Business First Bancshares, Inc. (FRA:828)
Germany · Delayed Price · Currency is EUR | Market Cap | 790.00M +21.0% |
| Revenue (ttm) | 280.97M +17.1% |
| Net Income | 74.14M +26.1% |
| EPS | 2.44 +15.9% |
| Shares Out | n/a |
| PE Ratio | 10.66 |
| Forward PE | 9.25 |
| Dividend | 0.50 (2.12%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | May 15, 2026 |
| Volume | n/a |
| Open | 24.00 |
| Previous Close | 23.80 |
| Day's Range | 24.00 - 24.00 |
| 52-Week Range | 16.30 - 25.40 |
| Beta | n/a |
| Analysts | n/a |
| Price Target | n/a |
| Earnings Date | Jul 30, 2026 |
About Business First Bancshares
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 money market accounts; and certificates of deposits, remote deposit capture, and direct deposit services. The company also provides commercial and industrial loans, such as working capital, term, equipment financing, asset acquisition, expansion and development, borrowing base, and other loan products,... [Read more]
Financial Performance
In 2025, Business First Bancshares's revenue was $312.76 million, an increase of 19.97% compared to the previous year's $260.70 million. Earnings were $82.46 million, an increase of 38.11%.
Financial numbers in USD Financial StatementsNews
Business First Bancshares Transcript: AGM 2026
The meeting covered director elections, executive compensation, and auditor ratification, with all proposals approved by majority vote. Shareholders could participate virtually and submit questions, and official results will be filed with the SEC.
Business First Bancshares price target lowered to $33 from $34 at Stephens
Stephens lowered the firm’s price target on Business First Bancshares (BFST) to $33 from $34 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares. Q1 results were highlighted by “excellent cost…
Business First Bancshares Earnings Call Transcript: Q1 2026
First quarter saw record earnings, strong capital, and successful Progressive Bank acquisition. Organic loan growth was offset by paydowns, but new hires and cost controls support positive outlook. Margin and tangible book value expected to improve through year.
Business First Bancshares Earnings release: Q1 2026
Business First Bancshares released its Q1 2026 earnings on April 27, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.
Business First Bancshares Slides: Q1 2026
Business First Bancshares has posted slides in relation to its Q1 2026 quarterly earnings report, which was published on April 27, 2026.
Business First Bancshares Quarterly report: Q1 2026
Business First Bancshares has published its Q1 2026 quarterly earnings report on April 27, 2026.
Business First Bancshares reports Q1 EPS 68c, consensus 69c
Reports Q1 tangible book value per share $23.18. Reports Q1 net charge-offs .01%. “It was a busy and productive start of the year for b1BANK,” said Jude Melville, chairman, president,…
Business First Bancshares, Inc., Announces Financial Results for Q1 2026
BATON ROUGE, La. , April 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Business First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: BFST) (Business First), parent company of b1BANK, today announced its unaudited results for the quarter e...
Business First Bancshares Proxy statement: Proxy filing
Business First Bancshares filed a proxy statement on April 8, 2026, providing details for shareholder voting and corporate governance matters.
Business First Bancshares, Inc. Completes $85.0 Million Private Placement of Subordinated Notes
BATON ROUGE, La., April 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Business First Bancshares, Inc. (Nasdaq: BFST) (Business First or the Company), parent company of b1BANK, is pleased to announce the completion of ...
b1BANK Names Ben Marmande Director of Corporate Banking
BATON ROUGE, La., April 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- b1BANK announced that Ben Marmande has joined the organization as director of corporate banking. Marmande will lead b1BANK's corporate banking effo...
Business First Bancshares, Inc. Schedules Q1 2026 Earnings Release and Conference Call for April 27
BATON ROUGE, La., April 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Business First Bancshares, Inc. (Nasdaq: BFST), the parent company of b1BANK, announced that it will release its financial results for the first qu...
b1BANK partners with Covecta to deploy agentic AI
The multi-year partnership will integrate agentic AI into key stages of b1BANK's banking lifecycle, helping teams work faster, improve controls, and increase capacity while maintaining strong risk and...
Business First Bancshares price target raised to $33 from $32 at DA Davidson
DA Davidson raised the firm’s price target on Business First Bancshares (BFST) to $33 from $32 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares after its Q4 earnings beat. The…
Business First Bancshares price target raised to $35 from $34 at Stephens
Stephens raised the firm’s price target on Business First Bancshares (BFST) to $35 from $34 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares following Q4 results that the firm says…
Business First Bancshares Earnings Call Transcript: Q4 2025
2025 saw strong financial and operational progress, with robust loan and deposit growth, improved capital ratios, and a successful acquisition. Credit quality was impacted by a single large CRE loan, but reserves and risk management are being strengthened. Efficiency and profitability are expected to improve further in 2026.
Business First Bancshares Annual report: Q4 2025
Business First Bancshares has published its Q4 2025 annual report on January 22, 2026.
Business First Bancshares Earnings release: Q4 2025
Business First Bancshares released its Q4 2025 earnings on January 22, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.
Business First Bancshares Slides: Q4 2025
Business First Bancshares has posted slides in relation to its Q4 2025 quarterly earnings report, which was published on January 22, 2026.
Business First Bancshares reports Q4 adjusted EPS 79c, consensus 71c
Reports Q4 provision for credit losses $3.1M. Reports Q4 net charge-offs $6.8M. Reports Q4 net interest margin 3.71%. Reports Q4 book value per common share $27.95, tangible book value per…
Business First Bancshares, Inc., Announces Financial Results for Fiscal Year 2025 and Q4 2025
BATON ROUGE, La., Jan. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Business First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: BFST) (Business First), parent company of b1BANK, today announced its unaudited results for the quarter end...
Business First Bancshares price target raised to $31 from $30 at Raymond James
Raymond James raised the firm’s price target on Business First Bancshares (BFST) to $31 from $30 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. Rrisk-reward is viewed positively given expectations…
Business First Bancshares, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter 2025 Earnings Release Date and Conference Call
BATON ROUGE, La., Jan. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Business First Bancshares, Inc. (Nasdaq: BFST) (Business First), the parent company of b1BANK, announced it is scheduled to release fourth quarter 2...
Business First Bancshares completes acquisition of Progressive Bank
Business First Bancshares (BFST) announced the completion of its previously announced acquisition of Progressive Bancorp and its wholly-owned bank subsidiary, Progressive Bank. The acquisition increas...
Business First Bancshares, Inc. Completes Acquisition of Progressive Bank
BATON ROUGE, La., Jan. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Business First Bancshares, Inc. (Nasdaq: BFST) (Business First), the holding company for b1BANK, announced today the successful completion of its pr...