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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 - $30.52
Previous CloseN/A
Volume74.18K
Average Volume (3M)527.18K
Market Cap
$2.42B
Enterprise Value$2.86B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$169.04M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$662.48M
Price to Earnings (P/E)11.2
Beta0.87
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-0.62
Price to Book (P/B)0.86
Price to Sales (P/S)2.03
P/FCF Ratio12.20
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.18
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.55
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit3.66
Enterprise Value/Ebitda8.99
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$30.50Price Target Upside13.05% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)2.47
Revenue Forecast (FY)$798.65M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Cash Generation And ConversionSustained operating cash flow (~$236M TTM) and FCF (~$217M) with ~0.92x conversion versus net income indicate high cash-generation quality. This strengthens funding for loans, dividends, buybacks and cushions credit cycles, improving long-term financial flexibility.
Rebounding Profitability And MarginsRevenue growth (+7.6% TTM) and materially improved operating (~25%) and net (~19%) margins reflect regained pricing power and operating leverage. Higher margins support durable earnings, internal capital generation and the ability to absorb cyclical credit costs over the medium term.
Shareholder-friendly Capital ActionsAn expanded repurchase authorization plus maintained common and preferred dividends signals disciplined capital allocation. This flexible framework supports EPS accretion, returns to investors and demonstrates management confidence in balance-sheet strength over multiple quarters.
Bears Say
Increase In Total Debt From 2025 To TTMRising total debt, despite moderate leverage today, can raise funding costs and constrain capital actions if rates or asset risks change. Higher debt increases sensitivity to interest expense and reduces cushion for credit stress, limiting long-term strategic flexibility.
Historically Volatile Margins And Cash CoverageMaterial margin and cash-coverage volatility indicate earnings are sensitive to rate and credit cycles typical of regional banks. This reduces predictability of earnings, complicates capital planning, and raises the chance that short-term shocks materially affect medium-term profitability.
M&A Integration And Elevated ExpensesIntegration costs and personnel turnover tied to the CrossFirst deal create execution risk: if synergies lag or retention costs persist, efficiency gains may be delayed. This can depress margins and cash flow for multiple quarters, testing management's integration discipline.
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 $30.52 in the past 12 months.
What is First Busey Corp.’s market cap?
First Busey Corp.’s market cap is $2.42B.
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 18 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
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$30.50 (13.05% Upside)
$30.50 (13.05% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
BUSE Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 67%
Sector Average 67%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 108.0K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $145.1K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
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
$30.50
▲(13.05% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
3.31% Insiders
16.24% Mutual Funds
0.14% Other Institutional Investors
60.77% Public Companies and
Individual Investors