First Busey Corporation (BUSE)

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First Busey Corporation (BUSE) is up 22.3% since the beginning of the year. At $29 per share, BUSE is trading just below its 52-week high of $29. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of BUSE shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,379.

First Busey Corporation (BUSE) has returned 22.31% so far this year and 32.91% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, BUSE has returned 7.10% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% 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 +0.52%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 11.1 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 0.43%, beta of 0.98, and R2 of 0.25 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 06, 1998.

• This stock participated in 78.78% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 57.67% 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 79 for risk / return — better than 79% 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.

First Busey Corporation provided a 3.58% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.02 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 19.29%.

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.