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First Busey Q4 2025 earnings summary

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Q4 2025 earnings summary27 Jan, 2026

Executive summary

  • Achieved record profitability in 4Q25, with adjusted ROAA of 1.41% and efficiency ratio of 55.0%, up from 1.02% and 61.8% in 4Q24, respectively.

  • Adjusted diluted EPS rose to $0.68, and adjusted net income to common shareholders reached $61 million, both up sequentially and year-over-year.

  • Wealth management segment delivered record revenue and assets under care, with AUC up $1.8 billion YoY to $15.7 billion.

  • Tangible book value per share increased 13% YoY, with $70 million returned to shareholders via repurchases in 2025.

  • Leadership changes included the immediate separation of Michael J. Maddox and new executive appointments.

Financial highlights

  • Total operating revenue for 4Q25 was $201 million, up 4.4% QoQ; net interest income was $158 million, up 1.6% QoQ.

  • Net interest margin expanded to 3.71%, up 13 bps QoQ and 76 bps YoY.

  • Adjusted pre-provision net revenue was $85 million, and adjusted ROATCE was 13.58%.

  • Total assets stood at $18.1 billion, loans at $13.6 billion, and deposits at $14.9 billion at year-end.

  • Allowance for credit losses to loans was 1.28%.

Outlook and guidance

  • Expectation for seasonal public fund deposit inflows in 2Q26 and 3Q26.

  • Continued focus on organic growth in high-growth markets and leveraging recent acquisitions for synergy realization.

  • Branch network efficiency and further optimization of funding costs remain priorities.

  • Well positioned for 2026 with robust capital, liquidity, and disciplined risk management.

  • Full realization of $25 million in annual pre-tax expense synergies from the CrossFirst acquisition expected in 2026.

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First Busey Corporation operates as the bank holding company for Busey Bank, offering retail and commercial banking products and services to individual, corporate, institutional, and governmental customers in the United States. The company functions through three main segments: Banking, Wealth Management, and FirsTech. The Banking segment provides a range of services, including deposits, loans, and money transfers for both individual and corporate clients. The Wealth Management segment offers asset management, investment services, and fiduciary services. The FirsTech segment delivers payment technology solutions such as online and mobile bill payments and lockbox remittance processing. First Busey Corporation is headquartered in Champaign, Illinois, and its shares are listed on the NASDAQ.

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