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BFST Stock Overview

Profile

Full Name:

Business First Bancshares, Inc.

Country:

United States

IPO:

April 23, 2018

Indexes:

Not included

Description:

Business First Bancshares (BFST) is a financial services company that operates as a bank holding company. It provides a range of banking products and services, including loans, deposits, and financial advice, primarily to individuals and businesses in the southern United States.

Key Details

Price

$27.36

Annual Revenue

$270.37 M(+9.27% YoY)

Annual EPS

$2.26(-12.74% YoY)

Beta

1.15

Events Calendar

Earnings

Next earnings date:

Apr 25, 2025

Recent quarterly earnings:

Jan 23, 2025

Recent annual earnings:

Jan 23, 2025
Dividend

Next ex-dividend date:

Feb 14, 2025

Recent ex-dividend date:

Nov 15, 2024
Splits

Next split:

N/A

Recent split:

N/A

Analyst ratings

Recent major analysts updates

Dec 19, 24 Raymond James
Outperform
Jan 24, 24 Piper Sandler
Overweight
Jan 5, 24 Raymond James
Market Perform
Oct 27, 23 Stephens & Co.
Overweight
Oct 27, 23 Piper Sandler
Overweight
Jul 28, 23 Stephens & Co.
Overweight
Jul 28, 23 Raymond James
Outperform
Jan 5, 23 Raymond James
Market Perform
Dec 13, 22 Piper Sandler
Overweight
Oct 31, 22 Raymond James
Outperform

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Earnings Estimates Moving Higher for Business First (BFST): Time to Buy?
Earnings Estimates Moving Higher for Business First (BFST): Time to Buy?
Earnings Estimates Moving Higher for Business First (BFST): Time to Buy?
BFST
zacks.comFebruary 4, 2025

Business First (BFST) shares have started gaining and might continue moving higher in the near term, as indicated by solid earnings estimate revisions.

Compared to Estimates, Business First (BFST) Q4 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics
Compared to Estimates, Business First (BFST) Q4 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics
Compared to Estimates, Business First (BFST) Q4 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics
BFST
zacks.comJanuary 23, 2025

The headline numbers for Business First (BFST) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended December 2024, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.

Business First (BFST) Beats Q4 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
Business First (BFST) Beats Q4 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
Business First (BFST) Beats Q4 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
BFST
zacks.comJanuary 23, 2025

Business First (BFST) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.66 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.46 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.66 per share a year ago.

Curious about Business First (BFST) Q4 Performance? Explore Wall Street Estimates for Key Metrics
Curious about Business First (BFST) Q4 Performance? Explore Wall Street Estimates for Key Metrics
Curious about Business First (BFST) Q4 Performance? Explore Wall Street Estimates for Key Metrics
BFST
zacks.comJanuary 20, 2025

Beyond analysts' top -and-bottom-line estimates for Business First (BFST), evaluate projections for some of its key metrics to gain a better insight into how the business might have performed for the quarter ended December 2024.

Business First (BFST) Expected to Beat Earnings Estimates: What to Know Ahead of Q4 Release
Business First (BFST) Expected to Beat Earnings Estimates: What to Know Ahead of Q4 Release
Business First (BFST) Expected to Beat Earnings Estimates: What to Know Ahead of Q4 Release
BFST
zacks.comJanuary 16, 2025

Business First (BFST) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

Why Business First (BFST) Could Beat Earnings Estimates Again
Why Business First (BFST) Could Beat Earnings Estimates Again
Why Business First (BFST) Could Beat Earnings Estimates Again
BFST
zacks.comJanuary 7, 2025

Business First (BFST) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.

Business First Bancshares, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter 2024 Earnings Release Date and Conference Call
Business First Bancshares, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter 2024 Earnings Release Date and Conference Call
Business First Bancshares, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter 2024 Earnings Release Date and Conference Call
BFST
globenewswire.comJanuary 3, 2025

BATON ROUGE, La., Jan. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Business First Bancshares, Inc. (Nasdaq: BFST) (Business First), the parent company of b1BANK, announced it is scheduled to release fourth quarter 2024 earnings after market close on Thurs., Jan. 23, 2025. Executive management will host a conference call and webcast to discuss results on the same day (Thurs., Jan. 23, 2025) at 4:00 p.m. CDT.

Down -10.06% in 4 Weeks, Here's Why Business First (BFST) Looks Ripe for a Turnaround
Down -10.06% in 4 Weeks, Here's Why Business First (BFST) Looks Ripe for a Turnaround
Down -10.06% in 4 Weeks, Here's Why Business First (BFST) Looks Ripe for a Turnaround
BFST
zacks.comDecember 25, 2024

The heavy selling pressure might have exhausted for Business First (BFST) as it is technically in oversold territory now. In addition to this technical measure, strong agreement among Wall Street analysts in revising earnings estimates higher indicates that the stock is ripe for a trend reversal.

What Makes Business First (BFST) a Strong Momentum Stock: Buy Now?
What Makes Business First (BFST) a Strong Momentum Stock: Buy Now?
What Makes Business First (BFST) a Strong Momentum Stock: Buy Now?
BFST
zacks.comNovember 15, 2024

Does Business First (BFST) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.

Can Business First (BFST) Run Higher on Rising Earnings Estimates?
Can Business First (BFST) Run Higher on Rising Earnings Estimates?
Can Business First (BFST) Run Higher on Rising Earnings Estimates?
BFST
zacks.comNovember 1, 2024

Business First (BFST) shares have started gaining and might continue moving higher in the near term, as indicated by solid earnings estimate revisions.

FAQ

  • What is the ticker symbol for Business First Bancshares?
  • Does Business First Bancshares pay dividends?
  • What sector is Business First Bancshares in?
  • What industry is Business First Bancshares in?
  • What country is Business First Bancshares based in?
  • When did Business First Bancshares go public?
  • Is Business First Bancshares in the S&P 500?
  • Is Business First Bancshares in the NASDAQ 100?
  • Is Business First Bancshares in the Dow Jones?
  • When was Business First Bancshares's last earnings report?
  • When does Business First Bancshares report earnings?
  • Should I buy Business First Bancshares stock now?

What is the ticker symbol for Business First Bancshares?

The ticker symbol for Business First Bancshares is NASDAQ:BFST

Does Business First Bancshares pay dividends?

Yes, Business First Bancshares pays dividends. The last payment was $0.14, with an ex-dividend date on November 15, 2024

What sector is Business First Bancshares in?

Business First Bancshares is in the Financial Services sector

What industry is Business First Bancshares in?

Business First Bancshares is in the Banks - Regional industry

What country is Business First Bancshares based in?

Business First Bancshares is headquartered in United States

When did Business First Bancshares go public?

Business First Bancshares's initial public offering (IPO) was on April 23, 2018

Is Business First Bancshares in the S&P 500?

No, Business First Bancshares is not included in the S&P 500 index

Is Business First Bancshares in the NASDAQ 100?

No, Business First Bancshares is not included in the NASDAQ 100 index

Is Business First Bancshares in the Dow Jones?

No, Business First Bancshares is not included in the Dow Jones index

When was Business First Bancshares's last earnings report?

Business First Bancshares's most recent earnings report was on Jan 23, 2025

When does Business First Bancshares report earnings?

The next expected earnings date for Business First Bancshares is Apr 25, 2025

Should I buy Business First Bancshares stock now?

As of today, analysts generally recommend a 'Strong buy' rating. However, it's important to do your own research and consider your financial situation before making any investment decisions