First Busey Corporation (BUSE)

In August 2025, Michael Maddox made significant stock purchases. In October 2025, the company announced Q3 earnings, and insiders Scott Phillips and John Joseph Powers acquired shares. In December 2025, President Mike Maddox purchased shares, the company increased its share repurchase authorization, and an analyst rating update occurred. In January 2026, First Busey increased its quarterly dividend, a director sold shares, the stock reached a 52-week high, Q4 earnings beat estimates, executive leadership changed, a share repurchase program was completed, and analyst rating updates occurred. In February 2026, the stock hit a new 52-week high, accompanied by an analyst rating update.

Demand for First Busey Corp.'s products and services exhibits some seasonality, particularly within its wealth management segment. Wealth management fees experienced a decline in the second quarter of 2025 compared to the first quarter of 2025, primarily due to seasonal fees, including a decrease in farm management fees, partially offset by higher tax preparation fees.

First Busey Corp. is a financial holding company offering banking, wealth management, and payment technology solutions through its subsidiary, Busey Bank. It operates in Banking, Wealth Management, and FirsTech segments, providing retail and commercial banking, deposits, money transfers, loans, and other financial services.

First Busey Corp. is headquartered in Champaign, Illinois, with banking centers in Illinois, Missouri, Florida, and Indiana. Following its merger with CrossFirst Bank, Busey Bank is expected to serve clients from 77 locations across 10 states in the Midwest and Southwestern U.S.

First Busey Corp. has a positive brand reputation, with its stock reaching new 52-week highs, indicating strong investor confidence. The company has a 38-year streak of consistent dividend payments, demonstrating financial stability. Its financial health is rated as "fair performance," and the stock has matched the broader US market's return over the past year.

Institutions hold 64.8% of First Busey Corp.'s shares, while individual insiders own 3.02%. Major institutional owners include Wellington Management Group LLP, BlackRock, Inc., The Vanguard Group, Inc., and Dimensional Fund Advisors LP. Other significant institutional holders are State Street Global Advisors, Inc., Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc., and Stieven Capital Advisors, L.P.