NASDAQ:BFC Bank First (BFC) Stock Forecast, Price & News $77.54 -0.84 (-1.07%) (As of 09/22/2023 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$77.50▼$77.9550-Day Range$76.34▼$88.6552-Week Range$65.00▼$99.83Volume8,911 shsAverage Volume20,880 shsMarket Capitalization$805.64 millionP/E Ratio15.06Dividend Yield1.55%Price Target$91.50 ProfileProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Bank First MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingHold2.00 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside18.0% Upside$91.50 Price TargetShort InterestBearish2.60% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthModerateBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.25Based on 3 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth-2.96%From $5.74 to $5.57 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.1.64 out of 5 starsFinance Sector773rd out of 847 stocksNational Commercial Banks Industry82nd out of 84 stocks 2.0 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingBank First has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.00, and is based on no buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $91.50, Bank First has a forecasted upside of 18.0% from its current price of $77.54.Amount of Analyst CoverageBank First has received no research coverage in the past 90 days. Previous Next 2.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted2.60% of the outstanding shares of Bank First have been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverBank First has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 11.3, which indicates bearish sentiment.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Bank First has recently decreased by 3.40%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving. Previous Next 2.5 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldBank First pays a meaningful dividend of 1.55%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthBank First has only been increasing its dividend for 4 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Bank First is 23.30%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Bank First will have a dividend payout ratio of 21.54% next year. This indicates that Bank First will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for BFC. Previous Next 1.8 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentBank First has a news sentiment score of 0.25. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.71 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for Bank First this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 1 people have added Bank First to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 0.0 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Bank First insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 5.73% of the stock of Bank First is held by insiders.Percentage Held by InstitutionsOnly 27.35% of the stock of Bank First is held by institutions. Previous Next 1.3 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Bank First are expected to decrease by -2.96% in the coming year, from $5.74 to $5.57 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Bank First is 15.06, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 108.90.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Bank First is 15.06, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 64.84.Price to Book Value per Share RatioBank First has a P/B Ratio of 1.55. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About Bank First (NASDAQ:BFC) StockBank First Corporation operates as a holding company for Bank First N.A. that provides consumer and commercial financial services to businesses, professionals, consumers, associations, individuals, and governmental authorities in Wisconsin. The company offers checking, savings, money market, cash management, retirement, and health savings accounts; other time deposits; certificates of deposit; and residential mortgage products. It also provides credit cards; ATM processing; insurance; data processing and other information technology; investment and safekeeping; treasury management; and online, telephone, and mobile banking services. The company's loan products include real estate loans, including commercial real estate, residential mortgage, and home equity loans; commercial and industrial loans for working capital, accounts receivable, inventory financing, and other business purposes; construction and development loans; residential 1-4 family loans; and consumer loans for personal and household purposes, including secured and unsecured installment loans, and revolving lines of credit. The company was formerly known as Bank First National Corporation and changed its name to Bank First Corporation in June 2019. Bank First Corporation was founded in 1894 and is headquartered in Manitowoc, Wisconsin.Read More BFC Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart BFC Stock News HeadlinesSeptember 22, 2023 | msn.comBank of England governor says ‘no room for complacency’ after leaving interest rates on hold – as it happenedSeptember 22, 2023 | marketwatch.comRepublic First Bancorp Shares Spike Amid Talks with ActivistSeptember 24, 2023 | Chaikin Analytics (Ad)This is the #1 Stock to Buy for the AI Tidal WaveMarc Chaikin warned people about NVDA before its 2023 bull run - now he’s naming his next pick or the AI tidal wave. Learn more here.September 19, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comBank