First Busey (BUSEP) Stock Analysis & Price (Updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:00 PM ET)
Updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Closed at $25.45, -0.20% vs the prior close of $25.50.
- Volume 2.42K shares, 0.3x its 50-day average (light).
- New SEC filings: 4 (Oct 16, 2026).
- No new insider buys or sales reported since the prior session.
BUSEP ends flat (-0.2%) to $25.45. Closed at $25.45, -0.20% vs the prior close of $25.50. Day range $25.18–$25.62, opened at $25.62.
BUSEP daily analysis — what happened
A plain-English, data-only note written after every US trading day. Newest first; older days stay archived below.
Oct 16, 2026 — BUSEP ends flat (-0.2%) to $25.45
- Closed at $25.45, -0.20% vs the prior close of $25.50. Day range $25.18–$25.62, opened at $25.62.
- Volume was 2.42K shares, 0.3x its 50-day average of 9.43K — lighter than usual.
- Price is -1.1% vs its 50-day average ($25.74) and -1.5% vs its 200-day average ($25.83).
- 52-week range $25.03–$26.65; today's close sits at 26% of that range, 4.5% below the 52-week high.
Oct 15, 2026 — BUSEP rises 0.8% to $25.50
- Closed at $25.50, +0.79% vs the prior close of $25.30. Day range $25.30–$25.73, opened at $25.50.
- Volume was 7.70K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 9.70K.
- Price is -1.0% vs its 50-day average ($25.75) and -1.3% vs its 200-day average ($25.84).
- 52-week range $25.03–$26.65; today's close sits at 29% of that range, 4.3% below the 52-week high.
Oct 14, 2026 — BUSEP rises 0.4% to $25.30
- Closed at $25.30, +0.40% vs the prior close of $25.20. Day range $25.18–$25.31, opened at $25.18.
- Volume was 6.70K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 9.75K.
- Price is -1.8% vs its 50-day average ($25.76) and -2.1% vs its 200-day average ($25.84).
- 52-week range $25.03–$26.65; today's close sits at 17% of that range, 5.1% below the 52-week high.
Oct 13, 2026 — BUSEP ends flat (-0.2%) to $25.20 on 2.2x normal volume
- Closed at $25.20, -0.16% vs the prior close of $25.24. Day range $25.10–$25.40, opened at $25.10.
- Volume was 22.80K shares, 2.2x its 50-day average of 10.27K — unusually heavy trading.
- Price is -2.2% vs its 50-day average ($25.77) and -2.5% vs its 200-day average ($25.84).
- 52-week range $25.03–$26.65; today's close sits at 10% of that range, 5.4% below the 52-week high.
- SEC filings that day: 8-K.
Oct 12, 2026 — BUSEP ends flat (-0.3%) to $25.24
- Closed at $25.24, -0.28% vs the prior close of $25.31. Day range $25.24–$25.48, opened at $25.36.
- Volume was 5.60K shares, 0.5x its 50-day average of 10.54K — lighter than usual.
- Price is -2.1% vs its 50-day average ($25.79) and -2.3% vs its 200-day average ($25.85).
- 52-week range $25.03–$26.65; today's close sits at 13% of that range, 5.3% below the 52-week high.
Oct 9, 2026 — BUSEP rises 0.6% to $25.31
- Closed at $25.31, +0.64% vs the prior close of $25.15. Day range $25.16–$25.33, opened at $25.24.
- Volume was 6.20K shares, 0.6x its 50-day average of 10.56K — lighter than usual.
- Price is -1.9% vs its 50-day average ($25.81) and -2.1% vs its 200-day average ($25.85).
- 52-week range $25.03–$26.65; today's close sits at 17% of that range, 5.0% below the 52-week high.
Oct 8, 2026 — BUSEP ends flat (-0.2%) to $25.15, 5 down days in a row
- Closed at $25.15, -0.20% vs the prior close of $25.20. Day range $25.10–$25.18, opened at $25.17.
