First Busey Stock Target Price and Analyst Consensus

BUSE Stock  USD 26.69  0.24  0.89%   
The current analyst and expert consensus on First Busey is Buy, with only one strong buy opinion. The current projected First Busey target price consensus is 23.33 with 6 analyst opinions. Check out Macroaxis Advice on First Busey to cross-verify analyst projections. Unlike analyst recommendations, Macroaxis provides advice only from the perspective of investor risk tolerance and investment horizon.
The most common way First Busey Corp analysts use to provide recommendation to the public is financial statements analysis. Many experts also interview First Busey executives and customers to further validate their buy or sell advice. Note, the total number of analysts currently providing their opinion is not significant to determine adequate consensus on First Busey. We strongly encourage you to use your own analysis of First Busey Corp to validate this buy or sell advice. First Busey buy-or-sell recommendation module provides average expert sentiment on the projected First Busey Corp target price to derive its highest and lowest estimates based on projected price volatility of 2.2699.
Lowest Forecast
21.23
Highest Forecast
25.9
Target Price
23.33
At present, First Busey's Operating Profit Margin is projected to slightly decrease based on the last few years of reporting. The current year's Net Profit Margin is expected to grow to 2.53, whereas Gross Profit is forecasted to decline to about 6.3 M. At present, First Busey's Total Current Liabilities is projected to increase significantly based on the last few years of reporting. The current year's Total Stockholder Equity is expected to grow to about 1.3 B, whereas Property Plant And Equipment Net is forecasted to decline to about 76.5 M.
  
It's important to approach First Busey's target price projections with caution. While they can be useful as part of a broader investment strategy, they are inherently speculative and subject to various kinds of risk, including market volatility and unforeseen external factors. Always consider multiple aspects and do your own research when making investment decisions.

First Busey Target Price Consensus

First target price is determined by taking all analyst projections and averaging them out. There is no one specific way to measure analysts' performance other than comparing it to past results via a very sophisticated attribution analysis. First Busey's target price projections below should be used in combination with other traditional price prediction techniques such as stock price forecasting, investor sentiment analysis, technical analysis, earnings estimate, and various momentum models.
   6  Buy
Most First analysts issue ratings four times a year, at intervals of three months. Ratings are usually accompanied by a target price to help potential investors understand First stock's fair price compared to its market value. Analysts arrive at stock ratings after researching the public financial statements of First Busey Corp, talking to its executives and customers, or listening to those companies' conference calls.
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First Busey Target Price Projection

First Busey's current and average target prices are 26.69 and 23.33, respectively. The current price of First Busey is the price at which First Busey Corp is currently trading. On the other hand, First Busey's target price is what analysts think the stock is worth or could sell for in the future. The more significant the discrepancy between the two prices, the more it stimulates investors to act.

Current Price

First Busey Market Quote on 29th of November 2024

Low Price26.49Odds
High Price27.2Odds

26.69

Target Price

Analyst Consensus On First Busey Target Price

Low Estimate21.23Odds
High Estimate25.9Odds

23.33

Historical Lowest Forecast  21.23 Target Price  23.33 Highest Forecast  25.9
Note that most analysts generally publish their price targets in research reports on specific companies, along with recommendations for the company's stock.Although price targets are often quoted in the financial news media, there could be a delay between the publication of the latest analyst outlook on First Busey Corp and the information provided on this page.

First Busey Analyst Ratings

First Busey's analyst stock recommendations are determined by taking an average estimate of all analysts we track and classifying them as Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Strong Sell, or Sell. Ratings generally communicate what analysts sense about First Busey stock, and they use a lot of effort and time to analyze it and arrive at a rating. That suggests that analyst recommendations are the outcome of an objective and thorough examination of First Busey's financials, market performance, and future outlook by experienced professionals. First Busey's historical ratings below, therefore, can serve as a valuable tool for investors.

Analyst Consensus Breakdown

Average Consensus Estimates

Analysts determine stock price targets through various methods, including financial modeling, peer comparison, and company analysis. The stock price target is the analyst's best estimate of the future price of a stock and is used by investors to make investment decisions. However, it is important to note that stock price targets are not guaranteed, and the actual price of a stock can differ significantly from the target due to various factors such as market conditions, economic events, and company developments.

Steps to utilize First Busey price targets

First Busey's stock target price is an estimate of its future price, usually made by analysts. Using First Busey's target price to determine if it is a suitable investment can be done through the following steps:
  • Look at First Busey's target prices provided by various analysts and compare them. This can help you gain a more balanced view of the Stock's potential.
  • Look at the analyst's track record to determine if they have a history of accurately predicting stock prices.
  • Look at the Company's financials, including revenue, earnings, and debt, to determine if it is in good financial health.
  • Consider market conditions. For example, take into account the state of the economy, competition, and regulatory environment, to determine if First Busey's stock is likely to perform well.
  • Diversify your portfolio and do not rely solely on stock target prices to make investment decisions. Invest in a mix of stocks, bonds, and other assets to manage risk.
Remember that stock target prices are just estimates and are subject to change. Therefore, using them as one factor in a larger investment strategy is essential rather than relying solely on them to make decisions.

Additional First Busey Value Projection Modules

Most investment researchers agree that the mispricing and readjustment of any Stock value happens often and is sometimes even predictable, but there is no strong theory explaining why it happens. The current price of First Busey is a key component of First Busey valuation and have some predictive power on the future returns of a First Busey.
Sophisticated investors, who have witnessed many market ups and downs, anticipate that the market will even out over time. This tendency of First Busey's price to converge to an average value over time is called mean reversion. However, historically, high market prices usually discourage investors that believe in mean reversion to invest, while low prices are viewed as an opportunity to buy.
Hype
Prediction
LowEstimatedHigh
24.4226.6928.96
Details
Intrinsic
Valuation
LowRealHigh
22.5124.7827.05
Details
Earnings
Estimates (0)
LowProjected EPSHigh
0.510.510.52
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Please note, the presentation of First Busey's financial position, as portrayed in its financial statements, is often influenced by management's estimates, judgments, and sometimes even manipulations. In the best case, First Busey's management is honest, while the outside auditors are strict and uncompromising. Please utilize our Beneish M Score to check the likelihood of First Busey's management manipulating its earnings.