First Merchants Corporation has released its second quarter 2025 financial results, revealing a significant increase in earnings per share $(EPS)$ and robust loan growth. The EPS rose to $0.98, marking a 44.1% increase from the previous quarter's EPS of $0.68. The company's net income for the year to date stands at $111.2 million, translating to $1.92 per share, which is a 25.5% increase compared to the adjusted EPS of $1.53 in the prior year. The firm reported strong loan growth of $297.6 million, or 9.1% annualized, contributing to its positive financial performance. Additionally, First Merchants Corporation maintained a robust capital position with a tangible common equity ratio of 8.92%. The company repurchased 582,486 shares, totaling $22.1 million. The return on equity $(ROE)$ was reported at 9.63%, with a return on tangible common equity (ROTCE) of 14.49%, both annualized figures. The efficiency ratio was noted at 54.26%. No specific outlook or guidance for future periods was provided in the report.