First Merchants Corporation reported earnings results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2023. For the second quarter, the company reported net interest income was USD 137.84 million compared to USD 128.66 million a year ago. Net income was USD 60.86 million compared to USD 38.99 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 1.02 compared to USD 0.64 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 1.02 compared to USD 0.63 a year ago.
For the six months, net interest income was USD 281.95 million compared to USD 230.94 million a year ago. Net income was USD 124.94 million compared to USD 87.58 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 2.09 compared to USD 1.55 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 2.09 compared to USD 1.54 a year ago.