BUSE First Busey Corp

First Busey Corporation announced an increase of 4 million shares to its existing share repurchase program, allowing the regional bank to repurchase up to 5,454,275 shares of common stock. The program has no expiration date and offers flexibility in repurchase methods. In other news, First Busey declared a quarterly cash dividend for its Series B Preferred Stock and appointed Christopher H.M. Chan as Chief Financial Officer.

Creative Planning increased its stake in First Busey Corporation (NASDAQ:BUSE) by 19.5% in Q2, acquiring an additional 38,297 shares to own a total of 234,988 shares valued at $5.38 million. First Busey currently trades near $22.42 with a 4.5% dividend yield and a consensus "Hold" rating from analysts, with a target price of $26.33. The article also details other institutional investor activity, company financials, and recent insider transactions.

LSV Asset Management increased its stake in First Busey Corporation by 2.2% in Q2 2025, bringing its total holdings to 1,337,957 shares valued at $30.62 million. Other institutional investors like Dimensional Fund Advisors and Vanguard also significantly boosted their positions, with institutional investors collectively holding 56.49% of the stock. The article also details recent insider stock purchases, dividend information, stock performance metrics, and various analyst ratings for First Busey.

First Busey (BUSE) director Michael David Cassens sold 750 shares of common stock for a total of $17,190 on November 14, 2025. Following the transaction, Cassens directly owns 141,531 shares. The company has also recently announced a quarterly cash dividend on its preferred stock and appointed a new Chief Financial Officer.

Michael Cassens, a Director at First Busey Corp (BUSE), sold 750 shares of the company on November 14, 2025. This transaction leaves him with 141,531 shares. The company's stock was trading at $22.92, indicating it is fairly valued based on its GF Value.

First Busey Chief Accounting Officer Scott A. Phillips purchased 1,350 depositary shares for $34,609 and acquired additional common stock through dividend equivalent rights. The regional bank is considered slightly undervalued and has a history of consistent dividend payments. Raymond James also recently raised its price target for First Busey following investor meetings.