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Compare Stocks

Comparative Price Performance Over Time

Compare Stocks - Price & Volume

CompanyCurrent Price50-Day Moving Average52-Week RangeMarket CapBetaAvg. VolumeToday's Volume
Business First Bancshares, Inc. stock logo
BFST
Business First Bancshares
$20.09
-0.8%
$21.68
$13.05
$25.57
$513.10M0.9448,949 shs3,732 shs
Sierra Bancorp stock logo
BSRR
Sierra Bancorp
$17.70
-2.2%
$18.75
$15.01
$23.21
$259.31M0.9326,303 shs197 shs
Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc. stock logo
BWB
Bridgewater Bancshares
$11.18
$11.67
$7.90
$14.43
$309.80M0.6563,609 shs6,964 shs
Enterprise Bancorp, Inc. stock logo
EBTC
Enterprise Bancorp
$23.01
-2.1%
$26.02
$23.01
$34.10
$282.56M0.6125,137 shs822 shs
West Bancorporation, Inc. stock logo
WTBA
West Bancorporation
$16.07
$17.31
$15.04
$22.39
$268.85M0.9126,897 shs3,583 shs
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Price Performance

Company1-Day Performance7-Day Performance30-Day Performance90-Day Performance1-Year Performance
Business First Bancshares, Inc. stock logo
BFST
Business First Bancshares
-0.69%-4.07%-4.61%-9.15%+26.39%
Sierra Bancorp stock logo
BSRR
Sierra Bancorp
+0.56%-6.12%-1.84%-12.82%+12.71%
Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc. stock logo
BWB
Bridgewater Bancshares
-1.15%-4.20%-2.36%-9.84%+11.13%
Enterprise Bancorp, Inc. stock logo
EBTC
Enterprise Bancorp
+0.47%-7.77%-6.93%-17.11%-20.74%
West Bancorporation, Inc. stock logo
WTBA
West Bancorporation
-0.12%-5.02%-7.75%-17.29%-7.91%

MarketRank™

CompanyOverall ScoreAnalyst's OpinionShort Interest ScoreDividend StrengthESG ScoreNews and Social Media SentimentCompany OwnershipEarnings & Valuation
Business First Bancshares, Inc. stock logo
BFST
Business First Bancshares
3.8072 of 5 stars
2.45.02.50.03.11.72.5
Sierra Bancorp stock logo
BSRR
Sierra Bancorp
4.7761 of 5 stars
2.35.03.33.33.11.72.5
Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc. stock logo
BWB
Bridgewater Bancshares
4.9817 of 5 stars
3.55.00.03.22.84.23.8
Enterprise Bancorp, Inc. stock logo
EBTC
Enterprise Bancorp
4.3813 of 5 stars
0.05.04.20.02.83.31.9
West Bancorporation, Inc. stock logo
WTBA
West Bancorporation
2.894 of 5 stars
2.01.03.30.03.30.83.1

Analyst Ratings

CompanyConsensus Rating ScoreConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target% Upside from Current Price
Business First Bancshares, Inc. stock logo
BFST
Business First Bancshares
2.75
Moderate Buy$23.3316.14% Upside
Sierra Bancorp stock logo
BSRR
Sierra Bancorp
2.50
Moderate Buy$21.5021.47% Upside
Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc. stock logo
BWB
Bridgewater Bancshares
3.00
Buy$15.7540.88% Upside
Enterprise Bancorp, Inc. stock logo
EBTC
Enterprise Bancorp
N/AN/AN/AN/A
West Bancorporation, Inc. stock logo
WTBA
West Bancorporation
N/AN/A$21.5033.79% Upside

Current Analyst Ratings

Latest BSRR, WTBA, BWB, EBTC, and BFST Analyst Ratings

DateCompanyBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
3/4/2024
Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc. stock logo
BWB
Bridgewater Bancshares
Hovde Group
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Initiated CoverageOutperform
1/26/2024
Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc. stock logo
BWB
Bridgewater Bancshares
DA Davidson
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Boost Price TargetBuy ➝ Buy$15.00 ➝ $16.00
1/24/2024
Business First Bancshares, Inc. stock logo
BFST
Business First Bancshares
Piper Sandler
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Boost Price TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$23.00 ➝ $26.00
1/17/2024
Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc. stock logo
BWB
Bridgewater Bancshares
Piper Sandler
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Reiterated RatingOverweight$15.50
(Data available from 4/16/2021 forward. View 10+ years of historical ratings with our analyst ratings screener.)

