

First Merchants (FRME) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.

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First Merchants (FRME) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

MUNCIE, Ind., July 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Merchants Corporation has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $46.88 per share on its 7.50% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock Series A, represented by depositary shares (NASDAQ: FRMEP) each representing a 1/100th interest in a share of the Series A preferred stock. Holders of depositary shares will receive $0.4688 per depositary share. The dividend will be payable on August 14, 2026, to stockholders of record on July 30, 2026.

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MUNCIE, Ind., July 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Merchants Corporation (Nasdaq: FRME) will release its second quarter 2026 financial results on Wednesday, July 22, 2026.

MUNCIE, Ind., June 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Merchants Bank and the National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) announced a new $2.02 billion Community Benefits Agreement (CBA), reinforcing the bank's long-standing commitment to advancing financial wellness of the communities it serves.

Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does First Merchants (FRME) have what it takes?
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