First Busey Corporation (BUSE)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in First Busey Corporation, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

First Busey Corporation (BUSE) has returned 7.31% so far this year and 22.24% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, BUSE has returned 5.95% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 6, 1998, BUSE's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.48%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 12.1 years.

Historically, 54% of months were positive and 46% were negative. The best month was Sep 2008 with a return of +29.5%, while the worst month was Jan 2009 at -51.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.

On a daily basis, BUSE closed higher 48% of trading days. The best single day was Sep 18, 2008 with a return of +25.8%, while the worst single day was Mar 18, 2020 at -18.3%.

First Busey Corporation has an annualized alpha of 0.30%, beta of 0.98, and R² of 0.25 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 07, 1998.

• This stock participated in 79.76% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 57.32% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• R² of 0.25 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

BUSE ranks 68 for risk / return — better than 68% of stocks on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for First Busey Corporation (BUSE) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

First Busey Corporation provided a 4.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.01 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 12 consecutive years.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for First Busey Corporation. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the First Busey Corporation. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the First Busey Corporation was 85.41%, occurring on Nov 20, 2009. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current First Busey Corporation drawdown is 29.19%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of First Busey Corporation over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how First Busey Corporation is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Banks - Regional industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.