Sales & Book Value

CompanyAnnual RevenuePrice/SalesCashflowPrice/CashBook ValuePrice/Book
Business First Bancshares, Inc. stock logo
BFST
Business First Bancshares
$389.97M1.32$2.84 per share7.08$22.58 per share0.89
Sierra Bancorp stock logo
BSRR
Sierra Bancorp
$193.52M1.34$2.78 per share6.36$23.00 per share0.77
Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc. stock logo
BWB
Bridgewater Bancshares
$228.85M1.35$1.55 per share7.22$12.94 per share0.86
Enterprise Bancorp, Inc. stock logo
EBTC
Enterprise Bancorp
$218.66M1.29$3.55 per share6.48$26.85 per share0.86
West Bancorporation, Inc. stock logo
WTBA
West Bancorporation
$170.37M1.58$1.75 per share9.19$13.45 per share1.19

Profitability & Earnings

CompanyNet IncomeEPSTrailing P/E RatioForward P/E RatioP/E GrowthNet MarginsReturn on Equity (ROE)Return on Assets (ROA)Next Earnings Date
Business First Bancshares, Inc. stock logo
BFST
Business First Bancshares
$71.04M$2.607.738.17N/A18.22%13.28%1.11%4/25/2024 (Confirmed)
Sierra Bancorp stock logo
BSRR
Sierra Bancorp
$34.84M$2.367.507.20N/A18.01%11.03%0.93%4/22/2024 (Estimated)
Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc. stock logo
BWB
Bridgewater Bancshares
$39.96M$1.268.878.60N/A17.46%11.53%0.87%4/24/2024 (Confirmed)
Enterprise Bancorp, Inc. stock logo
EBTC
Enterprise Bancorp
$38.06M$3.107.42N/A17.41%12.20%0.85%4/23/2024 (Estimated)
West Bancorporation, Inc. stock logo
WTBA
West Bancorporation
$24.14M$1.4411.1610.37N/A14.17%11.19%0.65%4/25/2024 (Confirmed)

Latest BSRR, WTBA, BWB, EBTC, and BFST Earnings

DateQuarterCompanyConsensus EstimateReported EPSBeat/MissGap EPSRevenue EstimateActual RevenueDetails
4/25/2024N/A
Business First Bancshares, Inc. stock logo
BFST
Business First Bancshares
$0.57N/A-$0.57N/AN/AN/A  
4/25/2024N/A
West Bancorporation, Inc. stock logo
WTBA
West Bancorporation
$0.27N/A-$0.27N/AN/AN/A
4/24/2024N/A
Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc. stock logo
BWB
Bridgewater Bancshares
$0.25N/A-$0.25N/AN/AN/A  
1/29/202412/31/2023
Sierra Bancorp stock logo
BSRR
Sierra Bancorp
$0.69$0.43-$0.26$0.43$35.15 million$50.49 million
1/25/2024Q4 2023
Enterprise Bancorp, Inc. stock logo
EBTC
Enterprise Bancorp
N/A$0.64+$0.64$0.64N/A$42.07 million
1/25/2024Q4 2023
West Bancorporation, Inc. stock logo
WTBA
West Bancorporation
$0.31$0.27-$0.04$0.27$18.82 million$18.26 million
1/24/2024Q4 2023
Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc. stock logo
BWB
Bridgewater Bancshares
$0.26$0.28+$0.02$0.28$26.70 million$26.72 million
1/23/202412/31/2023
Business First Bancshares, Inc. stock logo
BFST
Business First Bancshares
$0.60$0.66+$0.06$0.75$63.40 million$101.08 million  

