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BUSE Stock Chart & Stats
$29.85
$0.04(0.13%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$29.85
$0.04(0.13%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$22.00 - $31.70
Previous CloseN/A
Volume214.97K
Average Volume (3M)527.18K
Market Cap
$2.55B
Enterprise Value$2.80K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$665.37M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$464.22M
Price to Earnings (P/E)11.3
Beta0.82
Next Earnings
Oct 27, 2026EPS Estimate
0.67Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.41%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.68
Shares Outstanding82,576,960
10 Day Avg. Volume461,106
30 Day Avg. Volume527,180
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.62
Price to Book (P/B)0.86
Price to Sales (P/S)2.03
P/FCF Ratio12.20
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$33.00Price Target Upside10.55% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)2.55
Revenue Forecast (FY)$797.88M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Cash GenerationTTM operating cash flow nearly double net income and FCF growth of +19.8% underpin durable internal funding. This strengthens capital flexibility to fund lending, dividends, and buybacks without relying on market funding, supporting steady operations over the next 2–6 months.
Conservative, Improving Balance SheetMarked reduction in leverage to ~0.18 and a larger equity base improve loss-absorption and resiliency to credit stress. Higher capital and conservative funding mix provide durable capacity for lending growth and regulatory flexibility, lowering solvency risk over medium term.
Growing Wealth-management FeesConsistent record fee quarters and $16.5B AUC signal a durable, fee-based revenue stream less sensitive to loan spreads. Net inflows and higher asset balances support recurring noninterest income, diversifying earnings and cushioning NII volatility across coming quarters.
Bears Say
Sharp Recent Revenue DeclineA 16.6% TTM revenue drop reduces the firm’s top-line buffer and constrains scalability. Persistent revenue weakness can force greater reliance on margin management and cost control to sustain earnings, increasing sensitivity to adverse rate or credit shifts over the medium term.
Margin Normalization PressureCompression from prior peak margins means current profits rely more on maintaining net interest spreads and credit performance. That reduces upside levers and makes earnings vulnerable if deposit costs rise or loan yields compress, a structural risk if revenue growth doesn’t resume.
Historic Cash-conversion VolatilityAlthough TTM cash metrics are strong, prior years showed very low operating cash flow versus net income. This inconsistent cash conversion creates execution risk for sustained buybacks/dividends and reduces certainty around free cash availability during stress periods over the next several quarters.
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BUSE FAQ
What was First Busey Corp.’s price range in the past 12 months?
First Busey Corp. lowest stock price was $22.00 and its highest was $31.70 in the past 12 months.
What is First Busey Corp.’s market cap?
First Busey Corp.’s market cap is $2.55B.
When is First Busey Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date?
First Busey Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 27, 2026 which is in 67 days.
How were First Busey Corp.’s earnings last quarter?
First Busey Corp. released its earnings results on Jul 28, 2026. The company reported $0.69 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.633 by $0.057.
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 $0.26 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.41%. See more information on First Busey Corp. dividends here
What is First Busey Corp.’s EPS estimate?
First Busey Corp.’s EPS estimate is 0.67.
How many shares outstanding does First Busey Corp. have?
First Busey Corp. has 82,576,960 shares outstanding.
What happened to First Busey Corp.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
First Busey Corp. reported an EPS of $0.69 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.633. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.604%.
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?
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$33.00 (10.55% Upside)
$33.00 (10.55% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
BUSE Sentiment 75%
Sector Average 54%
Sector Average 54%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 108.0K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-10.64%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
3.41%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-3.84%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
First Busey Corp.
First Busey Corporation operates as the parent entity for Busey Bank, delivering a comprehensive suite of banking and financial services throughout the United States. Its diverse clientele includes individual consumers, corporate entities, institutional clients, and governmental organizations. The company's operations are strategically divided into three key segments: Banking, FirsTech, and Wealth Management. The core banking division offers a variety of demand and savings deposit accounts, alongside an extensive range of loan products. These encompass commercial, agricultural, real estate (including construction, commercial, and residential), and consumer loans, in addition to home equity lines of credit. Complementing these are services such as money transfers, safe deposit boxes, and IRA administration, all accessible via its network of physical banking centers, ATMs, and digital platforms. Through its Wealth Management arm, First Busey provides sophisticated services including investment management, trust and estate advisory, and financial planning. This segment also specializes in business succession planning, employee retirement programs, investment strategy consulting, fiduciary services, and securities brokerage. Further enhancing its offerings, the corporation delivers asset management, philanthropic advisory, tax preparation, and professional farm management services, as well as commercial depository solutions like cash management. A distinct focus is FirsTech, which provides advanced payment technology solutions. Its platform supports a broad spectrum of payment methods, from walk-in processing at retail agents to online bill payment, telephone-based customer service payments, and mobile bill pay. FirsTech also facilitates direct debits, electronic payment aggregation via the automated clearing house (ACH) network, money management, credit card network services, and lockbox remittance processing for mailed payments. Additionally, it offers tools for billing, reconciliation, payment reminders, and treasury management. First Busey Corporation maintains a significant presence with 46 banking centers located in Illinois, 8 in Missouri, 3 in southwest Florida, and 1 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The company was established in 1868 and its primary corporate office is situated in Champaign, Illinois.
BUSE Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$33.00
▲(10.55% Upside)
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Ownership Overview
3.54% Insiders
16.64% Mutual Funds
10.48% Other Institutional Investors
48.90% Public Companies and
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