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First Merchants (FRME) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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FRME Analyst Ratings

Moderate Buy
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2 Buy
0 Hold
0 Sell
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FRME Stock 12 Month Forecast

Average Price Target

$46.00
▲(5.99% Upside)
Based on 2 Wall Street analysts offering 12 month price targets for First Merchants in the last 3 months. The average price target is $46.00 with a high forecast of $47.00 and a low forecast of $45.00. The average price target represents a 5.99% change from the last price of $43.40.
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Highest Price Target$47.00Average Price Target$46.00Lowest Price Target$45.00
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Hovde Group
Hold
Initiated
08/12/24
Hovde Group starts First Merchants (FRME) at Market PerformHovde Group analyst Brendan Nosal initiates coverage on First Merchants (NASDAQ: FRME) with a Market Perform rating.
Stephens
$45$38
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08/07/24
First Merchants downgraded to Equal Weight from Overweight at StephensFirst Merchants downgraded to Equal Weight from Overweight at Stephens

Best Analysts Covering First Merchants

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Success Rate
7/18 ratings generated profit
39%
Average Return
+0.41%
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FRME Analyst Recommendation Trends

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In the current month, FRME has received 6 Buy Ratings, 2 Hold Ratings, and 0 Sell Ratings. FRME average Analyst price target in the past 3 months is $46.00.
Each month's total comprises the sum of three months' worth of ratings.
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FRME Financial Forecast

FRME Earnings Forecast

Next quarter’s earnings estimate for FRME is $0.90 with a range of $0.86 to $0.91. The previous quarter’s EPS was $0.84. FRME beat its EPS estimate 0.00% of the time in the past 12 months, while its overall industry beat the EPS estimate 62.80% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year FRME has Underperformed its overall industry.
Next quarter’s earnings estimate for FRME is $0.90 with a range of $0.86 to $0.91. The previous quarter’s EPS was $0.84. FRME beat its EPS estimate 0.00% of the time in the past 12 months, while its overall industry beat the EPS estimate 62.80% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year FRME has Underperformed its overall industry.

FRME Sales Forecast

Next quarter’s sales forecast for FRME is $167.76M with a range of $165.50M to $169.00M. The previous quarter’s sales results were $265.01M. FRME beat its sales estimates 100.00% of the time in past 12 months, while its overall industry beat sales estimates 81.32% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year FRME has Outperformed its overall industry.
Next quarter’s sales forecast for FRME is $167.76M with a range of $165.50M to $169.00M. The previous quarter’s sales results were $265.01M. FRME beat its sales estimates 100.00% of the time in past 12 months, while its overall industry beat sales estimates 81.32% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year FRME has Outperformed its overall industry.

FRME Stock Forecast FAQ

What is FRME’s average 12-month price target, according to analysts?
Based on analyst ratings, First Merchants Corp.’s 12-month average price target is $46.00.
    What is FRME’s upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target?
    First Merchants Corp. has 5.99% upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target.
      Can I see which stocks the top-ranking analysts are rating?
      Yes, go to the Analysts’ Top Stocks tool to see stocks with a Strong Buy or Strong Sell analyst rating consensus, according to the top performers.
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          Is FRME a Buy, Sell or Hold?
          First Merchants Corp. has a consensus rating of Moderate Buy which is based on 2 buy ratings, 0 hold ratings and 0 sell ratings.
            What is First Merchants Corp.’s price target?
            The average price target for First Merchants Corp. is $46.00. This is based on 2 Wall Streets Analysts 12-month price targets, issued in the past 3 months.
            The highest analyst price target is $47.00 ,the lowest forecast is $45.00. The average price target represents 5.99% Increase from the current price of $43.4.
              What do analysts say about First Merchants Corp.?
              First Merchants Corp.’s analyst rating consensus is a Moderate Buy. This is based on the ratings of 2 Wall Streets Analysts.
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