First Busey (BUSE)


Market Price (8/9/2026): $30.975 | Market Cap: $2.6 BilSector: Financials | Industry: Regional Banks

First Busey (BUSE)


Market Price (8/9/2026): $30.975
Market Cap: $2.6 Bil
Sector: Financials
Industry: Regional Banks

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.

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Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 13%, Dividend Yield is 4.1%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 8.6%, FCF Yield is 8.0%

Cash is significant % of market cap
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is -102%

Strong revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 41%

Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 29%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 26%

Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 23%

Capital ratio is >2x the minimum of 6%
Tier 1 Capital / Risk Wtd Assets RatioTier 1 Capital / Risk-Weighted Assets is a common measure of financial strength for a bank. It reflects how much equity there is relative to assets where assets are weighted based on riskiness. Low ratios indicate the bank is highly vulnerable to even small changes in the value of their risk assets. is 13%

Uninsured deposits are low
Uninsured Deposits Ratio %Fraction of deposits that exceed the insurance deposit thresholds. For example, the FDIC protects deposits up to $250K. A high uninsured deposits ratio indicates large accounts and greater potential exposure to bank run risk. is 17%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Fintech & Digital Payments. Themes include Online Banking & Lending, Digital Payments, and Wealth Management Technology.

Trading close to highs
Dist 52W High is -1.9%, Dist 3Y High is -1.9%

Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -14%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -11%

Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -0.7%

Key risks
BUSE key risks include [1] heightened credit risk and potential losses stemming from its commercial loan portfolio's sensitivity to adverse economic factors.

0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 13%, Dividend Yield is 4.1%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 8.6%, FCF Yield is 8.0%
1 Cash is significant % of market cap
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is -102%
2 Strong revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 41%
3 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 29%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 26%
4 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 23%
5 Capital ratio is >2x the minimum of 6%
Tier 1 Capital / Risk Wtd Assets RatioTier 1 Capital / Risk-Weighted Assets is a common measure of financial strength for a bank. It reflects how much equity there is relative to assets where assets are weighted based on riskiness. Low ratios indicate the bank is highly vulnerable to even small changes in the value of their risk assets. is 13%
6 Uninsured deposits are low
Uninsured Deposits Ratio %Fraction of deposits that exceed the insurance deposit thresholds. For example, the FDIC protects deposits up to $250K. A high uninsured deposits ratio indicates large accounts and greater potential exposure to bank run risk. is 17%
7 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Fintech & Digital Payments. Themes include Online Banking & Lending, Digital Payments, and Wealth Management Technology.
8 Trading close to highs
Dist 52W High is -1.9%, Dist 3Y High is -1.9%
9 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -14%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -11%
10 Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -0.7%
11 Key risks
BUSE key risks include [1] heightened credit risk and potential losses stemming from its commercial loan portfolio's sensitivity to adverse economic factors.

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Valuation & Metrics

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Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Updated on 8/1/2026

First Busey (BUSE) stock has gained about 20% since 4/30/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Strong Fiscal Q2 2026 Earnings Performance. First Busey reported robust financial results for its fiscal Q2 2026, which ended June 30, 2026. The company announced diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.69 on July 28, 2026, surpassing the consensus estimate of $0.63 by $0.06. This represented a 9.5% increase in adjusted diluted EPS year-over-year. Key metrics also saw significant improvement, including a 22 basis point increase in adjusted return on average assets to 1.43% and an increase in adjusted return on average tangible common equity by 20 basis points to 14.61%. Furthermore, the company experienced significant annualized deposit growth of 11% during the quarter.

2. Positive Analyst Sentiment and Upgraded Price Targets. The company benefited from increased confidence and positive revisions from financial analysts during the period. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods raised First Busey's price target to $34.00 from $32.00 on July 31, 2026, maintaining an "outperform" rating. Raymond James Financial also boosted its price target from $28.00 to $32.00 with an "outperform" rating on July 1, 2026. Additionally, Zacks Research upgraded First Busey from a "hold" to a "strong-buy" rating on July 21, 2026, reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. The average analyst price target for BUSE stands at $32.00, with a high target of $35.00.

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Updated on 8/1/2026

First Busey (BUSE) stock has gained about 20% since 4/30/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Strong Fiscal Q2 2026 Earnings Performance. First Busey reported robust financial results for its fiscal Q2 2026, which ended June 30, 2026. The company announced diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.69 on July 28, 2026, surpassing the consensus estimate of $0.63 by $0.06. This represented a 9.5% increase in adjusted diluted EPS year-over-year. Key metrics also saw significant improvement, including a 22 basis point increase in adjusted return on average assets to 1.43% and an increase in adjusted return on average tangible common equity by 20 basis points to 14.61%. Furthermore, the company experienced significant annualized deposit growth of 11% during the quarter.