Dividends

CompanyAnnual PayoutDividend Yield3-Year Dividend GrowthPayout RatioYears of Consecutive Growth
Business First Bancshares, Inc. stock logo
BFST
Business First Bancshares
$0.562.79%+7.72%21.54%1 Years
Sierra Bancorp stock logo
BSRR
Sierra Bancorp
$0.925.20%+4.77%38.98%N/A
Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc. stock logo
BWB
Bridgewater Bancshares
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Enterprise Bancorp, Inc. stock logo
EBTC
Enterprise Bancorp
$0.964.17%+9.54%30.97%18 Years
West Bancorporation, Inc. stock logo
WTBA
West Bancorporation
$1.006.22%+5.98%69.44%N/A

Latest BSRR, WTBA, BWB, EBTC, and BFST Dividends

AnnouncementCompanyPeriodAmountYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
1/16/2024
Enterprise Bancorp, Inc. stock logo
EBTC
Enterprise Bancorp
Quarterly$0.243.41%2/8/20242/9/20243/1/2024
1/23/2024
Business First Bancshares, Inc. stock logo
BFST
Business First Bancshares
Quarterly$0.142.43%2/14/20242/15/20242/28/2024
1/24/2024
West Bancorporation, Inc. stock logo
WTBA
West Bancorporation
Quarterly$0.255.07%2/6/20242/7/20242/21/2024
1/18/2024
Sierra Bancorp stock logo
BSRR
Sierra Bancorp
quarterly$0.234.4%1/30/20241/31/20242/12/2024
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)

Debt

CompanyDebt-to-Equity RatioCurrent RatioQuick Ratio
Business First Bancshares, Inc. stock logo
BFST
Business First Bancshares
1.08
1.01
1.01
Sierra Bancorp stock logo
BSRR
Sierra Bancorp
0.25
0.66
0.66
Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc. stock logo
BWB
Bridgewater Bancshares
1.11
1.03
1.03
Enterprise Bancorp, Inc. stock logo
EBTC
Enterprise Bancorp
0.26
0.89
0.89
West Bancorporation, Inc. stock logo
WTBA
West Bancorporation
1.97
0.94
0.94

Ownership

Miscellaneous

CompanyEmployeesShares OutstandingFree FloatOptionable
Business First Bancshares, Inc. stock logo
BFST
Business First Bancshares
75125.54 million23.89 millionOptionable
Sierra Bancorp stock logo
BSRR
Sierra Bancorp
49114.65 million12.94 millionOptionable
Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc. stock logo
BWB
Bridgewater Bancshares
25527.71 million21.28 millionOptionable
Enterprise Bancorp, Inc. stock logo
EBTC
Enterprise Bancorp
57012.28 million9.62 millionOptionable
West Bancorporation, Inc. stock logo
WTBA
West Bancorporation
18116.73 million15.98 millionOptionable

