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$21.63 - $29.10
Previous CloseN/A
Volume74.18K
Average Volume (3M)527.18K
Market Cap
$2.40B
Enterprise Value$2.86B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$169.04M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$662.48M
Price to Earnings (P/E)11.6
Beta0.89
Next Earnings
Jul 28, 2026EPS Estimate
0.63Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield4.11%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.56
Shares Outstanding84,577,160
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 Cap1.19
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.55
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit3.66
Enterprise Value/Ebitda8.99
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$29.33Price Target Upside8.72% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)2.46
Revenue Forecast (FY)$808.62M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Cash GenerationSustained operating cash flow and strong free cash flow conversion (~0.92x net income, OCF ~1.5x net income) indicate durable internal funding. This enhances capacity for lending, capital returns, and buffer against credit shocks, improving long-term financial flexibility and earnings quality.
Improving ProfitabilityRebounding revenue and materially improved margins show the business is regaining operating leverage. Higher and more sustainable margins strengthen the bank's ability to absorb credit losses and support return on equity expansion, underpinning durable core profitability over coming quarters.
Capital Allocation & Shareholder ReturnsAn expanded buyback authorization combined with ongoing common and preferred dividends signals disciplined capital allocation. This provides flexibility to return excess capital, support EPS over time, and demonstrates management confidence in capital ratios and long-term cash flow generation.
Bears Say
Rising Debt LevelsAn increase in total debt year-over-year, even at moderate leverage, reduces balance-sheet optionality and can raise interest expense as funding costs shift. Higher debt levels constrain capacity for organic loan growth or additional buybacks and warrant monitoring of funding cost sensitivity.
Profitability VolatilityCyclically volatile margins reflect sensitivity to interest-rate and credit cycles common for regional banks. This variability makes earnings less predictable, complicates capital planning and dividend sustainability, and increases downside risk if credit costs or NIM compress materially.
M&A Integration & Cost RiskAcquisition-related integration and elevated personnel costs, plus executive turnover, create execution risk and temporarily inflate the cost base. Realizing projected synergies may take longer, pressuring near-term efficiency and cash flow until integration is complete and management transitions stabilize.
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 $21.63 and its highest was $29.10 in the past 12 months.
What is First Busey Corp.’s market cap?
First Busey Corp.’s market cap is $2.40B.
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 40 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 $0.26 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 84,577,160 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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First Busey Stock Smart Score
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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
Decreased
By 108.0K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $154.7K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
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 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
$29.33
▲(8.72% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
3.31% Insiders
15.58% Mutual Funds
10.18% Other Institutional Investors
52.27% Public Companies and
Individual Investors