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08 Jun 2026, 16:55 UTC · 1h ago
Are You Looking for a High-Growth Dividend Stock?
Zacks Investment Research
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First Merchants (FRME) has a Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2026 earnings of $4.24 per share, representing a year-over-year growth rate of 9.00%. — Positive earnings growth projections typically support share price appreciation.
+0.30First Merchants offers a dividend yield of 3.71%, which is significantly higher than the Banks - Midwest industry average of 2.66% and the S&P 500's 1.45%. — A superior yield relative to peers makes the stock more attractive to income-focused investors.
+0.20First Merchants maintains a dividend payout ratio of 36% of its trailing 12-month EPS. — A moderate payout ratio suggests the dividend is sustainable and leaves room for future growth.
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