First Busey Corporation is projected to rise to $36.81 by 2027, a +18% move from its current price of $31.28. BUSE is currently trading above its 50-day average (a bullish sign). Technical indicators currently lean strong buy.
A data-driven summary — not financial advice. See the full breakdown below.
Live market data via Yahoo Finance · updated 7/31/2026
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1 | $30.95 | $31.29 | $31.64 | +0.04% |
| Aug 2 | $30.83 | $31.31 | $31.79 | +0.09% |
| Aug 3 | $30.74 | $31.32 | $31.92 | +0.13% |
| Aug 4 | $30.66 | $31.34 | $32.03 | +0.18% |
| Aug 5 | $30.60 | $31.35 | $32.12 | +0.22% |
| Aug 6 | $30.54 | $31.36 | $32.21 | +0.27% |
| Aug 7 | $30.49 | $31.38 | $32.30 | +0.31% |
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | $30.49 | $31.38 | $32.30 | +0.31% |
| Week 2 | $30.22 | $31.48 | $32.79 | +0.63% |
| Week 3 | $30.04 | $31.58 | $33.19 | +0.94% |
| Week 4 | $29.90 | $31.67 | $33.56 | +1.26% |
| Week 5 | $29.79 | $31.77 | $33.89 | +1.58% |
| Week 6 | $29.70 | $31.87 | $34.21 | +1.90% |
| Week 7 | $29.62 | $31.97 | $34.51 | +2.22% |
Short-term targets derived from the forecast trend and recent volatility. Highly uncertain — not financial advice.
First Busey Corporation operates as the bank holding company for Busey Bank that engages in the provision of retail and commercial banking products and services to individual, corporate, institutional, and governmental customers in the United States. The company operates through three segments: Banking, Wealth Management, and FirsTech. It offers demand and savings deposits, money transfers, safe deposit services, individual retirement accounts and other fiduciary services, automated teller machines, and technology-based networks, as well as various loan products, including residential real estate, home equity lines of credit, and consumer loans to individual customers; and commercial, commercial real estate, real estate construction, and agricultural loans, as well as cash management services to corporate customers.
The company also provides asset management, investment, brokerage, fiduciary, philanthropic advisory, tax preparation, and farm management services; trust and estate advisory services and financial planning; succession planning and employee retirement plan; and investment strategy consulting services to individuals, businesses, and foundations. In addition, its payment technology solution offers text-based mobile bill pay; interactive voice response; electronic payment concentration delivered to automated clearing house networks, money management, and credit card networks; walk-in payment processing for customers at retail pay agents; customer service payments made over a telephone; direct debit services; merchant services referral solutions; lockbox remittance processing for customers to make payments by mail; and tools for billing, reconciliation, bill reminders, and treasury services. The company was founded in 1868 and is headquartered in Leawood, Kansas.
First Busey Corporation (BUSE) is a Financial Services company that functions as the bank holding company for Busey Bank, serving a broad range of retail and commercial banking clients in the United States. It trades at a current price of $30.41 with a market cap of $2.57B and is ranked 1846 by market capitalization.
The near-term outlook reflects a neutral stance in 2026, with the forecast showing an average price of $30.41 for that year. In the multi-year horizon, the outlook turns bullish, with the average price rising to $57.60 by 2030 and continuing higher through 2040 ($160.46) and 2050 ($343.70). Investment upside is quantified by ROIs of 89.4% by 2030 and 1030.2% by 2050, underscoring a strong long-term uptrend despite the near-term neutrality.
A major floor 21.3% below — a decisive break under it would weaken the trend.
The nearest floor, 10.5% below — buyers have tended to step in here.
Price is pressing into resistance (0.0% away) — a breakout level to watch.
A major ceiling 7.0% above — clearing it would confirm fresh momentum.
Key BUSE support and resistance from recent price action — levels where the trend has historically paused or reversed. Percentages are the distance from the current price.
A snapshot of BUSE market posture derived from its technical indicators and recent volatility. Higher trend and alignment lean bullish; higher risk means larger swings.
