NASDAQ : BFST

Business First Bancshares, Inc.

$31.16 USD

$0.69 (2.26%)

Volume
355.03K
Average Volume
236.04K
Market Capitalization
$1.02B
P/E Ratio
11.05
Dividend Yield
1.89%
Price Target
$34.50
Year High
$31.57
Year Low
$22.56
Day High
—
Day Low
—
Payout Ratio
$0.25
Current Ratio
$25.14
Company Overview

NASDAQ

David R. Melville

Banks - Regional

Financial Services

BFST

842

US

USD

https://www.b1bank.com

225 248 7600

12326C105

0001624322

Liquidity Metrics

0.59

25.14

25.14

23.55

0.25

Sales & Valuation

$511.92M

2.24

1.01

11.73

2.66

Profitability

$2.78

$87.86M

20.42%

25.54%

9.85%

1.04%

P/E Metrics

11.05

0.93

0.93

Analyst Price Target & Rating

$34.50

$36.00

$33.00

Neutral

3/5

4 Analysts

-9.68%

Financial Health Scores

1.32

4/9

$8.25B

$8.9B

$7.89B

$59.56M

Key Metrics (TTM)

$442.64M

0.97

7.10

0.00

9.85%

0.56%

9.16%

8.53%

$44.58

5320 days

Company Executives
Name Title
Gregory Robertson Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer
Warren McDonald Executive Vice President & Chief Credit Officer
Senna Bayasgalan Chief Marketing Officer
Norman Jerome Vascocu Jr. President of b1BANK
Philip Jordan Executive Vice President & Chief Banking Officer
Kathryn Manning Executive Vice President & Chief Risk Officer
Keith Mansfield Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer
Saundra Strong Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary
Heather Gatte Roemer Executive Vice President & Chief Administrative Officer
David R. Melville Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer
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About Business First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST) Stock

Business First Bancshares, Inc. (BFST) serves as the bank holding company for b1BANK, delivering an extensive array of banking products and financial services. Its deposit offerings include checking, demand, money market, time, and savings accounts, alongside certificates of deposit, and modern conveniences such as remote and direct deposit capabilities. The company provides a diverse portfolio of lending solutions. These include commercial and industrial loans for working capital, equipment financing, asset acquisition, expansion, and development, featuring lines of credit, letters of credit, term loans, and borrowing base facilities. BFST also finances construction and development projects, commercial real estate, and residential properties, offering first and second lien mortgages for 1 ... -4 family homes, plus home equity lines of credit. Consumer loan options span both secured and unsecured installment and term arrangements. Beyond traditional banking, BFST offers wealth management services, encompassing mutual funds, annuities, individual retirement accounts (IRAs), other investment products, fiduciary services, and private banking solutions. A wide range of additional financial tools are available, including debit and credit cards, comprehensive treasury and cash management services (such as merchant services, automated clearing house (ACH), lock-box, receivables factoring, and correspondent banking), and employee and payroll benefits solutions. Customer access points feature drive-through facilities, ATMs, night depositories, personalized checks, electronic funds transfer (EFT), domestic and international wire transfers, traveler's checks, vault services, sweep accounts, and robust online and mobile banking platforms, e-statements, and bank-by-mail services. As of March 1, 2022, Business First Bancshares operated approximately 48 full-service banking centers and three loan production offices across Louisiana, and in the Dallas and Houston metropolitan areas. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Business First Bancshares, Inc. (BFST) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

2026-07-23 23:30:27

Business First Bancshares, Inc. (BFST) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Here's What Key Metrics Tell Us About Business First (BFST) Q2 Earnings

2026-07-23 19:31:07

While the top- and bottom-line numbers for Business First (BFST) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended June 2026, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.

Business First (BFST) Matches Q2 Earnings Estimates

2026-07-23 19:21:27

Business First (BFST) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.71 per share, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate . This compares to earnings of $0.66 per share a year ago.

Business First Bancshares Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

2026-07-23 19:07:22

Business First Bancshares NASDAQ: BFST executives said the company's second quarter of 2026 showed progress on loan production, margin expansion and credit resolution, while acknowledging seasonal deposit outflows and higher-than-normal expenses.

Business First Bancshares, Inc., Announces Financial Results for Q2 2026

2026-07-23 16:05:00

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 ended June 30, 2026.

Business First (BFST) Reports Next Week: Wall Street Expects Earnings Growth

2026-07-16 11:06:35

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.

Will Business First (BFST) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?

2026-07-08 13:10:21

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. Acquires American Planning Corporation, Strengthening Community Bank Advisory Services Through Smith Shellnut Wilson

2026-07-07 16:03:00

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 five decades of experience to SSW and b1 Financial Services Group clients nationwide

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current Business First Bancshares, Inc. (BFST) stock price?

Business First Bancshares, Inc.(NASDAQ:BFST) stock price is $31.16 in the last trading session. During the trading session, BFST stock reached the peak price of $31.565 while $22.56 was the lowest point it dropped to. The percentage change in BFST stock occurred in the recent session was 2.26% while the dollar amount for the price change in BFST stock was $0.69.

BFST's industry and sector of operation?

The NASDAQ listed BFST is part of Banks - Regional industry that operates in the broader Financial Services sector.

Who are the executives of BFST?

Gregory Robertson | Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer
Warren McDonald | Executive Vice President & Chief Credit Officer
Senna Bayasgalan | Chief Marketing Officer
Norman Jerome Vascocu Jr. | President of b1BANK
Philip Jordan | Executive Vice President & Chief Banking Officer

How many employees does BFST have?

Number of BFST employees currently stands at 842. BFST operates from 500 Laurel Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70801, US.

Link for BFST official website?

Official Website of BFST is: https://www.b1bank.com

How do I contact BFST?

BFST could be contacted at phone #225 248 7600 and can also be accessed through its website. BFST operates from 500 Laurel Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70801, US.

How many shares of BFST are traded daily?

The average number of BFST shares traded daily for last 3 months was 236.04K.

What is the market cap of BFST currently?

The market value of BFST currently stands at $1.02B with its latest stock price at $31.16