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Market sentiment signals for First Busey (BUSE): analyst consensus, short interest, options flow and insider activity.
Analyst Consensus
Equal-Weight
8 analysts
Options Flow (P/C)
—
Avg Consensus PT
$29
-0.4%
Highest Price Target
$34
+15.8%
Lowest Price Target
$25
-14.9%
Short Interest
6.8%
Rising — Bearish
Insider Activity (30d)
Net Seller
Short Interest — % of Float
| Date | Firm | Analyst & Accuracy | Upside / Downside | PT Change | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | Piper Sandler | Nathan Race— | +2.2% | $35 → $30 | Downgrade | Overweight→Neutral |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Damon Delmonte— | +15.8% | $32 → $34 | Maintained | Outperform |