BUSE
BULLISH
$25.93
Live
First Busey Corporation · NASDAQ
Target $28.0
(+8.0%)
$18.62
52W Range
$27.65
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Apr 08, 2026
Market cap
$2.24B
P/E
17.64
ROE
7.0%
Profit margin
20.3%
Debt/Equity
N/A
Dividend yield
4.02%
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
65%
BUSE shows bullish fundamentals based on deterministic rules. Financial strength is stable (F-Score 4/9). Key strengths include strong valuation and growth metrics.
Key Strengths
Strong profitability (20.3% margin)
Strong revenue growth of 70.5%
Key Risks
Limited historical data available for full assessment
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$43.37
+67.3% above current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
63
Strong
60
75
60
50
70
AI Verdict
BUSE shows bullish fundamentals based on deterministic rules. Financial strength is stable (F-Score 4/9). Key strengths include strong valuation and growth metrics.
Key drivers: Strong profitability (20.3% margin), Strong revenue growth of 70.5%, Limited historical data available for full assessment
Confidence
75%
Value
60/100
Rule-based valuation (P/E + Graham).
Positives
- Trades below Graham Number.
Watchpoints
No urgent risks highlighted.
Future
75/100
Rule-based growth outlook.
Positives
- Revenue growth running at 70.5%.
- Growth-implied value exceeds price.
Watchpoints
No urgent risks highlighted.
Past
60/100
Historical performance + price trend: Shares moved +23.9% over 5Y and +41.1% over 1Y.
Positives
- Healthy profit margin of 20.3%.
Watchpoints
No urgent risks highlighted.
Health
50/100
Balance sheet & liquidity (Z-Score: N/A).
Positives
- Insufficient data for clear positives.
Watchpoints
No urgent risks highlighted.
Dividend
70/100
Dividend policy fallback.
Positives
- Strong dividend profile (Score: 70/100).
- Yield: 4.0%.
Watchpoints
No urgent risks highlighted.
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$25.93
Analyst Target
$28.0
Upside/Downside
+8.0%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for BUSE and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-04-07
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
BUSE
First Busey Corporation
Primary
|
+23.9% | +48.7% | +41.1% | +14.2% | +3.5% | +2.6% |
|
CLSK
CleanSpark, Inc.
Peer
|
-57.1% | +234.3% | +21.9% | -49.5% | -5.7% | +6.5% |
|
BUR
Burford Capital Limited
Peer
|
+18.9% | +8.0% | -30.4% | -29.2% | +8.3% | +0.3% |
|
BANR
Banner Corporation
Peer
|
+44.9% | +8.0% | -9.8% | -4.0% | -5.8% | -5.3% |
|
BBT
Beacon Financial Corporation
Peer
|
+69.6% | +8.7% | +3.5% | +12.2% | +4.5% | +2.8% |
BUS
First Busey Corporation
Primary
5Y
+23.9%
3Y
+48.7%
1Y
+41.1%
6M
+14.2%
1M
+3.5%
1W
+2.6%
CLS
CleanSpark, Inc.
Peer
5Y
-57.1%
3Y
+234.3%
1Y
+21.9%
6M
-49.5%
1M
-5.7%
1W
+6.5%
BUR
Burford Capital Limited
Peer
5Y
+18.9%
3Y
+8.0%
1Y
-30.4%
6M
-29.2%
1M
+8.3%
1W
+0.3%
BAN
Banner Corporation
Peer
5Y
+44.9%
3Y
+8.0%
1Y
-9.8%
6M
-4.0%
1M
-5.8%
1W
-5.3%
BBT
Beacon Financial Corporation
Peer
5Y
+69.6%
3Y
+8.7%
1Y
+3.5%
6M
+12.2%
1M
+4.5%
1W
+2.8%
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
17.64
Forward P/E
9.54
PEG Ratio
N/A
P/B Ratio
0.92
P/S Ratio
3.35
EV/Revenue
3.66
EV/EBITDA
N/A
Market Cap
$2.24B
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
20.28%
Operating Margin
17.59%
Gross Margin
N/A
ROE
7.02%
ROA
0.9%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+70.5%
Earnings Growth
+26.9%
Q/Q Revenue Growth
+72.7%
Q/Q Earnings Growth
+116.2%
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
N/A
Current Ratio
N/A
Quick Ratio
N/A
Cash/Share
$3.73
Financial Statement Flow
Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025
Revenue
