Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.02
First Busey Corporation (BUSE) Dividend History
Income profile from 1998 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
3.6%
Payout Ratio
67.3%
Watch
Dividend Streak
1 years
BUSE Dividend Income Check
Safety
67.3% payout ratio with watch safety profile.
Consistency
1 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 4.7% and trend is rising.
BUSE Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield3.6%
Trailing DPS$1.02
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout67.3%
Earnings SafetyWatch
FCF Payout50.8%
FCF SafetyAdequate
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak1 years
3Y CAGR2.8%
5Y CAGR2.6%
Yield on Cost (5Y)4.7%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield2.9%
Total Shareholder Yield6.4%
1Y Total Return30.1%
5Y Total Return33.8%
Div Contribution (5Y)19.5%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$13,37510Y ago$17,42120Y ago$7,920
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
BUSE Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (29 years of payments)
BUSE Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
First Busey Corporation distributes 67.3% of earnings as dividends (Watch). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 50.8%, rated "Adequate".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
BUSE has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive year, with a 3-year CAGR of 2.8% and 5-year CAGR of 2.6%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, BUSE returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 3.6% dividend yield, 2.9% buyback yield, 6.4% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 4.7% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 33.8%, with dividends contributing 19.5% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $17,421 today.
BUSE Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$4.82
Avg/Payment$0.2410
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2026Latest | $0.2600 | — | 3.90% | May 1, 2026 |
| Jan 23, 2026 | $0.2600 | ↑ +4.0% | 4.10% | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Oct 24, 2025 | $0.2500 | — | 4.26% | Oct 31, 2025 |
| Jul 18, 2025 | $0.2500 | — | 4.06% | Jul 25, 2025 |
| Apr 17, 2025 | $0.2500 | — | 4.91% | Apr 25, 2025 |
| Jan 24, 2025 | $0.2500 | ↑ +4.2% | 4.24% | Jan 31, 2025 |
| Oct 18, 2024 | $0.2400 | — | 3.69% | Oct 25, 2024 |
| Jul 19, 2024 | $0.2400 | — | 3.56% | Jul 26, 2024 |
BUSE Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
3.6%
#1 of 9
Safety
Watch
67.3% payout
Streak
1Y
2.6% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
6.4%
#1 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st BUSEFirst Busey Corporat… | $2.4B | 3.6% | 67.3% | 1 | Watch |
 MBWMMercantile Bank Corp… | $932M | 2.7% | 27.0% | 13 | Sustainable |
3rd  FULTFulton Financial Cor… | $4.4B | 3.3% | 36.1% | 5 | Sustainable |
 NBTBNBT Bancorp Inc. | $2.5B | 3.0% | 42.9% | 13 | Sustainable |
 BANFBancFirst Corporatio… | $3.8B | 1.6% | 25.9% | 30 | Sustainable |
 FFINFirst Financial Bank… | $4.7B | 2.2% | 41.8% | 15 | Sustainable |
 WTFCWintrust Financial C… | $10.5B | 1.6% | 20.6% | 12 | Sustainable |
2nd  HBANHuntington Bancshare… | $27.0B | 3.5% | 41.1% | 0 | Sustainable |
 CBSHCommerce Bancshares,… | $8.1B | 2.0% | 26.5% | 8 | Sustainable |
BUSE Annual Dividend History (1995–2026)
32 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.52 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2.4% |
| 2025 | $1.00 | 4.2% | 4 | $1.47 | 68.0% | 1.47x | 4.7% |
| 2024 | $0.96 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.98 | 48.5% | 2.06x | 4.5% |
| 2023 | $0.96 | 4.3% | 4 | $2.18 | 44.0% | 2.27x | 4.5% |
| 2022 | $0.92 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.29 | 40.2% | 2.49x | 4.3% |
| 2021 | $0.92 | 4.5% | 4 | $2.20 | 41.8% | 2.39x | 4.3% |
| 2020 | $0.88 | 4.8% | 4 | $1.83 | 48.1% | 2.08x | 4.1% |
| 2019 | $0.84 | 5.0% | 4 | $1.87 | 44.9% | 2.23x | 3.9% |
| 2018 | $0.80 | 11.1% | 4 | $2.01 | 39.8% | 2.51x | 3.8% |
| 2017 | $0.72 | 5.9% | 4 | $1.45 | 49.7% | 2.01x | 3.4% |
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BUSE — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying BUSE stock.
How much dividend does BUSE pay per share?
First Busey Corporation (BUSE) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.02 per share, with a current dividend yield of +3.6%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is BUSE's next ex-dividend date?
BUSE's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. BUSE typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is BUSE's dividend safe?
BUSE's dividend safety is rated "Watch" based on an earnings payout ratio of +67.3% and FCF payout ratio of +50.8%. The 1-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has BUSE increased its dividend?
BUSE has 1 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +2.6%.
How often does BUSE pay dividends?
First Busey Corporation pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.02 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 28+ years from 1998 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in BUSE grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in BUSE five years ago would be worth approximately $13,375 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is BUSE's yield on cost for long-term holders?
BUSE's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +4.7% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +3.6% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.