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Business First Bancshares, Inc.
Business First Bancshares, Inc.
BFST · NAS

Business First Bancshares, Inc.

US$27.88

Price Arrow0.81 (2.99%)
20/05/2026 04:00:01 PM
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Business First Bancshares, Inc. Overview

BFST Health Scores

Short Term

Mean Reversion

Neutral

Trend

Neutral

Event

Very Strong

HALO Model

Mqv

Weak

Garp

Weak

Mqv Small

Neutral

Valuation

Value

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Momentum

Price

Neutral

Earnings

Weak

Growth

Earnings

Very Weak

Dividends

Strong

Quality

Capital Efficiency

Weak

Balance Sheet

Very Weak

About BFST

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Telephone

1.225.248.7600

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Address

Suite 101, 500 Laurel Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70801-1811

Description

Business First Bancshares, Inc. is a financial holding company, which engages in the provision of banking products and services through its subsidiary. It also 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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Key Stats

Market Cap

US$884.59M

PE

9.40

EV/EBITDA

N/A

Dividends Overview

DIV Yield

2.2%

Franking

N/A

Ex Dividend Date (est.)

15-May-26

Market Data

52 weeks range

Low 22.51 - 30.32

Trade Value (12mth)

US$870,968.00

1 week

0.86%

1 month

-4.45%

YTD

4.6%

1 year

14.08%

All time high

30.32

Key Fundamentals

EPS 3 yr Growth

20.00%

EBITDA Margin

0.00%

Operating Cashflow

$92m

Free Cash Flow Return

7.70%

ROIC

7.40%

Interest Coverage

0.00

Quick Ratio

0.00

Other Data

Shares Outstanding (Fully Diluted)

33m

HALO Sector

Banks

Next Company Report Date

26-Jan-27

Next Ex Dividend Date

15-May-26

Next Dividend Pay Date

29-May-26

Reporting Currency

USD

Short Sell (% of issue)

0.00

BFST Announcements

Latest Announcements

DateAnnouncements
02 May 26
02 May 26
27 April 26
27 April 26
27 February 26

BFST Fundamentals

Per Share Records

Historical data

Forecast data

USD2021202220232024202320242025202620272028
Per Share, Growth & Valuations
EPS (Basic)
$locklocklocklock2.622.272.81locklocklock
EPS (Fully Diluted)
$locklocklocklock2.592.262.79locklocklock
Growth
%locklocklocklock12-13.123.3locklocklock
PE
Xlocklocklocklock9.511.49.4locklocklock
CFPS
$locklocklocklock2.932.553.52locklocklock

Dividends

Key Stats

Ex Dividend Date (est.)

15-May-26

DIV Yield

2.2%

Franking Level

N/A

DPSg

1.8%

Quality Yield

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Want to learn more?Frequently asked questions.
What is the current share price of Business First Bancshares, Inc. (BFST:NAS)?
Halo FAQ
The current share price of Business First Bancshares, Inc. (BFST:NAS) is USD$27.88.
What is the 52-week high share price for Business First Bancshares, Inc. (BFST:NAS)?
Halo FAQ
The 52-week high share price for Business First Bancshares, Inc. (BFST:NAS) is USD$30.32.
What is the 52-week low share price for Business First Bancshares, Inc. (BFST:NAS)?
Halo FAQ
The 52-week low share price for Business First Bancshares, Inc. (BFST:NAS) is USD$22.51.
What is the dividend yield for Business First Bancshares, Inc. (BFST:NAS)?
Halo FAQ
The current TTM dividend payout for Business First Bancshares, Inc. (BFST:NAS) is 2.20.
What was Business First Bancshares, Inc. (BFST:NAS) last dividend payment?
Halo FAQ
The last dividend payment of Business First Bancshares, Inc. (BFST:NAS) is USD$0.15.
What is the franking level for Business First Bancshares, Inc. (BFST:NAS)?
Halo FAQ
Business First Bancshares, Inc. (BFST:NAS) has a franking level of 0.00%.
In which sector is Business First Bancshares, Inc. (BFST:NAS) classified?
Halo FAQ
Business First Bancshares, Inc. (BFST:NAS) is classified in the Banks.
What is the price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio for Business First Bancshares, Inc. (BFST:NAS)?
Halo FAQ
The current P/E ratio for Business First Bancshares, Inc. (BFST:NAS) is 9.40.

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