BUSE — First Busey Corporation
Dividend Grades
vs Financial Services sector| Metric | BUSE | Sector Median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.14% | 3.27% |
| Dividend Growth (5Y) | 2.59% | 5.31% |
| Payout Ratio | 77.7% | 36.0% |
| Consecutive Years Paid | 23 | 13 |
| 1Y Total Return | +15.3% | 8.8% |
Grades compare this stock to Financial Services sector peers using percentile ranks. A+ = top 10%, F = bottom 10%. See methodology →
1-Year Growth
4.17%
3-Year Growth
2.82%
5-Year Growth
2.59%
10-Year Growth
12.07%
Key Dividend Dates
Next Ex-Date
N/A
Next Payment
N/A
Last Ex-Date
Jan 23, 2026
Last Payment
Jan 30, 2026
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 23, 2026 | $0.2600 | +4.00% |
| Oct 24, 2025 | $0.2500 | 0.00% |
| Jul 18, 2025 | $0.2500 | 0.00% |
| Apr 17, 2025 | $0.2500 | 0.00% |
| Jan 24, 2025 | $0.2500 | +4.17% |
| Oct 18, 2024 | $0.2400 | 0.00% |
| Jul 19, 2024 | $0.2400 | 0.00% |
| Apr 18, 2024 | $0.2400 | 0.00% |
| Jan 18, 2024 | $0.2400 | 0.00% |
| Oct 19, 2023 | $0.2400 | 0.00% |
| Jul 20, 2023 | $0.2400 | 0.00% |
| Apr 20, 2023 | $0.2400 | 0.00% |
| Jan 19, 2023 | $0.2400 | +4.35% |
| Oct 20, 2022 | $0.2300 | 0.00% |
| Jul 21, 2022 | $0.2300 | 0.00% |
| Apr 21, 2022 | $0.2300 | 0.00% |
| Jan 20, 2022 | $0.2300 | 0.00% |
| Oct 21, 2021 | $0.2300 | 0.00% |
| Jul 22, 2021 | $0.2300 | 0.00% |
| Apr 22, 2021 | $0.2300 | 0.00% |
Payout Ratio (Earnings)
77.7%
ModerateFCF Payout Ratio
53.1%
SafeFinancial Snapshot
| Period | EPS | FCF |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2025 | $-0.44 | $6.53M |
| Q2 2025 | $0.53 | $45.88M |
| Q3 2025 | $0.58 | $54.48M |
| Q4 2025 | $0.65 | $64.85M |
Analyst Ratings (Last 90 Days)
Peer Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Does First Busey Corporation pay a dividend?
Yes, First Busey Corporation (BUSE) pays a quarterly dividend with a yield of 4.14%.
What is BUSE's dividend yield?
BUSE's current dividend yield is 4.14%. The annual dividend is $1.01.
When is BUSE's next ex-dividend date?
The next ex-dividend date for BUSE has not been announced yet.
How many years has First Busey Corporation increased its dividend?
First Busey Corporation has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.
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About this data
Dividend data sourced from Financial Modeling Prep. Prices updated daily after market close.
Payout ratio — trailing 12-month dividends paid / trailing 12-month net income.
Consecutive years — calendar years with a higher total annual dividend than the prior year.
Growth rates — annualized, comparing the most recent full year total to the total N years prior.
For informational purposes only. Not investment advice.
Data as of March 23, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.