First Busey Corporation
First Busey Corporation (BUSE) Stock Forecast & Analyst Price Target
Wall Street consensus, 12-month price targets, model projections, and EPS/revenue estimates — from analyst data and price history.
buse · stock forecast · 11 analysts (3M) · FMP · updated Jun 8, 2026
Analyst Rating & Consensus
Based on 11 Wall Street analysts in the past 3 months
Hold
11 analysts
consensus
Rating Breakdown
12-Month Price Target
High
$30.00
Consensus
$29.00
+4.1% upside
Low
$28.00
Median: $29 · Last Close: $27.85
12-Month Price Target Forecast
Historical closing prices + analyst 12-month price target forecast cone
Consensus Target
$29.00
4.1% upside
High Target
$30
7.7%
Low Target
$28
0.5%
Current Price
$27.85
as of today
Based on analyst price targets, the BUSE stock price prediction for the next 12 months ranges from $28 to $30. The consensus BUSE price forecast of $29.00 implies 4.1% upside from the current price of $27.85.
Short-Term Price Prediction
Algorithmically generated · Updated daily
| Date | Predicted Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-09 | $28.21 | ↑ 1.27% |
1-day model range: $28.14–$28.28. Peak: $28.28 (+1.27%).
Long-Term Stock Price Prediction
Annual stock price forecast · 2027 / 2028 / 2029 / 2030 / 2031
| Year | Avg Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $31 | +11.4% |
| 2028 | $33 | +19.0% |
| 2029 | $35 | +23.9% |
| 2030 | $35 | +27.0% |
| 2031 | — | +28.8% |
Stock Forecast Based on Technical Analysis
14 TA signals (SMA×6 + EMA×6 + RSI + MACD) · EEAT method transparency
Market Sentiment
BULLISH
Based on 14 technical indicators
Refreshes daily from EOD close
Moving Averages · BUSE · Jun 8, 2026
Latest Analyst Ratings & Upgrades
| Date | Brokerage | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-30 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Overweight→Overweight |
| 2026-04-30 | Stephens & Co. | Maintains | Equal Weight→Equal Weight |
| 2026-01-30 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Overweight→Overweight |
| 2026-01-29 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Neutral→Neutral |
| 2025-10-31 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Overweight→Overweight |
| 2025-10-30 | Raymond James | Maintains | Outperform→Outperform |
| 2025-08-29 | Raymond James | Maintains | Outperform→Outperform |
| 2025-07-24 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Neutral→Neutral |
| 2025-07-24 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Outperform→Outperform |
| 2025-07-08 | Raymond James | Maintains | Outperform→Outperform |
Wall Street analysts have recently issued updated ratings on First Busey Corporation (BUSE) stock. Of the recent 79 rating actions, 12 were upgrades and 5 were downgrades. 11 analysts currently cover BUSE.
Analyst Recommendation Trends
BUSE analyst recommendation trends show stable buy-side sentiment over the past 6 months. Buy rating actions changed from 1 to 1 per month.
Financial Forecast: EPS & Revenue Estimates
Revenue This Year
$436M
↓ 39.8% YoY
Revenue Next Year
$461M
↑ 5.8% YoY
EPS This Year
$1.97
EPS Next Year
$2.01
↑ 2.2% YoY
EPS ForecastReported vs Estimated
Analysts forecast BUSE EPS of $1.97 for the current fiscal year, based on estimates from 1 analysts. The BUSE revenue forecast is $436M for the current year. These are analyst consensus estimates via FMP / S&P Global.
About Forecast & Price Prediction
The BUSE stock forecast is supported by two independent data sources: analyst consensus ratings from 11 Wall Street analysts (S&P Global / FMP), and technical analysis calculated from historical EOD price data. The consensus BUSE price target is $29.00 (+4.1% upside), with an analyst consensus of Hold.
The BUSE short-term stock prediction for tomorrow is $28.21 (+1.27%). The BUSE stock price prediction for 2027 estimates an average of $31. The BUSE stock prediction for 2030 projects a range of $34–$36.
First Busey Corporation trades on NASDAQ under the ticker BUSE. The BUSE stock outlook for 2027 is broadly mixed, supported by a Hold consensus among 36% of covering analysts.
Frequently asked questions
BUSE forecast · 8 questionsAccording to 11 Wall Street analysts, the average 12-month BUSE price target is $29.00, with a high forecast of $30.00 and a low of $28.00. The median price target is shown in the chart above when available. This implies +4.1% potential upside from the current price of $27.85.
· Analyst data: Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) · S&P Global Market Intelligence · Technical analysis: FMP /historical-price-eod/light · Updated: Hourly (analyst) · Daily (technical)
⚠ This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Short-term and long-term price predictions are algorithmically generated and carry significant uncertainty. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own due diligence before making investment decisions.