First Busey (BUSE) to Release Quarterly Earnings on Tuesday

First Busey (NASDAQ:BUSE) is projected to announce its Q1 2026 results after the market closes on Tuesday, April 28th. Analysts expect the company to announce earnings of $0.57 per share and revenue of $197.4730 million for the quarter. Investors can check the company’s upcoming Q1 2026 earning summary page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET.

First Busey (NASDAQ:BUSE) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, January 27th. The bank reported $0.68 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.61 by $0.07. The company had revenue of $201.78 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $197.70 million. First Busey had a net margin of 12.96% and a return on equity of 9.46%. On average, analysts expect First Busey to post $3 EPS for the current fiscal year and $3 EPS for the next fiscal year.

First Busey Stock Down 0.7%

Shares of First Busey stock opened at $26.80 on Tuesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.12, a current ratio of 0.91 and a quick ratio of 0.91. The company has a 50-day moving average of $25.70 and a 200 day moving average of $24.57. The firm has a market cap of $2.29 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 20.78 and a beta of 0.72. First Busey has a 1 year low of $19.55 and a 1 year high of $27.65.

First Busey Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, May 1st. Investors of record on Friday, April 24th will be paid a $0.26 dividend. This represents a $1.04 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.9%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, April 24th. First Busey’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 80.62%.

Institutional Trading of First Busey

Several institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of BUSE. Parkside Financial Bank & Trust purchased a new stake in First Busey during the 4th quarter valued at about $28,000. Litman Gregory Wealth Management LLC purchased a new stake in First Busey during the 4th quarter valued at about $30,000. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. grew its position in First Busey by 726.1% during the 1st quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. now owns 2,280 shares of the bank’s stock valued at $49,000 after purchasing an additional 2,004 shares during the last quarter. CIBC Private Wealth Group LLC grew its position in First Busey by 111.9% during the 3rd quarter. CIBC Private Wealth Group LLC now owns 3,920 shares of the bank’s stock valued at $91,000 after purchasing an additional 2,070 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Wilkerson Advisory Group LLC purchased a new stake in First Busey during the 4th quarter valued at about $113,000. 56.49% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several research analysts recently issued reports on BUSE shares. Stephens started coverage on shares of First Busey in a research note on Friday, March 27th. They issued an “equal weight” rating and a $27.00 price target for the company. Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of First Busey from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research note on Tuesday, March 3rd. Piper Sandler increased their price target on shares of First Busey from $26.00 to $29.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Friday, January 30th. Finally, DA Davidson reiterated a “neutral” rating and issued a $27.00 price target on shares of First Busey in a research note on Thursday, January 29th. Four research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have given a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, First Busey has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $27.17.

First Busey Company Profile

First Busey (NASDAQ: BUSE) is a bank holding company headquartered in Champaign, Illinois, with roots tracing back to the founding of Busey Bank in 1868. As a regional financial institution, it offers a broad spectrum of banking services to individuals, small businesses, and corporations. Its core activities include commercial lending, deposit-taking, and cash management, which are tailored to meet the needs of local communities across its operating footprint.

In addition to traditional banking operations, First Busey provides wealth management and trust services through its subsidiary aimed at high-net-worth clients and fiduciary accounts.