First Busey (BUSE) Stock Forecast, Price & News

First Busey (NASDAQ:BUSE) Frequently Asked Questions

Is First Busey a buy right now?

2 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for First Busey in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" First Busey stock.
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When is First Busey's next earnings date?

First Busey is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, July 26th 2022.
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How were First Busey's earnings last quarter?

First Busey Co. (NASDAQ:BUSE) announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, April, 26th. The bank reported $0.52 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.51 by $0.01. The bank earned $105.83 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $102.85 million. First Busey had a net margin of 25.94% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 9.62%. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $0.69 earnings per share.
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How often does First Busey pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for First Busey?

First Busey announced a quarterly dividend on Thursday, April 14th. Stockholders of record on Friday, April 22nd will be given a dividend of $0.23 per share on Friday, April 29th. This represents a $0.92 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 4.07%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, April 21st.
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Is First Busey a good dividend stock?

First Busey pays an annual dividend of $0.92 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 4.19%. BUSE has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. First Busey has been increasing its dividend for 5 consecutive years, indicating the company has a new, but growing committment to grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio of First Busey is 45.32%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, First Busey will have a dividend payout ratio of 38.66% next year. This indicates that First Busey will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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What guidance has First Busey issued on next quarter's earnings?

First Busey updated its first quarter earnings guidance on Tuesday, April, 26th. The company provided EPS guidance of $0.52 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of $0.52. The company issued revenue guidance of $111.90 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $104.06 million.

What price target have analysts set for BUSE?

2 brokerages have issued 12-month price objectives for First Busey's stock. Their forecasts range from $27.00 to $31.00. On average, they anticipate First Busey's share price to reach $29.00 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 28.4% from the stock's current price.
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Who are First Busey's key executives?

First Busey's management team includes the following people:

• Mr. Van A. Dukeman CFA, Chairman, Pres & CEO (Age 63, Pay $1.28M)
• Mr. Jeffrey D. Jones, Exec. VP & CFO (Age 48, Pay $719.31k)
• Mr. John J. Powers, Exec. VP & Gen. Counsel (Age 66, Pay $626.19k)
• Mr. Robin N. Elliott, Pres & CEO of Busey Bank (Age 45, Pay $780.4k)
• Ms. Amy L. Randolph, Chief of Staff & Exec. VP of Pillar Relations (Age 47, Pay $677.79k)
• Ms. Monica L. Bowe, Exec. VP & Chief Risk Officer (Age 48)
• Ms. Mary E. Lakey, Corp. Sec.

What is Van A. Dukeman's approval rating as First Busey's CEO?

28 employees have rated First Busey CEO Van A. Dukeman on Glassdoor.com. Van A. Dukeman has an approval rating of 97% among First Busey's employees. This puts Van A. Dukeman in the top 30% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies.

Who are some of First Busey's key competitors?

Some companies that are related to First Busey include The PNC Financial Services Group (PNC), Truist Financial (TFC), M&T Bank (MTB), SVB Financial Group (SIVB), First Republic Bank (FRC), Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB), Huntington Bancshares (HBAN), Regions Financial (RF), KeyCorp (KEY), Signature Bank (SBNY), First Horizon (FHN), First Citizens BancShares (FCNCA), East West Bancorp (EWBC), Webster Financial (WBS) and Western Alliance Bancorporation (WAL).
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What other stocks do shareholders of First Busey own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other First Busey investors own include Endologix (ELGX), APA (APA), Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG), Aegean Marine Petroleum Network (ANW), Micron Technology (MU), Ciner Resources (CINR), Agree Realty (ADC), Gran Tierra Energy (GTE), UMB Financial (UMBF) and Transocean (RIG).

What is First Busey's stock symbol?

First Busey trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "BUSE."

Who are First Busey's major shareholders?

First Busey's stock is owned by many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (6.84%), Vanguard Group Inc. (4.89%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (4.86%), Wellington Management Group LLP (3.29%), State Street Corp (2.56%) and Victory Capital Management Inc. (2.23%). Company insiders that own First Busey stock include Stanley J Bradshaw and Stephen V King.
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Which major investors are selling First Busey stock?

BUSE stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including BlackRock Inc., LSV Asset Management, JPMorgan Chase & Co., State Street Corp, Renaissance Technologies LLC, Principal Financial Group Inc., UBS Group AG, and Metropolitan Life Insurance Co NY.
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Which major investors are buying First Busey stock?

BUSE stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Wellington Management Group LLP, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP, Victory Capital Management Inc., Clearbridge Investments LLC, Private Advisor Group LLC, EJF Capital LLC, Stephens Inc. AR, and Goldman Sachs Group Inc.. Company insiders that have bought First Busey stock in the last two years include Stanley J Bradshaw, and Stephen V King.
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How do I buy shares of First Busey?

Shares of BUSE can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is First Busey's stock price today?

One share of BUSE stock can currently be purchased for approximately $22.58.

How much money does First Busey make?

First Busey has a market capitalization of $1.25 billion and generates $431.60 million in revenue each year. The bank earns $123.45 million in net income (profit) each year or $2.029990 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does First Busey have?

First Busey employs 1,499 workers across the globe.

When was First Busey founded?

First Busey was founded in 1868.

What is First Busey's official website?

The official website for First Busey is www.busey.com.

How can I contact First Busey?

First Busey's mailing address is 100 W. University Avenue, Champaign IL, 61820. The bank can be reached via phone at (217) 365-4500, via email at [email protected], or via fax at 217-365-4879.