First Merchants Corporation (FRME) Dividend History and Yield
First Merchants Corporation (FRME) paid $1.45 per share over the trailing twelve months, equal to a trailing twelve month (TTM) dividend yield of 3.39%. Its record includes quarterly payments, a 13-year growth streak, a growing dividend policy. The history below summarizes split-adjusted payments and the public dividend record available to investors.
Dividend Facts
- TTM Dividend Yield: 3.39%
- Annual Dividend (TTM): $1.45
- Frequency: Quarterly
- Dividend Policy: Growing
- Growth Streak: 13 years
- No-Cut Streak: 14 years
- Paying Since: 1989
- Last Ex-Dividend Date: Jun 5, 2026 $0.37
- Payment Date: Jun 19, 2026
Annual Dividends Per Share
| Year | Dividend Per Share | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | $0.73 | N/A |
| 2025 | $1.43 | +2.9% |
| 2024 | $1.39 | +3.7% |
| 2023 | $1.34 | +7.2% |
| 2022 | $1.25 | +10.6% |
| 2021 | $1.13 | +8.7% |
| 2020 | $1.04 | +4.0% |
| 2019 | $1 | +19.0% |
| 2018 | $0.84 | +21.7% |
| 2017 | $0.69 | +27.8% |
| 2016 | $0.54 | +31.7% |
| 2015 | $0.41 | +41.4% |
| 2014 | $0.29 | +61.1% |
| 2013 | $0.18 | +157.1% |
| 2012 | $0.07 | +75.0% |
| 2011 | $0.04 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | $0.04 | -91.5% |
Dividend Payment History
All payment amounts below are split-adjusted.
| Ex-Dividend Date | Payment Date | Amount | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2026 | Jun 19, 2026 | $0.37 | Quarterly |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Mar 20, 2026 | $0.36 | Quarterly |
| Dec 5, 2025 | Dec 19, 2025 | $0.36 | Quarterly |
| Sep 5, 2025 | Sep 19, 2025 | $0.36 | Quarterly |
| Jun 6, 2025 | Jun 20, 2025 | $0.36 | Quarterly |
| Mar 7, 2025 | Mar 21, 2025 | $0.35 | Quarterly |
| Dec 5, 2024 | Dec 20, 2024 | $0.35 | Quarterly |
| Sep 6, 2024 | Sep 20, 2024 | $0.35 | Quarterly |
| Jun 7, 2024 | Jun 21, 2024 | $0.35 | Quarterly |
| Feb 29, 2024 | Mar 15, 2024 | $0.34 | Quarterly |
| Nov 30, 2023 | Dec 15, 2023 | $0.34 | Quarterly |
| Aug 31, 2023 | Sep 15, 2023 | $0.34 | Quarterly |
| Jun 1, 2023 | Jun 16, 2023 | $0.34 | Quarterly |
| Mar 2, 2023 | Mar 17, 2023 | $0.32 | Quarterly |
| Dec 1, 2022 | Dec 16, 2022 | $0.32 | Quarterly |
| Sep 1, 2022 | Sep 16, 2022 | $0.32 | Quarterly |
| Jun 2, 2022 | Jun 17, 2022 | $0.32 | Quarterly |
| Mar 3, 2022 | Mar 18, 2022 | $0.29 | Quarterly |
| Dec 2, 2021 | Dec 17, 2021 | $0.29 | Quarterly |
| Sep 2, 2021 | Sep 17, 2021 | $0.29 | Quarterly |
| Jun 3, 2021 | Jun 18, 2021 | $0.29 | Quarterly |
| Mar 4, 2021 | Mar 19, 2021 | $0.26 | Quarterly |
| Dec 3, 2020 | Dec 18, 2020 | $0.26 | Quarterly |
| Sep 3, 2020 | Sep 18, 2020 | $0.26 | Quarterly |
| Jun 4, 2020 | Jun 19, 2020 | $0.26 | Quarterly |
| Mar 5, 2020 | Mar 20, 2020 | $0.26 | Quarterly |
| Dec 5, 2019 | Dec 20, 2019 | $0.26 | Quarterly |
| Aug 29, 2019 | Sep 20, 2019 | $0.26 | Quarterly |
| May 17, 2019 | Jun 21, 2019 | $0.26 | Quarterly |
| Feb 28, 2019 | Mar 15, 2019 | $0.22 | Quarterly |
| Dec 6, 2018 | Dec 21, 2018 | $0.22 | Quarterly |
| Sep 6, 2018 | Sep 21, 2018 | $0.22 | Quarterly |
| May 31, 2018 | Jun 15, 2018 | $0.22 | Quarterly |
| Mar 1, 2018 | Mar 16, 2018 | $0.18 | Quarterly |
| Nov 30, 2017 | Dec 15, 2017 | $0.18 | Quarterly |
| Aug 30, 2017 | Sep 15, 2017 | $0.18 | Quarterly |
| May 31, 2017 | Jun 16, 2017 | $0.18 | Quarterly |
| Mar 1, 2017 | Mar 17, 2017 | $0.15 | Quarterly |
| Nov 30, 2016 | Dec 16, 2016 | $0.15 | Quarterly |
| Aug 31, 2016 | Sep 16, 2016 | $0.14 | Quarterly |