BSRR, WTBA, BWB, EBTC, and BFST Headlines

SourceHeadline
The Fed’s massive economic upgrade: Chart of the WeekThe Fed’s massive economic upgrade: Chart of the Week
msn.com - March 25 at 6:27 PM
Investors in West Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WTBA) have unfortunately lost 21% over the last three yearsInvestors in West Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WTBA) have unfortunately lost 21% over the last three years
finance.yahoo.com - March 23 at 1:15 PM
West Bancorporation, Inc. to Announce Quarterly Results, Hold Conference CallWest Bancorporation, Inc. to Announce Quarterly Results, Hold Conference Call
globenewswire.com - March 22 at 8:30 AM
Western Alliance Bancorporation (WAL) Price Target Increased by 6.52% to 77.82Western Alliance Bancorporation (WAL) Price Target Increased by 6.52% to 77.82
msn.com - February 23 at 10:30 PM
$100 Invested In East West Bancorp 15 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today$100 Invested In East West Bancorp 15 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today
benzinga.com - February 12 at 2:24 PM
Taking a look at what insiders are doing to gauge the East West Bancorp, Inc. (EWBC)’s directionTaking a look at what insiders are doing to gauge the East West Bancorp, Inc. (EWBC)’s direction
knoxdaily.com - February 1 at 8:30 PM
Heres Why Were Wary Of Buying West Bancorporations (NASDAQ:WTBA) For Its Upcoming DividendHere's Why We're Wary Of Buying West Bancorporation's (NASDAQ:WTBA) For Its Upcoming Dividend
finance.yahoo.com - February 1 at 10:28 AM
West Bancorporation, Inc. (NASDAQ:WTBA) Q4 2023 Earnings Call TranscriptWest Bancorporation, Inc. (NASDAQ:WTBA) Q4 2023 Earnings Call Transcript
insidermonkey.com - January 27 at 10:17 AM
West Bancorporation Full Year 2023 Earnings: EPS Misses ExpectationsWest Bancorporation Full Year 2023 Earnings: EPS Misses Expectations
finance.yahoo.com - January 26 at 11:36 PM
West Bancorp Inc (WTBA) Reports Decline in Annual Net Income Amid Margin ChallengesWest Bancorp Inc (WTBA) Reports Decline in Annual Net Income Amid Margin Challenges
finance.yahoo.com - January 25 at 12:41 PM
West Bancorporation, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Year End 2023 Financial Results and Declares Quarterly DividendWest Bancorporation, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Year End 2023 Financial Results and Declares Quarterly Dividend
finance.yahoo.com - January 25 at 12:41 PM
Earnings Preview For West BancorpEarnings Preview For West Bancorp
benzinga.com - January 24 at 3:52 PM
West Bancorporation, Inc. to Announce Quarterly Results, Hold Conference CallWest Bancorporation, Inc. to Announce Quarterly Results, Hold Conference Call
finance.yahoo.com - January 22 at 2:16 PM
East West Bancorp, Inc. [EWBC] Investment Appeal on the RiseEast West Bancorp, Inc. [EWBC] Investment Appeal on the Rise
knoxdaily.com - January 3 at 1:38 PM
West threatens to peel off Arab American voters in MichiganWest threatens to peel off Arab American voters in Michigan
politico.com - January 3 at 12:48 AM
Janney Montgomery Keeps Their Buy Rating on East West Bancorp (EWBC)Janney Montgomery Keeps Their Buy Rating on East West Bancorp (EWBC)
markets.businessinsider.com - December 21 at 2:26 PM
East West Bancorp (EWBC) Price Target Increased by 6.61% to 74.53East West Bancorp (EWBC) Price Target Increased by 6.61% to 74.53
nasdaq.com - December 17 at 1:38 PM
Analysts Conflicted on These Financial Names: SLM (SLM), East West Bancorp (EWBC) and T Rowe Price (TROW)Analysts Conflicted on These Financial Names: SLM (SLM), East West Bancorp (EWBC) and T Rowe Price (TROW)
markets.businessinsider.com - December 13 at 7:05 PM
Individual investors account for 46% of West Bancorporation, Inc.s (NASDAQ:WTBA) ownership, while institutions account for 44%Individual investors account for 46% of West Bancorporation, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:WTBA) ownership, while institutions account for 44%
finance.yahoo.com - November 27 at 9:12 AM
West Bancorp Inc WTBAWest Bancorp Inc WTBA
morningstar.com - November 23 at 12:29 AM
East West Bancorp Upgraded to Buy at UBSEast West Bancorp Upgraded to Buy at UBS
cweb.com - October 30 at 7:34 PM
The West Bancorp Inc (WTBA) Company: A Short SWOT AnalysisThe West Bancorp Inc (WTBA) Company: A Short SWOT Analysis
finance.yahoo.com - October 30 at 9:33 AM
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usnews.com - October 28 at 9:32 AM
West Bancorporation, Inc. (NASDAQ:WTBA) Q3 2023 Earnings Call TranscriptWest Bancorporation, Inc. (NASDAQ:WTBA) Q3 2023 Earnings Call Transcript
finance.yahoo.com - October 27 at 1:29 PM

