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BUSE - First Busey Corporation
Market Cap 1.20B P/E 8.96 EPS this Y -6.00% Ern Qtrly Grth -6.80%
Income 110M Forward P/E 10.78 EPS next Y 26.80% 50D Avg Chg 6.00%
Sales 436.32M PEG 2.09 EPS past 5Y 3.77% 200D Avg Chg -3.00%
Dividend 4.00% Price/Book 1.00 EPS next 5Y 6.00% 52W High Chg -22.00%
Recommedations 1.80 Quick Ratio - Shares Outstanding 56.85M 52W Low Chg 34.00%
Insider Own 7.05% ROA 0.91% Shares Float 53.31M Beta 0.83
Inst Own 58.49% ROE 8.68% Shares Shorted/Prior 0.97M/1.66M Price 21.78
Gross Margin - Profit Margin 25.21% Avg. Volume 205,440 Target Price 31.33
Oper. Margin 38.60% Earnings Date Oct 22 Volume 278,599 Change 1.59%
Financial Services | Banks - Regional | United States
About First Busey Corporation

First Busey Corporation operates as the bank holding company for Busey Bank that engages in the provision of retail and commercial banking products and services to individual, corporate, institutional, and governmental customers in the United States. It operates through three segments: Banking, Wealth Management, and FirsTech. The Banking segment provides banking services to individual customers, such as demand and savings deposits, money transfers, safe deposit services, individual retirement accounts and other fiduciary services, automated teller machines, and technology-based networks, as well as loan products, including residential real estate, home equity lines of credit, and consumer loans. This segment also offers banking services to corporate customers, including commercial, commercial real estate, real estate construction, and agricultural loans, as well as cash management services. The Wealth Management segment offers a range of investment and asset management, investment, brokerage, investment strategy consulting, fiduciary, philanthropic advisory, tax preparation, business succession planning, and employee retirement plan services to individuals, businesses, and foundations; and professional farm management services to the agricultural industry. The FirsTech segment provides payment technology solutions comprising online, mobile, and voice-recognition bill payments; money management and credit card networks; direct debit services; lockbox remittance processing for payments made by mail; and walk-in payments, as well as tools to help clients with billing, reconciliation, bill reminders, and treasury services. The company was founded in 1868 and is headquartered in Champaign, Illinois.

First Busey Corporation News
11/20/24 First Busey's (NASDAQ:BUSE) investors will be pleased with their 30% return over the last year
10/24/24 First Busey Third Quarter 2024 Earnings: EPS Beats Expectations, Revenues Lag
10/22/24 First Busey (BUSE) Reports Q3 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say
10/22/24 First Busey (BUSE) Q3 Earnings and Revenues Top Estimates
10/22/24 First Busey: Q3 Earnings Snapshot
10/22/24 First Busey Corporation Announces 2024 Third Quarter Earnings
10/13/24 First Busey (NASDAQ:BUSE) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.24
10/01/24 With 58% institutional ownership, First Busey Corporation (NASDAQ:BUSE) is a favorite amongst the big guns
09/04/24 Top US Dividend Stocks To Consider In September 2024
08/28/24 Is First Busey's Merger Deal With CrossFirst a Strategic Move?
08/27/24 CrossFirst Bankshares to Merge With First Busey in $916.8 Million All-Stock Deal
08/27/24 Regional lender First Busey to buy CrossFirst in latest consolidation
08/27/24 First Busey strikes $917 million deal to acquire CrossFirst Bankshares
08/27/24 First Busey Corporation and CrossFirst Bankshares, Inc. Announce Transformative Partnership
08/23/24 Three Undervalued Small Caps In United States With Insider Buying
07/26/24 First Busey Corporation (NASDAQ:BUSE) Released Earnings Last Week And Analysts Lifted Their Price Target To US$29.50
07/23/24 First Busey (BUSE) Q2 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates
07/23/24 First Busey Corporation Announces 2024 Second Quarter Earnings
07/23/24 First Busey (BUSE) Q2 Earnings Surpass Estimates
07/17/24 First Busey (NASDAQ:BUSE) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.24
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User Image WeeklyTrader Posted - 10/23/24

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User Image ChessGM Posted - 1 month ago

