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FRME Insider Trading

Insider Ownership Percentage: 1.77%
Insider Buying (Last 12 Months): $0.00
Insider Selling (Last 12 Months): $758,969.83

First Merchants Insider Trading History Chart

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First Merchants Share Price & Price History

Current Price: $40.49
Price Change: ▲ Price Increase of +0.46 (1.15%)
As of 09/24/2026 04:00 PM ET

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First Merchants Insider Trading History

Transaction DateInsider NameTitleBuy/SellNumber of SharesAverage Share PriceTotal TransactionShares Held After TransactionDetails
6/11/2026Larry W MyersDirectorSell10,000$41.50$415,000.0099,751View SEC Filing Icon  
5/5/2026Larry W MyersVPSell0$40.54$0.00109,751View SEC Filing Icon  
2/26/2026Larry W MyersVPSell5,000$41.50$207,500.00109,491View SEC Filing Icon  
2/6/2026Eva D. ScurlockInsiderSell3,227$42.29$136,469.8320,063View SEC Filing Icon  
12/30/2024Howard HaldermanDirectorBuy4$41.24$164.9625,131View SEC Filing Icon  
12/16/2024Michael J StewartPresidentSell7,248$43.73$316,955.0492,664View SEC Filing Icon  
5/30/2024Patrick J. FehringDirectorSell23,936$32.51$778,159.36122,706View SEC Filing Icon  
3/29/2024Michael J StewartPresidentBuy36$29.67$1,068.1288,952View SEC Filing Icon  
2/28/2024Stephan FluhlerInsiderSell3,193$33.17$105,911.8124,070View SEC Filing Icon  
12/19/2023Michael C RechinDirectorSell10,000$37.05$370,500.0085,834View SEC Filing Icon  
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SEC Filings (Institutional Ownership Changes) for First Merchants (NASDAQ:FRME)

73.92% of First Merchants stock is owned by institutions. Institutional ownership can be a sign of analyst confidence in the fundamentals of the stock.

Institutional Buying and Selling by Quarter

This chart shows the instiutional buying and selling at FRME by year and by quarter.

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First Merchants Institutional Trading History