2. Positive Analyst Sentiment and Upgraded Price Targets. The company benefited from increased confidence and positive revisions from financial analysts during the period. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods raised First Busey's price target to $34.00 from $32.00 on July 31, 2026, maintaining an "outperform" rating. Raymond James Financial also boosted its price target from $28.00 to $32.00 with an "outperform" rating on July 1, 2026. Additionally, Zacks Research upgraded First Busey from a "hold" to a "strong-buy" rating on July 21, 2026, reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. The average analyst price target for BUSE stands at $32.00, with a high target of $35.00.

3. Enhanced Share Repurchase Program. First Busey demonstrated a commitment to returning capital to shareholders through an expanded share repurchase program. On May 20, 2026, the company's board of directors approved an amendment to its existing program, increasing the number of shares available for repurchase by an additional 4,000,000 shares. Following this, First Busey repurchased 2,340,000 shares of its common stock at a weighted average price of $26.98 per share, totaling $63.1 million, during fiscal Q2 2026.

4. Favorable Macroeconomic Environment for the Banking Sector. The broader banking industry operated within a context of relative strength and positive expectations. Despite some macroeconomic uncertainty, overall profitability in the U.S. banking industry remained solid, with industry return on equity (ROE) expected to be around 11-12%, bolstered by healthy credit conditions. Projections for 2026 also indicated an expected climb in wealth-management fees as banks expand advisory offerings, and growth in investment banking and capital markets due to demand for dealmaking. These factors collectively contributed to a supportive environment for bank stocks like First Busey.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The 19.3% change in BUSE stock from 4/30/2026 to 8/8/2026 was primarily driven by a 55.7% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)43020268082026Change
Stock Price ($)25.9730.9819.3%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)7207909.7%
Net Income Margin (%)18.8%29.3%55.7%
P/E Multiple17.011.3-33.3%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)89844.7%
Cumulative Contribution19.3%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

4/30/2026 to 8/8/2026
ReturnCorrelation
BUSE19.3% 
Market (SPY)7.6%11.4%
Sector (XLF)10.5%44.5%

Fundamental Drivers

The 28.1% change in BUSE stock from 1/31/2026 to 8/8/2026 was primarily driven by a 81.4% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)13120268082026Change
Stock Price ($)24.1930.9828.1%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)63679024.1%
Net Income Margin (%)16.1%29.3%81.4%
P/E Multiple21.011.3-46.1%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)89845.5%
Cumulative Contribution28.1%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

1/31/2026 to 8/8/2026
ReturnCorrelation
BUSE28.1% 
Market (SPY)12.1%32.7%
Sector (XLF)8.3%55.9%

Fundamental Drivers

The 44.4% change in BUSE stock from 7/31/2025 to 8/8/2026 was primarily driven by a 142.6% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)73120258082026Change
Stock Price ($)21.4530.9844.4%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)47679065.7%
Net Income Margin (%)12.1%29.3%142.6%
P/E Multiple25.611.3-55.7%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)6984-18.9%
Cumulative Contribution44.4%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

7/31/2025 to 8/8/2026
ReturnCorrelation
BUSE44.4% 
Market (SPY)23.4%35.0%
Sector (XLF)11.3%57.3%

Fundamental Drivers

The 62.1% change in BUSE stock from 7/31/2023 to 8/8/2026 was primarily driven by a 70.9% change in the company's Total Revenues ($ Mil).
(LTM values as of)73120238082026Change
Stock Price ($)19.1130.9862.1%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)46279070.9%
Net Income Margin (%)29.6%29.3%-1.1%
P/E Multiple7.711.346.3%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)5584-34.4%
Cumulative Contribution62.1%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

7/31/2023 to 8/8/2026
ReturnCorrelation
BUSE62.1% 
Market (SPY)74.9%45.0%
Sector (XLF)70.4%63.4%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
BUSE Return31%-5%5%-1%6%35%82%
Peers Return31%0%-5%27%2%22%95%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%13%105%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
BUSE Win Rate67%33%58%42%50%88% 
Peers Win Rate70%45%45%57%50%68% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%50% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
BUSE Max Drawdown-18%-25%-31%-16%-24%-12% 
Peers Max Drawdown-19%-24%-38%-14%-26%-16% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: EFSC, CBSH, UMBF, ASB, ONB.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 8/7/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventBUSES&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-22.8%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven29.6%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven102 days79 days
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-14.1%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven16.5%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven20 days24 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-30.3%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven43.4%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven216 days31 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-19.7%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven24.5%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven169 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-44.9%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven81.4%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven350 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-23.7%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven31.1%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven1053 days105 days

Compare to EFSC, CBSH, UMBF, ASB, ONB

In The Past

First Busey's stock fell -22.8% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 29.6% gain to breakeven.

