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First Busey Co. (NASDAQ:BUSE - Free Report) - Analysts at DA Davidson issued their Q3 2024 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for shares of First Busey in a research report issued to clients and investors on Thursday, July 25th. DA Davidson analyst J. Rulis anticipates that the bank will post ear

Keefe, Bruyette & Woods reissued an "outperform" rating and set a $31.00 target price (up from $28.00) on shares of First Busey in a research report on Thursday.

First Busey (NASDAQ:BUSE) Hits New 1-Year High at $28.50

First Busey Co. (NASDAQ:BUSE - Get Free Report) was the target of a large increase in short interest during the month of June. As of June 30th, there was short interest totalling 1,490,000 shares, an increase of 11.2% from the June 15th total of 1,340,000 shares. Approximately 2.8% of the company's stock are short sold. Based on an average daily volume of 180,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 8.3 days.

First Busey (NASDAQ:BUSE) will be releasing earnings after the market closes on Tuesday, July 23, Zacks reports.

LSV Asset Management lifted its position in shares of First Busey Co. (NASDAQ:BUSE - Free Report) by 5.7% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 1,359,080 shares of the bank's

First Busey Co. (NASDAQ:BUSE) announced a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, July 9th. Shareholders of record on Friday, July 19th will be paid a dividend of 0.24 per share by the bank on Friday, July 26th. This represents a $0.96 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.95%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, July 19th.

StockNews.com raised First Busey from a "sell" rating to a "hold" rating in a research report on Saturday.

Denali Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in First Busey Co. (NASDAQ:BUSE - Free Report) by 3,072.7% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 34,900 shares of the bank's stock after acquiring an ad

First Busey Co. (NASDAQ:BUSE - Get Free Report) saw a large increase in short interest during the month of June. As of June 15th, there was short interest totalling 1,340,000 shares, an increase of 11.7% from the May 31st total of 1,200,000 shares. Currently, 2.5% of the shares of the stock are sold short. Based on an average daily volume of 171,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 7.8 days.

StockNews.com downgraded First Busey from a "hold" rating to a "sell" rating in a report on Friday.

Wellington Management Group LLP lifted its holdings in shares of First Busey Co. (NASDAQ:BUSE - Free Report) by 3.8% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 1,552,667 shares of the bank's stock after acquiring an additional

Basswood Capital Management L.L.C. trimmed its position in shares of First Busey Co. (NASDAQ:BUSE - Free Report) by 17.8% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 276,690 shares of the bank's stock after selling 59,780

First Busey Co. (NASDAQ:BUSE - Get Free Report) was the recipient of a large increase in short interest in the month of May. As of May 15th, there was short interest totalling 1,170,000 shares, an increase of 14.7% from the April 30th total of 1,020,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 155,800 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 7.5 days. Currently, 2.2% of the company's shares are short sold.

Dimensional Fund Advisors LP raised its position in shares of First Busey Co. (NASDAQ:BUSE - Free Report) by 1.7% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 3,278,444 shares of the bank's stock after acquiring an ad

First Busey Co. (NASDAQ:BUSE - Get Free Report) Director Michael David Cassens sold 2,300 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Wednesday, May 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $23.81, for a total value of $54,763.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director now directly owns 137,695 shares of the company's stock, valued at $3,278,517.95. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink.

First Busey Co. (NASDAQ:BUSE - Get Free Report) insider Amy L. Randolph bought 595 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Thursday, March 28th. The shares were acquired at an average cost of $20.44 per share, with a total value of $12,161.80. Following the purchase, the insider now owns 4,726 shares of the company's stock, valued at $96,599.44. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website.

Cozad Asset Management Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of First Busey Co. (NASDAQ:BUSE - Free Report) by 565.7% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 402,097 shares of the bank's stock after buying an additional 341,692 shares during the pe

StockNews.com raised shares of First Busey from a "sell" rating to a "hold" rating in a report on Tuesday.

First Busey Co. (NASDAQ:BUSE - Free Report) - Equities researchers at DA Davidson issued their Q2 2024 earnings per share estimates for First Busey in a research report issued on Thursday, April 25th. DA Davidson analyst J. Rulis anticipates that the bank will post earnings of $0.46 per share for

First Busey (NASDAQ:BUSE) Shares Gap Down to $23.27

Stephens restated an "overweight" rating and issued a $28.00 price target on shares of First Busey in a research report on Wednesday.

StockNews.com cut shares of First Busey from a "hold" rating to a "sell" rating in a report on Monday.

First Busey Co. (NASDAQ:BUSE) announced a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, April 9th. Stockholders of record on Friday, April 19th will be paid a dividend of 0.24 per share by the bank on Friday, April 26th. This represents a $0.96 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 4.29%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, April 18th.