Reporting DateHedge FundShares HeldMarket Value% of PortfolioQuarterly Change in SharesOwnership in CompanyDetails
9/9/2026Engineers Gate Manager LP42,082$1.84M0.0%+100.7%0.067%Search for SEC Filing on Google Icon
9/9/2026Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC1,858$81K0.0%N/A0.003%Search for SEC Filing on Google Icon
9/9/2026NewEdge Advisors LLC15,294$0.67M0.0%-8.1%0.024%Search for SEC Filing on Google Icon
9/9/2026Squarepoint Ops LLC20,981$0.92M0.0%N/A0.033%Search for SEC Filing on Google Icon
9/8/2026Allworth Financial LP4,342$0.19M0.0%+21.3%0.007%Search for SEC Filing on Google Icon
9/8/2026Waverly Advisors LLC7,724$0.34M0.0%+12.9%0.012%Search for SEC Filing on Google Icon
9/2/2026Allianz Asset Management GmbH24,360$1.06M0.0%N/A0.039%Search for SEC Filing on Google Icon
8/27/2026Corient Private Wealth LP9,137$0.40M0.0%N/A0.015%Search for SEC Filing on Google Icon
8/20/2026Rehmann Capital Advisory Group7,235$0.32M0.0%-14.1%0.012%Search for SEC Filing on Google Icon
8/20/2026Susquehanna Fundamental Investments LLC51,564$2.25M0.0%-3.5%0.082%Search for SEC Filing on Google Icon
8/20/2026Susquehanna International Group LLP151,364$6.61M0.0%-24.9%0.241%Search for SEC Filing on Google Icon
8/19/2026UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC96,682$4.22M0.0%-7.6%0.154%Search for SEC Filing on Google Icon
8/19/2026Wellington Management Group LLP696,621$30.44M0.0%-30.8%1.109%Search for SEC Filing on Google Icon
8/19/2026Kingsview Wealth Management LLC7,770$0.34M0.0%N/A0.012%Search for SEC Filing on Google Icon
8/18/2026Empowered Funds LLC277,911$12.14M0.1%N/A0.443%Search for SEC Filing on Google Icon
8/18/2026Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio978$43K0.0%N/A0.002%Search for SEC Filing on Google Icon
8/17/2026Capstone Investment Advisors LLC11,210$0.49M0.0%N/A0.018%Search for SEC Filing on Google Icon
8/17/2026Corient Private Wealth LP5,155$0.23M0.0%N/A0.008%Search for SEC Filing on Google Icon
8/17/2026Bank of America Corp DE206,018$9M0.0%N/A0.328%Search for SEC Filing on Google Icon
8/15/2026Freestone Grove Partners LP21,313$0.93M0.0%N/A0.034%Search for SEC Filing on Google Icon
8/15/2026Odyssean LLC30,458$1.33M0.2%+125.6%0.048%Search for SEC Filing on Google Icon
8/15/2026Man Group plc5,244$0.23M0.0%N/A0.008%Search for SEC Filing on Google Icon
8/15/2026Jupiter Topco LLC27,284$1.19M0.0%N/A0.043%Search for SEC Filing on Google Icon
8/14/2026Ancora Advisors LLC1,791$78K0.0%N/A0.003%Search for SEC Filing on Google Icon
8/14/2026Canada Pension Plan Investment Board6,800$0.30M0.0%N/A0.011%Search for SEC Filing on Google Icon
8/14/2026Legal & General Group Plc53,763$2.35M0.0%N/A0.086%Search for SEC Filing on Google Icon
8/14/2026The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company432,341$18.89M0.0%N/A0.688%Search for SEC Filing on Google Icon
8/14/2026Fiduciary Financial Advisors724$32K0.0%N/A0.001%Search for SEC Filing on Google Icon
8/14/2026Paradigm Capital Management Inc. NY27,500$1.20M0.0%N/A0.044%Search for SEC Filing on Google Icon
8/13/2026Sanctuary Advisors LLC31,235$1.37M0.0%N/A0.050%Search for SEC Filing on Google Icon
8/12/2026Elevation Point Wealth Partners LLC6,417$0.28M0.0%N/A0.010%Search for SEC Filing on Google Icon
8/12/2026Quantbot Technologies LP27,675$1.21M0.0%N/A0.044%Search for SEC Filing on Google Icon
