First Merchants Corporation (FRME) Stock Chart
FRME price chart
Daily prices adjusted for splits and dividends. 1D and 5D show delayed intraday prices. Markers: E earnings, D dividend, S split.
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About the FRME chart
First Merchants (FRME) closed at $39.60 on October 16, 2026, up 8.6% so far this year. The stock is trading 1.1% below its 200-day moving average of $40.02, which technical analysts usually read as a long-term downtrend. Over the past year FRME returned +16.4% including dividends, behind the S&P 500 (+16.8%).
This page charts the full trading history of First Merchants Corporation stock. Daily prices come from EODHD and are adjusted for stock splits and dividends, so returns over long periods are comparable. For the latest quote, company profile, earnings and news, see the FRME stock overview.
FRME chart FAQ
What is First Merchants's all-time high stock price?
The highest closing price for FRME was $50.04 on March 12, 2021 (adjusted for stock splits). As of the October 16, 2026 close it traded 20.9% below that level.
What is the 52-week range of FRME stock?
Over the 52 weeks to October 16, 2026, FRME traded between an intraday low of $34.66 on November 18, 2025 and an intraday high of $45.33 on July 16, 2026.
Is FRME above its 200-day moving average?
No. On October 16, 2026 FRME closed at $39.60, 1.1% below its 200-day simple moving average of $40.02. The 50-day average was $40.94.
How has FRME stock performed compared with the S&P 500?
Including reinvested dividends, FRME returned +16.4% over the past year, compared with +16.8% for the S&P 500 (SPY). Over five years the figures were +10.9% and +83.0%.
Does First Merchants pay a dividend?
Yes. First Merchants paid $1.46 per share in dividends over the past 12 months (4 payments), a yield of about 3.69% at the latest close. The most recent dividend of $0.37 per share had an ex-dividend date of September 4, 2026.
Has FRME stock ever split?
FRME has split its stock 6 times: 3:2 (January 26, 1993), 3:2 (October 30, 1995), 3:2 (October 26, 1998), 21:20 (August 29, 2001), 21:20 (August 28, 2002), 21:20 (August 27, 2003). Prices on this chart are adjusted for all splits.
How do I read the FRME chart?
Pick a time range above the chart and choose candlesticks, a line or an area chart. Moving averages, Bollinger Bands, volume, RSI and MACD can be switched on with the indicator buttons, and "Compare" plots FRME against the S&P 500, its sector or a competitor as a percentage change. Chart prices are adjusted for splits and dividends.