# First Merchants (FRME) — News

FRME · NASDAQ · Stock

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## Recent headlines

- [FirstEnergy (FE.N): Mizuho cuts target price to $47 from $51](https://www.ainvest.com/news/firstenergy-fe-mizuho-cuts-target-price-47-51-2610) — AInvest Wire, Oct 12, 2026
  Mizuho has revised its target price for FirstEnergy (FE.N) downward to $47 from $51, reflecting a reassessment of the company’s valuation outlook. The adjustment comes amid ongoing evaluations of utility sector fundamentals, including regulatory developments, operational performance, and broader…
- [First Merchants Corporation: Piper Sandler cuts target price to $46 from $51](https://www.ainvest.com/news/merchants-corporation-piper-sandler-cuts-target-price-46-51-2610) — AInvest Wire, Oct 5, 2026
  Piper Sandler has revised its price target for First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ: FRME), lowering it from $51 to $46 , while maintaining an overweight rating. The adjustment reflects a reassessment of the company’s valuation and growth prospects amid evolving market conditions. First Merchants…
- [First Merchants Corporation - Mike Stewart to become president and CEO of First Merchants at start of 2027](https://www.ainvest.com/news/merchants-corporation-mike-stewart-president-ceo-merchants-start-2027-2610) — AInvest Wire, Oct 1, 2026
- [First Merchants Corporation announces pricing of subordinated notes offering](https://www.ainvest.com/news/merchants-corporation-announces-pricing-subordinated-notes-offering-2609) — AInvest Wire, Sep 23, 2026
  First Merchants Corporation has announced the pricing of its subordinated notes offering, a move that aligns with broader trends in the debt capital markets. The offering is part of the company’s ongoing strategy to strengthen its capital position and support long-term financial stability.…
- [First Merchants Corporation: Prices $100 mln fixed-to-floating rate subordinated notes due 2036, 6.750% fixed coupon - SEC filing](https://www.ainvest.com/news/merchants-corporation-prices-100-mln-fixed-floating-rate-subordinated-notes-due-2036-6-750-fixed-coupon-sec-filing-2609) — AInvest Wire, Sep 23, 2026

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