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First Busey(NASDAQ) BUSE

Market Cap$2.52BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (1990)+968%
5 Year+56%
1 Year+33%
1 Month+1%
$29.72
-0.45%
-0.13Today
First Busey last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 29.752026-07-27
First Busey stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week+1.09%USD 29.432026-07-20
1 month+0.72%USD 29.542026-06-26
3 month+13.13%USD 26.302026-04-28
Year to date+28.71%USD 23.112025-12-31
1 year+33.31%USD 22.322025-07-25
3 year+56.83%USD 18.972023-07-28
5 year+55.73%USD 19.102021-07-28
Since inception+967.79%USD 2.801990-10-24

First Busey Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$2.52BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$1.12B

Net Income (TTM)

$215.23M

EPS (TTM)

$2.24

P/E Ratio

13.33

Dividend

$1.03

Beta (Volatility)

0.80 (Low)

Price

$29.72

Volume

959,808

Open

$29.97

Previous Close

$29.75

Daily Range

$29.69 - $30.16

52-Week Range

$21.63 - $30.52

Estimated Earnings Date

Jul 28, 2026

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About First Busey

First Busey helps people and businesses manage their money. It offers services for wealth planning and farm management. The company also helps organizations collect payments from customers.

Three Ways Busey Serves Clients

  • Banking Services: Provides checking accounts, savings plans, and various loans to individuals and businesses through a regional branch network.
  • Wealth Management: Offers investment advice, estate planning, and tax preparation for individuals and foundations.
  • FirsTech Solutions: Operates a technology platform that helps companies process bill payments through mobile, online, and retail channels.
  • Asset Protection: Delivers fiduciary services, meaning the bank is legally required to act in the best interest of its clients.

Growing Across the Map

  • Acquired CrossFirst Bankshares, Inc. on March 1, 2025, to expand into states like Kansas, Oklahoma, and Arizona.
  • Merged CrossFirst Bank into its main operations on June 20, 2025, to create a unified commercial banking brand.
  • Purchased Merchants and Manufacturers Bank Corporation on April 1, 2024, to increase its presence in the Illinois market.
  • Updated its credit agreement on April 30, 2026, to increase its available borrowing limit to $50 million.

How Busey Stays Competitive

The company distinguishes itself from other regional lenders by owning a dedicated payment technology subsidiary called FirsTech. This allows the bank to provide high-tech billing and treasury tools that are usually only available from much larger national institutions.

The Numbers Behind the Bank

  • Total revenue reached $267.8 million in Q1 2026, a 42.4% increase from Q1 2025.
  • Net income rose to $50 million in Q1 2026, up 266.7% from a loss of $30 million the year before.
  • Free cash flow hit $49.1 million in Q1 2026, representing a 652% increase from Q1 2025.
  • Total assets were $18.04 billion as of March 31, 2026, compared to $18.1 billion at the end of 2025.

Evolution of a Regional Player

First Busey has grown from a local lender into a diverse financial firm with operations spanning 10 different states. By combining traditional banking with specialized payment technology, the company has expanded its reach and improved its overall profitability.

AI Generated • May 26, 2026

Industry

Banks

Sector

Financials

Employees

1,832

CEO

Van A. Dukeman, MBA

Website

www.busey.com

Headquarters

Leawood, KS 66211, US

BUSE Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

69.48%

Operating Margin

25.19%

Net Income Margin

19.16%

Return on Equity

8.84%

Return on Capital

6.31%

Return on Assets

1.19%

Earnings Yield

7.50%

Dividend Yield

3.45%

Payout Ratio

48.30%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$2.52BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

84.58M

Volume

959.81K

Avg. Volume

774.91K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$780.66M

Operating Income

$282.97M

EBITDA

$318.13M

Operating Cash Flow

$235.73M

Capital Expenditure

-$21.44M

Free Cash Flow

$214.29M

Cash & ST Invst.

$169.04M

Total Debt

$662.48M

First Busey Performance Analysis

First Busey annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 488,995,00013.5%
20232023-12-31USD 603,926,00023.5%
20242024-12-31USD 661,994,0009.6%
20252025-12-31USD 1,038,570,00056.9%
First Busey sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22025-06-3055.5%
Q32025-09-30-2.3%
Q42025-12-31-2.8%
Q12026-03-31-3.6%
First Busey annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 2.293.7%
20232023-12-31USD 2.18-4.7%
20242024-12-31USD 1.98-9.3%
20252025-12-31USD 1.47-25.5%
First Busey sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22025-06-30218.2%
Q32025-09-3080.8%
Q42025-12-31-33.0%
Q12026-03-31-11.1%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q1 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$267.75M

+42.4%

Gross Profit

$193.18M

+134.1%

Gross Margin

72.15%

N/A

Market Cap

$2.52BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

$1.32M

N/A

Employees

1,914

N/A

Net Income

$49.98M

+266.7%

EBITDA

$71.73M

+368.0%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q1 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$169.04M

-86.9%

Total Debt

$662.48M

+15.6%

Accounts Receivable

$73.11M

N/A

Inventory

$0.00

N/A

Long Term Debt

$331.02M

-22.1%

Short Term Debt

$331.46M

+123.1%

Return on Assets

1.19%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

1.60%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

$49.08M

+652.0%

Operating Cash Flow

$51.54M

+515.1%

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Questions About BUSE

What is the current price of First Busey?

First Busey is trading at $29.75 per share.

What is the 52-week range for First Busey?

Over the past 52 weeks, First Busey has traded between $21.63 and $30.52.

How much debt does First Busey have?

As of the most recent reporting period, First Busey reported total debt of $662.48M.

How much cash does First Busey have on hand?

First Busey does not have cash on hand data available.

What is First Busey’s dividend yield?

First Busey currently has a dividend yield of 3.45%.

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