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First Busey Corporation (Class A) (BUSE) Next Earnings Date & Expected ±4.1% Move

$29.47 +0.79% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)

First Busey Corporation (Class A) (BUSE) carries a Roarable Rating of C+ (Hold) with 69/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.

ROARABLE C+ • HOLD / WATCH Cap $2.45B

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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw C+ · Rk B

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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for BUSE)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±4.1%

NEXT EST. WINDOW: Dec 30, 2026 (~58 DAYS)

Historical OHLCV Volatility ±4.1% Swing Band

±$1.21 Expected Swing

MODEL EARNINGS SETUP GAUGE

BUSE Quantitative Pre-Earnings Setup: 69/100

Trailing EPS: $1.63 • YoY Revenue Growth: 55.7%

Model Bullish Setup (69/100)Model Risk Weight (31/100)

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Recent SEC Reported Revenue, Net Profit & Diluted EPS Cadence

Period	Filed	Revenue	Net Profit	Free Cash Flow	Gross Margin
FY 2025	2025-12-31	$719.6M	$135.3M	$173.0M	52%
FY 2024	2024-12-31	$462.3M	$113.7M	$171.8M	52%
FY 2023	2023-12-31	$441.8M	$122.6M	$173.4M	52%

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BUSE // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +12.48%📐 HORIZONTAL RANGE

2026-10-30O $29.47H $29.47L $28.71C $29.47VOL 1.09M

RES: $30.72SUP: $28.60SMA50: $29.86SMA200: $27.93

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11.3%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +55.7% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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Financials Rank #180 of 1096 ⚔️ SYBT vs BUSE Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Financials Peer Comparison (BUSE vs. SYBT, MBIN, BANR, FRME)

Industry: Major Banks (248 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1096 tracked Financials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, First Busey Corporation (Class A) (BUSE) ranks #180 by composite RQD confidence (69/100, grade C+) and #399 by equity capitalization ($2.45B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, MBIN leads on earnings valuation at 10.9x trailing P/E, while SYBT leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 13.0% ROIC and — gross margin. SYBT currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 73/100 (B) compared with BUSE at 69/100 (C+).

Ticker / Company	Roarable Grade	RQD Score	Trailing P/E	Gross Margin	ROIC	1D Change	Market Cap	Head-to-Head
BUSE ACTIVE First Busey Corporation (Class A)	C+	69/100	18.1x	—	5.5%	+0.79%	$2.45B	Benchmark Subject
SYBT Stock Yards Bancorp Inc.	B	73/100	17.4x	—	13.0%	+2.46%	$2.44B	/sybt-vs-buse →
MBIN Merchants Bancorp	D+	52/100	10.9x	—	9.6%	+5.84%	$2.39B	/mbin-vs-buse →
BANR Banner Corporation	D+	57/100	—	—	3.8%	+0.93%	$2.54B	/banr-vs-buse →
FRME First Merchants Corporation	B-	71/100	11.4x	—	9.2%	+1.06%	$2.58B	/frme-vs-buse →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0000314489

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), First Busey Corporation (Class A) (BUSE) reported GAAP revenue of $719.6M (+55.7% vs. FY2024 revenue of $462.3M , and +62.9% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $135.3M, operating cash flow of $192.6M, and free cash flow of $173.0M (+0.6% YoY). On the balance sheet, BUSE closed FY2025 with $18.10B in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: N/A, Piotroski F-Score: 6/9).

Fiscal Period	Filing Date	Revenue	Net Income	Operating Cash Flow	Free Cash Flow	Total Assets	Total Debt
FY2025 (FY)	2025-12-31	$719.6M	$135.3M	$192.6M	$173.0M	$18.10B	—
FY2024 (FY)	2024-12-31	$462.3M	$113.7M	$178.3M	$171.8M	$12.05B	—
FY2023 (FY)	2023-12-31	$441.8M	$122.6M	$173.4M	$173.4M	—	—

3. BUSE Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is BUSE stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-01, First Busey Corporation (Class A) (NASDAQ: BUSE) is rated C+ (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 69/100 at a spot price of $29.47 (+0.79% 1D, market cap $2.45B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 11/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 13/20, Executive Insider Alignment 13/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 16/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 16/20. Across 1096 tracked Financials issuers, BUSE ranks #180 in composite RQD confidence.

How does BUSE compare to SYBT and MBIN in the Financials sector?

Within the Financials sector (Major Banks), BUSE carries a Roarable C+ (69/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 18.1x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 5.5%. By comparison, SYBT (Stock Yards Bancorp Inc.) holds a B grade (73/100 RQD, P/E 17.4x, ROIC 13.0%, cap $2.44B) and MBIN (Merchants Bancorp) posts a D+ grade (52/100 RQD, P/E 10.9x, ROIC 9.6%, cap $2.39B). Among the 5-stock peer group, MBIN leads on earnings multiple (10.9x) while SYBT leads on capital efficiency (13.0% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for BUSE?

Per BUSE's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000314489), First Busey Corporation (Class A) generated $719.6M in revenue (+55.7% YoY), $135.3M in net income, and $173.0M in free cash flow against $18.10B in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction.. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is BUSE trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

BUSE last traded at $29.47 (+0.79% on volume of 848,917 shares), positioning the stock -1.31% below its 50-day simple moving average ($29.86) and +5.51% above its 200-day simple moving average ($27.93). Across its 52-week range of $22.12 to $31.70, BUSE sits at the 76.7% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 39.9 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±4.1% ($28.26 to $30.68).

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When is BUSE's next earnings date?

Based on SEC filing cadence, First Busey Corporation (Class A) (BUSE)'s next quarterly reporting window is estimated around Dec 30, 2026.

How much is BUSE stock expected to move on earnings?

Volatility modeling currently projects a ±4.1% event move for BUSE, spanning a range between $28.26 and $30.68.

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