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First Busey Corporation

BUSE

Financial Services · Banks - Regional · Stock · quarterly payer

$28.95

Undervalued · +55% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

3.57%

Annual Dividend

$1.02

Payout Ratio

42%

5-Yr Growth

2.6%

Ex-Date

Oct 23, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about BUSE's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 15, 2026, First Busey Corporation (BUSE) has a forward dividend yield of 3.57%, based on an annual dividend of $1.02 per share and a share price of $28.95.
  • As of Oct 15, 2026, BUSE's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is A (87 out of 100), which rates the dividend as very safe.
  • BUSE last cut its regular dividend in 2010.
  • BUSE's next ex-dividend date is Oct 23, 2026, with payment on Oct 30, 2026. Shares must be owned before that date to receive the dividend.
  • As of Oct 15, 2026, BUSE pays out 42% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • BUSE's dividend has grown at an average rate of 2.6% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 15, 2026, BUSE's 3.57% yield is 12% below its five-year average yield of 4.06%.
  • As of Oct 15, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for BUSE is $44.97 per share, 55% above the $28.95 share price, so BUSE screens as undervalued.
  • First Busey Corporation (BUSE) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
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SmarterDividends, "BUSE Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 15, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/BUSE

Summary

As of Oct 15, 2026, First Busey Corporation (BUSE) yields 3.57% ($1.02 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of A (87/100).

Is BUSE a good dividend stock?

Yes

First Busey Corporation (BUSE) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 3.57% ($1.02/yr), with 1 year of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Advantages

  • Comfortable payout ratio (42%)
  • Top-tier dividend safety score

Risks

  • Cut its dividend in 2010

Key Data

Dividend Yield
3.57%
Payout Ratio
42%
Annual Dividend
$1.02
5-Yr Avg Growth
2.6%
Ex-Dividend Date
Oct 23, 2026
Years of Growth
1
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
0.74
Market Cap
$2.4B
P/E Ratio
12.0
5-Yr Total Return
13%
52-Week Range
$22.00 – $31.70
Dividend Safety
A · 87/100
Ever Cut?
Yes (2010)
BUSE ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Oct 23, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →BUSE dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is BUSE a good dividend stock?

Yes. First Busey Corporation (BUSE) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 3.57% ($1.02/yr), with 1 year of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Is BUSE undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, BUSE's fair value is about $44.97 versus a $28.95 share price — so it looks undervalued (+55% vs. fair value).

Is BUSE's dividend safe?

BUSE has a dividend-safety grade of A (87/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 1-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2010, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is BUSE's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for BUSE is about $44.97 per share, roughly 55% above the current $28.95 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is BUSE a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data BUSE screens as "yes" and undervalued. First Busey Corporation (BUSE) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 3.57% ($1.02/yr), with 1 year of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will BUSE cut its dividend?

BUSE earns a dividend-safety grade of A (87/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2010). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does BUSE pay a dividend?

Yes. First Busey Corporation pays a quarterly dividend of about $1.02 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 3.57%.

What is BUSE's dividend yield?

As of Oct 15, 2026, BUSE's forward dividend yield is 3.57%, based on a $1.02 annual dividend and a $28.95 share price.

What is BUSE's dividend per share?

As of Oct 15, 2026, BUSE pays $1.02 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

What is BUSE's dividend payout ratio?

As of Oct 15, 2026, BUSE's payout ratio is 42% of trailing 12-month earnings — a comfortable level that leaves room to keep raising the dividend.

How many years has BUSE grown its dividend?

As of Oct 15, 2026, BUSE has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

When is the next BUSE ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 15, 2026, the next ex-dividend date on record for BUSE is Oct 23, 2026.

Income Calculator

At $1.02 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$25.50
Annual$102.00
Monthly avg$8.50

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