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First Merchants Corporation is projected to rise to $51.51 by 2027, a +19% move from its current price of $43.24. FRME is currently trading above its 50-day average (a bullish sign). Technical indicators currently lean buy.
A data-driven summary — not financial advice. See the full breakdown below.
Live market data via Yahoo Finance · updated 7/31/2026
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1 | $42.67 | $43.27 | $43.88 | +0.07% |
| Aug 2 | $42.46 | $43.30 | $44.16 | +0.15% |
| Aug 3 | $42.30 | $43.34 | $44.39 | +0.22% |
| Aug 4 | $42.18 | $43.37 | $44.59 | +0.30% |
| Aug 5 | $42.07 | $43.40 | $44.77 | +0.37% |
| Aug 6 | $41.98 | $43.43 | $44.94 | +0.44% |
| Aug 7 | $41.89 | $43.46 | $45.09 | +0.52% |
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | $41.89 | $43.46 | $45.09 | +0.52% |
| Week 2 | $41.47 | $43.69 | $46.02 | +1.04% |
| Week 3 | $41.20 | $43.91 | $46.81 | +1.56% |
| Week 4 | $41.01 | $44.14 | $47.51 | +2.09% |
| Week 5 | $40.86 | $44.37 | $48.18 | +2.61% |
| Week 6 | $40.75 | $44.60 | $48.81 | +3.15% |
| Week 7 | $40.67 | $44.83 | $49.42 | +3.68% |
Short-term targets derived from the forecast trend and recent volatility. Highly uncertain — not financial advice.
First Merchants Corporation operates as the financial holding company for First Merchants Bank that provides commercial and consumer banking services. The company offers a range of financial services, including checking, savings, and deposit products; debit and credit cards; mortgages, refinance, construction or renovation of residential properties, agricultural lending, treasury management services and depository products. It also provides personal and commercial wealth management services, brokerage, investment management, private banking, fiduciary estate, and financial planning services.
The company operates banking locations in Indiana, Ohio, and Michigan counties. It offers its services through electronic and mobile delivery channels. First Merchants Corporation was founded in 1893 and is headquartered in Muncie, Indiana.
First Merchants Corporation (FRME) is a financial services company that operates as the holding company for First Merchants Bank. It trades at $42.67 per share and has a market capitalization of $2.69B, with a rank of 1732. The current price sits in the low-to-mid $40s, reflecting a market position within the financial sector.
Forecasts project a bullish trajectory for FRME, with the avg price rising from $42.67 in 2026 to higher levels through 2050. Notable milestones include 2030 avg $75.53, 2040 avg $195.42, and 2050 avg $428.74, accompanied by rising ROI figures (77 for 2030, 358 for 2040, and 904.8 for 2050). These estimates illustrate meaningful upside over the long term, though they are not guarantees.
A major floor 12.5% below — a decisive break under it would weaken the trend.
The nearest floor, 6.1% below — buyers have tended to step in here.
The nearest ceiling, 4.6% above — a clean break opens room to run.
A major ceiling 10.2% above — clearing it would confirm fresh momentum.
Key FRME support and resistance from recent price action — levels where the trend has historically paused or reversed. Percentages are the distance from the current price.
A snapshot of FRME market posture derived from its technical indicators and recent volatility. Higher trend and alignment lean bullish; higher risk means larger swings.
