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First Busey Corporation reported a strong turnaround for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. Net income was $49.98M, compared with a net loss of $29.99M a year earlier, and diluted earnings per common share were $0.52 versus a loss of $0.44.
Total assets were $18.04B, with portfolio loans of $13.46B and deposits of $14.74B. Net interest income rose to $153.97M as loan interest increased, while the provision for credit losses dropped to $3.06M from $45.59M. Noninterest income also grew, and acquisition-related expenses fell sharply.
Unrealized losses on securities and hedges reduced other comprehensive income by $11.08M, but total comprehensive income still reached $38.90M. Capital ratios remained strong, with First Busey’s common equity Tier 1 ratio at 12.31% and leverage ratio at 11.88%, both well above regulatory minimums.
First Busey Corporation reported a strong turnaround for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. Net income was $49.98M, compared with a net loss of $29.99M a year earlier, and diluted earnings per common share were $0.52 versus a loss of $0.44.
Total assets were $18.04B, with portfolio loans of $13.46B and deposits of $14.74B. Net interest income rose to $153.97M as loan interest increased, while the provision for credit losses dropped to $3.06M from $45.59M. Noninterest income also grew, and acquisition-related expenses fell sharply.
Unrealized losses on securities and hedges reduced other comprehensive income by $11.08M, but total comprehensive income still reached $38.90M. Capital ratios remained strong, with First Busey’s common equity Tier 1 ratio at 12.31% and leverage ratio at 11.88%, both well above regulatory minimums.
First Busey Corp director Scott A. Wehrli reported a small equity compensation-related change in his ownership. He acquired 125 shares of Common Stock at $0.00 per share as a grant or award, described as dividend equivalent rights tied to Deferred Stock Units when a cash dividend was paid.
After this award, Wehrli directly holds 12,924 shares of Common Stock. He also has indirect holdings of 23,011 shares through the Scott Wehrli Declaration of Trust and 40,367 shares through Scott Wehrli Investments LLC, reflecting his overall reported ownership position in First Busey Corp stock.
First Busey Corp director Scott A. Wehrli reported a small equity compensation-related change in his ownership. He acquired 125 shares of Common Stock at $0.00 per share as a grant or award, described as dividend equivalent rights tied to Deferred Stock Units when a cash dividend was paid.
After this award, Wehrli directly holds 12,924 shares of Common Stock. He also has indirect holdings of 23,011 shares through the Scott Wehrli Declaration of Trust and 40,367 shares through Scott Wehrli Investments LLC, reflecting his overall reported ownership position in First Busey Corp stock.
KENNEY FREDERIC L reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
FIRST BUSEY CORP director Frederic L. Kenney received a grant of 303 shares of Common Stock as a compensation-related award. The shares were granted at no cash cost, increasing his direct holdings to 74,437 shares. The filing also shows indirect holdings of 38,788 shares in a testamentary trust and 55,137 shares held by his spouse.
According to the footnote, the 303-share grant represents dividend equivalent rights accrued on Deferred Stock Units in connection with a cash dividend, meaning each right mirrors the value of one common share rather than an open-market purchase.
KENNEY FREDERIC L reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
FIRST BUSEY CORP director Frederic L. Kenney received a grant of 303 shares of Common Stock as a compensation-related award. The shares were granted at no cash cost, increasing his direct holdings to 74,437 shares. The filing also shows indirect holdings of 38,788 shares in a testamentary trust and 55,137 shares held by his spouse.
According to the footnote, the 303-share grant represents dividend equivalent rights accrued on Deferred Stock Units in connection with a cash dividend, meaning each right mirrors the value of one common share rather than an open-market purchase.
FIRST BUSEY CORP director Stanley J. Bradshaw acquired additional exposure to Common Stock through a routine award. On May 1, 2026, he received 308 dividend equivalent rights, each economically equal to one share of First Busey Corporation Common Stock, in connection with a cash dividend paid on the stock.
These rights accrued on existing Deferred Stock Units, rather than through an open-market purchase. After this non-cash grant, Bradshaw directly owned 505,254 shares of Common Stock. The filing reflects a small, compensation-related increase in his holdings, not a discretionary market trade.
FIRST BUSEY CORP director Stanley J. Bradshaw acquired additional exposure to Common Stock through a routine award. On May 1, 2026, he received 308 dividend equivalent rights, each economically equal to one share of First Busey Corporation Common Stock, in connection with a cash dividend paid on the stock.
These rights accrued on existing Deferred Stock Units, rather than through an open-market purchase. After this non-cash grant, Bradshaw directly owned 505,254 shares of Common Stock. The filing reflects a small, compensation-related increase in his holdings, not a discretionary market trade.
RAUCKMAN KEVIN reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
First Busey Corp. director Kevin Rauckman reported a small equity-based compensation change. He received 62 dividend equivalent rights on Deferred Stock Units, each economically equal to one share of First Busey common stock, in connection with a cash dividend.
After this award, he directly holds 12,287 shares of common stock. A trust associated with him, the Kevin S. Rauckman Trust, indirectly holds 36,946 shares of common stock and 250 shares of Series A Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock. The filing does not show any open-market buys or sells.
RAUCKMAN KEVIN reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
First Busey Corp. director Kevin Rauckman reported a small equity-based compensation change. He received 62 dividend equivalent rights on Deferred Stock Units, each economically equal to one share of First Busey common stock, in connection with a cash dividend.
After this award, he directly holds 12,287 shares of common stock. A trust associated with him, the Kevin S. Rauckman Trust, indirectly holds 36,946 shares of common stock and 250 shares of Series A Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock. The filing does not show any open-market buys or sells.
