BFST

$26.20

Market ClosedAs of Mar 17, 8:00 PM UTC

Business First Bancshares, Inc.

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Whystock Valuation Model

Calculated using a trailing P/E relative model adjusted by sector ROE and historical growth.
Current Price$26.20
Potential Upside
112.2%
Whystock Fair Value$55.60
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Fundamentals

SectorFinancial Services
IndustryBanks - Regional

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).
$859.69M
P/E Ratio
Value territory. Trading at a high yield relative to earnings.
9.46
Beta
Defensive asset. Lower volatility than the S&P 500.
0.84
Div Yield
Strong income play. Yield provides a meaningful total return floor.
220.00%
ROIC
Average efficiency. Growth may require heavy reinvestment.
10.36%
Quick Ratio
Tight liquidity. Monitor cash flow carefully against debt.
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Recent News

Simply Wall St.
Mar 11, 2026

How The Investment Story Is Shifting For Business First Bancshares (BFST) After Recent Analyst Updates

The latest analyst update on Business First Bancshares keeps model fair value steady at US$32.88 while highlighting a US$31 price target that anchors the current valuation conversation. That target sits at the center of an active debate over how much of the bank’s balance sheet growth and the Oakwood and Progressive deals is already reflected in the share price, and how much depends on smooth execution ahead. As you read on, you will see how these shifting views are shaping the evolving...

BULLISH
Positive press. Headlines skewed toward growth and analyst upgrades.
Simply Wall St.
Feb 25, 2026

How The Business First Bancshares (BFST) Story Is Shifting With Modest Analyst Repricing

The fair value price target for Business First Bancshares is set at $32.88, with the latest update keeping this figure unchanged. Analysts have made only modest upward tweaks to their individual price targets, reflecting a recalibration tied to execution on growth, acquisitions, and balance sheet quality rather than a major shift in the story. As you read on, you will see how to track these incremental moves and what they might signal for the evolving analyst narrative around the...

BULLISH
Positive press. Headlines skewed toward growth and analyst upgrades.
Simply Wall St.
Feb 11, 2026

Why The Narrative Around Business First Bancshares (BFST) Is Shifting After Deals And New Targets

Business First Bancshares’ fair value estimate has shifted modestly, with the target moving from US$32.70 to US$32.88 as recent research updates cluster around higher views on the stock. This small change reflects how analysts are weighing the potential earnings contribution from the Oakwood and Progressive deals against the integration and balance sheet risks that more cautious voices are flagging. Stay with this article to see how you can keep on top of these evolving research calls and the...

BULLISH
Positive press. Headlines skewed toward growth and analyst upgrades.
Simply Wall St.
Jan 30, 2026

Business First Bancshares (NASDAQ:BFST) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.15

Business First Bancshares, Inc. ( NASDAQ:BFST ) will pay a dividend of $0.15 on the 15th of February. Including this...

BEARISH
Negative press. News cycle fixated on risk factors or misses.
Simply Wall St.
Jan 27, 2026

Why The Business First Bancshares (BFST) Story Is Shifting After A Fresh Target Reset

Why the Business First Bancshares price target just shifted The latest price target for Business First Bancshares has been revised from none to none, a reset that puts more focus on the story behind the stock than on a specific number. With no clear before and after figure to anchor to, the update itself becomes the signal that analysts are reassessing what matters most in the current narrative. Investors can continue to monitor how the story around Business First Bancshares develops and how...

BULLISH
Positive press. Headlines skewed toward growth and analyst upgrades.