Why First Merchants (FRME) Stock Closed Up Today
at The Street - Fri Apr 25, 3:07PM CDT
First Merchants (FRME) stock finished higher due to a ratings upgrade to 'buy' from 'neutral' at DA Davidson.
Upgrade Alert for First Merchants (FRME)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Fri Apr 25, 8:02AM CDT
First Merchants (NASDAQ:FRME) was upgraded from Neutral to Buy at DA Davidson today. The stock closed yesterday at $21.00 on volume of 64,000 shares, below average daily volume of 91,000. First Merchants Corporation is a multi-bank holding company. The Banks offer a broad range of financial services, including accepting time and transaction deposits, making commercial and consumer loans, issuing credit cards, and providing personal and corporate trust services. First Merchants operates offices in Indiana and Ohio.
First Merchants Corporation Announces First Quarter 2014 Earnings Per Share and Dividend Increase
Business Wire - Thu Apr 24, 8:45AM CDT
First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ: FRME) has reported first quarter 2014 net income of $13.6 million, compared to $11 million during the same period in 2013. Earnings per share for the period totaled $.38 per share equaling the first quarter of 2013.
First Merchants Corporation Announces Cash Dividend
Business Wire - Fri Apr 18, 8:52AM CDT
First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ: FRME) declared a cash dividend on April 17, 2014 of $0.08 per share, payable on June 20, 2014, to shareholders of record on June 6, 2014. For purposes of broker trading, the ex-date of the cash dividend is June 4, 2014.
First Merchants Corporation to Report First Quarter 2014 Financial Results, Host Conference Call and Web Cast
Business Wire - Thu Apr 10, 7:51AM CDT
First Merchants Corporation will report first quarter 2014 financial results on April 24, 2014. The Corporation will host a first quarter 2014 earnings conference call and web cast at 2:30 p.m. (ET) on Thursday, April 24, 2014. To participate, dial (Toll Free) 888-317-6016 and reference First Merchants Corporation's first quarter earnings release. International callers please call +1 412-317-6016. To access a replay of the call, US participants should dial (Toll Free) 877-344-7529 or for International participants, dial +1 412-317-0088. The replay passcode is 10044122.
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First Merchants Corporation Announces 2013 Record Net Income of More Than $42 Million
Business Wire - Tue Jan 28, 9:31AM CST
First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ: FRME) has reported full year 2013 record net income available to common shareholders of $42.2 million compared to $40.6 million earned in 2012. Full-year 2013 earnings per share totaled $1.41 equaling 2012. Included in the full year results are $5.4 million, or $.12 per share, of acquisition expenses related to the CFS Bancorp (CFS) merger. By contrast, 2012 results include a one-time gain from the FDIC purchase of SCB Bank totaling $9.1 million, or $.21 per share. Fourth quarter 2013 earnings per share totaled $.34 compared to $.32 in 2012. Net income available to common stockholders totaled $11.2 million, a $2 million increase over the $9.2 million reported in the fourth quarter of 2012.
First Merchants Corporation to Report Fourth Quarter 2013 Financial Results, Host Conference Call and Web Cast
Business Wire - Mon Jan 20, 10:08AM CST
First Merchants Corporation will report fourth quarter 2013 financial results on January 28, 2014. The Corporation will host a fourth quarter 2013 earnings conference call and web cast at 2:30 p.m. (ET) on Tuesday, January 28, 2014. To participate, dial (Toll Free) 888-317-6016 and reference First Merchants Corporation's fourth quarter earnings release. International callers please call +1 412-317-6016. To access a replay of the call, US participants should dial (Toll Free) 877-344-7529 or for International participants, dial +1 412-317-0088. The replay passcode is 10037877.