First Busey Corp. (BUSE)
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BUSE Stock Chart & Stats
$26.98
-$0.08(-0.35%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$26.98
-$0.08(-0.35%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$20.91 - $27.65
Previous CloseN/A
Volume74.18K
Average Volume (3M)527.18K
Market Cap
$2.28B
Enterprise Value$2.61B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$181.04M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$490.06M
Price to Earnings (P/E)11.3
Beta0.90
Next Earnings
Jul 28, 2026EPS Estimate
0.63Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield4.11%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.56
Shares Outstanding85,504,480
10 Day Avg. Volume461,106
30 Day Avg. Volume527,180
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.61
Price to Book (P/B)0.86
Price to Sales (P/S)2.03
P/FCF Ratio12.20
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.15
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.50
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit3.90
Enterprise Value/Ebitda11.90
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$29.33Price Target Upside8.72% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)2.5
Revenue Forecast (FY)$808.62M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Improving Balance Sheet LeverageA materially lower debt-to-equity (~0.19 in 2025) signals a more conservative capital structure and greater resilience to credit stress. This durable improvement increases capital flexibility for lending, M&A, and shareholder returns while reducing solvency risk over the next several quarters.
Strong Cash GenerationConsistent operating cash flow growth and free cash flow roughly matching net income indicate high cash conversion and earnings quality. This durable cash generation supports dividends, buybacks, and reinvestment without over-reliance on capital markets, strengthening funding optionality for months ahead.
Diversified Fee Revenue (Wealth)Record wealth-management fee income and net inflows show durable noninterest revenue expansion and client retention. Diversified fee streams reduce dependence on net interest income and rate cycles, smoothing revenue and supporting margins across business cycles over the medium term.
Bears Say
Margin CompressionA multi-year decline in net margin reflects persistent pressure from higher costs or a less favorable rate/credit mix, eroding return on assets and equity. Sustained margin compression reduces the bank's ability to translate revenue growth into profitability and limits long-term capital accumulation.
Acquisition Integration CostsElevated integration and personnel expenses tied to the CrossFirst deal can persist through multiple quarters, pressuring efficiency and near-term margins. Failure to fully realize synergies or higher-than-expected integration costs would impair the acquisition's long-term accretion and management bandwidth.
Limited Cash Flexibility Vs Asset BaseAlthough free cash flow is strong in absolute terms, operating cash flow remains small relative to the bank's large asset base. This structural feature limits runway for large balance-sheet expansions or shock absorption without raising external funds, constraining strategic flexibility.
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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 $20.91 and its highest was $27.65 in the past 12 months.
What is First Busey Corp.’s market cap?
First Busey Corp.’s market cap is $2.28B.
When is First Busey Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date?
First Busey Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 28, 2026 which is in 85 days.
How were First Busey Corp.’s earnings last quarter?
First Busey Corp. released its earnings results on Apr 28, 2026. The company reported $0.52 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.543 by -$0.023.
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 0.63.
How many shares outstanding does First Busey Corp. have?
First Busey Corp. has 85,504,480 shares outstanding.
What happened to First Busey Corp.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
First Busey Corp. reported an EPS of $0.52 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.543. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -2.865%.
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
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$29.33 (8.72% Upside)
$29.33 (8.72% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
BUSE Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 187.2K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $34.1K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
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
8.84%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-7.33%
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
$29.33
▲(8.72% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
3.29% Insiders
16.45% Mutual Funds
0.72% Other Institutional Investors
61.99% Public Companies and
Individual Investors