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First Busey (BUSE) Q2 2026 earnings results (second quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Aug 6, 2026
First Busey (BUSE) reported revenue of $197M for the second quarter 2026 (Q2 2026), -0.7% from a year earlier and +0.2% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 41.6%, net earnings $63.2M (32.1% of revenue).
First Busey, Q2 2026: revenue $197M (-0.7% year over year), operating margin 41.6%, net earnings $63.2M, operating cash flow $41.5M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q2 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $197M | +0.2% | -0.7% |
| Operating profit | $81.9M | +29% | +27% |
| Net earnings | $63.2M | +26% | +33% |
| Operating cash flow | $41.5M | -20% | -16% |
| Free cash flow | $39.2M | -20% | -15% |
What changed
Revenue was $196.7M in Q2 2026, down 1% year over year and roughly flat from the previous quarter.
Operating profit was $81.9M, a 41.6% margin (up 9.1 points year over year). Total costs fell 14% while revenue fell 1%. Net earnings were $63.2M, up 33% year over year. The effective tax rate was 22.9%.
Operating cash flow was $41.5M (down 16% year over year), 66% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $3.6M of depreciation and amortization and $2.6M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items used $27.8M. Capital expenditures of $2.3M left free cash flow of $39.2M.
Questions
What was First Busey's revenue in the second quarter 2026?
First Busey (BUSE) reported revenue of $197M for the second quarter 2026 (Q2 2026), -0.7% from a year earlier and +0.2% from the quarter before.
Was First Busey profitable in the second quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $81.9M (41.6% of revenue) and net earnings $63.2M.
Source: First Busey 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.