$0.2B
Net Margin
30.3%
Total Assets
$18.1B
Liabilities
$15.6B
Equity
$2.5B
Debt/Equity
6.33x
Operating CF
$0.1B
CapEx
$-0.0B
Free Cash Flow
$0.1B
FCF Yield
92%
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-04-28
$N/A
2026-01-27
$0.68
+9.2% surprise
2025-10-28
$0.64
+2.5% surprise
2025-07-22
$0.63
+0.9% surprise
Financial Services Sector Comparison
Comparing BUSE against 247 companies in the Financial Services sector
(35 bullish, 106 neutral, 106 bearish)
P/E Ratio
17.64
This Stock
vs
27.8
Sector Avg
-36.6%
(Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
7.02%
This Stock
vs
-2.32%
Sector Avg
-402.7%
(Below Avg)
Profit Margin
20.28%
This Stock
vs
80.12%
Sector Avg
-74.7%
(Weaker)
Revenue Growth
70.5%
This Stock
vs
28.79%
Sector Avg
+144.9%
(Fast Growth)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
BUSE
First Busey Corporation
|
BULLISH | $2.24B | 17.64 | 7.0% | 20.3% | $25.93 | |
|
CLSK
CleanSpark, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $2.32B | - | -15.3% | -33.2% | $9.06 | Compare |
|
BUR
Burford Capital Limited
|
BEARISH | $2.13B | 25.0 | 4.2% | 18.7% | $9.75 | Compare |
|
BANR
Banner Corporation
|
NEUTRAL | $2.1B | 11.73 | 10.5% | 30.2% | $61.46 | Compare |
|
BBT
Beacon Financial Corporation
|
BEARISH | $2.38B | 134.57 | 0.5% | 2.6% | $28.26 | Compare |
BUSE
First Busey Corporation
BULLISH
Mkt Cap
$2.2B
P/E
17.6
ROE
7.0%
Price
$25.93
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-01 | PHILLIPS SCOTT A | Officer | Stock Award | 3,925 | - |
| 2026-04-01 | WHITE TIFFANY B | Director | Stock Award | 2,865 | - |
| 2026-04-01 | JORSTAD CHIP S | Officer | Stock Award | 5,887 | - |
| 2026-04-01 | CHAN CHRISTOPHER H M | Chief Financial Officer | Stock Award | 11,773 | - |
| 2026-04-01 | HAMMOND THOMAS ANTHONY | Officer | Stock Award | 5,887 | - |
| 2026-04-01 | POWERS JOHN JOSEPH | General Counsel | Stock Award | 7,848 | - |
| 2026-04-01 | KING STEPHEN V | Director | Stock Award | 2,865 | - |
| 2026-04-01 | WEHRLI SCOTT A. | Director | Stock Award | 2,865 | - |
| 2026-04-01 | RANDOLPH AMY L | Chief Operating Officer | Stock Award | 10,301 | - |
| 2026-04-01 | KENNEY FREDERIC L | Director | Stock Award | 2,865 | - |
| 2026-04-01 | DUKEMAN VAN A | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award | 35,321 | - |
| 2026-04-01 | RAUCKMAN KEVIN S | Director | Stock Award | 2,865 | - |
| 2026-04-01 | GRIGSBY JENNIFER M. | Director | Stock Award | 2,865 | - |
| 2026-04-01 | CAPLE STEVEN W | Director | Stock Award | 2,865 | - |
| 2026-04-01 | BRENNEMAN RODNEY K | Director | Stock Award | 2,865 | - |
PHILLIPS SCOTT A
Officer
2026-04-01
3,925 shares
WHITE TIFFANY B
Director
2026-04-01
2,865 shares
JORSTAD CHIP S
Officer
2026-04-01
5,887 shares
CHAN CHRISTOPHER H M
Chief Financial Officer
2026-04-01
11,773 shares
HAMMOND THOMAS ANTHONY
Officer
2026-04-01
5,887 shares
POWERS JOHN JOSEPH
General Counsel
2026-04-01
7,848 shares
KING STEPHEN V
Director
2026-04-01
2,865 shares
WEHRLI SCOTT A.
Director
2026-04-01
2,865 shares
RANDOLPH AMY L
Chief Operating Officer
2026-04-01
10,301 shares
KENNEY FREDERIC L
Director
2026-04-01
2,865 shares
DUKEMAN VAN A
Chief Executive Officer
2026-04-01
35,321 shares
RAUCKMAN KEVIN S
Director
2026-04-01
2,865 shares
GRIGSBY JENNIFER M.
Director
2026-04-01
2,865 shares
CAPLE STEVEN W
Director
2026-04-01
2,865 shares
BRENNEMAN RODNEY K
Director
2026-04-01
2,865 shares
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
BUY
7 analysts
Piper Sandler
2026-01-30
Overweight
Overweight
DA Davidson
2026-01-29
Neutral
Neutral
Piper Sandler
2025-10-31
Overweight
Overweight
Raymond James
2025-10-30
Outperform
Outperform
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