First Merchants Corporation
Price Action
Technical Summary
STAGE 2 UPTRENDFirst Merchants Corporation is in a confirmed Stage 2 uptrend, with price holding above all major moving averages and trend structure remaining intact. Relative strength is moderate (RS Rating: 67), indicating performance broadly in line with the market. Earnings contraction of 51% provides fundamental context to the price action. Momentum will need to be maintained above the 50-day moving average to sustain this leadership phase.
Trend Template (Minervini)
Price vs Moving Averages
| Period | Value | Spread | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 SMA | $41.02 | +6.48% | ABOVE |
| 50 SMA | $40.52 | +7.79% | ABOVE |
| 100 SMA | $40.07 | +9.02% | ABOVE |
| 150 SMA | $39.37 | +10.94% | ABOVE |
| 200 SMA | $38.88 | +12.35% | ABOVE |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is FRME in an uptrend right now?
FRME has a trend score of 4/4 based on Minervini's Stage Analysis. Yes, FRME is in a Stage 2 uptrend with price above all major moving averages (50, 100, 150, 200 SMA) properly stacked.
Is FRME overbought or oversold?
FRME's RSI (14) is 68. The stock is in neutral territory, neither overbought nor oversold.
Is FRME outperforming the market?
FRME has a Relative Strength (RS) Rating of 67 out of 99. FRME is performing about average compared to the market.
Where is FRME in its 52-week range?
FRME is trading at $43.68, which is 99% of its 52-week high ($44.23) and 94% above its 52-week low ($34.66).
How volatile is FRME?
FRME has a Beta of 0.70 and 52-week volatility of 25%. It's less volatile than the S&P 500 - generally more stable.