FRME Dividend History
First Merchants Corporation · every payment since 1989
As of Oct 18, 2026, First Merchants Corporation (FRME) has paid 148 dividends since 1989. The most recent was $0.3700 per share (ex-date Sep 4, 2026, paid Sep 18, 2026). Over the last 12 months FRME paid $1.4600 across 4 payments, a trailing yield of 3.69%. The average of the last 2 regular payments is +2.8% versus the 2 before.
Latest news: First Merchants Raises Quarterly Dividend to 37 Cents · Jun 11, 2026
Latest dividend
$0.3700
Last ex-date
Sep 4, 2026
Paid, last 12 months
$1.46
Trailing yield
3.69%
Frequency
Quarterly
Growth streak
14 yrs
Key facts: FRME dividend history
Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data
- As of Oct 18, 2026, SmarterDividends has 148 dividend payments on record for First Merchants Corporation (FRME), going back to 1989.
- FRME's most recent dividend was $0.37 per share, with an ex-dividend date of Sep 4, 2026 and a pay date of Sep 18, 2026.
- In the 12 months to Oct 18, 2026, FRME paid $1.46 per share in dividends across 4 payments, a trailing yield of 3.69%.
- FRME's most recent dividend increase took effect with the Jun 5, 2026 ex-date, a 2.8% rise to $0.37 per share.
- FRME's most recent dividend cut took effect with the Mar 3, 2010 ex-date, a 87.5% reduction to $0.0100 per share.
- FRME paid $1.43 per share in dividends in calendar year 2025, up 2.9% from 2024.
Cite this page
SmarterDividends, "FRME Dividend History: Every Payment, Dates & Yield," updated Oct 18, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/FRME/dividend-history
Dividends versus price, last 12 months
Paid out
4.09%
of price a year ago
Price change
+10.9%
$35.71 → $39.60
Approx. total return
+15.0%
before taxes
Total return adds dividends received to the price change; it ignores reinvestment and taxes.
FRME dividends per year
Total paid per share by calendar year
Recent dividend amounts
Last 24 regular payments, per share
FRME dividend history by year
| Year | Payments | Total per share | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026year to date | 3 | $1.1000 | — |
| 2025 | 4 | $1.4300 | +2.9% |
| 2024 | 4 | $1.3900 | +3.7% |
| 2023 | 4 | $1.3400 | +7.2% |
| 2022 | 4 | $1.2500 | +10.6% |
| 2021 | 4 | $1.1300 | +8.7% |
| 2020 | 4 | $1.0400 | +4.0% |
| 2019 | 4 | $1.0000 | +19.0% |
| 2018 | 4 | $0.8400 | +21.7% |
| 2017 | 4 | $0.6900 | +27.8% |
| 2016 | 4 | $0.5400 | +31.7% |
| 2015 | 4 | $0.4100 | +41.4% |
| 2014 | 4 | $0.2900 | +61.1% |
| 2013 | 4 | $0.1800 | +80.0% |
| 2012 | 4 | $0.1000 | +150.0% |
| 2011 | 4 | $0.0400 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 4 | $0.0400 | -91.5% |
| 2009 | 4 | $0.4700 | -48.9% |
| 2008 | 4 | $0.9200 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 4 | $0.9200 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 4 | $0.9200 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 4 | $0.9200 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 4 | $0.9200 | +2.4% |
| 2003 | 4 | $0.8981 | +5.0% |
| 2002 | 4 | $0.8553 | +5.0% |
| 2001 | 4 | $0.8146 | +4.8% |
| 2000 | 4 | $0.7775 | +7.1% |
| 1999 | 4 | $0.7256 | +8.6% |
| 1998 | 4 | $0.6680 | +11.5% |
| 1997 | 4 | $0.5989 | +18.2% |
| 1996 | 4 | $0.5068 | +13.8% |
| 1995 | 4 | $0.4454 | +9.4% |
| 1994 | 4 | $0.4070 | +12.8% |
| 1993 | 4 | $0.3609 | +48.4% |
| 1992 | 3timing | $0.2432 | -19.5% |
| 1991 | 4 | $0.3020 | +11.3% |
| 1990 | 4 | $0.2713 | +112.0% |
| 1989 | 2timing | $0.1280 | — |
Every FRME dividend
29 raises · 2 cuts · 0 specials| Ex-dividend date | Pay date | Amount | Change | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | Sep 18, 2026 | $0.3700 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Jun 5, 2026 | Jun 19, 2026 | $0.3700 | +2.8% | Raise |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Mar 20, 2026 | $0.3600 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Dec 5, 2025 | Dec 19, 2025 | $0.3600 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Sep 5, 2025 | Sep 19, 2025 | $0.3600 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Jun 6, 2025 | Jun 20, 2025 | $0.3600 | +2.9% | Raise |
| Mar 7, 2025 | Mar 21, 2025 | $0.3500 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Dec 6, 2024 | Dec 20, 2024 | $0.3500 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Sep 6, 2024 | Sep 20, 2024 | $0.3500 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Jun 7, 2024 | Jun 21, 2024 | $0.3500 | +2.9% | Raise |
