For its fourth fiscal quarter (ending December 31), First Business Financial Service (NASDAQ: FBIZ) has reported a 49% increase in E.P.S. from $1.15 a year ago to $1.71 in the current quarter. E.P.S. were $5.20 for the latest four quarters through December 31 versus $4.33 for the same period a year ago — an increase of 20%.
Recent Price Action
On 1/30/25, First Business Financial Service (NASDAQ: FBIZ) stock increased 1.6%, closing at $49.55. However, trading volume in this advance was below average at 82% of normal. Relative to the market the stock has been exceptionally strong over the last nine months and has risen 6.4% during the last week.
Current PriceTarget Research Rating
First Business Financial Service has a current Value Trend Rating of A (Highest Rating). The Value Trend Rating reflects consistent signals from PTR’s two proprietary measures of a stock’s attractiveness. First Business Financial Service has a good Appreciation Score of 78 and a very high Power Rating of 90, producing the Highest Value Trend Rating.
Rating Review
In light of this new information and positive market action we are reviewing our current Overall Rating of A. This review will be completed in the next several days.
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