Technical Analysis
Indicators computed on daily closing prices.
| Period | SMA | Action | EMA | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA 5 | $43.15 | Buy | $43.22 | Buy |
| MA 10 | $43.43 | Sell | $43.29 | Sell |
| MA 20 | $43.37 | Sell | $43.18 | Buy |
| MA 50 | $42.02 | Buy | $42.31 | Buy |
| MA 100 | $40.64 | Buy | $41.28 | Buy |
| MA 200 | $39.41 | Buy | $40.27 | Buy |
| Name | Value | Action |
|---|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 51.76 | Neutral |
| Stoch RSI (14) | 32.28 | Neutral |
| CCI (20) | -15.61 | Neutral |
| Williams %R (14) | -59.58 | Info |
| MACD (12,26,9) | -0.17 | Sell |
| ROC (12) | -0.14 | Sell |
| Bollinger %B (20,2) | 0.46 | Neutral |
| Stochastic %K (14) | 40.42 | Neutral |
| TRIX (15) | 0.16 | Buy |
| Awesome (5,34) | 0.25 | Buy |
| Ultimate (7,14,28) | 46.78 | Neutral |
| Momentum (10) | -1.99 | Sell |
| Aroon Osc (25) | -20.00 | Sell |
| Hull MA (9) | 43.15 | Buy |
| ADX (14) | 14.41 | Neutral |
| ATR (14) | 0.55 | Info |
The 30-day technical picture is bullish. RSI14 is 50, and the price is positioned around its shorter- and longer-term moving averages, with a SMA50 of $41.72 and a SMA200 of $39.29. Near-term support is at $40.59 and resistance at $45.23, providing a defined trading framework.
Over the last 30 days, FRME traded within a range of $38.85 to $46.87, highlighting its near-term volatility and defined price boundaries.
| Year | Min | Avg | Max | ROI | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $36.43 | $43.24 | $58.37 | 0% | Neutral | |
| $42.24 | $51.51 | $65.65 | +19% | Neutral | |
| $46.94 | $58.34 | $76.40 | +35% | Bullish | |
| $51.97 | $65.60 | $87.75 | +52% | Bullish | |
| $60.36 | $77.22 | $105.17 | +79% | Bullish | |
| $71.32 | $92.37 | $127.79 | +114% | Bullish | |
| $78.94 | $103.39 | $145.10 | +139% | Bullish | |
| $87.23 | $115.45 | $164.13 | +167% | Bullish | |
| $88.48 | $118.27 | $170.16 | +174% | Bullish | |
| $91.68 | $123.72 | $179.97 | +186% | Bullish | |
| $142.24 | $200.21 | $305.26 | +363% | Bullish | |
| $291.75 | $440.46 | $719.96 | +919% | Bullish |
Current year — the forecast is anchored to the live price, so ROI shows 0%.
| Month | Min | Avg | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $36.43 | $43.24 | $50.36 | +0.00% |
| August 2026 | $38.23 | $44.58 | $52.98 | +3.11% |
| September 2026 | $39.44 | $46.25 | $55.47 | +3.74% |
| October 2026 | $39.36 | $46.37 | $56.03 | +0.26% |
| November 2026 | $39.25 | $46.42 | $56.43 | +0.11% |
| December 2026 | $40.24 | $47.75 | $58.37 | +2.87% |
Click any year to see its month-by-month FRME forecast. Min / Avg / Max are a bear / base / bull scenario; ROI is the projected move from the current price. Change is the month-over-month move in the average. Estimates, not guarantees.
The FRME price prediction for 2026 points to an average of $43.24 (low $36.43, high $58.37) — a potential gain of 0% on today's $43.24. A consolidation phase looks the most probable path here.
In 2027, FRME is projected to trade between $42.24 and $65.65, averaging $51.51 — a potential gain of +19% from today's $43.24. That is up +19% on the projected 2026 average. Price action looks broadly range-bound.
First Merchants Corporation's 2028 outlook centres on $58.34, within a $46.94 to $76.40 range. That is up +13% on the projected 2027 average. That marks a +35% change versus current levels. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
By 2029, FRME could reach as high as $87.75, with a base case around $65.60 and support toward $51.97 — roughly +52% from $43.24. Momentum favours further upside here.
Expect FRME to range from $60.36 to $105.17 through 2030. The $77.22 average target implies a +79% move from current prices. That is up +18% on the projected 2029 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
The FRME price prediction for 2031 points to an average of $92.37 (low $71.32, high $127.79) — a potential gain of +114% on today's $43.24. Momentum favours further upside here.
