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CVB Financial vs First Busey: CVBF and BUSE compared
CVB Financial is the larger company: $196M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $194M for First Busey (Q3 2026). CVB Financial is growing faster (+52% against -1% a year earlier). CVB Financial is more profitable, with an operating margin of 54.2% against 37.5%.
Where the money goes: CVBF and BUSE
CVB Financial (CVBF) · Q3 2026
CVB Financial, Q3 2026: revenue $196M (+52% year over year), operating margin 54.2%, net earnings $78.1M, operating cash flow $140M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
First Busey (BUSE) · Q3 2026
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.
| CVB Financial (CVBF) | First Busey (BUSE) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $196M | $194M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +52% | -1% |
| Operating margin | 54.2% | 37.5% |
| Net earnings | $78.1M | $55.8M |
| Net margin | 39.9% | 28.9% |
| Operating cash flow | $140M | $71.2M |
| Free cash flow | $138M | $69.3M |
Where the revenue comes from
CVB Financial
- Net interest income: $179M (92%)
- Noninterest income: $16.5M (8%)
Questions
Which is bigger, CVB Financial or First Busey?
CVB Financial is the larger company: $196M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $194M for First Busey (Q3 2026).
Is CVB Financial or First Busey growing faster?
CVB Financial is growing faster (+52% against -1% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, CVB Financial or First Busey?
CVB Financial is more profitable, with an operating margin of 54.2% against 37.5%.
More: CVB Financial earnings · how CVB Financial makes money · First Busey earnings · how First Busey makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Nov 6, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 5, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.