First Busey Corporation reported earnings results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2023. For the third quarter, the company reported net interest income was USD 77.79 million compared to USD 86.31 million a year ago. Net income was USD 30.67 million compared to USD 35.66 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 0.55 compared to USD 0.64 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 0.54 compared to USD 0.64 a year ago.
For the nine months, net interest income was USD 242.32 million compared to USD 232.29 million a year ago. Net income was USD 96.82 million compared to USD 93.92 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 1.75 compared to USD 1.7 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 1.72 compared to USD 1.67 a year ago.