In 2032, FRME is projected to trade between $78.94 and $145.10, averaging $103.39 — a potential gain of +139% from today's $43.24. That is up +12% on the projected 2031 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
First Merchants Corporation's 2033 outlook centres on $115.45, within a $87.23 to $164.13 range. That is up +12% on the projected 2032 average. That marks a +167% change versus current levels. Momentum favours further upside here.
By 2034, FRME could reach as high as $170.16, with a base case around $118.27 and support toward $88.48 — roughly +174% from $43.24. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Expect FRME to range from $91.68 to $179.97 through 2035. The $123.72 average target implies a +186% move from current prices. That is up +5% on the projected 2034 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
The FRME price prediction for 2040 points to an average of $200.21 (low $142.24, high $305.26) — a potential gain of +363% on today's $43.24. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
In 2050, FRME is projected to trade between $291.75 and $719.96, averaging $440.46 — a potential gain of +919% from today's $43.24. That is up +120% on the projected 2040 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
Investing $1,000 in FRME today (≈ 23.126735 FRME) could be worth
$10,186.4
+$9,186.4 (+919%) by 2050 · US Dollar
Based on the average projected FRME price of $440.46 in 2050.
Based on the base (average) forecast scenario. FX rates are indicative. Estimates only — not financial advice.
See what a past investment in FRMEwould be worth at today's price.
$1,000 invested in FRME on Jul 30, 2025 (≈ 25.866529 FRME) would be worth
$1,118.47
+$118.47 (+11.8%) today · 1.12× · US Dollar
Based on a FRME entry price of $38.66 vs. today's $43.24.
| Invested | Entry price | Value today | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week ago | $41.89 | $1,032.23 | +3.2% |
| 1 month ago | $43.69 | $989.7 | -1.0% |
| 3 months ago | $40.42 | $1,069.77 | +7.0% |
| 6 months ago | $39.76 | $1,087.53 | +8.8% |
| 1 year ago | $38.66 | $1,118.47 | +11.8% |
| All time (5.0y) ago | $40.22 | $1,075.09 | +7.5% |
Past performance from historical market data — it does not predict future results. FX rates are indicative. Not financial advice.
Enter a price to see how it sits against our FRME forecast.
Our base-case forecast reaches $86.00 around 2031.
Implied market cap at $86.00: $5.35B
Looking longer term, the forecasts indicate a bullish trajectory across the horizon. In 2026 the min, avg, and max are $36.43, $42.67, and $57.74 respectively, with ROI shown as 0 and sentiment Neutral. By 2030, the min, avg, and max are $59.03, $75.53, and $102.88, with ROI 77 and sentiment bullish.
The 2040 figures are $138.83 (min), $195.42 (avg), and $297.98 (max), with ROI 358, and the 2050 figures are $283.97 (min), $428.74 (avg), and $700.84 (max), with ROI 904.8 and sentiment bullish.
The forecasted path shows substantial upside, with rising average prices and higher potential extremes by 2030, 2040, and 2050. However, these are estimates and subject to market conditions and volatility. Annualized volatility is indicated at 30%, underscoring the potential for meaningful price swings over time.
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2030 avg $75.53; min $59.03; max $102.88; ROI 77; sentiment bullish.
Forecasts show Rising averages in years beyond 2026, with 2027 avg $50.63, 2028 avg $57.46, 2029 avg $64.64 and 2030 avg $75.53, and ROI values such as 18.7 (2027), 34.7 (2028), 51.5 (2029), and 77 (2030). Sentiment moves from Neutral toward Bullish over time. These are estimates and not guarantees.
Yes—the 2030 max is $102.88.
Current price $42.67; market cap $2.69B.
2050 min $283.97; avg $428.74; max $700.84; ROI 904.8; sentiment bullish.
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