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First Busey Corporation (BUSE), a Midwest bank holding company, has demonstrated a strong track record of beating earnings estimates, with an average surprise of 11.85% over the last two quarters. The company has a positive Earnings ESP of +2.68% and a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) rating, suggesting another potential earnings beat in its next report expected on October 27, 2026.

First Busey (BUSE), a Midwest bank holding company, offers an attractive dividend yield of 3.59% with a current quarterly dividend of $0.26 per share. The company has increased its annualized dividend to $1.04, up 4% year-over-year, with a conservative 39% payout ratio. BUSE is expected to deliver solid earnings growth of 5.93% in 2026 and carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) rating, making it a compelling investment opportunity for income-focused investors.

MSCI is set to report Q3 2026 earnings on Oct. 20, 2026, with consensus estimates of $4.99 EPS and $880.29M revenue, representing 11.63% and 10.95% YoY growth respectively. The company is expected to benefit from strong demand for index solutions, growing asset-based fees, and accelerating Private Capital Solutions, but faces headwinds from persistent weakness in its Sustainability business and rising operating expenses.