- Volume was 17.60K shares, 1.7x its 50-day average of 10.37K.
- Price is -2.6% vs its 50-day average ($25.83) and -2.7% vs its 200-day average ($25.85).
- 52-week range $25.03–$26.65; today's close sits at 7% of that range, 5.6% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 5 straight losses.
Oct 7, 2026 — BUSEP ends flat (-0.0%) to $25.20, 4 down days in a row
- Closed at $25.20, -0.04% vs the prior close of $25.21. Day range $25.12–$25.29, opened at $25.29.
- Volume was 11.20K shares, 1.1x its 50-day average of 10.38K.
- Price is -2.5% vs its 50-day average ($25.85) and -2.5% vs its 200-day average ($25.86).
- 52-week range $25.03–$26.65; today's close sits at 10% of that range, 5.4% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 4 straight losses.
Oct 6, 2026 — BUSEP ends flat (-0.2%) to $25.21, 3 down days in a row
- Closed at $25.21, -0.24% vs the prior close of $25.27. Day range $25.20–$25.35, opened at $25.35.
- Volume was 4.70K shares, 0.4x its 50-day average of 10.48K — lighter than usual.
- Price is -2.5% vs its 50-day average ($25.86) and -2.5% vs its 200-day average ($25.86).
- 52-week range $25.03–$26.65; today's close sits at 11% of that range, 5.4% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight losses.
Oct 5, 2026 — BUSEP ends flat (-0.2%) to $25.27
- Closed at $25.27, -0.24% vs the prior close of $25.33. Day range $25.20–$25.35, opened at $25.24.
- Volume was 7.30K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 10.61K.
- Price is -2.3% vs its 50-day average ($25.88) and -2.3% vs its 200-day average ($25.86).
- 52-week range $25.03–$26.65; today's close sits at 15% of that range, 5.2% below the 52-week high.
Oct 2, 2026 — BUSEP ends flat (-0.0%) to $25.33
- Closed at $25.33, -0.04% vs the prior close of $25.34. Day range $25.25–$25.49, opened at $25.44.
- Volume was 11.50K shares, 1.1x its 50-day average of 10.52K.
- Price is -2.2% vs its 50-day average ($25.89) and -2.1% vs its 200-day average ($25.86).
- 52-week range $25.03–$26.65; today's close sits at 19% of that range, 5.0% below the 52-week high.
BUSEP latest news & SEC filings
Every SEC filing by or about BUSEP in the last 120 days, explained in plain English. Updated daily, with a same-day refresh for new filings.
Oct 16, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Cassens Michael David sold 1,441 shares at $29.12 (≈$41.96K) on Oct 15, 2026; now holds 128,571
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Oct 13, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 8.01 — Reported other events the company considers important.
Sep 16, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Cassens Michael David sold 1,441 shares at $30.45 (≈$43.88K) on Sep 15, 2026; now holds 130,012
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Sep 16, 2026 · Form S-3ASR — S-3ASR filing
S-3ASR filing
An offering document: new shares or debt may be sold, which can increase the share count (dilution) or debt load. Size and terms are in the prospectus.
Sep 15, 2026 · Form 144 — Planned insider sale
Notice of proposed sale (Form 144) — an insider or affiliate plans to sell restricted or control shares
A notice of intent, not a completed sale. Any actual sale by a director or officer shows up later on Form 4.
Aug 18, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Cassens Michael David sold 1,441 shares at $31.08 (≈$44.79K) on Aug 17, 2026
- Cassens Michael David sold 1,441 shares at $31.08 (≈$44.79K) on Aug 17, 2026
- Cassens Michael David sold 1,441 shares at $31.08 (≈$44.79K) on Aug 17, 2026
- Cassens Michael David sold 1,441 shares at $31.08 (≈$44.79K) on Aug 17, 2026
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Aug 13, 2026 · Form SCHEDULE 13G/A — Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Filed by an outside investor (not the company). It reports a holding of more than 5% of a share class; percentage and holder name are in the filing.
