FRMEP Dividend History & Yield
First Merchants Corporation · NasdaqGS
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 30, 2026 (in 5 days) | Nov 16, 2026 | $0.4688 | $46.88 | Declared |
| Fri, Jan 29, 2027 (in 96 days) | Feb 13, 2027 | $0.469 | $46.90 | Estimated |
| Fri, Apr 30, 2027 (in 187 days) | May 15, 2027 | $0.469 | $46.90 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jul 30, 2027 (in 278 days) | Aug 14, 2027 | $0.469 | $46.90 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from FRMEP's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.8758 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 24 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much FRMEP do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 640 | $16,187 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 3,199 | $80,933 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 6,397 | $161,866 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 7.41%. $10,000 in FRMEP would currently pay about $741 a year ($62 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
FRMEP dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 | $0.469 | +0.0% |
| Apr 30, 2026 | May 15, 2026 | $0.469 | +0.0% |
| Jan 30, 2026 | Feb 16, 2026 | $0.469 | +0.0% |
| Oct 31, 2025 | Nov 14, 2025 | $0.469 | +0.0% |
| Jul 30, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 | $0.469 | +0.0% |
| Apr 30, 2025 | May 15, 2025 | $0.469 | +0.0% |
| Jan 31, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 | $0.469 | +0.0% |
| Oct 31, 2024 | Nov 15, 2024 | $0.469 | +0.0% |
| Jul 30, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 | $0.469 | +0.0% |
| Apr 29, 2024 | May 15, 2024 | $0.469 | +0.0% |
| Jan 30, 2024 | Feb 15, 2024 | $0.469 | +0.0% |
| Oct 30, 2023 | Nov 15, 2023 | $0.469 | +0.0% |
| Jul 28, 2023 | Aug 15, 2023 | $0.469 | +0.0% |
| Apr 27, 2023 | May 15, 2023 | $0.469 | +0.0% |
| Jan 30, 2023 | Feb 15, 2023 | $0.469 | +0.0% |
| Oct 28, 2022 | Nov 15, 2022 | $0.469 | +0.0% |
| Jul 28, 2022 | Aug 15, 2022 | $0.469 | +0.0% |
| Apr 28, 2022 | May 15, 2022 | $0.469 | +0.0% |
| Jan 28, 2022 | — | $0.469 | +0.0% |
| Oct 28, 2021 | — | $0.469 | +0.0% |
| Jul 29, 2021 | — | $0.469 | +0.0% |
| Apr 29, 2021 | — | $0.469 | +0.0% |
| Jan 28, 2021 | — | $0.469 | -2.1% |
| Oct 29, 2020 | — | $0.479 | — |
FRMEP dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →No change to FRMEP's regular dividend detected in the last year of data.
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
FRMEP scores 10/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
1 warning flag raised:
- Yield above 7%
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About First Merchants Corporation
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.
Sector: Financial Services. Industry: Banks - Regional. First dividend on our records: Oct 29, 2020. 24 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 24, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
FRMEP dividend FAQ
When is FRMEP's next ex-dividend date?
FRMEP's next ex-dividend date is Oct 30, 2026 (in 5 days, declared by the company). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.4688 per share, expected on Nov 16, 2026.
How often does FRMEP pay dividends?
FRMEP pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.469 per share with an ex-date of Jul 30, 2026.
What is FRMEP's dividend yield?
FRMEP's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 7.41%, based on $1.876 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $25.31. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.876 per share, is 7.41%.
How much does FRMEP pay per share?
FRMEP pays about $0.4688 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.876 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $187.60 a year.
Has FRMEP grown or cut its dividend?
Over the last 3 years the regular payout changed +0.0% a year. There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of FRMEP do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 7.41%, you would need about 640 shares of FRMEP (roughly $16,187 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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