Technical Analysis
Indicators computed on daily closing prices.
| Period | SMA | Action | EMA | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA 5 | $30.37 | Buy | $30.54 | Buy |
| MA 10 | $30.06 | Buy | $30.19 | Buy |
| MA 20 | $29.70 | Buy | $29.79 | Buy |
| MA 50 | $28.72 | Buy | $28.85 | Buy |
| MA 100 | $27.28 | Buy | $27.74 | Buy |
| MA 200 | $25.82 | Buy | $26.45 | Buy |
| Name | Value | Action |
|---|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 70.38 | Sell |
| Stoch RSI (14) | 100.00 | Sell |
| CCI (20) | 233.17 | Buy |
| Williams %R (14) | 0.00 | Info |
| MACD (12,26,9) | 0.08 | Buy |
| ROC (12) | 6.72 | Buy |
| Bollinger %B (20,2) | 1.16 | Sell |
| Stochastic %K (14) | 100.00 | Sell |
| TRIX (15) | 0.21 | Buy |
| Awesome (5,34) | 0.98 | Buy |
| Ultimate (7,14,28) | 76.87 | Sell |
| Momentum (10) | 0.87 | Buy |
| Aroon Osc (25) | 64.00 | Buy |
| Hull MA (9) | 30.80 | Buy |
| ADX (14) | 22.34 | Buy |
| ATR (14) | 0.33 | Info |
Technical sentiment currently reads bullish with an RSI14 of 70, signaling strong momentum. The stock trades above the 50-day moving average of $27.97 and the 200-day moving average of $25.47, indicating an upward trend.
Support is noted at $26.85 and resistance at $30.41. The 30-day price range spans from $28.19 to $32.81, outlining potential near-term volatility around the current price level of $30.41.
| Year | Min | Avg | Max | ROI | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $23.70 | $31.28 | $42.26 | 0% | Neutral | |
| $30.18 | $36.81 | $46.91 | +18% | Neutral | |
| $35.71 | $44.38 | $58.12 | +42% | Bullish | |
| $40.15 | $50.67 | $67.78 | +62% | Bullish | |
| $47.20 | $60.38 | $82.23 | +93% | Bullish | |
| $57.72 | $74.75 | $103.42 | +139% | Bullish | |
| $62.10 | $81.33 | $114.14 | +160% | Bullish | |
| $67.74 | $89.65 | $127.45 | +187% | Bullish | |
| $72.83 | $97.36 | $140.06 | +211% | Bullish | |
| $74.28 | $100.23 | $145.81 | +220% | Bullish | |
| $121.45 | $170.95 | $260.65 | +447% | Bullish | |
| $249.80 | $377.12 | $616.43 | +11.1x | Bullish |
Current year — the forecast is anchored to the live price, so ROI shows 0%.
| Month | Min | Avg | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $23.70 | $31.28 | $36.46 | +0.00% |
| August 2026 | $27.83 | $32.45 | $38.56 | +3.74% |
| September 2026 | $27.78 | $32.58 | $39.08 | +0.41% |
| October 2026 | $28.07 | $33.06 | $39.96 | +1.48% |
| November 2026 | $28.97 | $34.26 | $41.64 | +3.60% |
| December 2026 | $29.14 | $34.57 | $42.26 | +0.92% |
Click any year to see its month-by-month BUSE forecast. Min / Avg / Max are a bear / base / bull scenario; ROI is the projected move from the current price. Change is the month-over-month move in the average. Estimates, not guarantees.
Expect BUSE to range from $23.70 to $42.26 through 2026. The $31.28 average target implies a 0% move from current prices. Price action looks broadly range-bound.
The BUSE price prediction for 2027 points to an average of $36.81 (low $30.18, high $46.91) — a potential gain of +18% on today's $31.28. A consolidation phase looks the most probable path here.
In 2028, BUSE is projected to trade between $35.71 and $58.12, averaging $44.38 — a potential gain of +42% from today's $31.28. That is up +21% on the projected 2027 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
First Busey Corporation's 2029 outlook centres on $50.67, within a $40.15 to $67.78 range. That is up +14% on the projected 2028 average. That marks a +62% change versus current levels. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
By 2030, BUSE could reach as high as $82.23, with a base case around $60.38 and support toward $47.20 — roughly +93% from $31.28. Momentum favours further upside here.
