The earnings call reflected a strong quarter characterized by solid earnings growth, robust deposit and loan growth, and stable asset quality. However, challenges were noted in the equipment finance portfolio and ongoing economic uncertainties related to trade policy and potential recession. Despite these concerns, the company maintains a positive outlook for 2025, driven by strategic initiatives and a diversified revenue stream.

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Q2 2025

During the First Business Financial Services First Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call, CEO Corey Chambas highlighted a robust quarter marked by a 23% increase in pre-tax pre-provision adjusted earnings compared to the previous year, with earnings per share rising by 27% to $1.32. The company achieved a 10% growth in loans and an 18% increase in total deposits over the same period last year. This growth was driven by a 27% annualized increase in C&I loan balances and a strong performance in SBA lending. The net interest margin stood at 3.69%, reflecting stable balance sheet management. Non-performing assets decreased by $4.3 million, contributing to a 14% growth in tangible book value per share. The company remains focused on maintaining strong asset quality and executing its strategic plan for long-term growth.

Strong Financial Performance

First Business Financial Services reported a 23% increase in pre-tax pre-provision adjusted earnings over last year's first quarter, and earnings per share rose by 27% to $1.32. Tangible book value per share grew by 14%.

Robust Deposit Growth

The company achieved double-digit core deposit growth, with deposits growing $488 million or 18% from last year's first quarter. Core deposits grew by $66 million, over 11%.

Loan and Revenue Growth

Loan balances grew by $275 million or almost 10% over the same period last year, meeting the company's long-term growth goal. First quarter revenue increased nearly 13% compared to the first quarter of 2024.

Stable Asset Quality

Non-performing assets declined by $4.3 million from the linked quarter, and the company's weighted average risk rating showed minimal movement.

SBA Lending Momentum

SBA lending sustained its momentum with strong loan sale premiums expected to be a meaningful driver of revenue in 2025.

First Business Financial (FBIZ) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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FBIZ Earnings History

Report Date	Fiscal Quarter	Forecast / EPS	Last Year's EPS	EPS YoY Change	Slides	Play Transcript
Jul 24, 2025	2025 (Q2)	1.33 / -	1.23	―	―	―
Apr 24, 2025	2025 (Q1)	1.27 / 1.32	1.04	26.92% (+0.28)
Jan 30, 2025	2024 (Q4)	1.27 / 1.71	1.15	48.70% (+0.56)
Oct 24, 2024	2024 (Q3)	1.19 / 1.24	1.17	5.98% (+0.07)
Jul 25, 2024	2024 (Q2)	1.09 / 1.23	0.98	25.51% (+0.25)		―
Apr 25, 2024	2024 (Q1)	1.12 / 1.04	1.05	-0.95% (-0.01)		―
Jan 25, 2024	2023 (Q4)	1.13 / 1.15	1.18	-2.54% (-0.03)		―
Oct 26, 2023	2023 (Q3)	1.17 / 1.17	1.25	-6.40% (-0.08)		―
Jul 27, 2023	2023 (Q2)	0.98 / 0.98	1.29	-24.03% (-0.31)	―	―
Apr 27, 2023	2023 (Q1)	1.07 / 1.05	1.02	2.94% (+0.03)	―	―

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FBIZ Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date	Price 1 Day Before	Price 1 Day After	Percentage Change
Apr 24, 2025	$49.63	$47.60	-4.09%
Jan 30, 2025	$48.99	$51.07	+4.25%
Oct 24, 2024	$44.09	$42.19	-4.31%
Jul 25, 2024	$42.52	$44.67	+5.06%

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FAQ

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First Business Financial Services (FBIZ) is schdueled to report earning on Jul 24, 2025, After Close (Confirmed).

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FBIZ EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q2) is 1.33.

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