Recent Updates — BUSE

First Busey Corporation reported third-quarter net income of $55.8 million, or $0.61 per diluted share, compared to $63.2 million in the prior quarter and $57.1 million a year ago. Adjusted diluted earnings per share were $0.63, slightly below the $0.69 reported in Q2 2026 but up from $0.64 in Q3 2025. The quarter was impacted by a $9.6 million provision for credit losses driven by a single commercial relationship moved to non-accrual status. Operating revenue remained stable at $194.3 million, supported by growth in net interest income and wealth management fees, which increased 15.5% year-over-year. Deposit balances grew by $408.8 million, or 2.7%, while loan balances declined due to payoffs and the reclassification of approximately $65 million of lender finance loans to held for sale. The company also repurchased $59.6 million of common stock during the quarter. First Busey Corporation operates as a regional financial holding company providing commercial banking, wealth management, and payment services primarily in the Midwest and Southern United States.

First Busey Corporation declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.26 per share on its outstanding common stock. The payment is scheduled for October 30, 2026, to shareholders of record as of October 23, 2026. First Busey operates in the banking industry, providing financial services.

First Busey Corporation declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.515625 per depositary share on its 8.25% Fixed-Rate Series B Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock. The payment is scheduled for September 1, 2026, to shareholders of record as of August 17, 2026. First Busey Corporation operates in the banking industry, providing financial services through its subsidiary banks.

First Busey Corporation announced that Stanley J. Bradshaw retired from its board of directors and the board of its wholly owned subsidiary, Busey Bank, effective July 29, 2026. The retirement was voluntary and not due to any disagreement with management or the Board. Consequently, the Board reduced its size from 12 to 11 members. First Busey Corporation operates as a financial holding company in the banking industry.