Business First Bancshares, Inc.(BFST)Earnings, Financials & Key RatiosBusiness First Bancshares, Inc. (BFST) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q1
while the bank shows consistent growth in net interest income, the stagnant 0.8% NIM and potential credit risks from CRE concentration warrant a cautious valuation approach at a 1.02 P/B ratio.
Business First Bancshares, Inc. (BFST) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Business First Bancshares, Inc. (BFST) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026Latest | Apr 27, 2026 | $0.73vs $0.69+5.8% | $89Mvs $91M-1.9% |
| Q1 2026 | Jan 22, 2026 | $0.79vs $0.72+9.7% | $83Mvs $81M+2.1% |
| Q4 2025 | Oct 23, 2025 | $0.72vs $0.69+4.3% | $81Mvs $81M-0.7% |
| Q3 2025 | Jul 28, 2025 | $0.66vs $0.65+1.5% | $78Mvs $81M-3.5% |
Recent stock market news and headlines for Business First Bancshares, Inc. (BFST)
BATON ROUGE, La., July 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Business First Bancshares, Inc. (Nasdaq: BFST), the parent company of b1BANK, announced that it will release its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026, after market close on Thurs.
Key metrics vs top competitors for Business First Bancshares, Inc. (BFST)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30.31 | $990.47M | 10.90 | 11.84% | 17.16% | 10.36% | 1.87% | |
| $86.05 | $4.7B | 17.01 | 4.13% | 29.04% | 16.31% | — | |
| $34.67 | $4.97B | 19.59 | 11.71% | 31.14% | 14.2% | — | |
| $104.54 | $4.57B | 15.37 | 13.54% | 17.71% | 9.93% | — | |
| $28.66 | $5.77B | 11.89 | -5.35% | 34.84% | 11.29% | — | |
| $61.57 | $1.53B | 15.35 | -1.93% | 25.81% | 14.79% | — |
Business First Bancshares, Inc. (BFST) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
Business First Bancshares, Inc. (BFST) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
May 27, 2026·SEC
Apr 27, 2026·SEC
Apr 2, 2026·SEC
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Business First Bancshares, Inc. (BFST) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Business First Bancshares, Inc. (BFST) grew revenue by 11.8% over the past year. This is steady growth.
Yes, Business First Bancshares, Inc. (BFST) is profitable, generating $90.9M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (17.2% net margin).
Yes, Business First Bancshares, Inc. (BFST) pays a dividend with a yield of 1.87%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
Business First Bancshares, Inc. (BFST) has a return on equity (ROE) of 10.4%. This is reasonable for most industries.
Business First Bancshares, Inc. (BFST) has a net interest margin (NIM) of 3.3%. This indicates healthy earnings from lending activities.
Business First Bancshares, Inc. (BFST) has an efficiency ratio of 38.8%. This is excellent, indicating strong cost control.