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EventBUSES&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-22.8%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven29.6%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven102 days79 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-30.3%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven43.4%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven216 days31 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-44.9%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven81.4%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven350 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-23.7%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven31.1%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven1053 days105 days
2011 US Debt Ceiling Crisis & European Contagion
  % Loss-21.1%-17.9%
  % Gain to Breakeven26.8%21.8%
  Time to Breakeven24 days123 days

Compare to EFSC, CBSH, UMBF, ASB, ONB

In The Past

First Busey's stock fell -22.8% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 29.6% gain to breakeven.

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Limiting losses and compounding gains is essential to preserving wealth.

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About First Busey (BUSE)

First Busey Corporation (BUSE) operates as a bank holding company, primarily through its subsidiary Busey Bank, offering a comprehensive suite of retail and commercial banking products and services. The company's core banking operations include customary types of demand and savings deposits for individuals and businesses, alongside a broad range of lending solutions. These loans encompass commercial, agricultural, real estate construction, commercial and residential real estate, and consumer loans, as well as home equity lines of credit.

Beyond traditional banking, First Busey diversifies its offerings across two key additional segments: Wealth Management and FirsTech. The Wealth Management segment provides specialized services such as investment management, trust and estate advisory, financial planning, security brokerage, and asset management. The FirsTech segment focuses on payment technology solutions, facilitating various methods for bill payment including walk-in, online, mobile, and telephone options, alongside direct debit services and lockbox remittance processing for commercial clients.

The company serves a wide array of customers, including individuals, corporations, institutional clients, and governmental entities. Geographically, First Busey maintains a strong regional presence, operating numerous banking centers predominantly across Illinois and Missouri, with additional locations in southwest Florida and Indianapolis, Indiana, effectively serving these distinct markets.

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Here are 1-3 brief analogies for First Busey (BUSE):

  • A regional bank and wealth manager, similar to a smaller PNC Bank or Regions Financial.
  • A regional bank like Huntington Bancshares that also operates its own payment technology platform, similar to a small-scale Fiserv.

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  • Retail & Commercial Deposits: Provides customary demand and savings accounts for individuals, businesses, and institutions.
  • Lending Services: Offers a diverse portfolio of commercial, agricultural, real estate, and consumer loans, including home equity lines of credit.
  • Payment Technology Solutions (FirsTech): Delivers a platform for walk-in, online, mobile, and other electronic payment processing, alongside billing and treasury tools.
  • Wealth Management & Trust Services: Encompasses investment management, trust and estate advisory, financial planning, and business succession services.
  • Brokerage & Investment Advisory: Provides security brokerage services and investment strategy consulting.
  • Cash Management & Fiduciary Services: Offers commercial depository services for cash flow management and acts in a position of trust for client assets.

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First Busey (BUSE) serves a diverse customer base, including individuals, corporations, institutions, and governmental entities. Given the nature of its banking and financial services, it does not primarily sell to a few identifiable public companies. Instead, its major customers fall into broad categories. Here are the three primary categories of customers that First Busey serves:
  • Individual Customers: These customers utilize First Busey's retail banking services, including demand and savings deposits, consumer and home equity loans, and various money transfer, IRA, and safe deposit services. This category also encompasses individuals receiving wealth management, financial planning, trust, estate advisory, tax preparation, and security brokerage services.
  • Commercial and Corporate Customers: This category includes businesses, agricultural operations, and real estate developers that leverage commercial, agricultural, and real estate construction loans, as well as commercial and residential real estate loans. These customers also use cash management, business succession, and employee retirement planning services. Additionally, businesses contracting for payment technology solutions through the FirsTech segment fall into this category.
  • Institutional and Governmental Customers: This category includes various institutions and governmental bodies that utilize the company's investment management, trust, fiduciary services, asset management, philanthropic advisory, and specialized commercial depository services.

