First Merchants Reports Q1 2026 Earnings with Growth in Earnings Per Share and Net Interest Income
First Merchants (FRME) reported Q1 2026 earnings with adjusted earnings per share of $1.03, reflecting 9.6% growth. The company saw net interest income increase to $157.7 million, driven by net interest margin expansion and fee income strength, despite a slight headwind from day count. Total assets rose to $21.1 billion following the acquisition of First Savings.
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