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First Busey (BUSE) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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BUSE Stock Forecast

First Busey (BUSE) stock forecast, based on 11 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $28.25, with a high of $32.00 and a low of $26.00. This represents a 21.56% increase from the last price of $23.24.

$22 $24 $26 $28 $30 $32 High: $32 Avg: $28.25 Low: $26 Last Closed Price: $23.24

BUSE Stock Rating

First Busey stock's rating consensus is Hold, based on 11 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 4 Buy (36.36%), 7 Hold (63.64%), 0 Sell (0.00%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Hold
Total 11 0 7 4 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

BUSE Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockFirst Busey21.56%
SectorFinancial Services Stocks 8.51%
IndustryRegional Banks Stocks7.50%

Price Target Trends

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# Anlaysts---
Avg Price Target---
Last Closing Price$23.24$23.24$23.24
Upside/Downside---
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Oct, 25313--7
Sep, 25313--7
Aug, 25313--7
Jul, 25213--6
Jun, 25212--5
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Oct 24, 2024David KonradD.A. Davidson$26.00$24.585.78%11.88%
Oct 14, 2024Terry McEvoyStephens$27.00$24.898.48%16.18%
Aug 28, 2024Andrew LieschPiper Sandler$32.00$26.9918.56%37.69%
Aug 28, 2024Jeff RulisD.A. Davidson$29.00$26.648.86%24.78%
Apr 25, 2024David KonradD.A. Davidson$24.00$23.004.35%3.27%
Aug 01, 2022Raymond James$28.00$24.6513.59%20.48%
May 02, 2022Raymond James$27.00$22.4720.16%16.18%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Aug 29, 2025Raymond JamesOutperformOutperformhold
Oct 14, 2024StephensEqual-WeightEqual-Weighthold
Oct 14, 2024StephensNeutralEqual-Weightdowngrade
Aug 29, 2024Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsUnderperformUnderperformhold
Aug 28, 2024Piper SandlerOverweightOverweighthold
Nov 28, 2023Piper SandlerOverweightOverweighthold
Aug 01, 2022Raymond JamesOutperformOutperformhold
May 02, 2022Raymond JamesOutperformOutperformhold

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26
Reported$1.84$2.23$2.32$2.21$2.01--
Avg Forecast$1.85$2.21$2.40$2.21$2.01$2.21$2.84
High Forecast$1.86$2.23$2.43$2.26$2.02$2.28$2.86
Low Forecast$1.84$2.20$2.37$2.16$1.99$2.14$2.81
Surprise %-0.54%0.90%-3.33%----

Revenue Forecast

$50M $210M $370M $530M $690M $850M Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26
Reported$401.20M$403.50M$450.24M$50.82M$523.68M--
Avg Forecast$398.91M$403.12M$454.86M$442.66M$461.50M$725.86M$830.17M
High Forecast$401.08M$405.31M$458.63M$442.70M$466.71M$732.21M$834.16M
Low Forecast$396.59M$400.77M$449.88M$442.61M$456.29M$719.50M$826.18M
Surprise %0.57%0.09%-1.02%-88.52%13.47%--

Net Income Forecast

$65M $85M $105M $125M $145M $165M Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26
Reported$100.34M$123.45M$128.31M$122.56M$113.69M--
Avg Forecast$83.51M$109.20M$120.86M$122.56M$115.63M$127.10M$162.94M
High Forecast$100.21M$131.03M$145.03M$147.08M$116.47M$130.96M$164.40M
Low Forecast$66.81M$87.36M$96.69M$98.05M$114.79M$123.25M$161.47M
Surprise %20.15%13.05%6.16%--1.68%--

BUSE Forecast FAQ

Is First Busey stock a buy?

First Busey stock has a consensus rating of Hold, based on 11 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 4 Buy, 7 Hold, 0 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that First Busey is a neutral investment for most analysts.

What is First Busey's price target?

First Busey's price target, set by 11 Wall Street analysts, averages $28.25 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $26 at the low end to $32 at the high end, suggesting a potential 21.56% change from the previous closing price of $23.24.

How does First Busey stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

First Busey's stock forecast shows a 21.56% upside, outperforming the average forecast for the financial services stocks sector (8.51%) and outperforming the regional banks stocks industry (7.50%).

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for First Busey over the past three months?

  • October 2025: 42.86% Strong Buy, 14.29% Buy, 42.86% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • September 2025: 42.86% Strong Buy, 14.29% Buy, 42.86% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • August 2025: 42.86% Strong Buy, 14.29% Buy, 42.86% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.

What is First Busey’s EPS forecast?

First Busey's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $2.21, marking a 9.95% increase from the reported $2.01 in 2024. Estimates for the following years are.

What is First Busey’s revenue forecast?

First Busey's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $725.86M, reflecting a 38.61% increase from the reported $523.68M in 2024. The forecast for.

What is First Busey’s net income forecast?

First Busey's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2025 stands at $127.1M, representing an 11.80% increase from the reported $113.69M in 2024. Projections indicate .