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Van A. Dukeman
Chairman, President & CEO of First Busey Corporation and Chairman & CEO of Busey Bank

Mr. Dukeman is the Chairman, President & CEO of First Busey Corporation and Chairman & CEO of Busey Bank. He also serves as a director of FirsTech, Inc.. Prior to its merger with First Busey in 2007, Mr. Dukeman served as President & Chief Executive Officer of Main Street Trust, Inc..

Christopher H.M. Chan
EVP & Chief Financial Officer of First Busey Corporation and Busey Bank

Mr. Chan joined Busey in 2025 as Chief Financial Officer for First Busey Corporation and Busey Bank. He previously served as Executive Vice President, Chief Strategy Officer at First National Bank, a subsidiary of F.N.B. Corporation. Mr. Chan oversees various areas including accounting and corporate reporting, financial planning and analysis, budgeting and forecasting, corporate insights, capital markets, treasury, specialty finance and community investments, corporate development, and investor relations.

Monica L. Bowe
EVP & Chief Risk Officer of First Busey Corporation and Busey Bank

Ms. Bowe is the Chief Risk Officer of First Busey Corporation and Busey Bank, having joined Busey in January 2020. She has over 25 years of financial leadership experience, including her previous role as Senior Director of Operational Risk Program Management at KeyBank.

Amy L. Randolph
Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer of First Busey Corporation and Busey Bank

Ms. Randolph serves as the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for First Busey Corporation and Busey Bank. In this role, she focuses on the operational efficiency across the Banking, Wealth Management, and FirsTech segments, overseeing day-to-day operations, managing cross-functional teams, and driving initiatives to enhance customer experience and operational excellence.

T. Anthony Hammond
President, Busey Bank

Mr. Hammond is the President of Busey Bank. He previously led various revenue areas of the company as Busey's President of Regional Banking. His prior experience includes serving as Executive Vice President and Head of Commercial and Middle Market Banking at Heartland Financial (HTLF), and various senior leadership roles at Arizona Bank & Trust, Johnson Bank, and BOK Financial. Mr. Hammond oversees Busey's regional operating sales and revenue model.

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Here are the key risks to First Busey (BUSE):
  1. Credit Risk: As a bank holding company, First Busey faces the inherent risk that borrowers may default on their loans, which include commercial, agricultural, real estate construction, commercial and residential real estate, and consumer loans. Deterioration in the quality of its loan portfolio or persistent losses meaningfully above peer levels could significantly impact profitability and asset quality.
  2. Net Interest Margin (NIM) Pressure and Interest Rate Sensitivity: First Busey's profitability is significantly influenced by its net interest margin, which is the difference between interest earned on assets (like loans) and interest paid on liabilities (like deposits). Changes in interest rates, as well as intense competition for deposits, can put downward pressure on the NIM, thereby affecting the company's net interest income and overall profitability.
  3. Integration Challenges from Acquisitions: The company's recent merger with CrossFirst Bankshares, Inc. in March 2025, presents significant integration challenges. The failure to effectively integrate the operations, risk management, compliance, and corporate culture of the acquired entity could impede the realization of expected synergies, lead to unforeseen costs, and potentially disrupt operations and client relationships.

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Clear Emerging Threats for First Busey (BUSE):

  • Neobanks and Digital-First Lenders: Digital-only banks and specialized online lenders are attracting customers by offering streamlined experiences, lower fees, and competitive interest rates/loan terms without the overhead of physical branches. This directly challenges First Busey's core retail and commercial banking and lending operations.
  • Robo-Advisors: Automated investment and financial planning platforms provide low-cost, algorithm-driven advisory services. These services directly compete with First Busey's human-led investment management, trust, estate advisory, and financial planning offerings in the Wealth Management segment.
  • Big Tech's Expansion into Financial Services: Large technology companies (e.g., Apple, Google, Amazon) are increasingly offering financial products such as payment solutions, savings accounts, and even lending services. Leveraging their vast user bases and technological capabilities, they pose a disintermediation threat across various segments including payments (FirsTech) and core banking.

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First Busey Corporation (symbol: BUSE) operates in several addressable markets within the United States for its main products and services:

  • Retail Banking: The United States retail banking market was valued at approximately USD 870 billion in 2025. This market is projected to grow to about USD 1.08 trillion by 2030. This segment includes services such as demand and savings deposits, consumer loans, and home equity lines of credit.
  • Commercial Banking: The addressable market for commercial banking in the U.S. is estimated at USD 732.5 billion in 2025. Projections indicate this market could reach USD 915.45 billion by 2030. First Busey offers commercial, agricultural, and real estate construction loans as part of its commercial banking services.
  • Wealth Management / Asset Management: The United States asset management market, which encompasses investment management, trust, estate advisory, financial planning, and asset management services, was valued at approximately USD 52.08 trillion in 2024. This market is expected to grow to USD 134.67 trillion by 2030.
  • Payment Technology Solutions (FirsTech): The U.S. payment processing solutions market generated a revenue of USD 16.00 billion in 2023. This market is anticipated to reach USD 36.75 billion by 2030. First Busey's FirsTech segment provides various payment solutions, including walk-in payment processing, online bill payment, and mobile bill pay.

