First Business Financial Services (NASDAQ:FBIZ) is poised to announce its fourth quarter earnings for the fiscal year 2025 after the market closes on January 29, 2026. Analysts anticipate the company will report earnings of $1.38 per share and total revenue of $43.10 million for the quarter. The earnings call is scheduled for January 30, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET, where stakeholders can gain insights into the firm’s financial performance.
In its last earnings report, released on October 30, 2025, First Business Financial Services exceeded expectations with earnings of $1.70 per share, surpassing the consensus estimate of $1.39 by $0.31. The company recorded revenue of $44.29 million, which was also above the anticipated $42.30 million. Notably, the firm achieved a net margin of 18.55% and a return on equity of 14.89%.
Market analysts remain optimistic about First Business Financial Services. They project an average earnings per share (EPS) of $5 for the current fiscal year and $6 for the following year. The stock opened at $56.60 on Tuesday, reflecting a slight decline of 0.1%. The company boasts a market capitalization of approximately $470.91 million, a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 9.31, and a beta of 0.75.
Recent Developments and Analyst Ratings
Brokerage firms have recently updated their ratings and price targets for First Business Financial Services. Notably, Piper Sandler raised its price target from $58.00 to $61.00, maintaining an “overweight” rating. Weiss Ratings also reaffirmed its “buy (b)” rating, contributing to a consensus rating of “Buy” from four analysts, with a current average price target of $60.67, according to data from MarketBeat.com.
Institutional Investor Activity
Recent trading activity indicates strong institutional interest in First Business Financial Services. Vanguard Group Inc. increased its stake by 6.8% during the third quarter, now holding 481,681 shares valued at approximately $24.69 million. Federated Hermes Inc. also raised its position by 1.4%, while Invesco Ltd. and Ameriprise Financial Inc. reported increases of 0.7% and 10.6% respectively. Currently, institutional investors and hedge funds own about 60.07% of the company’s stock.
First Business Financial Services, headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, operates as a bank holding company. Through its subsidiary, First Business Bank, it provides a variety of commercial banking and financial services, including relationship-driven lending and cash management solutions, primarily targeting small and mid-sized businesses, nonprofit organizations, and high-net-worth individuals.