| Feb 29, 2024 | Mar 15, 2024 | $0.3400 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Nov 30, 2023 | Dec 15, 2023 | $0.3400 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Aug 31, 2023 | Sep 15, 2023 | $0.3400 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Jun 1, 2023 | Jun 16, 2023 | $0.3400 | +6.3% | Raise |
| Mar 2, 2023 | Mar 17, 2023 | $0.3200 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Dec 1, 2022 | Dec 16, 2022 | $0.3200 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Sep 1, 2022 | Sep 16, 2022 | $0.3200 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Jun 2, 2022 | Jun 17, 2022 | $0.3200 | +10.3% | Raise |
| Mar 3, 2022 | Mar 18, 2022 | $0.2900 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Dec 2, 2021 | Dec 17, 2021 | $0.2900 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Sep 2, 2021 | Sep 17, 2021 | $0.2900 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Jun 3, 2021 | Jun 18, 2021 | $0.2900 | +11.5% | Raise |
| Mar 4, 2021 | Mar 19, 2021 | $0.2600 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Dec 3, 2020 | Dec 18, 2020 | $0.2600 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Sep 3, 2020 | Sep 18, 2020 | $0.2600 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Jun 4, 2020 | Jun 19, 2020 | $0.2600 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Mar 5, 2020 | Mar 20, 2020 | $0.2600 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Dec 5, 2019 | Dec 20, 2019 | $0.2600 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Aug 29, 2019 | Sep 20, 2019 | $0.2600 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| May 17, 2019 | Jun 21, 2019 | $0.2600 | +18.2% | Raise |
| Feb 28, 2019 | Mar 15, 2019 | $0.2200 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Dec 6, 2018 | Dec 21, 2018 | $0.2200 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Sep 6, 2018 | Sep 21, 2018 | $0.2200 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| May 31, 2018 | Jun 15, 2018 | $0.2200 | +22.2% | Raise |
| Mar 1, 2018 | Mar 16, 2018 | $0.1800 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Nov 30, 2017 | Dec 15, 2017 | $0.1800 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Aug 30, 2017 | Sep 15, 2017 | $0.1800 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| May 31, 2017 | Jun 16, 2017 | $0.1800 | +20.0% | Raise |
| Mar 1, 2017 | Mar 17, 2017 | $0.1500 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Nov 30, 2016 | Dec 16, 2016 | $0.1500 | +7.1% | Raise |
| Aug 31, 2016 | Sep 16, 2016 | $0.1400 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Jun 1, 2016 | Jun 17, 2016 | $0.1400 | +27.3% | Raise |
| Mar 2, 2016 | Mar 18, 2016 | $0.1100 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Dec 2, 2015 | Dec 18, 2015 | $0.1100 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Sep 2, 2015 | Sep 18, 2015 | $0.1100 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Jun 3, 2015 | Jun 19, 2015 | $0.1100 | +37.5% | Raise |
| Mar 5, 2015 | Mar 20, 2015 | $0.0800 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Dec 3, 2014 | Dec 19, 2014 | $0.0800 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Sep 3, 2014 | Sep 19, 2014 | $0.0800 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Jun 4, 2014 | Jun 20, 2014 | $0.0800 | +60.0% | Raise |
| Mar 5, 2014 | Mar 21, 2014 | $0.0500 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Dec 4, 2013 | Dec 20, 2013 | $0.0500 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Sep 4, 2013 | Sep 20, 2013 | $0.0500 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| May 30, 2013 | Jun 17, 2013 | $0.0500 | +66.7% | Raise |
| Mar 13, 2013 | Mar 18, 2013 | $0.0300 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Nov 29, 2012 | Dec 17, 2012 | $0.0300 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Aug 30, 2012 | Sep 17, 2012 | $0.0300 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| May 31, 2012 | Jun 18, 2012 | $0.0300 | +200.0% | Raise |
| Mar 1, 2012 | Mar 19, 2012 | $0.0100 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Dec 1, 2011 | Dec 19, 2011 | $0.0100 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Aug 31, 2011 | Sep 19, 2011 | $0.0100 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Jun 2, 2011 | Jun 20, 2011 | $0.0100 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Mar 3, 2011 | Mar 21, 2011 | $0.0100 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Dec 2, 2010 | Dec 20, 2010 | $0.0100 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Sep 1, 2010 | Sep 20, 2010 | $0.0100 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Jun 3, 2010 | Jun 21, 2010 | $0.0100 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Mar 3, 2010 | Mar 19, 2010 | $0.0100 | -87.5% | Cut |