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First Busey (BUSE) is expected to drive future revenue growth over the next 2-3 years through several key initiatives and market dynamics: * **Integration and Expansion from the CrossFirst Bank Merger**: The successful merger with CrossFirst Bankshares, Inc. in 2024, with core systems fully converted by Q2 2025, is projected to enhance First Busey's growth profile by expanding its presence into attractive new markets and leveraging combined operations for increased earnings per share. * **Continued Growth in Wealth Management Services**: First Busey's wealth management division has demonstrated consistent strength, achieving record fee income in the fourth quarter of 2025, driven by a 4.7% increase in assets under care. The company's strategy emphasizes sustained organic growth within its diversified revenue streams, particularly within wealth management. * **Expansion of Payment Technology Solutions (FirsTech)**: The FirsTech segment, which provides payment technology solutions, is a key component of First Busey's diversified revenue streams and is anticipated to contribute to future growth. * **Net Interest Margin (NIM) Expansion**: Following the CrossFirst acquisition, First Busey has demonstrated a strong net interest margin, reaching its highest level in six years. Management has projected further NIM expansion in the second quarter of 2025, which will directly boost net interest income. * **Strategic Regional Expansion**: Beyond specific acquisitions, First Busey's overall investment case highlights its disciplined growth strategy and market presence in high-growth regions, positioning the company for continued organic and inorganic expansion.

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Share Repurchases

  • First Busey expanded its share repurchase program by 4,000,000 shares on December 4, 2025, allowing for the repurchase of up to 5,454,275 shares with no expiration date.
  • The company completed a multi-year share repurchase program by January 2026, which involved retiring 6,810,492 shares for a total of US$160,130,000.
  • During the second quarter of 2025, Busey purchased 1,012,000 shares of its common stock for $21.7 million, and as of June 30, 2025, 2,687,275 shares remained available for repurchase under the plan.

Share Issuance

  • On May 20, 2025, First Busey completed a public offering of 8,600,000 depositary shares, representing interests in its 8.25% Fixed Rate Series B Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, which generated approximately $207.5 million in net proceeds.
  • The net proceeds from this offering were expected to be utilized for the redemption of Busey's 5.25% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Subordinated Notes due 2030 and for general corporate purposes, including supporting the balance sheet growth of Busey Bank.

Outbound Investments

  • First Busey Corporation completed its acquisition by merger of CrossFirst Bankshares, Inc. on March 1, 2025, a transaction that significantly expanded its asset base to approximately $20 billion.
  • In April 2024, the company acquired Merchants & Manufacturers Bank, further broadening its presence in the greater Chicagoland area.
  • Effective May 31, 2021, First Busey completed the acquisition of Cummins-American Corp., the holding company for Glenview State Bank, which expanded its combined assets to approximately $12.3 billion.

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Peer Comparisons

Peers to compare with:

Financials

BUSEEFSCCBSHUMBFASBONBMedian
NameFirst Bu.Enterpri.Commerce.UMB Fina.Associat.Old Nati. 
Mkt Price30.9865.9159.08145.6031.2826.5645.18
Mkt Cap2.62.48.511.15.910.17.2
Rev LTM7906431,9002,6951,6032,8231,752
Op Inc LTM-------
FCF LTM2092111,2131,041680940810
FCF 3Y Avg172223734726556660608
CFO LTM2282191,2621,089719987853
CFO 3Y Avg184232786760601697649

Growth & Margins

BUSEEFSCCBSHUMBFASBONBMedian
NameFirst Bu.Enterpri.Commerce.UMB Fina.Associat.Old Nati. 
Rev Chg LTM41.4%16.5%10.8%41.7%46.4%34.1%37.8%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg21.1%6.1%6.4%27.5%9.5%14.7%12.1%
Rev Chg Q-0.7%6.3%14.7%14.2%23.2%13.2%13.7%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM-0.2%1.4%3.6%3.5%5.6%3.1%3.3%
Op Inc Chg LTM-------
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg-------
Op Mgn LTM-------
Op Mgn 3Y Avg-------
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM-------
CFO/Rev LTM28.8%34.1%66.4%40.4%44.9%35.0%37.7%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg31.3%40.9%44.1%37.7%48.1%30.5%39.3%
FCF/Rev LTM26.4%32.9%63.9%38.6%42.4%33.3%36.0%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg29.4%39.3%41.1%36.1%44.4%28.8%37.7%

