First Business Financial Services (FBIZ) Q2 FY26 earnings call

First Business Financial Services delivered a strong second quarter, marked by record pretax pre-provision earnings and robust balance sheet expansion. The company strategically exited its national SBA 7(a) lending, reallocating focus to higher-yielding niche C&I and private wealth businesses, which are driving significant fee income growth. Management remains committed to positive operating leverage and achieving its 10% annual growth targets, leveraging its relationship-based model and talent acquisition in competitive markets.