What one share of First Busey holds
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First Busey’s numbers from its SEC filings, divided by its shares. Results cover the last 12 months to 2026-06-30; the balance sheet is as of 2026-06-30.
| Sales | $8.94 |
|---|---|
| Profit | $2.40 |
| Capex (buildings and equipment) | $0.22 |
| Free cash flow | $2.36 |
| Dividends | $1.22 |
| Cash and investments | $8.00 |
| Debt | $1.15 |
| Book value | $25.97 |
Per share by fiscal year
| Year | Sales | Profit | Capex | Free cash | Dividends | Book value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | $12.96 | −$23.55 | $0.35 | $3.35 | $1.20 | $23.57 |
| 2010 | $8.13 | $0.82 | $0.09 | $3.87 | $0.48 | $15.95 |
| 2011 | $5.96 | $0.86 | $0.10 | $3.98 | $0.48 | $11.66 |
| 2012 | $5.85 | $0.65 | $0.30 | $1.40 | $0.72 | $11.63 |
| 2013 | $5.60 | $0.86 | $0.09 | $3.29 | $0.36 | $11.84 |
| 2014 | $5.52 | $1.10 | $0.13 | $2.21 | $0.57 | $12.47 |
| 2015 | $6.07 | $1.32 | $0.14 | $1.97 | $0.62 | $13.01 |
| 2016 | $6.49 | $1.40 | $0.25 | −$0.84 | $0.68 | $15.54 |
| 2017 | $6.67 | $1.45 | $0.35 | $5.53 | $0.72 | $19.21 |
| 2018 | $6.73 | $2.01 | $0.24 | $3.88 | $0.80 | $20.36 |
| 2019 | $7.32 | $1.87 | $0.24 | $1.36 | $0.84 | $22.28 |
| 2020 | — | $1.83 | $0.08 | $2.90 | $0.88 | $23.34 |
| 2021 | — | $2.20 | $0.09 | $2.80 | $0.92 | $23.80 |
| 2022 | $8.02 | $2.29 | $0.09 | $2.86 | $0.92 | $20.73 |
| 2023 | $7.85 | $2.18 | $0.17 | $2.91 | $0.96 | $23.02 |
| 2024 | $8.03 | $1.98 | $0.11 | $2.99 | $0.96 | $24.31 |
| 2025 | $8.45 | $1.47 | $0.23 | $2.03 | $1.00 | $25.63 |
Common questions about First Busey
How much does one share of First Busey earn?
Over the last 12 months, each share of First Busey earned $2.40 of profit on $8.94 of sales, keeping about 27¢ of every $1 (profit margin).
Does First Busey pay a dividend?
Yes. First Busey paid $1.22 per share in dividends over the last 12 months, and it paid a dividend in every year from 2009 to 2025 in StockSlicer’s data. That’s about 51¢ of each $1 of profit (payout ratio).
What is First Busey’s book value per share?
First Busey’s book value is $25.97 per share: what would be left for each share if it sold everything at the values on its books and paid every debt, as of June 30, 2026.
How much cash and debt does each share of First Busey have?
Each share of First Busey has $8.00 of cash and investments and $1.15 of debt, as of June 30, 2026.
What is First Busey’s free cash flow per share?
$2.36 per share over the last 12 months. Free cash flow is the cash left over after spending on buildings and equipment.
Has First Busey bought back shares?
First Busey’s share count rose about 511% from 2009 to 2025. That dilution means each share owns a smaller slice of the company.
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