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First Busey (BUSE) Q3 2026 earnings results (third quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Nov 5, 2026
First Busey (BUSE) reported revenue of $194M for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), -1% from a year earlier and -2% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 37.5%, net earnings $55.8M (28.9% of revenue).
First Busey, Q3 2026: revenue $194M (-1% year over year), operating margin 37.5%, net earnings $55.8M, operating cash flow $71.2M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q3 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $194M | -2% | -1% |
| Operating profit | $72.5M | -11% | -6% |
| Net earnings | $55.8M | -12% | -2% |
| Operating cash flow | $71.2M | +72% | +14% |
| Free cash flow | $69.3M | +77% | +27% |
What changed
Revenue was $193.5M in Q3 2026, down 1% year over year and down 2% from the previous quarter.
Operating profit was $72.5M, a 37.5% margin (down 1.9 points year over year). Total costs grew 2% against a revenue fall of 1%. Net earnings were $55.8M, down 2% year over year. The effective tax rate was 23.0%.
Operating cash flow was $71.2M (up 14% year over year), 127% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $3.6M of depreciation and amortization and $4.0M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items added $7.8M. Capital expenditures of $1.9M left free cash flow of $69.3M.
Questions
What was First Busey's revenue in the third quarter 2026?
First Busey (BUSE) reported revenue of $194M for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), -1% from a year earlier and -2% from the quarter before.
Was First Busey profitable in the third quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $72.5M (37.5% of revenue) and net earnings $55.8M.
Source: First Busey 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.