First Busey Corporation (BUSE) stock analysis

In our weekly check, First Busey Corporation is graded C (A to F). Of 25 checks on debt, profit, cash flow and trend: 17 pass, warnings: 2, red flags: 6.

Sector: Financial Services · Banks—Regional

Strengths

• Low debt
• High margins
• Strong free cash flow

Warning signs

• Weak interest cover
• Gross margin falling
• Share dilution
• Low return on capital
• Margins falling

Next earnings report: 2026-10-27

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The grade is a risk check, not a price forecast, and not investment advice. In our 10-year test (S&P 500, 2016-2026), stocks we graded A or B fell more than 30% 2-3 times less often than D or F, without a lower average return.

Updated 2026-10-10

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