First Busey Corporation reported earnings results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023. For the fourth quarter, the company reported net interest income was USD 77.13 million compared to USD 91.15 million a year ago. Net income was USD 25.75 million compared to USD 34.39 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 0.46 compared to USD 0.62 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 0.46 compared to USD 0.61 a year ago.

For the full year, the company reported net interest income was USD 319.45 million compared to USD 323.44 million a year ago. Net income was USD 122.57 million compared to USD 128.31 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 2.21 compared to USD 2.32 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 2.18 compared to USD 2.29 a year ago.