| Dec 2, 2009 | Dec 18, 2009 | $0.0800 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Sep 2, 2009 | Sep 18, 2009 | $0.0800 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Jun 3, 2009 | Jun 19, 2009 | $0.0800 | -65.2% | Cut |
| Mar 4, 2009 | Mar 20, 2009 | $0.2300 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Dec 3, 2008 | Dec 19, 2008 | $0.2300 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Sep 3, 2008 | Sep 19, 2008 | $0.2300 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Jun 4, 2008 | Jun 20, 2008 | $0.2300 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Mar 4, 2008 | Mar 20, 2008 | $0.2300 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Dec 4, 2007 | Dec 20, 2007 | $0.2300 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Sep 4, 2007 | Sep 20, 2007 | $0.2300 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Jun 4, 2007 | Jun 20, 2007 | $0.2300 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Mar 2, 2007 | Mar 20, 2007 | $0.2300 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Dec 4, 2006 | Dec 20, 2006 | $0.2300 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Sep 1, 2006 | Sep 20, 2006 | $0.2300 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Jun 1, 2006 | Jun 19, 2006 | $0.2300 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Mar 2, 2006 | Mar 20, 2006 | $0.2300 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Dec 2, 2005 | Dec 20, 2005 | $0.2300 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Sep 1, 2005 | Sep 20, 2005 | $0.2300 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Jun 2, 2005 | Jun 20, 2005 | $0.2300 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Mar 3, 2005 | Mar 21, 2005 | $0.2300 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Dec 2, 2004 | Dec 20, 2004 | $0.2300 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Sep 1, 2004 | Sep 20, 2004 | $0.2300 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Jun 2, 2004 | Jun 18, 2004 | $0.2300 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Mar 3, 2004 | Mar 19, 2004 | $0.2300 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Dec 3, 2003 | Dec 19, 2003 | $0.2300 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Sep 3, 2003 | Sep 19, 2003 | $0.2300 | +5.0% | Raise |
| Jun 4, 2003 | Jun 20, 2003 | $0.2190 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Mar 4, 2003 | Mar 20, 2003 | $0.2190 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Dec 4, 2002 | Dec 20, 2002 | $0.2190 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Sep 4, 2002 | Sep 20, 2002 | $0.2190 | +5.0% | Raise |
| Jun 6, 2002 | Jun 20, 2002 | $0.2086 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Mar 5, 2002 | Mar 20, 2002 | $0.2086 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Dec 4, 2001 | Dec 20, 2001 | $0.2086 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Sep 6, 2001 | Sep 24, 2001 | $0.2086 | +5.0% | Raise |
| Jun 4, 2001 | Jun 21, 2001 | $0.1987 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Mar 2, 2001 | Mar 20, 2001 | $0.1987 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Dec 4, 2000 | Dec 20, 2000 | $0.1987 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Sep 1, 2000 | Sep 20, 2000 | $0.1987 | +4.5% | Raise |
| Jun 6, 2000 | Jun 20, 2000 | $0.1900 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Mar 2, 2000 | Mar 20, 2000 | $0.1900 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Dec 2, 1999 | Dec 20, 1999 | $0.1900 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Sep 1, 1999 | Sep 20, 1999 | $0.1900 | +10.0% | Raise |
| Jun 2, 1999 | Jun 18, 1999 | $0.1728 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Mar 4, 1999 | Mar 19, 1999 | $0.1728 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Nov 18, 1998 | Dec 18, 1998 | $0.1728 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Sep 2, 1998 | Sep 18, 1998 | $0.1728 | +7.1% | Raise |