Expect BUSE to range from $57.72 to $103.42 through 2031. The $74.75 average target implies a +139% move from current prices. That is up +24% on the projected 2030 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
The BUSE price prediction for 2032 points to an average of $81.33 (low $62.10, high $114.14) — a potential gain of +160% on today's $31.28. Momentum favours further upside here.
In 2033, BUSE is projected to trade between $67.74 and $127.45, averaging $89.65 — a potential gain of +187% from today's $31.28. That is up +10% on the projected 2032 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
First Busey Corporation's 2034 outlook centres on $97.36, within a $72.83 to $140.06 range. That is up +9% on the projected 2033 average. That marks a +211% change versus current levels. Momentum favours further upside here.
By 2035, BUSE could reach as high as $145.81, with a base case around $100.23 and support toward $74.28 — roughly +220% from $31.28. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Expect BUSE to range from $121.45 to $260.65 through 2040. The $170.95 average target implies a +447% move from current prices. That is up +71% on the projected 2035 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
The BUSE price prediction for 2050 points to an average of $377.12 (low $249.80, high $616.43) — a potential gain of +11.1x on today's $31.28. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Investing $1,000 in BUSE today (≈ 31.969309 BUSE) could be worth
$12,056.34
+$11,056.34 (+1106%) by 2050 · US Dollar
Based on the average projected BUSE price of $377.12 in 2050.
Based on the base (average) forecast scenario. FX rates are indicative. Estimates only — not financial advice.
See what a past investment in BUSEwould be worth at today's price.
$1,000 invested in BUSE on Jul 30, 2025 (≈ 44.208663 BUSE) would be worth
$1,382.85
+$382.85 (+38.3%) today · 1.38× · US Dollar
Based on a BUSE entry price of $22.62 vs. today's $31.28.
| Invested | Entry price | Value today | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week ago | $29.56 | $1,058.19 | +5.8% |
| 1 month ago | $29.5 | $1,060.34 | +6.0% |
| 3 months ago | $26.61 | $1,175.5 | +17.5% |
| 6 months ago | $24.65 | $1,268.97 | +26.9% |
| 1 year ago | $22.62 | $1,382.85 | +38.3% |
| All time (5.0y) ago | $22.95 | $1,362.96 | +36.3% |
Past performance from historical market data — it does not predict future results. FX rates are indicative. Not financial advice.
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Our base-case forecast reaches $63.00 around 2031.
Implied market cap at $63.00: $5.33B
The multi-year forecast shows a sustained upward trajectory. In 2026 the average price is $30.41 with an ROI of 0% and neutral sentiment, setting a base level for the longer run. By 2030 the average price is $57.60 with an ROI of 89.4% and bullish sentiment, reflecting a meaningful lift from the near term.
The forecast continues to climb in subsequent years, with 2040 averaging $160.46 and ROI of 427.7%, and 2050 averaging $343.70 with ROI of 1030.2% and bullish sentiment. These projections imply a substantial long-term appreciation from today’s levels, albeit recognizing that these are estimates and not guarantees. Key risks include market volatility and macroeconomic factors that can influence bank equities and interest-rate-sensitive assets.
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2030 – min $45.00, avg $57.60, max $78.49; ROI 89.4%; sentiment bullish.
The forecast shows a path of rising averages from 2026 ($30.41) to 2030 ($57.60) and onward to 2050 ($343.70) with rising ROIs (0% in 2026, 17.5% in 2027, 41.9% in 2028, 58.6% in 2029, 89.4% in 2030, 135.3% in 2031, 151.8% in 2032, 178.8% in 2033, 202.7% in 2034, 205.2% in 2035, 427.7% in 2040, 1030.2% in 2050). The sentiment shifts from neutral to bullish over the longer horizon. These are estimates, not guarantees.
2031 max $99.06; avg $71.56. The max value for 2031 is $99.06, which is below $100.
Current price $30.41; Market cap $2.57B; Rank 1846.
2050 – avg $343.70, max $561.94; ROI 1030.2%; sentiment bullish.
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