First Busey Corporation (BUSE) Stock Price & Analysis
First Busey Corporation (BUSE) closed at USD 29.26 on Thursday, October 15, 2026, up 1.07% on the day. The US market is currently closed; this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 28.95; the Oct 15, 2026 session ranged USD 28.95–29.46 on volume of 696,102 shares. Market capitalization is $2.42B, with a 52-week range of USD 22.12–31.7 (NMS). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
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Key facts (BUSE)
- Analysts: Buy (mean 2.29 on a 1–5 scale) (7 analysts), mean target USD 32.43 (range 30–35).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +37.2% vs S&P 500 +18.1%; 5Y +40.0% vs S&P 500 +85.1%.
- Next earnings: 2026-10-27, EPS estimate USD 0.67, revenue estimate $196M.
Analysts (BUSE)
Consensus Buy (mean 2.29 on a 1–5 scale), 7 analysts; mean target USD 32.43 (low 30, high 35).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-02 | Piper Sandler | Downgrade | Overweight → Neutral | $35 → $30 |
| 2026-07-31 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Target raised | Outperform | $32 → $34 |
| 2026-07-30 | Piper Sandler | Target raised | Overweight | $32 → $35 |
| 2026-07-30 | DA Davidson | Target raised | Neutral | $30 → $31 |
| 2026-07-01 | Raymond James | Target raised | Outperform | $28 → $32 |
| 2026-06-26 | Piper Sandler | Target raised | Overweight | $30 → $32 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (BUSE)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-16) | 5Y (from 2021-10-11) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +37.2% | +40.0% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +18.1% | +85.1% |
| Per year | +37.4% | +6.9% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 21.2% | 25.3% |
| Max drawdown | -11.8% (Feb 2026→Mar 2026) | -38.2% (Jan 2022→May 2023) |
Key Statistics (as of October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC)
| Price | USD 29.26 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 1.07% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 28.95 |
| Open | USD 29.12 |
| Day Range | USD 28.95 – 29.46 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 22.12 – 31.7 |
| Volume | 696,102 shares |
| Market Cap | $2.42B |
| Exchange | NMS |
Technical Analysis (BUSE)
Nexqual's technical model rates BUSE "STRONG SELL" based on 0 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
| Overall Signal | STRONG SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 44.89 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 30.12) |
| MACD | -0.29 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (BUSE)
Wall Street analysts rate BUSE "Buy" based on 7 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 32.43 (range USD 30–35), per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 7 |
| Mean Target | USD 32.43 |
| High Target | USD 35 |
| Low Target | USD 30 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 3 / 4 / 0 |
Earnings (BUSE)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-10-27 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.67 |
| Revenue Estimate | $195.77M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 0.69 vs est 0.64 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.67 vs est 0.58 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.68 vs est 0.62 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.64 vs est 0.62 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (BUSE)
| Total Revenue | $782.88M |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | -0.90% |
| Gross Margin | +0.00% |
| Operating Margin | +47.09% |
| Profit Margin | +29.51% |
| ROE | +9.63% |
| Total Cash | $704.85M |
| Total Debt | $508.74M |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
Financial Health Score (BUSE)
Nexqual rates First Busey Corporation's overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
| Growth | Strong — Revenue +56% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Critical — Gross margin 0% |
| Balance Sheet | Mixed — $705M cash vs $509M debt, net cash position |
| Cash Flow | N/A — Not meaningful for banks and lenders: lending and trading move operating cash flow by billions each year (SEC industry: State Commercial Banks) |
| Efficiency | Mixed — ROE 10%, ROA 1.2% |
Ownership (BUSE)
| Insider Ownership | +4.28% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +68.97% |
| Shares Outstanding | 82.58M |
| Float | 79.56M |
| Short % of Float | +6.22% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
Leadership (BUSE)
First Busey Corporation is led by Van A. Dukeman (age 66), Chairman, President & CEO, per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
| Chairman, President & CEO | Van A. Dukeman (age 66) |
|---|---|
| Chief Financial Officer | Christopher H.M. Chan (age 39) |
| Chief Operating Officer | Amy L. Randolph (age 50) |
| Vice President of Corporate Development and Investor Relations | Tate McKay |
Major Backers & Investors (BUSE)
Notable institutional backers of First Busey Corporation include Wellington Management, American Century Companies Inc, DFA INVESTMENT DIMENSIONS GROUP INC-U.S. Small Cap Value Portfolio, according to Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Wellington Management | 5.89% |
| American Century Companies Inc | 5.28% |
| DFA INVESTMENT DIMENSIONS GROUP INC-U.S. Small Cap Value Portfolio | 2.19% |
| LSV Asset Management | 2.05% |
| Savvy Advisors, Inc. | 1.56% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 12.94% |
| Vanguard Group | 8.62% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 6.89% |
| State Street | 5.47% |
| Geode Capital | 2.85% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
Peers & Related Stocks
| Symbol | Name | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBD | Banco Bradesco Sa | USD 4.03 | ▼ 3.82% |
| FITB | Fifth Third Bancorp | USD 50.35 | ▲ 0.26% |
| TFC | Truist Financial Corporation | USD 46.57 | ▲ 1.42% |
| DB | Deutsche Bank AG | USD 32.86 | ▼ 1.44% |
| NWG | NatWest Group plc | USD 17.47 | ▼ 1.02% |
| NU | Nu Holdings Ltd. | USD 14.73 | ▼ 5.46% |
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