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BUSEFirst Busey Corporation
$28.63$2.4B
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First Busey Corporation

BUSE
NASDAQ · Regional Banks
$28.63
At close - Nov 6, 4:00 PM EST - USD
Market Cap$2.42B
P/E10.4x
52W High$31.70
Volume672.56K
OverviewTerminalAnalysisFinancialsValuationEarningsBreakoutsOwnership
VCP Research Verdict2026Q3

Acquisition-Driven Growth Masks Thin Capital and Credit Volatility

First Busey's reported net interest income stalled near $152M to $157M over the last four quarters after an acquisition-driven step-up from roughly $82M in 2024, suggesting the earnings base is larger but not yet proven organic.

GrowthMixed
ProfitabilityModerate
ValuationAttractive
TechnicalsMixed
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MARKET ACTION

BUSE price & volume

Price trend, volume and key moving averages

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Decision Checklist4 Core Signals

What matters now

The signals most likely to change the investment case.

01

Earnings momentum

8/12 Beats

EPS beat 8 of last 12 quarters

02

Valuation risk

-20% Peers

P/E is 20% below peer median

03

Market leadership

RS 65 · Avg

Average momentum (RS Rating: 65)

04

Mixed Trend

Mixed

Price < 50DMA but > 200DMA

Next CatalystEstimated earnings · Jan 27

Market performance

Price History →

Trailing total returns as of 11/8/2026, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is S&P 500 (^GSPC).

YTD Return
BUSE+24.14%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+7.63%
1-Year Return
BUSE+30.36%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+9.69%
3-Year Return
BUSE+51.99%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+68.56%
5-Year Return
BUSE+23.88%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+56.62%
02

Test the fundamentals

Check whether operating performance supports the current valuation.

VALUATION & INTRINSIC VALUE

Valuation Scenarios

Valuation Analysis
Trailing P/E5Y Low
10.4x
Forward P/E
11.6x
EV/EBITDA60th %ile
11.0x
FCF YieldCash Flow
9.2%

Valuation vs 5-Year History

Multiple Range
Metric
Current
5Y Median
Historical Range
Percentile
P/E
10.4x
11.9x
0th· Low
EV/EBITDA
11.0x
7.1x
60th· Fair
Price/FCF
10.9x
8.6x
80th· High
Current Multiple
5Y Median (50th %ile)

Intrinsic Value Scenarios

DCF Projection
Bear$20.30-29.1%
Base (Fair)$37.28+30.2%
Bull$59.03+106.2%
$20.30 Bear$37.28 Base$59.03 Bull
Current Market Price: $28.63
Trades at a 23.2% discount to Base DCF ($37.28)
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Growth & profitability

Annual revenue & EPS trend
Revenue FY25
$720M+55.9% YoY
Net income FY25
$135M+19.0% YoY
Free cash flow FY25
$174M+1.1% YoY
Operating margin FY25
25.9%-7.3 pts YoY
ROIC (FY25)5.8%
Avg ROIC 5Y6.1%
ROE (TTM)9.7%
Piotroski Score5 / 9
Financial Statements →
03

Monitor what changed

Recent results and news deserve attention only when they alter the forward view.

OPERATING RESULTS

Recent Earnings

Earnings History
EPS Beat Rate8/12 (67%)
Revenue Beat Rate6/12 (50%)
QuarterEPS (Act vs Est)Revenue (Act vs Est)
Q4 2026Latest
Oct 27, 2026
$0.63-6.1%
vs $0.67
$194M-0.8%
vs $196M
Q3 2026
Jul 28, 2026
$0.69+9.0%
vs $0.63
$194M-1.7%
vs $198M
Q2 2026
Apr 28, 2026
$0.56-1.8%
vs $0.57
$197M+0.0%
vs $197M
Q1 2026
Jan 27, 2026
$0.68+11.5%
vs $0.61
$201M+1.6%
vs $198M
Historical baseline: 12 quarters analyzedGAAP / Adjusted
MARKET COVERAGE

Latest News

4 Stories
24/7 Wall Street·Oct 21, 2026
4 Dividend Stocks Paying This Month, With Only Days Left to Qualify

Four income stocks share the same ex-dividend deadline this Friday, but their risk profiles could not be more different. Miss the cutoff by a single day and you wait weeks or months for another shot at yields stretching toward 10%.

