First Busey (BUSE) Could Be a Great Choice
Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does First Busey (BUSE) have what it takes?
Zacks Investment Research8/7/2026Positive
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First Busey CorpNASDAQFINANCIAL SERVICESBANKS - REGIONAL
Key Statistics
Market Cap
$2.57B
P/E Ratio
12.69
EPS
$2.45
Beta
0.71
52W High
$31.70
52W Low
$21.14
50-Day MA
$29.63
200-Day MA
$26.26
Dividend Yield
3.27%
Profit Margin
29.50%
Forward P/E
10.36
PEG Ratio
1.91
About First Busey Corp
First Busey Corporation is the banking holding company for Busey Bank offering retail and commercial banking products and services to individual, corporate, institutional and government clients in the United States. The company is headquartered in Champaign, Illinois.
Fundamentals
| Revenue (TTM) | $782.88M |
| Gross Profit (TTM) | $782.88M |
| EBITDA | — |
| Operating Margin | 47.10% |
| Return on Equity | 9.63% |
| Return on Assets | 1.25% |
| Revenue/Share (TTM) | $8.97 |
| Book Value | $28.65 |
| Price-to-Book | 1.08 |
| Price-to-Sales (TTM) | 3.28 |
| EV/Revenue | 3.628 |
| EV/EBITDA | — |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth (YoY) | 32.70% |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth (YoY) | -0.90% |
| Shares Outstanding | $82.58M |
| Float | $79.56M |
| % Insiders | 4.28% |
| % Institutions | 68.87% |
Historical Volatility
HV 10-Day
10.54%
HV 20-Day
16.06%
HV 30-Day
18.90%
HV 60-Day
18.74%
HV Rank
10.3%
Volatility is currently contracting
Analyst Ratings
Consensus ($33.29 target)
3
Strong Buy1
Buy3
HoldLatest News
Are You Looking for a Top Momentum Pick? Why First Busey (BUSE) is a Great Choice
Does First Busey (BUSE) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.
Zacks Investment Research8/5/2026Positive
Busey Names Michael Peluso General Counsel
LEAWOOD, Kan., Aug. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Busey Corporation (FBC), the financial holding company of Busey Bank, announced that Michael Peluso, currently Deputy General Counsel for FBC and Busey Bank, has been appointed as General Counsel, succeeding long-time General Counsel John Powers following his retirement from the position.
GlobeNewsWire8/3/2026Neutral
First Busey (BUSE) Q2 Earnings Top Estimates
First Busey (BUSE) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.69 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.65 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.63 per share a year ago.
Zacks Investment Research7/29/2026Positive
First Busey Corporation Announces 2026 Second Quarter Earnings
LEAWOOD, Kan., July 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Busey Corporation (Nasdaq: BUSE) Announces 2026 Second Quarter Earnings.
GlobeNewsWire7/28/2026Neutral
First Busey (BUSE) Upgraded to Strong Buy: Here's Why
First Busey (BUSE) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.
Zacks Investment Research7/22/2026Positive
Are You Looking for a High-Growth Dividend Stock?
Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does First Busey (BUSE) have what it takes?
Zacks Investment Research7/22/2026Positive
Best Income Stocks to Buy for July 22nd
LCNB, BUSE and APOG made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) income stocks list on July 22, 2026.
Zacks Investment Research7/22/2026Positive
First Busey (BUSE) Reports Next Week: Wall Street Expects Earnings Growth
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.
Zacks Investment Research7/21/2026Positive
First Busey (BUSE) is a Great Momentum Stock: Should You Buy?
Does First Busey (BUSE) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.
Zacks Investment Research7/20/2026Positive
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Data last updated: 8/18/2026