth
4.59%
5-Year Growth
6.58%
10-Year Growth
13.31%
Key Dividend Dates
Next Ex-Date
N/A
Next Payment
N/A
Last Ex-Date
Jun 5, 2026
Last Payment
Jun 19, 2026
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2026 | $0.3700 | +2.78% |
| Mar 6, 2026 | $0.3600 | 0.00% |
| Dec 5, 2025 | $0.3600 | 0.00% |
| Sep 5, 2025 | $0.3600 | 0.00% |
| Jun 6, 2025 | $0.3600 | +2.86% |
| Mar 7, 2025 | $0.3500 | 0.00% |
| Dec 6, 2024 | $0.3500 | 0.00% |
| Dec 5, 2024 | $0.3500 | 0.00% |
| Sep 6, 2024 | $0.3500 | 0.00% |
| Jun 7, 2024 | $0.3500 | +2.94% |
| Feb 29, 2024 | $0.3400 | 0.00% |
| Nov 30, 2023 | $0.3400 | 0.00% |
| Aug 31, 2023 | $0.3400 | 0.00% |
| Jun 1, 2023 | $0.3400 | +6.25% |
| Mar 2, 2023 | $0.3200 | 0.00% |
| Dec 1, 2022 | $0.3200 | 0.00% |
| Sep 1, 2022 | $0.3200 | 0.00% |
| Jun 2, 2022 | $0.3200 | +10.34% |
| Mar 3, 2022 | $0.2900 | 0.00% |
| Dec 2, 2021 | $0.2900 | 0.00% |
Payout Ratio (Earnings)
42.5%
SafeFCF Payout Ratio
31.5%
SafeFinancial Snapshot
| Period | EPS | FCF |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | $0.46 | $58.59M |
| Q1 2025 | $0.95 | $61.70M |
| Q2 2025 | $0.98 | $53.67M |
| Q3 2025 | $0.98 | $87.56M |
Peer Comparison
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About this data
Dividend data sourced from Financial Modeling Prep. Prices updated daily after market close.
Payout ratio — trailing 12-month dividends paid / trailing 12-month net income.
Consecutive years — calendar years with a higher total annual dividend than the prior year.
Growth rates — annualized, comparing the most recent full year total to the total N years prior.
For informational purposes only. Not investment advice.
Data as of June 22, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.