First Busey Corp
$ 24.27
-0.53%
29 Dec - close price
- Market Cap 2,157,180,000 USD
- Current Price $ 24.27
- High / Low $ 24.46 / 24.22
- Stock P/E 18.48
- Book Value 27.58
- EPS 1.32
- Next Earning Report 2026-01-27
- Dividend Per Share $0.99
- Dividend Yield 4.06 %
- Next Dividend Date -
- ROA 0.01 %
- ROE 0.05 %
- 52 Week High 25.62
- 52 Week Low 17.79
About
First Busey Corporation (BUSE) is a publicly traded bank holding company based in Champaign, Illinois, operating through its flagship Busey Bank. The company provides a comprehensive range of retail and commercial banking services throughout the United States, underpinned by a commitment to community engagement and customer satisfaction. With a focus on innovative solutions and strategic growth, First Busey is well-positioned to capitalize on emerging market opportunities and drive shareholder value in a competitive financial environment.
Analyst Target Price
$27.14
Quarterly Earnings
| Sep 2025 | Jun 2025 | Mar 2025 | Dec 2024 | Sep 2024 | Jun 2024 | Mar 2024 | Dec 2023 | Sep 2023 | Jun 2023 | Mar 2023 | Dec 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reported Date | 2025-10-28 | 2025-07-22 | 2025-04-22 | 2025-01-28 | 2024-10-22 | 2024-07-23 | 2024-04-23 | 2024-01-23 | 2023-10-24 | 2023-07-25 | 2023-04-25 | 2023-01-24 |
| Reported EPS | 0.64 | 0.63 | 0.57 | 0.53 | 0.58 | 0.53 | 0.46 | 0.46 | 0.54 | 0.52 | 0.65 | 0.61 |
| Estimated EPS | 0.62 | 0.62 | 0.53 | 0.51 | 0.54 | 0.5 | 0.49 | 0.5 | 0.51 | 0.56 | 0.64 | 0.73 |
| Surprise | 0.02 | 0.01 | 0.04 | 0.02 | 0.04 | 0.03 | -0.03 | -0.04 | 0.03 | -0.04 | 0.01 | -0.12 |
| Surprise Percentage | 3.2258% | 1.6129% | 7.5472% | 3.9216% | 7.4074% | 6% | -6.1224% | -8% | 5.8824% | -7.1429% | 1.5625% | -16.4384% |
Next Quarterly Earnings
| Dec 2025 | |
|---|---|
| Reported Date | 2026-01-27 |
| Fiscal Date Ending | 2025-12-31 |
| Estimated EPS | 0.61 |
| Currency | USD |
Previous Dividend Records
| Oct 2025 | Jan 1970 | Apr 2025 | Jan 2025 | Oct 2024 | Jul 2024 | Apr 2024 | Jan 2024 | Oct 2023 | Jul 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payment Date | 2025-10-31 | None | 2025-04-25 | 2025-01-31 | 2024-10-25 | 2024-07-26 | 2024-04-26 | 2024-01-26 | 2023-10-27 | 2023-07-28 |
| Amount | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.24 | $0.24 | $0.24 | $0.24 | $0.24 | $0.24 |
Next Dividend Records
| Dividend per share (year): | - |
| Dividend Yield | - |
| Next Dividend Date | - |
| Ex-Dividend Date | - |
Recent News: BUSE
2025-12-05 05:10:00
First Busey Corporation announced an increase of 4 million shares to its existing share repurchase program, allowing the regional bank to repurchase up to 5,454,275 shares of common stock. The program has no expiration date and offers flexibility in repurchase methods. In other news, First Busey declared a quarterly cash dividend for its Series B Preferred Stock and appointed Christopher H.M. Chan as Chief Financial Officer.
2025-11-21 23:36:56
Creative Planning increased its stake in First Busey Corporation (NASDAQ:BUSE) by 19.5% in Q2, acquiring an additional 38,297 shares to own a total of 234,988 shares valued at $5.38 million. First Busey currently trades near $22.42 with a 4.5% dividend yield and a consensus "Hold" rating from analysts, with a target price of $26.33. The article also details other institutional investor activity, company financials, and recent insider transactions.
2025-11-20 23:36:56
LSV Asset Management increased its stake in First Busey Corporation by 2.2% in Q2 2025, bringing its total holdings to 1,337,957 shares valued at $30.62 million. Other institutional investors like Dimensional Fund Advisors and Vanguard also significantly boosted their positions, with institutional investors collectively holding 56.49% of the stock. The article also details recent insider stock purchases, dividend information, stock performance metrics, and various analyst ratings for First Busey.
2025-11-18 16:24:00
First Busey (BUSE) director Michael David Cassens sold 750 shares of common stock for a total of $17,190 on November 14, 2025. Following the transaction, Cassens directly owns 141,531 shares. The company has also recently announced a quarterly cash dividend on its preferred stock and appointed a new Chief Financial Officer.
2025-11-18 12:00:00
Michael Cassens, a Director at First Busey Corp (BUSE), sold 750 shares of the company on November 14, 2025. This transaction leaves him with 141,531 shares. The company's stock was trading at $22.92, indicating it is fairly valued based on its GF Value.
2025-11-04 17:02:00
First Busey Chief Accounting Officer Scott A. Phillips purchased 1,350 depositary shares for $34,609 and acquired additional common stock through dividend equivalent rights. The regional bank is considered slightly undervalued and has a history of consistent dividend payments. Raymond James also recently raised its price target for First Busey following investor meetings.