| Jun 3, 1998 | Jun 19, 1998 | $0.1613 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Mar 4, 1998 | Mar 20, 1998 | $0.1613 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Dec 3, 1997 | Dec 19, 1997 | $0.1613 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Sep 3, 1997 | Sep 19, 1997 | $0.1613 | +16.7% | Raise |
| Jun 4, 1997 | Jun 20, 1997 | $0.1382 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Mar 4, 1997 | Mar 20, 1997 | $0.1382 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Dec 4, 1996 | Dec 20, 1996 | $0.1382 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Sep 4, 1996 | Sep 20, 1996 | $0.1382 | +20.0% | Raise |
| Jun 4, 1996 | Jun 20, 1996 | $0.1152 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Mar 4, 1996 | Mar 20, 1996 | $0.1152 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Dec 4, 1995 | Dec 20, 1995 | $0.1152 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Sep 1, 1995 | Sep 20, 1995 | $0.1152 | +7.1% | Raise |
| Jun 1, 1995 | Jun 20, 1995 | $0.1075 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Mar 1, 1995 | Mar 21, 1995 | $0.1075 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Nov 30, 1994 | Dec 20, 1994 | $0.1075 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Aug 30, 1994 | Sep 20, 1994 | $0.1075 | +12.0% | Raise |
| May 31, 1994 | Jun 20, 1994 | $0.0960 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Mar 1, 1994 | Mar 21, 1994 | $0.0960 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Nov 30, 1993 | Dec 20, 1993 | $0.0960 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Aug 30, 1993 | Sep 20, 1993 | $0.0960 | +13.6% | Raise |
| Jun 1, 1993 | Jun 21, 1993 | $0.0845 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Mar 1, 1993 | Mar 19, 1993 | $0.0845 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Aug 31, 1992 | Sep 21, 1992 | $0.0845 | +6.5% | Raise |
| Jun 1, 1992 | Jun 19, 1992 | $0.0793 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Mar 2, 1992 | Mar 20, 1992 | $0.0793 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Dec 2, 1991 | Dec 20, 1991 | $0.0793 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Aug 30, 1991 | Sep 20, 1991 | $0.0793 | +10.7% | Raise |
| May 31, 1991 | Jun 20, 1991 | $0.0717 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Feb 28, 1991 | Mar 20, 1991 | $0.0717 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Nov 30, 1990 | Dec 20, 1990 | $0.0717 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Aug 30, 1990 | Sep 20, 1990 | $0.0717 | +12.0% | Raise |
| May 31, 1990 | Jun 20, 1990 | $0.0640 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Feb 28, 1990 | Mar 20, 1990 | $0.0640 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Nov 30, 1989 | Dec 20, 1989 | $0.0640 | +0.0% | Unchanged |
| Aug 30, 1989 | Sep 20, 1989 | $0.0640 | — | First |
FRME dividend history — FAQ
How much is FRME's dividend?
As of Oct 18, 2026, FRME's most recent dividend was $0.3700 per share, with an ex-dividend date of Sep 4, 2026 and a pay date of Sep 18, 2026. Over the last 12 months it paid $1.4600 per share across 4 payments, a trailing yield of 3.69%.
How often does FRME pay a dividend?
First Merchants Corporation pays on a quarterly schedule. It made 4 payments in the last 12 months and 4 in 2025.
When is FRME's next dividend?
FRME's next ex-dividend date has not been announced yet. Based on its quarterly schedule, the next payment follows the pattern in the table above.
Has FRME ever cut its dividend?
Yes. Our payment-by-payment record shows 2 regular payments lower than the one before it; the most recent annual reduction was in 2010.
How much did FRME pay in dividends in 2025?
FRME paid $1.4300 per share across 4 payments in 2025, up 2.9% from 2024.
What was FRME's total return including dividends over the last year?
Over the 12 months to Oct 18, 2026, FRME paid $1.4600 per share, 4.09% of its price a year earlier, while its price moved +10.9%. That is an approximate total return of +15.0% before taxes and reinvestment.
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Amounts are per share and adjusted for stock splits, so early payments appear smaller than the cash paid at the time; a year with an extra or missing ex-date shows as a jump in the annual table. Change compares each regular payment with the previous regular one; payments of at least 2.5 times the recent median are treated as specials. Data refreshes daily; informational only, not investment advice. Back to FRME