Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.19
First Business Financial Services, Inc. (FBIZ) Dividend History
Income profile from 2005 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.1%
Payout Ratio
19.2%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
13 years
FBIZ Dividend Income Check
Safety
19.2% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
13 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 6.4% and trend is rising.
FBIZ Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.1%
Trailing DPS$1.19
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout19.2%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout18.8%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score8/9
Growth
Growth Streak13 years
3Y CAGR13.7%
5Y CAGR11.9%
Yield on Cost (5Y)6.4%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.3%
Total Shareholder Yield2.4%
1Y Total Return19.7%
5Y Total Return125.3%
Div Contribution (5Y)18.6%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$22,52910Y ago$25,88120Y ago$55,204
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
FBIZ Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (22 years of payments)
FBIZ Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
First Business Financial Services, Inc. distributes 19.2% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 18.8%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 8/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
FBIZ has raised its dividend for 13 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 13.7% and 5-year CAGR of 11.9%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, FBIZ returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.1% dividend yield, 0.3% buyback yield, 2.4% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 6.4% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 125.3%, with dividends contributing 18.6% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $25,881 today.
FBIZ Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$4.90
Avg/Payment$0.2450
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2026Latest | $0.3400 | — | 2.23% | May 20, 2026 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | $0.3400 | ↑ +17.2% | 2.07% | Feb 28, 2026 |
| Nov 19, 2025 | $0.2900 | — | 2.33% | Dec 3, 2025 |
| Aug 11, 2025 | $0.2900 | — | 2.37% | Aug 25, 2025 |
| May 9, 2025 | $0.2900 | — | 2.27% | May 23, 2025 |
| Feb 14, 2025 | $0.2900 | ↑ +16.0% | 1.97% | Feb 28, 2025 |
| Nov 7, 2024 | $0.2500 | — | 2.08% | Nov 20, 2024 |
| Aug 8, 2024 | $0.2500 | — | 2.38% | Sep 16, 2024 |
FBIZ Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#6 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.1%
#6 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
19.2% payout
Streak
13Y
11.9% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.4%
#5 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FBIZFirst Business Finan… | $470M | 2.1% | 19.2% | 13 | Sustainable |
3rd  TCBKTriCo Bancshares | $1.6B | 2.7% | 37.0% | 7 | Sustainable |
1st  NBTBNBT Bancorp Inc. | $2.4B | 3.2% | 42.9% | 12 | Sustainable |
 SBCFSeacoast Banking Cor… | $3.1B | 2.3% | 46.7% | 6 | Sustainable |
 FFINFirst Financial Bank… | $4.6B | 2.2% | 46.0% | 11 | Sustainable |
 BANFBancFirst Corporatio… | $3.8B | 1.5% | 26.7% | 11 | Sustainable |
 SMBCSouthern Missouri Ba… | $769M | 1.3% | 17.8% | 2 | Sustainable |
2nd  MBWMMercantile Bank Corp… | $901M | 2.8% | 27.0% | 6 | Sustainable |
 CZWICitizens Community B… | $203M | 1.8% | 25.0% | 7 | Sustainable |
FBIZ Annual Dividend History (2003–2026)
24 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.68 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 3.7% |
| 2025 | $1.16 | 16.0% | 4 | $6.06 | 19.1% | 5.22x | 6.4% |
| 2024 | $1.00 | 9.9% | 4 | $5.20 | 19.2% | 5.20x | 5.5% |
| 2023 | $0.91 | 15.2% | 4 | $4.33 | 21.0% | 4.76x | 5.0% |
| 2022 | $0.79 | 9.7% | 4 | $4.75 | 16.6% | 6.01x | 4.3% |
| 2021 | $0.72 | 9.1% | 4 | $4.17 | 17.3% | 5.79x | 3.9% |
| 2020 | $0.66 | 10.0% | 4 | $1.97 | 33.5% | 2.98x | 3.6% |
| 2019 | $0.60 | 7.0% | 4 | $2.68 | 22.4% | 4.47x | 3.3% |
| 2018 | $0.56 | 7.8% | 5 | $1.86 | 30.1% | 3.32x | 3.1% |
| 2017 | $0.52 | 8.3% | 4 | $1.36 | 38.2% | 2.62x | 2.9% |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying FBIZ stock.
How much dividend does FBIZ pay per share?
First Business Financial Services, Inc. (FBIZ) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.19 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.1%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is FBIZ's next ex-dividend date?
FBIZ's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. FBIZ typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is FBIZ's dividend safe?
FBIZ's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +19.2% and FCF payout ratio of +18.8%. With 13 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is FBIZ a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, First Business Financial Services, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 13 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +11.9%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does FBIZ pay dividends?
First Business Financial Services, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.19 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 21+ years from 2005 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in FBIZ grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in FBIZ five years ago would be worth approximately $22,529 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is FBIZ's yield on cost for long-term holders?
FBIZ's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +6.4% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.1% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.