First Busey Corp. director Jennifer M. Grigsby reported a compensation-related acquisition of 62 shares of Common Stock-equivalent rights. The Form 4 shows these as a grant or award with a price of $0.0000 per share, classified as a non-derivative acquisition.
According to the footnote, the 62 units represent dividend equivalent rights accrued on Deferred Stock Units in connection with a cash dividend on First Busey Corporation Common Stock, with each right economically equal to one share. After this award, Grigsby directly holds 24,802 shares of Common Stock and has an additional 25,637 shares reported as indirectly held through the Jennifer M. Grigsby Living Trust.
First Busey Corp. director Jennifer M. Grigsby reported a compensation-related acquisition of 62 shares of Common Stock-equivalent rights. The Form 4 shows these as a grant or award with a price of $0.0000 per share, classified as a non-derivative acquisition.
According to the footnote, the 62 units represent dividend equivalent rights accrued on Deferred Stock Units in connection with a cash dividend on First Busey Corporation Common Stock, with each right economically equal to one share. After this award, Grigsby directly holds 24,802 shares of Common Stock and has an additional 25,637 shares reported as indirectly held through the Jennifer M. Grigsby Living Trust.
First Busey Corp. director Michael David Cassens received 254 shares of Common Stock-equivalent rights as a grant. The Form 4 shows a grant/award acquisition at a price of $0.0000 per share, tied to dividend equivalent rights on Deferred Stock Units following a cash dividend.
After this award, Cassens directly holds 141,142 shares of Common Stock. Each dividend equivalent right referenced in the footnote is described as the economic equivalent of one share of First Busey Corporation Common Stock, so this is a compensation-linked, non-market transaction rather than an open-market purchase.
First Busey Corp. director Michael David Cassens received 254 shares of Common Stock-equivalent rights as a grant. The Form 4 shows a grant/award acquisition at a price of $0.0000 per share, tied to dividend equivalent rights on Deferred Stock Units following a cash dividend.
After this award, Cassens directly holds 141,142 shares of Common Stock. Each dividend equivalent right referenced in the footnote is described as the economic equivalent of one share of First Busey Corporation Common Stock, so this is a compensation-linked, non-market transaction rather than an open-market purchase.
First Busey Corp. director Rod Brenneman reported a small equity-based compensation award. On May 1, 2026, he acquired 62 shares of Common Stock at $0.0000 per share, characterized as a grant, award, or other acquisition.
According to a footnote, these 62 shares represent dividend equivalent rights that accrued on Deferred Stock Units when a cash dividend was paid, with each right economically equivalent to one common share. After this award, Brenneman directly holds 32,736 shares of Common Stock and, through the Brenneman Living Trust dated November 2, 2012, indirectly holds 136,639 shares of Common Stock and 100 shares of Series A Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock. The filing reflects routine compensation-related accruals rather than any open-market buying or selling.
First Busey Corp. director Rod Brenneman reported a small equity-based compensation award. On May 1, 2026, he acquired 62 shares of Common Stock at $0.0000 per share, characterized as a grant, award, or other acquisition.
According to a footnote, these 62 shares represent dividend equivalent rights that accrued on Deferred Stock Units when a cash dividend was paid, with each right economically equivalent to one common share. After this award, Brenneman directly holds 32,736 shares of Common Stock and, through the Brenneman Living Trust dated November 2, 2012, indirectly holds 136,639 shares of Common Stock and 100 shares of Series A Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock. The filing reflects routine compensation-related accruals rather than any open-market buying or selling.
First Busey Corp. director Stephen V. King reported routine equity-related changes in his holdings. He received an award of 349 shares of Common Stock at $0.00 per share, classified as a grant or other acquisition, increasing his direct ownership to 36,070 shares.
The filing also lists 181,918 shares of Common Stock held indirectly through the “Stephen V. King 2004 Declaration of Trust U/A 5/7/04.” A footnote explains the 349-share award represents dividend equivalent rights accrued on Deferred Stock Units in connection with a cash dividend on First Busey common stock, meaning this is a compensation-related adjustment rather than an open-market trade.
First Busey Corp. director Stephen V. King reported routine equity-related changes in his holdings. He received an award of 349 shares of Common Stock at $0.00 per share, classified as a grant or other acquisition, increasing his direct ownership to 36,070 shares.
The filing also lists 181,918 shares of Common Stock held indirectly through the “Stephen V. King 2004 Declaration of Trust U/A 5/7/04.” A footnote explains the 349-share award represents dividend equivalent rights accrued on Deferred Stock Units in connection with a cash dividend on First Busey common stock, meaning this is a compensation-related adjustment rather than an open-market trade.
First Busey Corp. director Tiffany B. White reported an acquisition of 100 common stock-related units as a compensation-linked award. The Form 4 shows these are dividend equivalent rights accrued on Deferred Stock Units in connection with a cash dividend. Each right is economically equivalent to one share of First Busey common stock, and following this award she directly holds 10,371 shares. This is a routine, non-cash compensation adjustment rather than an open-market purchase or sale.
First Busey Corp. director Tiffany B. White reported an acquisition of 100 common stock-related units as a compensation-linked award. The Form 4 shows these are dividend equivalent rights accrued on Deferred Stock Units in connection with a cash dividend. Each right is economically equivalent to one share of First Busey common stock, and following this award she directly holds 10,371 shares. This is a routine, non-cash compensation adjustment rather than an open-market purchase or sale.