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Company Descriptions

Business First Bancshares logo

Business First Bancshares

NASDAQ:BFST
Business First Bancshares, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for b1BANK that provides various banking products and services in Louisiana and Texas. It offers various deposit products and services, including checking, demand, money market, time, and savings accounts; and certificates of deposits, remote deposit capture, and direct deposit services. The company also provides commercial and industrial loans, such as working capital, term, equipment financing, asset acquisition, expansion and development, borrowing base, and other loan products, as well as commercial lines of credit, accounts receivable factoring, agricultural financing, and letters of credit; construction and development loans; commercial real estate loans; residential real estate loans comprising first and second lien 1-4 family mortgage loans, and home equity lines of credit; and consumer loans, including secured and unsecured installment, and term loans. In addition, it offers wealth management products, including mutual funds, annuities, individual retirement accounts, and other financial products, as well as other fiduciary and private banking products and services. Further, the company provides a range of other financial services comprising debit and credit cards, treasury and cash management, merchant, automated clearing house, lock-box, receivables factoring, correspondent banking, and other treasury services, as well as employee and payroll benefits solutions; and drive-through banking facilities, automated teller machines, night depository, personalized checks, electronic funds transfer, domestic and foreign wire transfer, traveler's checks, vault, loan and deposit sweep accounts, online and mobile banking, e-statements, and bank-by-mail services. Business First Bancshares, Inc. was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Sierra Bancorp logo

Sierra Bancorp

NASDAQ:BSRR
Sierra Bancorp operates as the bank holding company for Bank of the Sierra that provides retail and commercial banking services to individuals and businesses in California. It accepts various deposit products, such as checking accounts, savings accounts, money market demand accounts, time deposits, retirement accounts, and sweep accounts. The company's loan products include agricultural, commercial, consumer, real estate, construction, and mortgage loans. It also offers automated teller machines; electronic point-of-sale payment alternatives; online and automated telephone banking services; and remote deposit capture and automated payroll services for business customers. Sierra Bancorp was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Porterville, California.
Bridgewater Bancshares logo

Bridgewater Bancshares

NASDAQ:BWB
Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for Bridgewater Bank that provides banking products and services to commercial real estate investors, entrepreneurs, business clients, and individuals in the United States. The company provides savings and money market accounts, demand deposits, time and brokered deposits, and interest and noninterest bearing transaction, as well as certificates of deposit. It offers commercial loans to sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations, and other business enterprises to finance working capital, capital investment, or for other business related purposes; paycheck protection program loans; construction and land development loans; 1-4 family mortgage loans; multifamily lending products; owner and non-owner occupied commercial real estate loans; and consumer and other loans. In addition, the company online, mobile, and direct banking services. Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc. was incorporated in 2005 and is headquartered in Saint Louis Park, Minnesota.
Enterprise Bancorp logo

Enterprise Bancorp

NASDAQ:EBTC
Enterprise Bancorp, Inc. operates as the holding company for Enterprise Bank and Trust Company that engages in the provision of commercial banking products and services. It offers commercial and retail deposit products, including checking accounts, limited-transactional savings and money market accounts, commercial sweep products, and term certificates of deposit. The company also provides commercial real estate, commercial and industrial, commercial construction, residential, and consumer loans, as well as home equity loans and lines of credit. In addition, the company offers cash management services; wealth advisory and management services that include customized investment management and trust services to individuals, family groups, commercial businesses, trusts, foundations, non-profit organizations, and endowments; brokerage and management services to individual investors; insurance services; and online and mobile banking services. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Lowell, Massachusetts.
West Bancorporation logo

West Bancorporation

NASDAQ:WTBA
West Bancorporation, Inc. operates as the financial holding company provides community banking and trust services to individuals and small- to medium-sized businesses in the United States. It offers deposit services, including checking, savings, and money market accounts, as well as time certificates of deposit. The company also provides loan products comprising commercial real estate loans, construction and land development loans, commercial lines of credit, and commercial term loans; consumer loans, including loans extended to individuals for household, family, and other personal expenditures not secured by real estate; and 1-4 family residential mortgages and home equity loans. In addition, it offers online and mobile banking, treasury management services including cash management, client-generated automated clearing house transactions, remote deposit, and fraud protection services; merchant credit card processing and corporate credit cards; and administration of estates, conservatorships, personal trusts, and agency accounts. The company was founded in 1893 and is headquartered in West Des Moines, Iowa.