First Busey (FRA:FBYN) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.39 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

What is First Busey Dividend Payout Ratio?

First Busey FRA:FBYN -0.80% 64 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39 as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 0.40. GuruFocus rates FRA:FBYN with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of €22.18. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,173 Banks companies, First Busey ranks worse than 61.47% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. First Busey's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.39.

The historical rank and industry rank for First Busey's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:FBYN' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.38 Med: 0.4 Max: 0.46
Current: 0.39

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of First Busey was 0.46. The lowest was 0.38. And the median was 0.40.

FRA:FBYN's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
61.47% of 1173 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 0.32 vs FRA:FBYN: 0.39

As of today (2026-07-08), the Dividend Yield % of First Busey is 3.50%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of First Busey was 5.93%. The lowest was 2.17%. And the median was 3.68%.

First Busey's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.23.

During the past 12 months, First Busey's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.10% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.80% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.30% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.70% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of First Busey was 13.70% per year. The lowest was -41.50% per year. And the median was 7.70% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

First Busey (FRA:FBYN) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

First Busey Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

First Busey Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for First Busey's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

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* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

First Busey Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

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FRA:FBYN vs NBTB, EFSC, TBBK: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, First Busey's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.

First Busey Dividend Payout Ratio vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, First Busey's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where First Busey's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.

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First Busey Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

First Busey's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	0.854	/	2.161
	=	0.40

First Busey's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	0.225	/	0.58
	=	0.39

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.39 mean?

First Busey (FRA:FBYN) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.39 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on First Busey and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.40. Over the past decade, First Busey's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.38 to 0.46. According to the industry distribution chart, First Busey ranks #721 out of 1173 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 61.5%.

Is First Busey's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

First Busey's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.39 is near median its 10-year median of 0.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.38 to a high of 0.46. The Banks industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32. First Busey's value of 0.39 is 21.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, First Busey ranks #721 out of 1173 companies in the Banks industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, First Busey has a GF Score™ of 64/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does First Busey's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to NBTB and EFSC?

According to the Banks industry distribution chart, First Busey ranks #721 out of 1173 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places First Busey in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32. First Busey's value of 0.39 is 21.9% above this benchmark. Historically, First Busey's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.38 to 0.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.40 vs. the industry median of 0.32, First Busey has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.

What is a good Dividend Payout Ratio for a Banks company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Banks companies is 0.32, based on 1,173 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. First Busey's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.39 is 21.9% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.

What does a high Dividend Payout Ratio mean?

A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on First Busey and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. First Busey's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.40. 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?

First Busey (FRA:FBYN) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.39. The stock's GF Value™ is €22.18, compared to a current price of €24.80 — trading 11.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.40 and 21.9% above the Banks industry median of 0.32. First Busey's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.

How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?

Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For First Busey (FRA:FBYN), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39 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 (FRA:FBYN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Busey stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €24.80 is trading 11.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €22.18.

Key valuation signals for FRA:FBYN:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.39 (near median its 10-year median of 0.40)
GF Value™: €22.18 vs. price of €24.80 (11.8% above fair value)
GF Score™: 64/100 with 6 warning signs
Industry Position: 21.9% above the Banks median (#721 of 1173)

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First Busey Business Description

Industry Financial Services Banks

Comparable Companies NBTB EFSC TBBK BBT FBNC INTR HAPN BLX TRMK BANR SGX:D05 SHSE:600036 MIL:UCG XPAR:BNP NSE:HDFCBANK MIL:ISP TSE:8411 SAU:1120 NSE:ICICIBANK NSE:SBIN

Other Exchanges BUSE:USA

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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