First Busey Corporation
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Daily timeframeFirst 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,. The $2.50B market capitalization puts BUSE squarely in mid-cap range for its industry. The company operates through three segments: Banking, Wealth Management, and FirsTech.
Market Cap
$2.50B
Beta
0.74
P/E (TTM)
12.53
P/E (Fwd)
11.07
EPS (TTM)
$2.42
EPS (Fwd)
$2.74
ROE
9.6%
ROA
1.3%
Cash
$704.8M
Total Debt
$508.7M
Free CF
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52W Change
30.7%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where BUSE stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the October 20, 2026 close, BUSE finished 3.82% above its 150-day moving average ($28.26) and 7.12% above its 200-day moving average ($27.39). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is BUSE overbought or oversold?
At the October 20, 2026 close, BUSE's RSI(14) was 49.4, in neutral territory (between 30 and 70). The MACD histogram was positive, so short-term momentum leaned bullish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
With $704.8M in cash and $508.7M in debt, BUSE maintains more liquidity than leverage. This favorable balance sheet position can be an asset when capital markets become less accommodating. Return on equity stands at 9.6%, which is decent for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. ROA of 1.2% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has grown from $450.1M (2022) to $719.6M (2025), reflecting a 60% increase over the period.
As with any equity investment, BUSE carries market risk, sector-specific risk, and company-specific risk that investors should evaluate in the context of their own portfolios. Understanding these risk dimensions helps frame what to watch going forward as conditions evolve for First Busey Corporation and its sector.