$BUSE Upcoming earnings: 10/22/2024, Bullish (7.5) First Busey Corporation has been reaffirming its commitment to shareholders by maintaining a consistent dividend payout of $0.24, which is set to be distributed on October 25th. This decision signals a stable cash flow and financial health, likely appealing to income-focused investors. Additionally, the significant institutional ownership of 58% indicates a strong endorsement from major investment entities, suggesting that these investors have confidence in First Busey's operational strategies and financial performance. This high level of institutional engagement often leads to less volatility and can enhance stock stability. In the competitive landscape, First Busey appears to be well-positioned as it leverages its established relationships and strong market presence. Looking ahead, investors are keenly awaiting upcoming earnings, where analysts will scrutinize the bank's performance amid changing economic conditions and interest rate environments. Overall, the current sentiment surrounding First Busey suggests optimism, driven by solid fundamentals and institutional backing. Follow us! Do not miss other earnings alerts from ChessGM.

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$BUSE DA Davidson Maintains Neutral on First Busey, Raises Price Target to $29

User Image DonCorleone77 Posted - 08/27/24

$BUSE $CFB First Busey and CrossFirst to merge in $916.8M all stock deal First Busey Corporation (BUSE), the holding company for Busey Bank, and CrossFirst Bankshares or CrossFirst (CFB), the holding company for CrossFirst Bank, jointly announced today the signing of a definitive agreement and plan of merger, pursuant to which CrossFirst will merge with and into Busey in an all-common stock transaction valued at approximately $916.8M based on Busey's closing stock price of $27.39 as of August 26. The combined company, which will operate under the Busey brand, will have approximately $20B in total assets, approximately $17B in total deposits and approximately $13B in wealth management assets under care. "The partnership between our high-quality franchises is a great fit from a strategic, financial and cultural perspective, and we look forward to capitalizing on the many opportunities we see as a combined company in 2025 and beyond," said Busey Chairman and CEO Van Dukeman. "CrossFirst is a natural fit alongside Busey's established commercial and wealth management offerings and our payment technology solutions business, FirsTech, Inc. By leveraging CrossFirst's established presence in attractive markets with compelling growth potential, this partnership is expected to serve as a catalyst for additional commercial banking growth as well as expanded opportunities to grow our existing wealth management and payments businesses. We are excited for our associates, customers and shareholders to experience our next chapter as Busey and CrossFirst combine to form a premier commercial bank that maintains the community bank values our customers and communities expect and deserve." In the merger, CrossFirst shareholders will receive 0.6675 shares of Busey common stock for each share held of CrossFirst common stock. CrossFirst's common shareholders, which currently do not receive a dividend, will be eligible to receive Busey's ongoing dividends as declared following the closing of the merger.

User Image Stock_Titan Posted - 08/27/24

$BUSE First Busey Corporation and CrossFirst Bankshares, Inc. Announce Transformative Partnership https://www.stocktitan.net/news/BUSE/first-busey-corporation-and-cross-first-bankshares-inc-announce-zkgirl2dq44j.html

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$BUSE KBW raises target price to $31 from $28

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$BUSE First Busey Corporation Announces 2024 Second Quarter Earnings https://www.stocktitan.net/news/BUSE/first-busey-corporation-announces-2024-second-quarter-r3cfo80hf7tr.html