Aug 7, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 8.01 — Reported other events the company considers important.
Aug 6, 2026 · Form 10-Q — Quarterly report
Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarter ended Jun 30, 2026:
- Revenue: $196.71M (prior year $198.05M) (-0.7% vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Net income: $63.18M (prior year $47.40M) (+33.3% vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Diluted EPS: $0.69 (prior year $0.52) (+32.7% vs Jun 30, 2025)
Aug 4, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Aug 4, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Jul 31, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 5.02 — Change in directors or officers (appointment, departure or pay).
Jul 28, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 2.02 — Reported results of operations (earnings release).
- Item 7.01 — Released information under Regulation FD (e.g. a presentation or press release).
This is a results-day filing: the earnings press release is attached as an exhibit.
Jul 14, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 5.02 — Change in directors or officers (appointment, departure or pay).
- Item 8.01 — Reported other events the company considers important.
Jun 29, 2026 · Form 11-K — Annual report for an employee stock plan
Annual report for an employee stock plan
Things to know before you trade BUSEP
- Last results release: Jul 28, 2026 (8-K Item 2.02). Previous ones: Apr 28, 2026, Jan 27, 2026, Oct 28, 2025. Based on that rhythm, the next report is likely around Oct 27, 2026 — an estimate, not a confirmed date.
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 0.43% (largest 1.5%). That is a relatively calm stock.
- Liquidity: about 12.15K shares (≈$309.24K) trade per day on average. Thin volume can mean wider bid/ask spreads.
- 52-week position: $25.45 vs a range of $25.03–$26.65 (26% of the range).
- Dividends: no cash dividends in the last 2 years.
- Splits: none in the last 2 years.
- Insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months, recent 25 shown): 1 open-market buys, 24 sales; latest: Michael David Cassens sold 1,441 shares on Sep 15, 2026.
- Latest filings: 8-K Oct 13, 2026; 8-K Aug 7, 2026; 10-Q Aug 6, 2026.
- Share count: 82.58M shares outstanding (Aug 6, 2026), -7.3% vs a year earlier — the company has been reducing its share count.
- Listing: Nasdaq · industry: State Commercial Banks.
BUSEP market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | 25.62 | 25.62 | 25.18 | 25.45 | 2.42K |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 25.50 | 25.73 | 25.30 | 25.50 | 7.70K |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 25.18 | 25.31 | 25.18 | 25.30 | 6.70K |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 25.10 | 25.40 | 25.10 | 25.20 | 22.80K |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 25.36 | 25.48 | 25.24 | 25.24 | 5.60K |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 25.24 | 25.33 | 25.16 | 25.31 | 6.20K |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 25.17 | 25.18 | 25.10 | 25.15 | 17.60K |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 25.29 | 25.29 | 25.12 | 25.20 | 11.20K |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 25.35 | 25.35 | 25.20 | 25.21 | 4.70K |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 25.24 | 25.35 | 25.20 | 25.27 | 7.30K |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 25.44 | 25.49 | 25.25 | 25.33 | 11.50K |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 25.10 | 25.58 | 25.10 | 25.34 | 12.50K |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 25.10 | 25.39 | 25.06 | 25.16 | 17.10K |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 25.50 | 25.74 | 25.03 | 25.05 | 40.50K |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 25.37 | 25.56 | 25.37 | 25.42 | 14.50K |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 25.75 | 25.75 | 25.35 | 25.56 | 26.00K |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 25.85 | 25.88 | 25.76 | 25.85 | 11.40K |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 25.91 | 26.03 | 25.80 | 25.80 | 7.50K |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 26.25 | 26.25 | 25.86 | 25.89 | 4.20K |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 25.88 | 26.13 | 25.87 | 25.87 | 5.60K |
About First Busey
First Busey (BUSEP) is listed on the Nasdaq and classified by the SEC under “State Commercial Banks”. Its business address is in LEAWOOD, KS. State of incorporation: NV. Fiscal year ends December 31. SEC CIK 314489.
