Business First Bancshares, Inc. (BFST)
| Market Cap | 1.02B +40.6% |
| Revenue (ttm) | 334.00M +14.7% |
| Net Income | 87.55M +20.8% |
| EPS | 2.81 +11.6% |
| Shares Out | 32.55M |
| PE Ratio | 11.22 |
| Forward PE | 10.05 |
| Dividend | $0.60 (1.91%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Volume | 219,071 |
| Open | 31.45 |
| Previous Close | 31.42 |
| Day's Range | 31.29 - 31.73 |
| 52-Week Range | 22.56 - 32.53 |
| Beta | 0.77 |
| Analysts | Strong Buy |
| Price Target | 34.90 (+10.86%) |
| Earnings Date | Oct 22, 2026 |
About BFST
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 StatementsAnalyst Summary
According to 5 analysts, the average rating for BFST stock is "Strong Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $34.9, which is an increase of 10.86% from the latest price.
News
Business First Bancshares price target raised to $36 from $34 at Stephens
Stephens raised the firm’s price target on Business First Bancshares (BFST) to $36 from $34 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares. The firm adjusted estimates following the bank’s…
Business First Bancshares price target raised to $36 from $32.50 at Hovde Group
Hovde Group analyst Feddie Strickland raised the firm’s price target on Business First Bancshares (BFST) to $36 from $32.50 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. Published first on…
Business First Bancshares Earnings Call Transcript: Q2 2026
Second quarter results showed strong core profitability, margin expansion, and improved credit quality, with a robust loan pipeline supporting high single-digit annualized growth for the second half of 2026. Capital levels remain strong, expenses are expected to decline, and significant economic tailwinds in Louisiana and Texas support future growth.
Business First Bancshares Earnings release: Q2 2026
Business First Bancshares released its Q2 2026 earnings on July 23, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.
Business First Bancshares Slides: Q2 2026
Business First Bancshares has posted slides in relation to its Q2 2026 quarterly earnings report, which was published on July 23, 2026.
Business First Bancshares Quarterly report: Q2 2026
Business First Bancshares has published its Q2 2026 quarterly earnings report on July 23, 2026.
Business First Bancshares reports Q2 core EPS 71c, consensus 70c
Reports Q2 provision for credit losses $2M. Reports Q2 net interest margin 3.73%. Reports Q2 book value per common share $28.79, tangible book value per common share $23.61. Loans held…
Business First Bancshares, Inc., Announces Financial Results for Q2 2026
BATON ROUGE, La., July 23, 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 acquires American Planning, terms undisclosed
Business First Bancshares (BFST) announced the acquisition of American Planning, a financial consulting firm serving community banks since 1972. CEO T. Jefferson Fair and his team will join Smith Shel...
Business First Bancshares, Inc. Acquires American Planning Corporation, Strengthening Community Bank Advisory Services Through Smith Shellnut Wilson
Veteran community bank consulting team brings more than five decades of experience to SSW and b1 Financial Services Group clients nationwide Veteran community bank consulting team brings more than fiv...
Business First Bancshares, Inc. Schedules Q2 2026 Earnings Release and Conference Call for July 23
BATON ROUGE, La., July 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Business First Bancshares, Inc. (Nasdaq: BFST), the parent company of b1BANK, announced that it will release its financial results for the second qu...
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…