Business First Bancshares, Inc. (BFST)
NASDAQ: BFST · Real-Time Price · USD
31.57
+0.44 (1.41%)
Oct 16, 2026, 9:48 AM EDT - Market open
Business First Bancshares Stock Forecast
Stock Price Forecast
According to 5 analysts polled by S&P Global, Business First Bancshares stock has a consensus rating of "Strong Buy" and an average price target of $34.9. The average 1-year stock price forecast is 10.55% higher than the current stock price, while the lowest is $32.5 (+2.95%) and the highest is $37 (+17.20%).
Price Target: $34.9 (+10.55%)
Analyst Consensus: Strong Buy
Price Target
Chart* Price targets were last updated on Jul 24, 2026.
Analyst Ratings
The average analyst rating for Business First Bancshares stock is "Strong Buy". This means that analysts believe this stock is likely to perform very well in the near future and significantly outperform the market.
Recommendation Trends
| Rating | May '26 | Jun '26 | Jul '26 | Aug '26 | Sep '26 | Oct '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Buy | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Buy | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Hold | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Strong Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Latest Forecasts
| Analyst | Firm | Rating | Rating | Action | Price Target | Upside | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephens | Stephens | Buy Maintains $36 | Buy | Maintains | $36 | +14.03% | Jul 24, 2026 |
| Hovde Group | Hovde Group | Buy Maintains $33 → $36 | Buy | Maintains | $33 → $36 | +14.03% | Jul 24, 2026 |
Financial Forecast
Revenue This Year
368.61M
from 321.49M
Increased by 14.66%
Revenue Next Year
394.56M
from 368.61M
Increased by 7.04%
EPS This Year
3.01
from 2.83
Increased by 6.27%
EPS Next Year
3.33
from 3.01
Increased by 10.66%
EPS and Forward PE are based on non-GAAP adjusted numbers.