BUSEP board of directors & executives
From SEC Form 3/4/5 insider filings made in the last 12 months (date = latest filing).
Directors
| Name | Role | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Stanley J Bradshaw | Director | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Rod Brenneman | Director | Aug 4, 2026 |
| Steven W Caple | Director | Aug 4, 2026 |
| Michael David Cassens | Director | Sep 16, 2026 |
| Van A Dukeman | President and CEO | Aug 4, 2026 |
| Jennifer M Grigsby | Director | Aug 4, 2026 |
| Karen M Jensen | Director | Aug 4, 2026 |
| Frederic L Kenney | Director | Aug 4, 2026 |
| Stephen V King | Director | Aug 4, 2026 |
| Mike Maddox | President | Jan 29, 2026 |
| Kevin Rauckman | Director | Aug 4, 2026 |
| Scott A Wehrli | Director | Aug 4, 2026 |
| Tiffany B. White | Director | Aug 4, 2026 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Monica L Bowe | EVP Chief Risk Officer | Aug 4, 2026 |
| Christopher H.M. Chan | Chief Financial Officer | Aug 4, 2026 |
| Van A Dukeman | President and CEO | Aug 4, 2026 |
| Amy Fauss | Chief Info & Tech Officer | Aug 4, 2026 |
| Thomas Anthony Hammond | President, Busey Bank | Aug 4, 2026 |
| Chip S. Jorstad | Chief Credit Officer | Aug 4, 2026 |
| Mike Maddox | President | Jan 29, 2026 |
| Michael A Peluso | General Counsel | Aug 4, 2026 |
| Scott A. Phillips | Chief Accounting Officer | Aug 4, 2026 |
| John Joseph Powers | EVP & General Counsel | Aug 3, 2026 |
| Amy L Randolph | Chief Operating Officer | Aug 4, 2026 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | Michael David Cassens | Sale | 1,441 | $30.45 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Michael David Cassens | Sale | 1,441 | $30.45 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Michael David Cassens | Sale | 1,441 | $30.45 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Michael David Cassens | Sale | 1,441 | $30.45 |
| Aug 17, 2026 | Michael David Cassens | Sale | 1,441 | $31.08 |
| Aug 17, 2026 | Michael David Cassens | Sale | 1,441 | $31.08 |
| Aug 17, 2026 | Michael David Cassens | Sale | 1,441 | $31.08 |
| Aug 17, 2026 | Michael David Cassens | Sale | 1,441 | $31.08 |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Michael David Cassens | Sale | 1,441 | $29.34 |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Michael David Cassens | Sale | 1,441 | $29.34 |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Michael David Cassens | Sale | 1,441 | $29.34 |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Michael David Cassens | Sale | 1,441 | $29.34 |
| Jun 15, 2026 | Michael David Cassens | Sale | 750 | $28.92 |
| Jun 15, 2026 | Michael David Cassens | Sale | 5,528 | $29.00 |
| Jun 15, 2026 | Michael David Cassens | Sale | 750 | $28.92 |
BUSEP financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | $719.58M | $135.26M | 1.47 | $192.57M |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $462.29M | $113.69M | 1.98 | $178.27M |
| Dec 31, 2023 | $441.83M | $122.56M | 2.18 | $173.39M |
| Dec 31, 2022 | $450.24M | $128.31M | 2.29 | $165.79M |
| Dec 31, 2021 | — | $123.45M | 2.20 | $162.01M |
Latest balance sheet: total assets $18.19B, total liabilities $15.81B, cash $665.37M (as of Jun 30, 2026).
BUSEP earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $26.03 |
| Apr 28, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $25.89 |
| Jan 27, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $26.54 |
| Oct 28, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $25.68 |
| Jul 22, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $25.41 |
| Apr 22, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Jan 28, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Oct 22, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Jul 23, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Apr 23, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Jan 23, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Oct 24, 2023 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
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