Valuation

BUSEEFSCCBSHUMBFASBONBMedian
NameFirst Bu.Enterpri.Commerce.UMB Fina.Associat.Old Nati. 
Mkt Cap2.62.48.511.15.910.17.2
P/S3.33.74.54.13.73.63.7
P/Op Inc-------
P/EBIT-------
P/E11.312.614.611.711.611.411.7
P/CFO11.510.96.810.28.210.310.2
Total Yield13.0%9.9%8.7%9.9%11.4%11.1%10.5%
Dividend Yield4.1%2.0%1.8%1.4%2.8%2.3%2.2%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg8.9%11.6%8.9%9.8%13.2%8.6%9.4%
D/E0.10.30.00.00.90.80.2
Net D/E-1.0-0.8-0.6-1.3-0.50.6-0.7

Returns

BUSEEFSCCBSHUMBFASBONBMedian
NameFirst Bu.Enterpri.Commerce.UMB Fina.Associat.Old Nati. 
1M Rtn8.3%1.3%1.4%1.3%2.9%1.5%1.4%
3M Rtn17.5%10.7%14.5%11.2%10.5%10.0%11.0%
6M Rtn15.7%11.3%8.2%9.2%8.4%3.9%8.8%
12M Rtn44.5%23.3%4.7%34.0%35.0%31.2%32.6%
3Y Rtn61.7%73.2%30.2%118.6%91.2%71.1%72.1%
1M Excs Rtn5.5%-1.5%-1.4%-1.5%0.1%-1.3%-1.4%
3M Excs Rtn11.8%5.5%7.4%5.6%5.1%4.8%5.6%
6M Excs Rtn4.9%-1.3%-4.3%-3.1%-3.2%-8.9%-3.1%
12M Excs Rtn22.6%0.2%-17.2%12.0%12.7%9.1%10.5%
3Y Excs Rtn-10.7%1.0%-42.6%48.8%20.3%0.9%1.0%

Comparison Analyses

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FDIC Bank Data

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Banking636391382394345
Wealth Management7065585553
FirsTech2223232220
Other-8-17-21-21-14
Total720462442450404


Operating Income by Segment
$ Mil1999
Busey Bank80
All Other18
First Busey Trust & Investment Co2
Total100


Net Income by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Banking150117124132118
Wealth Management2422191919
FirsTech-2-1112
Other-38-25-21-23-14
Total135114123128123


Assets by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Banking17,88111,85712,12512,20012,747
Wealth Management1521261038466
FirsTech4558524947
Other26634-0
Total18,10512,04712,28312,33712,860


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$30.98 
Market Cap ($ Bil)2.7 
First Trading Date10/06/1998 
Distance from 52W High-1.9% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$29.04$25.62
DMA Trendupup
Distance from DMA6.7%20.9%
 3M1YR
Volatility19.5%23.4%
Downside Capture-1.8154.23
Upside Capture67.7383.81
Correlation (SPY)9.5%35.4%
BUSE Betas & Captures as of 7/31/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta0.17-0.050.120.480.630.82
Up Beta0.21-0.62-0.330.510.850.82
Down Beta-0.84-0.20-0.22-0.140.270.77
Up Capture91%61%74%84%77%65%
Bmk +ve Days11223567138427
Stock +ve Days12274073132371
Down Capture8%-25%0%48%62%95%
Bmk -ve Days11212859114326
Stock -ve Days10162351116369

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with BUSE
BUSE45.1%23.3%1.52-
Sector ETF (XLF)12.3%14.6%0.5757.5%
Equity (SPY)23.3%12.8%1.3635.0%
Gold (GLD)28.5%28.4%0.872.7%
Commodities (DBC)32.9%19.8%1.32-25.6%
Real Estate (VNQ)14.2%13.8%0.7243.4%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-43.7%43.0%-1.2119.1%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with BUSE
BUSE10.0%28.1%0.35-
Sector ETF (XLF)11.4%18.4%0.4864.9%
Equity (SPY)13.5%17.2%0.6147.6%
Gold (GLD)18.6%18.6%0.81-1.4%
Commodities (DBC)8.2%19.6%0.313.9%
Real Estate (VNQ)2.3%18.9%0.0247.8%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)9.0%53.0%0.3619.9%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with BUSE
BUSE7.2%31.4%0.29-
Sector ETF (XLF)13.6%22.1%0.5674.2%
Equity (SPY)15.4%17.9%0.7355.4%
Gold (GLD)12.1%16.2%0.61-3.9%
Commodities (DBC)7.4%18.0%0.3316.9%
Real Estate (VNQ)4.8%20.7%0.2053.1%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)58.4%66.2%0.9815.6%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date7152026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity3.7 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 6302026-2.6%
Average Daily Volume0.8 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest4.4 days
Basic Shares Quantity84.5 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares4.3%

