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First Busey Corp. (BUSE)
NASDAQ:BUSE
BUSE Stock Chart & Stats
$25.74
-$0.08(-0.35%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$25.74
-$0.08(-0.35%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$18.40 - $26.08
Previous CloseN/A
Volume74.18K
Average Volume (3M)527.18K
Market Cap
$2.25B
Enterprise Value$1.98B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$430.03M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$451.71M
Price to Earnings (P/E)17.3
Beta0.87
Next Earnings
Apr 28, 2026EPS Estimate
0.54Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield4.11%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.63
Shares Outstanding88,409,040
10 Day Avg. Volume461,106
30 Day Avg. Volume527,180
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-1.30
Price to Book (P/B)0.96
Price to Sales (P/S)2.01
P/FCF Ratio7.76
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.88
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.13
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit3.38
Enterprise Value/Ebitda11.41
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$28.00Price Target Upside8.78% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Revenue Growth & Cash ConversionSustained high TTM revenue growth coupled with near-complete conversion of net income into free cash flow indicates the business is scaling while generating distributable cash. This supports ongoing investment, dividends and buybacks and reflects durable improvement after integration activity.
Improved Balance Sheet LeverageLow and improving leverage reduces financial risk and enhances lending flexibility. A stronger equity position also improves regulatory capital cushions, supports credit capacity and allows management to pursue growth or capital returns without stressing solvency over the medium term.
Shareholder-friendly Capital AllocationAn enlarged repurchase program alongside dividend actions signals disciplined capital allocation and management confidence in cash generation. Persistent buybacks and dividend increases support long-term per-share metrics and indicate a durable priority on returning capital to shareholders.
Bears Say
Declining MarginsA marked drop in gross margin, despite healthy revenues, suggests pressure on loan spreads, pricing or cost of funds that could compress profitability. Sustained margin erosion would weaken core bank economics and limit the sustainability of earnings and capital returns over the medium term.
Leadership Turnover & One-time ExpenseSenior management changes and a sizable separation package create execution risk and governance scrutiny. Even if mostly non-recurring, leadership disruption during integration and strategy execution can slow initiatives and create uncertainty about medium-term operational consistency.
Weak Operating Cash Flow ConversionA low operating cash flow to net income ratio indicates earnings may be backed by non-cash items or working capital moves rather than core cash generation. This raises durability concerns for dividends and buybacks if operating cash conversion does not improve.
First Busey News
BUSE FAQ
What was First Busey Corp.’s price range in the past 12 months?
First Busey Corp. lowest stock price was $18.40 and its highest was $26.08 in the past 12 months.
What is First Busey Corp.’s market cap?
First Busey Corp.’s market cap is $2.25B.
When is First Busey Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date?
First Busey Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 28, 2026 which is in 83 days.
How were First Busey Corp.’s earnings last quarter?
First Busey Corp. released its earnings results on Jan 27, 2026. The company reported $0.63 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.601 by $0.029.
Is First Busey Corp. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts First Busey Corp.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does First Busey Corp. pay dividends?
First Busey Corp. pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.25 which represents an annual dividend yield of 4.11%. See more information on First Busey Corp. dividends here
What is First Busey Corp.’s EPS estimate?
First Busey Corp.’s EPS estimate is 0.54.
How many shares outstanding does First Busey Corp. have?
First Busey Corp. has 88,409,040 shares outstanding.
What happened to First Busey Corp.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
First Busey Corp. reported an EPS of $0.63 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.601. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -2.635%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of First Busey Corp.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in BUSE
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
First Busey Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$28.00 (8.78% Upside)
$28.00 (8.78% Upside)
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 143.6K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $93.6K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 6.9%
Last 30 Days ▼ 10.9%
Last 30 Days ▼ 10.9%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-10.64%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
5.33%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
58.03%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
First Busey Corp.
First Busey Corporation operates as the bank holding company for Busey Bank that provides retail and commercial banking products and services to individual, corporate, institutional, and governmental customers in the United States. The company operates through three segments: Banking, FirsTech, and Wealth Management. It offers customary types of demand and savings deposits; and commercial, agricultural, real estate construction, commercial and residential real estate, and consumer loans, as well as home equity lines of credit. The company also provides money transfer, safe deposit, IRA, and other fiduciary services through banking center, ATM and technology-based networks. In addition, it offers investment management, trust, estate advisory, and financial planning services, as well as business succession and employee retirement planning services; investment strategy consulting and fiduciary services; and security brokerage services. Further, the company provides asset management, philanthropic advisory, tax preparation, and professional farm management services; and commercial depository services, such as cash management services. Additionally, it offers payment technology solutions through its payment platform, such as walk-in payment processing for customers at retail pay agents; online bill payment solutions; customer service payments accepted over the telephone; mobile bill pay; direct debit services; electronic concentration of payments delivered to automated clearing house network; money management and credit card networks; and lockbox remittance processing to make payments by mail, as well as provides tools related to billing, reconciliation, bill reminders, and treasury services. The company has 46 banking centers in Illinois; 8 in Missouri; 3 in southwest Florida; and 1 in Indianapolis, Indiana. First Busey Corporation was founded in 1868 and is headquartered in Champaign, Illinois.
BUSE Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$28.00
▲(8.78% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
3.66% Insiders
16.26% Mutual Funds
0.42% Other Institutional Investors
63.61% Public Companies and
Individual Investors