8/12/2026William Blair Investment Management LLC622,443$27.20M0.1%N/A0.991%Search for SEC Filing on Google Icon
8/12/2026Ieq Capital LLC68,021$2.97M0.0%N/A0.108%Search for SEC Filing on Google Icon
8/11/2026OneAscent Financial Services LLC97,810$4.27M0.2%N/A0.156%Search for SEC Filing on Google Icon
8/11/2026Allworth Financial LP4,342$0.19M0.0%N/A0.007%Search for SEC Filing on Google Icon
8/11/2026Vise Technologies Inc.5,332$0.23M0.0%N/A0.008%Search for SEC Filing on Google Icon
8/10/2026Denali Advisors LLC194,500$8.50M0.9%-5.2%0.310%Search for SEC Filing on Google Icon
8/10/2026Great Lakes Advisors LLC116,095$5.07M0.0%N/A0.185%Search for SEC Filing on Google Icon
8/7/2026BlackRock Inc.5,324,728$232.64M0.0%N/A8.479%Search for SEC Filing on Google Icon
8/7/2026Deutsche Bank AG67,265$2.94M0.0%N/A0.107%Search for SEC Filing on Google Icon
8/6/2026Bank of New York Mellon Corp415,568$18.16M0.0%N/A0.662%Search for SEC Filing on Google Icon
8/3/2026Oppenheimer Asset Management Inc.35,196$1.54M0.0%N/A0.056%Search for SEC Filing on Google Icon
7/10/2026Wedge Capital Management L L P NC28,732$1.26M0.0%-2.0%0.046%Search for SEC Filing on Google Icon
7/9/2026Contravisory Investment Management Inc.6,716$0.29M0.1%N/A0.011%Search for SEC Filing on Google Icon
7/9/2026Hennion & Walsh Asset Management Inc.5,091$0.22M0.0%N/A0.008%Search for SEC Filing on Google Icon
7/7/2026GAMMA Investing LLC1,403$61K0.0%+24.9%0.002%Search for SEC Filing on Google Icon
6/22/2026Sapient Capital LLC8,561$0.33M0.0%-5.4%0.014%Search for SEC Filing on Google Icon
6/16/2026Empowered Funds LLC223,027$8.64M0.1%-5.9%0.354%Search for SEC Filing on Google Icon
6/3/2026NewEdge Advisors LLC16,641$0.65M0.0%N/A0.026%Search for SEC Filing on Google Icon
5/26/2026Glenmede Trust Co. NA238,186$9.23M0.0%-8.6%0.378%Search for SEC Filing on Google Icon
5/19/2026NewEdge Advisors LLC16,641$0.65M0.0%N/A0.026%Search for SEC Filing on Google Icon
5/19/2026Bank of America Corp DE243,276$9.42M0.0%+46.4%0.386%Search for SEC Filing on Google Icon
5/19/2026Edgestream Partners L.P.22,324$0.87M0.0%N/A0.035%Search for SEC Filing on Google Icon
5/18/2026California State Teachers Retirement System70,839$2.74M0.0%+31.3%0.112%Search for SEC Filing on Google Icon
5/18/2026Royal Bank of Canada8,534$0.33M0.0%-7.7%0.014%Search for SEC Filing on Google Icon
5/18/2026Empowered Funds LLC223,027$8.64M0.1%-5.9%0.354%Search for SEC Filing on Google Icon
5/16/2026The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company433,049$16.77M0.0%-1.0%0.687%Search for SEC Filing on Google Icon
5/16/2026Quantinno Capital Management LP29,669$1.15M0.0%+12.8%0.047%Search for SEC Filing on Google Icon
5/15/2026Mendon Capital Advisors Corp97,500$3.78M1.1%+2.6%0.155%Search for SEC Filing on Google Icon
5/15/2026Entropy Technologies LP6,964$0.27M0.0%N/A0.011%Search for SEC Filing on Google Icon
5/14/2026Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan Trust Fund3,349$0.13M0.0%-94.7%0.005%Search for SEC Filing on Google Icon
5/14/2026Renaissance Technologies LLC18,788$0.73M0.0%N/A0.030%Search for SEC Filing on Google Icon
5/14/2026Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership70,413$2.73M0.0%-2.2%0.112%Search for SEC Filing on Google Icon
5/14/2026Systematic Financial Management LP861,995$33.39M0.8%+10.7%1.368%Search for SEC Filing on Google Icon
5/14/2026Sei Investments Co.147,699$5.72M0.0%+32.9%0.234%Search for SEC Filing on Google Icon