Earnings Returns History

Updated 8/6/2026
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
7/28/20261.6%4.5% 
4/28/2026-2.9%0.1%2.7%
1/27/2026-2.6%2.8%3.6%
10/28/2025-3.1%-2.5%2.2%
7/22/2025-2.0%-5.7%-3.8%
4/22/20253.3%2.0%6.2%
1/28/20251.9%3.8%2.3%
10/22/2024-0.6%-0.2%6.6%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive81417
# Negative16106
Median Positive1.9%2.4%4.4%
Median Negative-1.7%-2.3%-4.3%
Max Positive3.3%9.4%19.9%
Max Negative-5.9%-5.7%-8.5%
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
7/28/20261.6%4.5% 
4/28/2026-2.9%0.1%2.7%
1/27/2026-2.6%2.8%3.6%
10/28/2025-3.1%-2.5%2.2%
7/22/2025-2.0%-5.7%-3.8%
4/22/20253.3%2.0%6.2%
1/28/20251.9%3.8%2.3%
10/22/2024-0.6%-0.2%6.6%
7/23/2024-3.2%-1.6%-8.5%
4/23/2024-0.6%-4.0%0.2%
1/23/20242.0%4.3%-3.0%
10/24/2023-1.4%6.3%13.2%
7/25/20230.6%-1.3%-7.2%
4/25/2023-0.8%-3.4%4.6%
1/24/2023-5.9%-0.8%2.0%
10/25/20223.2%9.4%8.7%
7/26/2022-1.3%-2.0%-4.8%
4/26/2022-0.5%0.9%0.0%
1/25/20220.1%1.8%-3.0%
10/26/2021-4.2%0.8%8.5%
7/27/20211.8%1.1%3.3%
4/27/2021-0.7%0.9%4.6%
1/26/2021-5.9%-4.4%4.4%
10/27/2020-1.4%6.1%19.9%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive81417
# Negative16106
Median Positive1.9%2.4%4.4%
Median Negative-1.7%-2.3%-4.3%
Max Positive3.3%9.4%19.9%
Max Negative-5.9%-5.7%-8.5%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
06/30/202608/06/202610-Q
03/31/202605/07/202610-Q
12/31/202502/26/202610-K
09/30/202511/06/202510-Q
06/30/202508/05/202510-Q
03/31/202505/09/202510-Q
12/31/202402/27/202510-K
09/30/202411/05/202410-Q
06/30/202408/06/202410-Q
03/31/202405/07/202410-Q
12/31/202302/23/202410-K
09/30/202311/02/202310-Q
06/30/202308/03/202310-Q
03/31/202305/04/202310-Q
12/31/202202/23/202310-K
09/30/202211/03/202210-Q
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Report DateFiling DateFiling
06/30/202608/06/202610-Q
03/31/202605/07/202610-Q
12/31/202502/26/202610-K
09/30/202511/06/202510-Q
06/30/202508/05/202510-Q
03/31/202505/09/202510-Q
12/31/202402/27/202510-K
09/30/202411/05/202410-Q
06/30/202408/06/202410-Q
03/31/202405/07/202410-Q
12/31/202302/23/202410-K
09/30/202311/02/202310-Q
06/30/202308/03/202310-Q
03/31/202305/04/202310-Q
12/31/202202/23/202310-K
09/30/202211/03/202210-Q
06/30/202208/04/202210-Q
03/31/202205/05/202210-Q
12/31/202102/24/202210-K
09/30/202111/04/202110-Q
06/30/202108/05/202110-Q
03/31/202105/06/202110-Q
12/31/202002/25/202110-K
09/30/202011/05/202010-Q
06/30/202008/06/202010-Q
03/31/202005/07/202010-Q
12/31/201902/27/202010-K
09/30/201911/07/201910-Q