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Analyst Ratings
Stephens & Co. Overweight Aug 29, 24
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Outperform Aug 28, 24
DA Davidson Neutral Aug 28, 24
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Outperform Jul 25, 24
Stephens & Co. Overweight Apr 24, 24
Raymond James Outperform Dec 12, 23
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Outperform Nov 29, 23
Stephens & Co. Overweight Nov 28, 23
Piper Sandler Overweight Nov 28, 23
Insider Trades Relationship Date Transactions Cost($) #Shares Value($) #Share Own SEC Form 4
Jensen Karen M Director Director Jan 26 Buy 24.38 2,600 63,388 45,585 02/06/24
Sanford Cassandra R Director Director Feb 01 Buy 22.9025 1,000 22,902 5,000 02/02/24
Powers John Joseph EVP & General Counse.. EVP & General Counsel Aug 01 Buy 19.46 172 3,351 14,134 01/30/24
Bowe Monica L EVP Chief Risk Offic.. EVP Chief Risk Officer Feb 03 Buy 17.72 78 1,388 2,305 01/30/24
Phillips Scott A. Principal Accounting.. Principal Accounting Officer Dec 29 Buy 19.46 32 621 2,621 01/30/24
Jones Jeffrey David EVP & CFO EVP & CFO Dec 29 Buy 19.46 65 1,270 5,356 01/30/24
DUKEMAN VAN A President & CEO President & CEO Dec 29 Buy 19.46 149 2,900 12,232 01/30/24
LYKINS GREGORY B Director Director Sep 29 Buy 20.55 235 4,836 10,222 01/30/24
Cassens Michael David Director Director Jan 16 Sell 23.188 2,300 53,332 143,433 01/17/24
BRADSHAW STANLEY J Director Director Dec 06 Buy 23.06 4,200 96,852 100,000 12/07/23
BRADSHAW STANLEY J Director Director Dec 01 Buy 21.90 20,800 455,520 95,800 12/04/23
Cassens Michael David Director Director Nov 29 Sell 22.0013 7,960 175,130 148,033 11/30/23
Phillips Scott A. Principal Accounting.. Principal Accounting Officer Sep 29 Buy 21.63 29 627 2,589 10/31/23
Powers John Joseph EVP & General Counse.. EVP & General Counsel Sep 29 Buy 21.63 153 3,309 13,962 10/31/23
Jones Jeffrey David EVP & CFO EVP & CFO Sep 29 Buy 21.63 58 1,255 5,291 10/31/23
DUKEMAN VAN A President & CEO President & CEO Sep 29 Buy 21.63 132 2,855 12,083 10/31/23
Bowe Monica L EVP Chief Risk Offic.. EVP Chief Risk Officer Sep 29 Buy 18.98 82 1,556 2,227 10/31/23
BRADSHAW STANLEY J Director Director Aug 23 Buy 19.89 2,500 49,725 75,000 08/24/23
BRADSHAW STANLEY J Director Director Aug 22 Buy 20.1 4,500 90,450 72,500 08/22/23
BRADSHAW STANLEY J Director Director Aug 21 Buy 20.40 2,000 40,800 68,000 08/22/23
Sanford Cassandra R Director Director Aug 17 Buy 20.6952 1,000 20,695 4,000 08/17/23
BRADSHAW STANLEY J Director Director Aug 15 Buy 20.86 6,000 125,160 302,000 08/16/23
BRADSHAW STANLEY J Director Director Aug 14 Buy 21.20 2,000 42,400 62,000 08/15/23
BRADSHAW STANLEY J Director Director Aug 09 Buy 21.58 5,150 111,137 300,000 08/14/23
BRADSHAW STANLEY J Director Director Aug 08 Buy 21.39 3,700 79,143 296,000 08/09/23
BRADSHAW STANLEY J Director Director Aug 01 Buy 21.38 5,500 117,590 292,300 08/02/23
BRADSHAW STANLEY J Director Director May 31 Buy 18.75 2,000 37,500 58,850 06/01/23
BRADSHAW STANLEY J Director Director May 02 Buy 17.6 8,500 149,600 54,672 05/03/23
BRADSHAW STANLEY J Director Director Apr 28 Buy 18.2 8,322 151,460 46,172 05/02/23
Cassens Michael David Director Director Mar 21 Sell 22 603 13,266 164,193 03/22/23
Barr George Director Director Feb 15 Sell 24.65 11,000 271,150 79,603 02/16/23
Cassens Michael David Director Director Feb 15 Sell 24.38 2,300 56,074 164,796 02/16/23
Barr George Director Director Feb 13 Sell 24.65 2,699 66,530 90,603 02/14/23
Barr George Director Director Feb 09 Sell 24.50 1,000 24,500 98,302 02/10/23
Barr George Director Director Feb 03 Sell 24.86 8,000 198,880 95,992 02/06/23
BRADSHAW STANLEY J Director Director Jan 27 Buy 22.59 1,000 22,590 32,850 01/31/23
LYKINS GREGORY B Director Director Dec 31 Buy 22.73 4,000 90,920 114,327 01/27/23
Cassens Michael David Director Director Jan 17 Sell 24.77 2,300 56,971 166,983 01/18/23
Cassens Michael David Director Director Dec 15 Sell 24.74 2,300 56,902 169,284 12/16/22
Cassens Michael David Director Director Oct 17 Sell 24.23 2,300 55,729 173,788 10/18/22
Cassens Michael David Director Director Jul 15 Sell 23.30 2,300 53,590 180,589 07/18/22
BRADSHAW STANLEY J Director Director Jun 15 Buy 22.49 3,250 73,092 31,850 06/16/22
BRADSHAW STANLEY J Director Director Apr 29 Buy 22.52 4,000 90,080 28,600 05/03/22