First Busey Corporation Announces 2026 Third Quarter Earnings

First Busey Corporation reported third-quarter 2026 net income of $55.8 million and adjusted diluted EPS of $0.63. Operating revenue was stable at $194.3 million, with wealth management revenue up 15.5% year over year and net interest income also contributing to growth. A partial charge-off tied to one Central region commercial relationship raised quarterly provision expense to $9.6 million. Deposits grew at an 11% annualized rate, and the company’s Common Equity Tier 1 capital ratio was 12.5%; management highlighted expense discipline and balance-sheet strength.