Recent Forward Guidance

Updated 7/29/2026

Latest: Q2 2026 Earnings Reported 7/28/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2027 Net Interest Income Growth 1.8%  3.1%RaisedGuidance: -1.3% for 2027
2026 Securities Portfolio Cash Flows 171.90 Mil -43.2% LoweredGuidance: 302.50 Mil for 2026

Prior: Q1 2026 Earnings Reported 4/28/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2027 Net Interest Income Change -0.01    
2026 Securities Portfolio Cash Flows 302.50 Mil -12.8% LoweredGuidance: 347.10 Mil for 2026

Q4 2025 Earnings Reported 1/27/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 Securities Portfolio Cash Flows 347.10 Mil 13.5% RaisedGuidance: 305.90 Mil for 2026
2026 Pre-tax expense synergies 25.00 Mil 0 AffirmedGuidance: 25.00 Mil for 2026
2026 Net Interest Income sensitivity -0.02    

Q3 2025 Earnings Reported 10/28/2025

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q4 2025 Securities Cash Flows 90.50 Mil    
2025 Expense Synergies 12.50 Mil    
2026 Expense Synergies 25.00 Mil    
2026 Securities Cash Flows 305.90 Mil    

Insider Activity

Updated 8/3/2026
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Cassens, Michael DavidDirectSell717202629.341,44142,2793,892,626Form
2Cassens, Michael DavidDirectSell616202628.996,278182,0023,888,024Form
3Cassens, Michael DavidDirectSell518202626.1175019,5823,665,635Form
4Bradshaw, Stanley JDirectBuy512202625.9960015,59413,147,145Form
5Phillips, Scott AChief Accounting OfficerDirectBuy505202625.905,000129,508216,278Form
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Cassens, Michael DavidDirectSell717202629.341,44142,2793,892,626Form
2Cassens, Michael DavidDirectSell616202628.996,278182,0023,888,024Form
3Cassens, Michael DavidDirectSell518202626.1175019,5823,665,635Form
4Bradshaw, Stanley JDirectBuy512202625.9960015,59413,147,145Form
5Phillips, Scott AChief Accounting OfficerDirectBuy505202625.905,000129,508216,278Form
6Cassens, Michael DavidDirectSell416202626.7575020,0623,768,754Form
7Bradshaw, Stanley JDirectBuy323202624.004009,60012,049,944Form
8Cassens, Michael DavidDirectSell317202624.9275018,6903,458,223Form
9Bradshaw, Stanley JDirectBuy310202624.501,00024,50012,291,184Form
10Cassens, Michael DavidDirectSell219202626.6175019,9583,712,707Form
11Cassens, Michael DavidDirectSell120202624.2475018,1803,394,351Form
12Cassens, Michael DavidDirectSell1217202525.3775019,0283,571,614Form
13Maddox, MikePresidentSpouseBuy1205202525.521,00025,5191,027,905Form
14Cassens, Michael DavidDirectSell1118202522.9275017,1903,243,891Form
15Phillips, Scott ACAODirectBuy1104202525.641,35034,61060,246Form
16Bradshaw, Stanley JDirectBuy1104202522.311,50033,47011,165,190Form
17Jensen, Karen MDirectBuy916202524.603,00073,8002,135,231Form
18Maddox, MikePresidentSpouseBuy905202525.447,500190,800999,283Form
19Maddox, MikePresidentStepsonBuy905202525.4492023,40511,702Form
20Maddox, MikePresidentSpouseBuy905202525.5210,000255,162810,905Form
21Maddox, MikePresidentSpouseBuy904202525.2621,780550,211550,211Form
22Phillips, Scott ACAO and Interim CFODirectBuy821202525.251,00025,25025,250Form
23Bradshaw, Stanley JDirectBuy801202522.353,00067,05011,142,995Form

Investor Activity (13F)

Updated Aug 9, 2026
13F holdings as of Mar 31, 2026 (Q1 2026)

Active managers (13F portfolio over $250M, at least 3 holdings) with a position over $5M that is either over 10% of their portfolio or held in a concentrated book of 50 or fewer total positions. Index/ETF, sovereign, bank, community-bank and charitable/donor-advised filers are excluded.

Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Rhino Investment Partners, Inc$12.4 Mil3.5%39ADD +101.3%13F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Rhino Investment Partners, Inc$12.4 Mil3.5%39ADD +101.3%13F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Stieven Capital Advisors, L.P.$7.4 Mil1.4%38Exited13F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Rhino Investment Partners, Inc$12.4 Mil3.5%39ADD +101.3%13F
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