First Busey Corporation (BUSEP) Stock Price & Analysis
First Busey Corporation (BUSEP) closed at USD 25.5 on Thursday, October 15, 2026, up 0.79% on the day. The US market is currently closed; this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 25.3; the Oct 15, 2026 session ranged USD 25.3–25.73 on volume of 7,714 shares. Market capitalization is —, with a 52-week range of USD 25.03–26.65 (NMS). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 16, 2026 at 05:11 UTC.
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Key facts (BUSEP)
- Analysts: None.
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -0.5% vs S&P 500 +18.1%; 5Y +1.6% vs S&P 500 +85.1%.
Analysts (BUSEP)
Consensus None.
Total return (dividends reinvested) (BUSEP)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-16) | 5Y (from 2025-05-12) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -0.5% | +1.6% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +18.1% | +85.1% |
| Per year | -0.5% | +1.1% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 7.1% | 5.0% |
| Max drawdown | -5.6% (Jan 2026→Sep 2026) | -4.3% (Jan 2026→Oct 2026) |
Key Statistics (as of October 16, 2026 at 05:11 UTC)
| Price | USD 25.5 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 0.79% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 25.3 |
| Open | USD 25.5 |
| Day Range | USD 25.3 – 25.73 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 25.03 – 26.65 |
| Volume | 7,714 shares |
| Market Cap | — |
| Exchange | NMS |
Technical Analysis (BUSEP)
Nexqual's technical model rates BUSEP "NEUTRAL" based on 2 bullish and 3 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:11 UTC.
| Overall Signal | NEUTRAL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 49.13 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 25.75) |
| MACD | -0.14 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (BUSEP)
Wall Street analysts rate BUSEP "None", per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:11 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | None |
|---|
Earnings (BUSEP)
| Revenue Estimate | $195.77M |
|---|
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:11 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (BUSEP)
| 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 05:11 UTC.
Financial Health Score (BUSEP)
Nexqual rates First Busey Corporation's overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:11 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 | Solid — Operating cash flow $228M (TTM) |
| Efficiency | Mixed — ROE 10%, ROA 1.2% |
Ownership (BUSEP)
| Float | 79.56M |
|---|
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:11 UTC.
Leadership (BUSEP)
First Busey Corporation is led by Van A. Dukeman (age 66), Chairman, President & CEO, per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:11 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 (BUSEP)
Notable institutional backers of First Busey Corporation include John Hancock Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund, Angel Oak Financial Strategies Income Term Trust, NORTHERN LIGHTS FUND TRUST II-North Star Opportunity Fund, according to Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:11 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| John Hancock Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund | 11.35% |
| Angel Oak Financial Strategies Income Term Trust | 1% |
| NORTHERN LIGHTS FUND TRUST II-North Star Opportunity Fund | 0.4% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 6.68% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:11 UTC.
Peers & Related Stocks
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|---|---|---|---|
| MFG | Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. Sp | USD 10.22 | ▼ 3.58% |
| HDB | HDFC Bank Limited | USD 23.53 | ▲ 3.38% |
| IBN | ICICI Bank Limited | USD 29.44 | ▲ 3.15% |
| ITUB | Itau Unibanco Banco Holding SA | USD 9.5 | ▼ 3.94% |
| USB | U.S. Bancorp | USD 57.39 | ▲ 0.88% |
| PNC | PNC Financial Services Group, I | USD 214.94 | ▼ 2.07% |
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