Business First Bank/$BFST
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About Business First Bank
Business First Bancshares Inc is a bank holding company. The company's services include personal and commercial banking, treasury management, and wealth solutions. It provides a range of financial services to small-to-midsized businesses and professionals. The company generates majority of its revenues from interest income on loans, customer service and loan fees, and interest income from securities.
Ticker
$BFST
Sector
Primary listing
Industry
Banks
Headquarters
Employees
861
ISIN
US12326C1053
Website
BFST Metrics
BasicAdvanced
$686M
9.51
$2.43
0.80
$0.56
2.42%
Price and volume
Market cap
$686M
Beta
0.8
52-week high
$29.46
52-week low
$19.88
Average daily volume
81K
Dividend rate
$0.56
Financial strength
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
28.82%
Profitability
Net profit margin (TTM)
26.05%
Operating margin (TTM)
33.31%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
21.36%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
$320,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
1.00%
Return on equity (TTM)
9.77%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
9.51
Price to revenue (TTM)
2.28
Price to book
0.91
Price to tangible book (TTM)
1.11
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
8.426
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
11.87%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
274.26%
Dividend yield (TTM)
2.42%
Forward dividend yield
2.42%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
11.75%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
-3.91%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
14.45%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
1.19%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
13.08%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
5.27%
What the Analysts think about BFST
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Business First Bank stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
Raymond James upgraded Business First Bancshares (BFST) from 'Market Perform' to 'Outperform' on December 19, 2024, indicating increased confidence in the company's future performance. (nasdaq.com)
The acquisition of Oakwood Bancshares, completed on October 1, 2024, expanded BFST's presence in the Dallas-Fort Worth market, potentially enhancing its growth prospects. (stocktitan.net)
BFST reported a core net income of $17.2 million for Q3 2024, an increase from the previous quarter, reflecting strong financial performance. (wallstreetnumbers.com)
On April 27, 2025, Stephens lowered their price target for BFST from $34.00 to $32.00, leading to a gap down in the stock price, suggesting potential concerns about future performance. (americanbankingnews.com)
BFST's stock price experienced a gap down following an analyst downgrade on April 27, 2025, indicating potential investor apprehension. (defenseworld.net)
The company's debt-to-equity ratio stands at 0.75, which may raise concerns about its leverage and financial stability. (marketbeat.com)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 5 Jun 2025.
BFST Financial Performance
Revenues and expenses
BFST Earnings Performance
Company profitability
BFST News
AllArticlesVideos
Business First Bancshares, Inc. Appoints Alejandro M. Sanchez to its Board of Directors
GlobeNewsWire·2 months ago
Business First Bancshares, Inc., Announces Financial Results for Q1 2025
GlobeNewsWire·2 months ago
Business First Bancshares, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2025 Earnings Release Date and Conference Call
GlobeNewsWire·3 months ago
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Business First Bank stock?
Business First Bank (BFST) has a market cap of $686M as of June 20, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Business First Bank stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Business First Bank (BFST) stock is 9.51 as of June 20, 2025.
Does Business First Bank stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Business First Bank (BFST) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of June 20, 2025, the dividend rate is $0.56 and the yield is 2.42%. Business First Bank has a payout ratio of 28.82% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next Business First Bank dividend payment date?
The next Business First Bank (BFST) dividend payment date is unconfirmed.
What is the beta indicator for Business First Bank?
Business First Bank (BFST) has a beta rating of 0.8. This means that it is less volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 0.5 would mean it moves half as much as the market.