5/13/2026Cetera Investment Advisers15,239$0.59M0.0%+42.7%0.024%Search for SEC Filing on Google Icon
5/13/2026First Trust Advisors LP725,259$28.09M0.0%+1.4%1.151%Search for SEC Filing on Google Icon
5/8/2026PNC Financial Services Group Inc.25,684$1M0.0%+4.9%0.041%Search for SEC Filing on Google Icon
5/7/2026Dimensional Fund Advisors LP3,596,017$139.27M0.0%+8.4%5.679%Search for SEC Filing on Google Icon
5/7/2026Swiss National Bank124,162$4.81M0.0%+8.9%0.196%Search for SEC Filing on Google Icon
5/6/2026Watershed Asset Management L.L.C.11,139$0.43M0.4%N/A0.018%Search for SEC Filing on Google Icon
5/5/2026Bank of New York Mellon Corp759,670$29.42M0.0%-0.6%1.200%Search for SEC Filing on Google Icon
5/5/2026Sanctuary Advisors LLC32,124$1.24M0.0%+1.8%0.051%Search for SEC Filing on Google Icon
5/4/2026Principal Financial Group Inc.70,397$2.73M0.0%+9.9%0.111%Search for SEC Filing on Google Icon
5/4/2026Chicago Partners Investment Group LLC25,657$1.04M0.0%+1.6%0.041%Search for SEC Filing on Google Icon
5/1/2026Fifth Third Bancorp11,862$0.46M0.0%+367.4%0.019%Search for SEC Filing on Google Icon
4/30/2026Hsbc Holdings PLC9,761$0.38M0.0%-24.4%0.015%Search for SEC Filing on Google Icon
4/30/2026Waterfront Wealth Inc.28,184$1.09M0.2%+1.0%0.045%Search for SEC Filing on Google Icon
4/29/2026R Squared Ltd8,102$0.31M0.2%N/A0.013%Search for SEC Filing on Google Icon
4/27/2026Y Intercept Hong Kong Ltd84,049$3.26M0.1%+892.3%0.133%Search for SEC Filing on Google Icon
4/27/2026Elevation Point Wealth Partners LLC6,347$0.25M0.0%N/A0.010%Search for SEC Filing on Google Icon
4/25/2026Strs Ohio25,000$0.97M0.0%+6.4%0.039%Search for SEC Filing on Google Icon
4/24/2026Stock Yards Bank & Trust Co.13,175$0.51M0.0%N/A0.021%Search for SEC Filing on Google Icon
4/24/2026Peregrine Capital Management LLC121,255$4.70M0.2%-8.8%0.191%Search for SEC Filing on Google Icon
4/23/2026Inspire Investing LLC13,502$0.52M0.0%+5.9%0.021%Search for SEC Filing on Google Icon
4/22/2026Pictet Asset Management Holding SA8,911$0.35M0.0%+17.6%0.014%Search for SEC Filing on Google Icon
4/22/2026Sterling Capital Management LLC11,078$0.43M0.0%+249.6%0.017%Search for SEC Filing on Google Icon
4/20/2026Kestra Private Wealth Services LLC11,468$0.44M0.0%N/A0.018%Search for SEC Filing on Google Icon
4/20/2026Ritholtz Wealth Management12,628$0.49M0.0%N/A0.020%Search for SEC Filing on Google Icon
4/17/2026First Merchants Corp525,158$20.34M0.8%-1.8%0.829%Search for SEC Filing on Google Icon
3/20/2026Hsbc Holdings PLC12,905$0.48M0.0%+96.9%0.020%Search for SEC Filing on Google Icon
3/4/2026Rehmann Capital Advisory Group8,426$0.32M0.0%-19.4%0.013%Search for SEC Filing on Google Icon
2/19/2026Invesco Ltd.82,206$3.08M0.0%-18.3%0.142%Search for SEC Filing on Google Icon
2/18/2026Mercer Global Advisors Inc. ADV9,595$0.36M0.0%+26.8%0.017%Search for SEC Filing on Google Icon
2/18/2026Mendon Capital Advisors Corp95,000$3.56M1.1%+26.7%0.164%Search for SEC Filing on Google Icon
2/18/2026nVerses Capital LLC8,267$0.31M0.7%N/A0.014%Search for SEC Filing on Google Icon
2/18/2026Voloridge Investment Management LLC17,306$0.65M0.0%-19.9%0.030%Search for SEC Filing on Google Icon
2/18/2026Wellington Management Group LLP99,379$3.73M0.0%N/A0.172%Search for SEC Filing on Google Icon
2/18/2026Susquehanna Portfolio Strategies LLC25,590$0.96M0.0%-26.9%0.044%Search for SEC Filing on Google Icon
Data available starting January 2016

