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FRMEP

First Merchants Corporation

First Merchants Corporation (FRMEP) is currently in a range/mixed trend, above the 50-day MA but below the 200-day MA. RSI is at 53.6, with 1/3 trend checks passing.

Price
$25.61
2026-07-16
Trend score
1/3
Range / Mixed
RSI (14)
53.6
Neutral
Price above MA50Price above MA200MA50 above MA200
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FRMEP with MA50 and MA200

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FRMEP2025-07-312026-07-15
PriceMA50MA200
Technical Indicators

Key levels & signals

MA50
$25.38+0.90% vs price
MA200
$25.73-0.47% vs price
RSI (14)
53.6Neutral zone
MACD Signal
MixedMACD near signal line
Macro Support
$24.73–$25.620.0% below price · 13 touches
Support Quality
13 touches1.0× zone volume
Chart Summary
Trend summary for FRMEP

First Merchants Corporation (FRMEP) currently looks more uncertain than directional, with a fairly mixed technical picture. The latest available price is $25.61, and 1 of 3 core trend checks are currently passing. Price is trading above the 50-day moving average by 0.9% and below the 200-day moving average by 0.5%.

Momentum and stretch context

FRMEP currently has an RSI reading of 53.6, which sits in a neutral range. That usually means momentum is not especially stretched in either direction, so traders may need to rely more on chart structure than on oscillator extremes alone.

What traders may watch next

This page is designed to help you quickly understand what the FRMEP chart looks like before opening the full dashboard. The aim is not to tell you what to buy or sell, but to make it easier to judge whether the stock is trending cleanly, becoming stretched, or simply moving in a more awkward range.

Company profile

About First Merchants Corporation

First Merchants Corporation functions as the parent company for First Merchants Bank, which delivers a comprehensive suite of community banking services. Through its banking operations, the corporation accepts various forms of deposits, including checking, savings, and time accounts. It also provides a diverse range of lending options, such as consumer, commercial, agri-business, and real estate mortgage loans, alongside public finance solutions. Additionally, First Merchants offers specialized financial services including personal and corporate trust management, brokerage services, and private wealth management. Corporate clients can also utilize facilities like letters of credit, repurchase agreements, and other tailored business services. The company maintains a substantial physical presence with 109 banking locations spread across counties in Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, and Michigan. Moreover, it ensures convenient access to its services through modern electronic and mobile banking platforms. First Merchants Corporation traces its origins back to 1893 and is presently headquartered in Muncie, Indiana.

Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Banks - Regional
CEO
Mark K. Hardwick
Employees
2,086
Market cap
$2.76B
Beta
0.85
52-week range
$24.73 – $27.09
Dividend
Yes · $1.88
Exchange
NASDAQ
Country
US
IPO date
18 Aug 2020
ISIN
US3208172086
CUSIP
320817208
Company profile data from Financial Modeling Prep. FRMEP listed on NASDAQ.
Share dilution

FRMEP shares outstanding over time

Tracking total shares outstanding is one way to spot dilution — a rising line means the company has issued more shares (stock-based compensation, secondary offerings, convertible debt), which spreads the same earnings and ownership across more shares. A falling line usually reflects buybacks.

Jun 2019Mar 2026
Shares outstanding (latest)
61.0M
Since Jun 2019
+23.3%
Trend
More shares outstanding
Historical shares-outstanding data from Financial Modeling Prep. FRMEP28 data points from Jun 2019 to Mar 2026.
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Is this page a buy or sell recommendation?

No. This page is designed to help you review chart structure, momentum and technical context more quickly, but it is not personal financial advice.

Why can a stock look bullish and overbought at the same time?

Strong trending stocks can still become stretched in the short term. That is why trend traders and dip buyers can read the same chart differently.

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