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Business First Bancshares, Inc. (BFST)
$31.38-0.46 (-1.44%)
Market ClosedLast close Sep 8
Business First Bancshares, Inc.
Historical Price
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200-Day SMA
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The Narrative
Business First Bancshares, Inc. in the Financial Services sector is trading at $31.38 with a market capitalization of $1.0B. Wall Street consensus targets $34.90 (5 analysts), implying a +11.2% move over the next 12 months. The stock is currently near its 52-week high of $32.52, remaining 11.0% above its 200-day moving average. On fundamentals, Piotroski 7/9 indicates strong financial quality. The Whystock Score of 100/100 reflects bullish alignment across trend, valuation and analyst targets.
Ecosystem Influences
Sell-side targets imply +11.2% upside over 12 months
Long-term trend bullish (price vs 200-day SMA)
Macro-economic sensitivity to interest rate and inflation shifts
Quarterly Financials
| Metric (USD) | Q2 2026 | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | — | $89.11M↑ | $82.83M↑ | $80.81M↑ | $78.34M |
| Gross Profit | — | — | — | — | — |
| Operating Income | — | — | — | — | — |
| Net Income | — | $23.56M↑ | $22.36M↓ | $22.86M↑ | $22.10M |
Peer Comparison
JPMBACGS
Fundamentals
Business First Bancshares, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for b1BANK that provides various banking products and services in Louisiana and Texas. It offers various deposit products and services, including checking and savings, time, and mon...
Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
$1.05B
P/E Ratio
Value territory. Trading at a high yield relative to earnings.
11.43
Beta
Defensive asset. Lower volatility than the S&P 500.
0.77
Div Yield
Low to zero yield. Return is entirely dependent on price appreciation.
1.88%
ROE
Average efficiency. Growth may require heavy reinvestment.
6.94%
Volume
Today's trading volume
171,427
Recent News
Regional Bank Director Liquidates 3,235 Shares, Valued at $102,873
Cummings reduced his equity stake by just 2%, maintaining ~202,000 total shares worth $6.27 million. The sale occurred as the stock posted a 29% one-year return.
Newcomer Director at Business First Bancshares Sells 10,000 Shares for $319,000
With strong returns so far in 2026, George W. Cummings III reducing his direct holdings looks routine more than it does alarming.
Why This Business First Insider Sale Matters Less Than Second-Half Loan Growth And Deposits
Keith Mansfield's transaction reduced his direct equity stake by 5%, though he retains 77,139 shares and 13,374 restricted stock units vesting through 2029.
What This Business First Insider Sale Signals After a 34% Stock Run
George W. Iii Cummings reduced his stake by 8% while the stock posted a 34% one-year return, leaving him with ~225,000 shares and a 0.69% ownership position.
Is Stronger Net Interest Income And Buybacks Altering The Investment Case For Business First Bancshares (BFST)?
Business First Bancshares, Inc. reported past second-quarter 2026 results showing net interest income of US$77.84 million and net income of US$24.18 million, both higher than the prior year, alongside six-month improvements. The company also reinforced shareholder returns by declaring regular common and preferred dividends and completing a tranche of its October 2025 share repurchase program, buying back 426,458 shares for US$11.29 million. We’ll now assess how stronger net interest income...