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Market sentiment signals for First Merchants (FRME): analyst consensus, short interest, options flow and insider activity.
Analyst Consensus
Overweight
5 analysts
Options Flow (P/C)
—
Avg Consensus PT
$46
+18.9%
Highest Price Target
$50
+28.9%
Lowest Price Target
$43
+9.6%
Short Interest
4.4%
Rising — Bearish
Insider Activity (30d)
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Short Interest — % of Float
| Date | Firm | Analyst & Accuracy | Upside / Downside | PT Change | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | Raymond James | Daniel Tamayo— | +18.6% | $46 | Upgrade | Market Perform→Outperform |
| Oct 5, 2026 | Piper Sandler | Nathan Race— | +18.6% | $51 → $46 | Maintained | Overweight |