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First Merchants logo
First Merchants Corporation operates as the financial holding company for First Merchants Bank that provides community banking services. The company offers a range of financial services, including time, savings, and demand deposits; and consumer, commercial, agri-business, public finance, and real estate mortgage loans. It also provides personal and corporate trust; brokerage and private wealth management; and letters of credit, repurchase agreements, and other corporate services. The company operates banking locations in Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, and Michigan counties. It also offers its services through electronic and mobile delivery channels. First Merchants Corporation was founded in 1893 and is headquartered in Muncie, Indiana.
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Today's Range

Now: $40.49
Low: $40.04
High: $40.57

50 Day Range

MA: $42.26
Low: $40.03
High: $44.59

52 Week Range

Now: $40.49
Low: $34.66
High: $45.33

Volume

466,278 shs

Average Volume

446,408 shs

Market Capitalization

$2.54 billion

P/E Ratio

12.98

Dividend Yield

3.64%

Beta

0.84

Who are the company insiders with the largest holdings of First Merchants?

First Merchants' top insider shareholders include:
  1. Patrick J Fehring (Director)
  2. Larry W Myers (VP)
  3. Larry W Myers (Director)
  4. Michael J Stewart (President)
  5. Michael C Rechin (President)
  6. Michael C Rechin (Director)
  7. Mark K Hardwick (Insider)
  8. Michael J Stewart (EVP)
  9. Michael J Stewart (Insider)
  10. Patrick A Sherman (Director)
Learn More about top insider investors at First Merchants.

Who are the major institutional investors of First Merchants?

First Merchants' top institutional investors include:
  1. BlackRock Inc. — 8.48%
  2. Wellington Management Group LLP — 1.11%
  3. William Blair Investment Management LLC — 0.99%
  4. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company — 0.69%
  5. Bank of New York Mellon Corp — 0.66%
  6. Empowered Funds LLC — 0.44%
Learn More about top institutional investors of First Merchants stock.

Which major investors are selling First Merchants stock?

In the last quarter, FRME stock was sold by these institutional investors:
  1. Wellington Management Group LLP
  2. Susquehanna International Group LLP
  3. Denali Advisors LLC
  4. UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC
  5. Susquehanna Fundamental Investments LLC
  6. NewEdge Advisors LLC
  7. Rehmann Capital Advisory Group
  8. Wedge Capital Management L L P NC
During the previous year, company insiders that have sold First Merchants company stock include:
  1. Larry W Myers (VP)
  2. Larry W Myers (Director)
  3. Eva D Scurlock (Insider)
Learn More investors selling First Merchants stock.

Which major investors are buying First Merchants stock?

In the previous quarter, FRME stock was bought by institutional investors including:
  1. BlackRock Inc.
  2. William Blair Investment Management LLC
  3. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company
  4. Bank of New York Mellon Corp
  5. Empowered Funds LLC
  6. Bank of America Corp DE
  7. Great Lakes Advisors LLC
  8. OneAscent Financial Services LLC

First Merchants Active Insiders

Mark K. Hardwick
Mark K. Hardwick (Age 55)
CEO & Director
Michael J Stewart
Michael J Stewart (Age 60)
President
Michael R. Becher
Michael R. Becher (Age 71)
Director
Patrick A Sherman
Patrick A Sherman
Director
Michael C. Marhenke
Director
Gary Lehman
Gary Lehman
Director
Patrick J Fehring
Patrick J Fehring
Director
Jason R Sondhi
Jason R Sondhi
Director
Michael C Rechin
Michael C Rechin
Director
Howard Halderman
Howard Halderman
Director
Eva D Scurlock
Eva D Scurlock
Chief Risk Officer
Stephan Fluhler
Stephan Fluhler (Age 56)
Insider