Business First Bancshares, Inc. (BFST)
| Market Cap | 894.25M |
| Revenue (ttm) | 323.96M |
| Net Income (ttm) | 85.48M |
| Shares Out | 32.62M |
| EPS (ttm) | 2.82 |
| PE Ratio | 9.76 |
| Forward PE | 9.16 |
| Dividend | $0.60 (2.18%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | May 15, 2026 |
| Volume | 125,568 |
| Open | 27.37 |
| Previous Close | 27.01 |
| Day's Range | 27.17 - 27.79 |
| 52-Week Range | 22.52 - 30.32 |
| Beta | 0.82 |
| Analysts | Strong Buy |
| Price Target | 32.75 (+19.48%) |
| Earnings Date | Apr 27, 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 Forecast
According to 4 analysts, the average rating for BFST stock is "Strong Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $32.75, which is an increase of 19.48% from the latest price.
News
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, 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, 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...
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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, 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, 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, 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...
Business First Bancshares, Inc. Announces Stock Repurchase Program
BATON ROUGE, La., Oct. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Business First Bancshares, Inc. (Nasdaq: BFST) (Business First), the holding company for b1BANK, announced today that its Board of Directors has app...
Business First Bancshares Earnings Call Transcript: Q3 2025
Q3 2025 saw stable net interest margin, strong expense control, and improved efficiency, with core net income of $21.2M and continued growth in non-interest income. M&A integration is on track, and margin expansion is expected in Q4, with steady profitability and capital strength projected into 2026.
Business First Bancshares, Inc., Announces Financial Results for Q3 2025
BATON ROUGE, La., Oct. 23, 2025 (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, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2025 Earnings Release Date and Conference Call
BATON ROUGE, La., Oct. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Business First Bancshares, Inc. (Nasdaq: BFST), the parent company of b1BANK, announced today that it is scheduled to release its financial results ...
Business First Bancshares Earnings Call Transcript: Q2 2025
Q2 delivered strong core profitability, stable margins, and higher tangible book value, with loan growth at the high end of guidance and robust fee income momentum. Asset quality saw some negative migration, but reserves are adequate and resolutions are progressing. M&A and system upgrades position for future growth.
Business First Bancshares, Inc., Announces Financial Results for Q2 2025
BATON ROUGE, La., July 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Business First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: BFST) (Business First), parent company of b1BANK, today announced its unaudited results for the quarter end...
b1BANK Promotes Heather Roemer to Chief Administrative Officer
BATON ROUGE, La., July 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- b1BANK, the banking subsidiary of Business First Bancshares, Inc. (Nasdaq: BFST), announced the promotion of Heather Roemer to executive vice presid...
Business First Bancshares, Inc. Announces Agreement to Acquire Progressive Bancorp, Inc. and Progressive Bank
BATON ROUGE, La., July 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Business First Bancshares, Inc. (Nasdaq: BFST) ("Business First"), the holding company for b1BANK, announced today the signing of a definitive agree...
Business First Bancshares, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2025 Earnings Release Date and Conference Call
BATON ROUGE, La., July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Business First Bancshares, Inc. (Nasdaq: BFST), the parent company of b1BANK, announced today that it is scheduled to release its financial results ...
Business First Bancshares, Inc. Appoints Alejandro M. Sanchez to its Board of Directors
BATON ROUGE, La., April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Business First Bancshares Inc. (Nasdaq: BFST), the holding company for b1BANK, has announced the appointment of Alejandro M. Sanchez to the Busines...
Business First Bancshares Earnings Call Transcript: Q1 2025
Q1 2025 delivered strong profitability, margin expansion, and capital growth, with core ROAA above 1% and robust non-interest income. Loan and deposit growth were flat, but pipelines remain healthy, and expense control continues. Credit quality is stable despite isolated issues.
Business First Bancshares, Inc., Announces Financial Results for Q1 2025
BATON ROUGE, La., April 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Business First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: BFST) (Business First), parent company of b1BANK, today announced its unaudited results for the quarter en...
Business First Bancshares, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2025 Earnings Release Date and Conference Call
BATON ROUGE, La., April 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Business First Bancshares, Inc. (Nasdaq: BFST), the parent company of b1BANK, is scheduled to release first quarter 2025 earnings after market clos...
b1BANK Announces Senna Bayasgalan as Chief Marketing Officer
BATON ROUGE, La., Feb. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- b1BANK, announces the appointment of Senna Bayasgalan as chief marketing officer. Bayasgalan will lead brand and marketing technology initiatives to...