Is First Busey Corporation a good dividend stock?

First Busey Corporation (BUSE) is a dividend-paying stock with a current dividend yield of 2.58%. Review its dividend history, payout consistency and growth to judge whether it fits your income strategy.

What is BUSE's dividend yield?

The dividend yield for BUSE stock is currently 2.58%.

How much does BUSE pay in dividends per year?

First Busey Corporation pays an annual dividend of $0.7700 per share over the trailing twelve months.

How often does BUSE pay dividends?

BUSE stock pays dividends quarterly.

Is BUSE's dividend growing?

First Busey Corporation's 3-year dividend CAGR is 2.73%.

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First Busey Corporation

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Overview Dividend safety Dividends Fundamentals

First Busey Corporation (BUSE) is a dividend-paying stock with a current dividend yield of 2.58% as of Jul 21, 2026. It pays $0.7700 per share over the trailing twelve months and distributes quarterly. Its dividend has grown at a 2.51% 5-year compound annual rate.

2.53B

Market cap

11.41x

Current P/E

10.36x

Forward P/E

2.58%

Dividend yield

$0.7700

BUSE dividend

Dividend safety

Strong

Dividend coverage looks healthy — BUSE pays out about 29% of earnings.

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Fundamentals

Gross margin	64.18%
Operating margin	17.88%
Pretax margin	17.88%
Net margin	12.96%
Effective tax rate	27.53%
ROA	0.75%
ROE	5.69%
D/E	0.20x
Interest coverage ratio	0.58x

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BUSE valuation

P/E	11.41x
P/S	2.03x
P/B	0.89x
P/CF	11.40x
P/FCF	12.36x
P/OCF	11.40x
PEG	1.65x
EV multiple	8.26x

About

First Busey Corporation operates as the parent entity for Busey Bank, delivering a comprehensive suite of banking and financial services throughout the United States. Its diverse clientele includes individual consumers, corporate entities, institutional clients, and governmental organizations. The company's operations are strategically divided into three key segments: Banking, FirsTech, and Wealth Management.