First Busey Corporation

SmarterDividends' proprietary score, backtested against which dividends were actually cut over 15+ years (0.78 AUC). It blends a validated cut-risk model (growth streak, cut history) with current payout, cash-flow and debt. Higher is safer · not investment advice.

Dividend Growth

Total dividends per share by year

First Busey Corporation (BUSE) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 3.79% ($1.04/yr), with 15 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Key Data

Dividend Yield

3.79%

Payout Ratio

42%

Annual Dividend

$1.04

5-Yr Avg Growth

2.6%

Ex-Dividend Date

Apr 24, 2026

Years of Growth

15

Frequency

quarterly

Beta

0.72

Market Cap

$2.3B

P/E Ratio

11.3

5-Yr Total Return

12%

52-Week Range

$21.63 – $27.78

Dividend Safety

A · 86/100

Ever Cut?

Yes (2010)

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