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# First Busey Expands Equity Plan and Share Repurchase Authorization

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First Busey ( (BUSE) ) has provided an update.

At its May 20, 2026 annual meeting, First Busey stockholders approved the Second Amended 2020 Equity Incentive Plan, adding 2.1 million shares for a broad range of equity and cash-based awards to employees, directors, and consultants, and elected 12 directors while endorsing executive pay and ratifying RSM US LLP as auditor for 2026. On the same date, the board expanded the company’s share repurchase program by 4 million shares, leaving authorization to buy back up to 4,903,775 shares, a move that enhances capital management flexibility and may support earnings per share and shareholder value over time.

The most recent analyst rating on (BUSE) stock is a Buy with a $30.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on First Busey stock, see the BUSE Stock Forecast page.

**Spark’s Take on BUSE Stock**

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, BUSE is a Outperform.

BUSE scores well primarily on improving financial performance (rebounding profitability and notably stronger cash generation) and attractive valuation (low P/E with a solid dividend yield). Technicals add support via an uptrend and positive MACD, while corporate updates are generally positive but include some integration-cost pressure.

To see Spark’s full report on BUSE stock, click here. 

**More about First Busey**

First Busey Corporation is a financial services company whose operations are centered on issuing and managing common stock and related equity-based compensation programs for its employees, directors, and consultants. The company also actively manages its capital structure through share repurchase programs, reflecting an ongoing focus on shareholder returns and equity-based incentives within the banking and financial sector.

**Average Trading Volume:** 591,783

**Technical Sentiment Signal:** Buy

**Current Market Cap:** $2.27B

For a thorough assessment of BUSE stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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