BUSE (First Busey) EPS (Basic): $2.26 (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

What is First Busey EPS (Basic)?

First Busey BUSE +0.51% 62 EPS (Basic) is $2.26 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BUSE with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $26.10 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

First Busey's basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.52. Its basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $2.26.

First Busey's EPS (Diluted) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.52. Its EPS (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $2.25.

First Busey's EPS without NRI for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.67. Its EPS without NRIearnings per share without non-recurring items for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.62.

During the past 12 months, First Busey's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 20.20% per year. During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 2.50% per year. During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 2.00% per year. During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 5.00% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the EPS without NRI Growth Rate using EPS without NRI data.

During the past 13 years, First Busey's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 26.00% per year. The lowest was -36.40% per year. And the median was 8.25% per year.

First Busey (NAS:BUSE) EPS (Basic) Explanation

EPS is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.

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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.

If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.

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First Busey EPS (Basic) Historical Data

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First Busey EPS (Basic) Calculation

EPS (Basic) is a rough measurement of the amount of a company's profit that can be allocated to one share of its stock. Basic earnings per share (EPS) do not factor in the dilutive effects on convertible securities.

First Busey's Basic EPS for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Basic EPS (A: Dec. 2025 )	=	(Net Income	-	Preferred Dividends)	/	Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
	=	(135.262	-	0)	/	84.008
	=	1.61

First Busey's Basic EPS for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Basic EPS (Q: Mar. 2026 )	=	(Net Income	-	Preferred Dividends)	/	Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
	=	(49.981	-	4.589)	/	86.692
	=	0.52

EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $2.26

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What does a EPS (Basic) of $2.26 mean?

First Busey (BUSE) has a EPS (Basic) of $2.26 as of Mar. 2026. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on First Busey and its competitors.

Is First Busey's EPS (Basic) too high?

First Busey's current EPS (Basic) is $2.26. Overall, First Busey has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does First Busey's EPS (Basic) compare to TBBK and NBTB?

First Busey's EPS (Basic) of $2.26 can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.

What is a good EPS (Basic) for a Banks company?

A good EPS (Basic) depends on the Banks industry context. However, EPS (Basic) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.

What does a high EPS (Basic) mean?

A high EPS (Basic) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on First Busey and its competitors. First Busey's current EPS (Basic) is $2.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is First Busey stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Busey (BUSE) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $26.10, compared to a current price of $29.42 — trading 12.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EPS (Basic) is $2.26. First Busey's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.

How is EPS (Basic) calculated?

EPS (Basic) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For First Busey (BUSE), the current EPS (Basic) is $2.26 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is First Busey (BUSE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Busey stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $29.42 is trading 12.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $26.10. GuruFocus considers First Busey to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BUSE:

EPS (Basic): $2.26
GF Value™: $26.10 vs. price of $29.42 (12.7% above fair value)
GF Score™: 62/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BUSE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

First Busey Business Description

Industry Financial Services Banks

Comparable Companies TBBK NBTB EFSC BANR FBNC BBT MBIN SYBT CLBK FRME SHSE:600036 SGX:D05 MIL:UCG NSE:HDFCBANK XPAR:BNP MIL:ISP TSE:8411 SAU:1120 NSE:ICICIBANK XMAD:CABK

Address 11440 Tomahawk Creek Parkway, Leawood, KS, USA, 66211

Website https://www.busey.com

First Busey Corporation is a financial holding company whose subsidiaries provide retail and commercial banking services, remittance processing, and offer financial products and services with banking centers in Illinois, Missouri, Florida, and Indiana. The company's operations are managed through three operating segments consisting of Banking, FirsTech, and Wealth Management. The banking segment generates a vast majority of its revenue.

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