First Busey Corporation
BUSENASDAQFinancialsBanks - Regional
As of Oct 16, 2026 close
- Market cap
- $2.50B
- P/E (TTM)
- 10.40
- Forward P/E
- 5.49
- Dividend yield
- 3.52%
- 52-week range
- $22.00$31.70
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 792.21K
First Busey (BUSE) Stock Price & Financial Analysis
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fundamental metrics, valuation ratios, and profitability indicators
| Day's Range | $29.37 - $29.96 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $31.70 |
| 52-Week Low | $22.00 |
| Open | $29.37 |
| Volume (last close) | 728.79K |
| Average Volume (3M) | 792.21K |
| Revenue (TTM) | 861.82M |
|---|---|
| Net Income (TTM) | 240.18M |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | 208.52M |
| EPS (TTM) | $2.66 |
| Profit Margin | 27.87% |
| Operating Margin | 17.96% |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 10.08% |
| Debt to Equity | 0.12 |
| Annual Dividend | $1.03 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.52% |
| Payout Ratio | 38.68% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Jul 24, 2026 |
| Market Cap | 2.50B |
|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 85.39M |
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 10.40 |
| Forward P/E | 5.49 |
| Price to Sales (P/S) | 2.90 |
| Price to Book (P/B) | 1.05 |
| EV/EBITDA | 85.03 |
| 50-Day MA | $30.16 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $27.59 |
| 1-Year Change | +30.22% |
Source: Market prices and company fundamentals. Data as of Oct 16, 2026. Data sources and methodology
First Busey at a Glance
As of the Oct 16, 2026 close, First Busey (BUSE) has a market capitalization of $2.50B. The stock trades at 10.4× trailing earnings, 5.5× forward earnings and 2.9× sales. Over the trailing twelve months it earned $240.18M on revenue of $861.82M (a 27.9% profit margin) and generated $208.52M of free cash flow. Revenue grew 49.3% year over year.
As of its latest reported balance sheet, it holds $679.82M in cash and securities against $279.60M of debt, a net cash position of $400.22M.
First Busey pays a quarterly dividend totaling $1.03 per share a year, a 3.52% yield at the Oct 16, 2026 close, with a 39% payout ratio and 1 consecutive year of dividend increases.
The share price is up 30.2% over the past year. At $29.43 (the Oct 16, 2026 close) it sits within its 52-week range of $22.00 to $31.70, above its 200-day moving average of $27.59.
Based on 5 professional analyst ratings from the past 90 days, the consensus is Buy with an average price target of $31.67, 7.6% above the Oct 16, 2026 close.
Frequently Asked Questions About First Busey
What is the current stock price for BUSE?
As of the Oct 16, 2026 close, BUSE stock trades at $29.43. The 52-week range is $22.00–$31.70, with a day range of $29.37–$29.96.
What is the P/E ratio for BUSE?
As of the Oct 16, 2026 close, First Busey's trailing twelve-month (TTM) P/E ratio is 10.4, meaning investors pay $10.4 for every $1 of annual earnings. The forward P/E is 5.5, reflecting analyst expectations for future earnings. First Busey operates in the Financials sector.
Does BUSE pay dividends?
Yes, First Busey pays a 3.52% annual dividend yield as of the Oct 16, 2026 close ($1.03 per share a year). The trailing twelve-month payout ratio is 38.7%. The most recent ex-dividend date was July 24, 2026.
What do analysts recommend for BUSE?
Based on ratings from 5 professional analysts over the last 90 days, the consensus for BUSE is Buy. The average 12-month price target is $31.67, a 7.6% upside from the Oct 16, 2026 close of $29.43.
What is the market cap of BUSE?
As of the Oct 16, 2026 close, First Busey's market capitalization is $2.51B, classifying it as a mid-cap company. First Busey operates in the Financials sector within the Banks - Regional industry.