First Merchants Corporation reported earnings results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2023. For the third quarter, the company reported net interest income was USD 133.38 million compared to USD 140.31 million a year ago. Net income was USD 56.37 million compared to USD 63.75 million a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 0.94 compared to USD 1.08 a year ago.
For the nine months, net interest income was USD 415.34 million compared to USD 371.25 million a year ago. Net income was USD 181.31 million compared to USD 151.33 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 3.04 compared to USD 2.63 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 3.03 compared to USD 2.62 a year ago.