Zacks Investment Research·Oct 20, 2026
First Busey (BUSE) Earnings Expected to Grow: What to Know Ahead of Next Week's Release

First Busey (BUSE) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

24/7 Wall Street·Oct 19, 2026
5 Dividend Stocks Going Ex-Dividend This Week. Which Payouts Are Safest?

Five dividend deadlines are closing fast this week, but the payouts behind those yields vary wildly in how well they are actually covered.

Defense World·Oct 19, 2026
First Busey (NASDAQ:BUSE) Director Sells $41,961.92 in Stock

First Busey Corporation (NASDAQ: BUSE - Get Free Report) Director Michael Cassens sold 1,441 shares of the company's stock in a transaction on Thursday, October 15th. The shares were sold at an average price of $29.12, for a total transaction of $41,961.92. Following the completion of the sale, the director directly owned 128,571 shares of the

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Benchmark BUSE against direct peers instead of judging its metrics in isolation.

Peers Comparison

Key metrics vs top competitors for First Busey Corporation (BUSE)

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CompanyPriceMarket CapP/E RatioRev Growth (1Y)Net MarginROEDiv Yield
BUSE logoBUSEFirst Busey CorporationCurrent
$28.63$2.42B10.4355.94%36.82%9.65%3.57%
MBWM logoMBWMMercantile Bank Corporation
$60.57$1.05B10.964.83%35.25%12.91%2.43%
FULT logoFULTFulton Financial Corporation
$23.76$4.54B11.0611.19%29.66%11.39%3.24%
NBTB logoNBTBNBT Bancorp Inc.
$52.83$2.75B12.6814.54%28.98%11.31%2.7%
BANF logoBANFBancFirst Corporation
$115.20$3.87B15.31-18.53%41.17%13.3%1.59%
FFIN logoFFINFirst Financial Bankshares, Inc.
$30.41$4.36B15.0216.23%42.9%15.14%2.43%

Compare BUSE vs Peers

First Busey Corporation (BUSE) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.

Closest Rival

vs MBWM

Most directly comparable listed peer for BUSE.

Scale Benchmark

vs V

Larger-name benchmark to compare BUSE against a more recognizable public peer.

Peer Set

Compare Top 5

vs MBWM, FULT, NBTB, BANF

05

Keep researching

Verify the primary filings, follow material updates, and answer the remaining questions.

BUSE SEC Filings & Documents

First Busey Corporation (BUSE) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)

8-K Announcements

6
Material company update

Oct 27, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Oct 13, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Aug 7, 2026·SEC

10-K Annual Reports

1
FY 2026

Feb 26, 2026·SEC

10-Q Quarterly Reports

5
FY 2026

Aug 6, 2026·SEC

FY 2026

May 7, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Nov 6, 2025·SEC

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BUSE Frequently Asked Questions

First Busey Corporation (BUSE) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained

Growth & Financials
How fast is First Busey Corporation growing?

First Busey Corporation (BUSE) revenue fell by 1.8% over the trailing twelve months, compared with the twelve months before.

Is BUSE profitable?

Yes. First Busey Corporation (BUSE) earned $229.8M in net income over the trailing twelve months (a 36.8% net margin).

Dividend & Returns
Does BUSE pay dividends?

Yes. First Busey Corporation (BUSE) pays a dividend that yields 3.57% at the current price, a moderate yield.

What is BUSE's return on equity?

First Busey Corporation (BUSE) had a return on equity (ROE) of 9.7% over the trailing twelve months. That is below the market's typical 10-15%.

Industry Metrics
What is First Busey Corporation's net interest margin?

First Busey Corporation (BUSE) has a net interest margin (NIM) of 3.1%. This indicates healthy earnings from lending activities.

What is First Busey Corporation's efficiency ratio?

First Busey Corporation (BUSE) has an efficiency ratio of 66.7%. This is higher than peers, suggesting room for cost optimization.

What if you invested $1,000 in BUSE back in 1996?

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