First Merchants Corporation reported earnings results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2022. For the fourth quarter, the company reported net interest income was USD 148.96 million compared to USD 101.27 million a year ago. Net income was USD 70.76 million compared to USD 47.73 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 1.2 compared to USD 0.89 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 1.19 compared to USD 0.89 a year ago.
For the full year, net interest income was USD 520.2 million compared to USD 410.68 million a year ago. Net income was USD 222.09 million compared to USD 205.53 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 3.83 compared to USD 3.82 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 3.81 compared to USD 3.81 a year ago.