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First Merchants Corp (FRME) is not a strong buy for a beginner investor with a long-term strategy at this moment. While the stock has bullish moving averages and a positive MACD, the lack of significant trading trends, neutral sentiment from hedge funds and insiders, and no recent news catalysts suggest limited immediate upside. Additionally, the company's financial performance in Q4 2025 showed declining net income and EPS, which could weigh on long-term growth prospects. The options data also indicates low trading sentiment with a Put-Call Ratio of 0.89 and no significant volume in puts. Given the investor's impatience and unwillingness to wait for optimal entry points, holding off on buying FRME now is recommended.
The stock shows bullish moving averages (SMA_5 > SMA_20 > SMA_200) and a positive MACD histogram of 0.057, indicating a potential upward trend. RSI is neutral at 59.294, and the price is near its pivot level of 42.04. Key resistance levels are at 42.951 and 43.514, while support levels are at 41.129 and 40.566.
Analysts have raised the price target to $49 from $46, reflecting optimism about the company's recent acquisition and solid Q4 results.
No significant trading trends from hedge funds or insiders. No recent news or political trading data to act as catalysts.
In Q4 2025, revenue increased to $158.86M (up 11.09% YoY), but net income dropped to $56.60M (down 11.40% YoY), and EPS fell to 0.99 (down 10.00% YoY).
Piper Sandler raised the price target to $49 from $46 and maintained an Overweight rating. The firm also increased its EPS estimates for 2026 and established a 2027 estimate, reflecting confidence in the company's growth potential.
