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Business First Bancshares Inc (BFST)
NASDAQ:BFST
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BFST Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$18.97 - $30.30
Previous CloseN/A
Volume13.10K
Average Volume (3M)123.38K
Market Cap
$818.00M
Enterprise Value$994.77M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)N/A
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$50.06M
Price to Earnings (P/E)12.3
Beta1.25
Next Earnings
Jan 23, 2025EPS Estimate
0.58Next Dividend Ex-Date
Feb 14, 2025Dividend Yield2.02%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.27
Shares Outstanding29,541,454
10 Day Avg. Volume133,595
30 Day Avg. Volume123,377
Standard Deviation0.11
R-Squared0.25
Alpha-0.00299
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG RatioN/A
Price to Book (P/B)N/A
Price to Sales (P/S)3.27
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)9.60
P/FCF Ratio3.70
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.22
Enterprise Value/Revenue3.91
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$31.50Price Target Upside14.88% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
Business First Bancshares News
PremiumCompany Announcements
Business First Bancshares: Positive Earnings Call Highlights
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Business First Bancshares Reports 2024 Financial Outcomes
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Business First Bancshares Reports 2024 Financial Results
Ownership Overview
72.76% Insiders
14.63% Mutual Funds
0.40% Other Institutional Investors
0.31% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Risk Analysis
Main Risk Category
Finance & CorporateFinancial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
BFST FAQ
What was Business First Bancshares Inc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Business First Bancshares Inc lowest stock price was $18.97 and its highest was $30.30 in the past 12 months.
What is Business First Bancshares Inc’s market cap?
Business First Bancshares Inc’s market cap is $818.00M.
When is Business First Bancshares Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Business First Bancshares Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Jan 23, 2025 which is 8 days ago.
How were Business First Bancshares Inc’s earnings last quarter?
Business First Bancshares Inc released its earnings results on Jan 23, 2025. The company reported $0.66 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.486 by $0.174.
Is Business First Bancshares Inc overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Business First Bancshares Inc’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Business First Bancshares Inc pay dividends?
Business First Bancshares Inc pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.56 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.02%. See more information on Business First Bancshares Inc dividends here
What is Business First Bancshares Inc’s EPS estimate?
Business First Bancshares Inc’s EPS estimate is 0.58.
How many shares outstanding does Business First Bancshares Inc have?
Business First Bancshares Inc has 29,541,454 shares outstanding.
What happened to Business First Bancshares Inc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Business First Bancshares Inc reported an EPS of $0.66 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.486. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 8.844%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Business First Bancshares Inc?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in BFST
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Business First Bancshares Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$31.50 (14.88% Upside)
$31.50 (14.88% Upside)
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 33.9K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $1.1M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
23.24%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
9.02%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
19.12%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Business First Bancshares Inc
Business First Bancshares, Inc. is a bank holding company, which engages in the provision of banking products and services through its subsidiary. It offers commercial and personal banking, treasury management, and wealth solutions services. The company was founded on July 20, 2006 and is headquartered in Baton Rouge, LA.
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BFST Company Deck
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BFST Earnings Call
Q4 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
Overall, the earnings call reflected a positive sentiment, with significant achievements in net interest margin expansion, loan and deposit growth, and successful mergers. However, there were some challenges, such as a strategic shift away from construction loans and a temporary increase in net charge-offs.Read More>---
BFST Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$31.50
▲(14.88% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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1 Year Average Return
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