| Jun 1, 2016 | Jun 17, 2016 | $0.14 | Quarterly |
| Mar 2, 2016 | Mar 18, 2016 | $0.11 | Quarterly |
| Dec 2, 2015 | Dec 18, 2015 | $0.11 | Quarterly |
| Sep 2, 2015 | Sep 18, 2015 | $0.11 | Quarterly |
| Jun 3, 2015 | Jun 19, 2015 | $0.11 | Quarterly |
| Mar 5, 2015 | Mar 20, 2015 | $0.08 | Quarterly |
| Dec 3, 2014 | Dec 19, 2014 | $0.08 | Quarterly |
| Sep 3, 2014 | Sep 19, 2014 | $0.08 | Quarterly |
| Jun 4, 2014 | Jun 20, 2014 | $0.08 | Quarterly |
| Mar 5, 2014 | Mar 21, 2014 | $0.05 | Quarterly |
| Dec 4, 2013 | Dec 20, 2013 | $0.05 | Quarterly |
| Sep 4, 2013 | Sep 20, 2013 | $0.05 | Quarterly |
| May 30, 2013 | Jun 17, 2013 | $0.05 | Quarterly |
| Mar 13, 2013 | Mar 20, 2013 | $0.03 | Quarterly |
| Nov 29, 2012 | Dec 17, 2012 | $0.03 | Quarterly |
| Aug 30, 2012 | Sep 17, 2012 | $0.03 | Quarterly |
| May 31, 2012 | Jun 18, 2012 | $0.03 | Quarterly |
| Mar 1, 2012 | Mar 19, 2012 | $0.01 | Quarterly |
| Dec 1, 2011 | Dec 19, 2011 | $0.01 | Quarterly |
| Aug 31, 2011 | Sep 19, 2011 | $0.01 | Quarterly |
| Jun 2, 2011 | Jun 20, 2011 | $0.01 | Quarterly |
| Mar 3, 2011 | Mar 21, 2011 | $0.01 | Quarterly |
| Dec 2, 2010 | Dec 20, 2010 | $0.01 | Quarterly |
| Sep 1, 2010 | Sep 20, 2010 | $0.01 | Quarterly |
| Jun 3, 2010 | Jun 21, 2010 | $0.01 | Quarterly |
| Mar 3, 2010 | Mar 19, 2010 | $0.01 | Quarterly |
| Dec 2, 2009 | Dec 18, 2009 | $0.08 | Quarterly |
| Sep 2, 2009 | Sep 18, 2009 | $0.08 | Quarterly |
| Jun 3, 2009 | Jun 19, 2009 | $0.08 | Quarterly |
| Mar 4, 2009 | Mar 20, 2009 | $0.23 | Quarterly |
| Dec 3, 2008 | Dec 19, 2008 | $0.23 | Quarterly |
| Sep 3, 2008 | Sep 19, 2008 | $0.23 | Quarterly |
| Jun 4, 2008 | Jun 20, 2008 | $0.23 | Quarterly |
| Mar 4, 2008 | Mar 20, 2008 | $0.23 | Quarterly |
| Dec 4, 2007 | Dec 20, 2007 | $0.23 | Quarterly |
| Sep 4, 2007 | Sep 20, 2007 | $0.23 | Quarterly |
| Jun 4, 2007 | Jun 20, 2007 | $0.23 | Quarterly |
| Mar 2, 2007 | Mar 20, 2007 | $0.23 | Quarterly |
| Dec 4, 2006 | Dec 20, 2006 | $0.23 | Quarterly |
| Sep 1, 2006 | Sep 20, 2006 | $0.23 | Quarterly |
| Jun 1, 2006 | Jun 19, 2006 | $0.23 | Quarterly |
| Mar 2, 2006 | Mar 20, 2006 | $0.23 | Quarterly |
| Dec 2, 2005 | Dec 20, 2005 | $0.23 | 0 |
| Sep 1, 2005 | Sep 20, 2005 | $0.23 | 0 |
| Jun 2, 2005 | Jun 20, 2005 | $0.23 | 0 |
| Mar 3, 2005 | Mar 21, 2005 | $0.23 | 0 |
| Dec 2, 2004 | Dec 20, 2004 | $0.23 | 0 |
| Sep 1, 2004 | Sep 20, 2004 | $0.23 | 0 |
| Jun 2, 2004 | Jun 18, 2004 | $0.23 | 0 |
| Mar 3, 2004 | Mar 19, 2004 | $0.23 | 0 |
| Dec 3, 2003 | Dec 19, 2003 | $0.23 | 0 |
| Sep 3, 2003 | N/A | $0.23 | N/A |
| Jun 4, 2003 | N/A | $0.23 | N/A |
| Mar 4, 2003 | N/A | $0.23 | N/A |
| Dec 4, 2002 | N/A | $0.23 | N/A |
| Sep 4, 2002 | N/A | $0.23 | N/A |
| Jun 6, 2002 | N/A | $0.23 | N/A |
| Mar 5, 2002 | N/A | $0.23 | N/A |
| Dec 4, 2001 | N/A | $0.23 | N/A |
| Sep 6, 2001 | N/A | $0.23 | N/A |
Showing the 100 most recent payments.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does FRME pay dividends?
Yes. FRME's latest recorded dividend was $0.37 per share with an ex-dividend date of Jun 5, 2026.
What is FRME's dividend yield?
FRME's trailing twelve month (TTM) dividend yield is 3.39%.
How often does FRME pay dividends?
FRME has a quarterly dividend payment schedule.
How many years has FRME increased its dividend?
FRME has increased its dividend for 13 consecutive years.
When was FRME's last ex-dividend date?
FRME's most recent ex-dividend date was Jun 5, 2026.
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