First Corp (BFC): A Comprehensive Analysis of Its Dividend PerformanceAugust 25, 2023 | omaha.comPowell at Jackson Hole: Economy's solid growth could require additional Fed hikes to fight inflationAugust 25, 2023 | omaha.comFed Chair Powell could signal the likelihood of high rates for longer in closely watched speechJuly 21, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comThe Bank First Corporation (NASDAQ:BFC) Second-Quarter Results Are Out And Analysts Have Published New ForecastsJuly 18, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comBank First Announces Net Income for the Second Quarter of 2023September 24, 2023 | Chaikin Analytics (Ad)This is the #1 Stock to Buy for the AI Tidal WaveMarc Chaikin warned people about NVDA before its 2023 bull run - now he’s naming his next pick or the AI tidal wave. Learn more here.July 6, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comUS stocks slide as Fed minutes show more rate hikes may be on the wayJuly 6, 2023 | msn.comBank First (BFC) Price Target Increased by 11.26% to 85.68June 27, 2023 | ft.comSwiss regulators need to face up to Credit Suisse failuresJune 22, 2023 | omaha.comCheck out Nebraska women's basketball schedule for 2023-24June 15, 2023 | msn.comMonday Is Your Last Chance To Buy Bank First Before The Dividend PayoutMay 25, 2023 | msn.comOffice landlords squeezed by falling occupancy rates, refinancing difficulties. Here’s whyMay 25, 2023 | msn.comGenerali confirms targets as government bonds challenge Life businessMay 16, 2023 | tmcnet.comFIRST COMMONWEALTH FEDERAL CREDIT UNION AND BELLCO FEDERAL CREDIT UNION ANNOUNCE INTENT TO MERGEMay 16, 2023 | bizjournals.comHow did local public banks fare in a turbulent first quarter?May 12, 2023 | omaha.comShort Takes: Skyscrapers made of Legos are coming to Durham MuseumMay 10, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWhile institutions own 23% of Bank First Corporation (NASDAQ:BFC), retail investors are its largest shareholders with 60% ownershipApril 19, 2023 | msn.comBank First (BFC) Declares $0.30 DividendApril 19, 2023 | tmcnet.comCambridge Savings Bank Provides BFC Solutions with a Senior Credit Facility to Fund Extensive GrowthApril 18, 2023 | nasdaq.comBank First Corporation (BFC) Q1 Earnings Beat EstimatesApril 18, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comBank First Announces Net Income for the First Quarter of 2023April 15, 2023 | thetimes.co.ukBlackRock reaps rewards of banking crisisApril 11, 2023 | omaha.comU.S. Consumers Expect More Inflation, IMF Says Count On ItApril 11, 2023 | msn.comBank First Corporation (BFC) Earnings Expected to Grow: What to Know Ahead of Q1 ReleaseSee More Headlines Receive BFC Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Bank First and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address BFC Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 7/5 Dividend6/20/2023Dividend Payable7/05/2023Last Earnings7/18/2023Ex-Dividend for 10/4 Dividend9/19/2023Today9/24/2023Dividend Payable10/04/2023Next Earnings (Estimated)10/17/2023Fiscal Year End12/31/2023Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ Industry National commercial banks Sub-IndustryN/A SectorFinance Current SymbolNASDAQ:BFC CUSIPN/A CIK1746109 Webwww.bankfirstwi.bank Phone(920) 652-3100FaxN/AEmployees398Year Founded1984Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Forecast$91.50 High Stock Price Forecast$95.00 Low Stock Price Forecast$88.00 Forecasted Upside/Downside+18.0%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.00 Research Coverage1 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$5.15 Trailing P/E Ratio15.06 Forward P/E Ratio13.51 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$45.21 million Net Margins27.97% Pretax Margin37.05% Return on Equity11.31% Return on Assets1.47% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.06 Current Ratio0.98 Quick Ratio0.98 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$136.38 million Price / Sales5.91 Cash Flow$6.28 per share Price / Cash Flow12.34 Book Value$50.18 per share Price / Book1.55Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares10,390,000Free Float9,795,000Market Cap$805.64 million OptionableNot Optionable Beta0.33 Social Links 10 Best Cheap Stocks to Buy NowMarketBeat just released its list of 10 cheap stocks that have been overlooked by the market and may be seriously undervalued. Click the link below to see which companies made the list.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Michael B. Molepske (Age 62)CEO & Chairman Comp: $990.91kMr. Timothy J. McFarlane (Age 56)Pres & Director Mr. Kevin M. LeMahieu (Age 51)Chief Financial Officer Comp: $474.05kMs. Joan A. Woldt (Age 55)Exec. VP & COO Comp: $500.77kMr. Jason V. Krepline (Age 47)Chief Lending Officer Comp: $437.56kMs. Kelly M. Dvorak J.D.Chief Legal Counsel & Company Sec.Ms. Debbie WeykerVP of MarketingMr. Glenn CurranSr. VP & Market Mang. for OshkoshMs. Meghann KasperChief Credit OfficerMr. Jeff ZimmerleeChief Retail OfficerMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsFirst BancsharesNASDAQ:FBMSDime Community BancsharesNASDAQ:DCOMOceanFirst FinancialNASDAQ:OCFCBanc of CaliforniaNYSE:BANCPacWest BancorpNASDAQ:PACWView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsCalifornia State Teachers Retirement SystemBought 472 shares on 8/21/2023Ownership: 0.101%Nuveen Asset Management LLCBought 1,476 shares on 8/16/2023Ownership: 0.236%Alliancebernstein L.P.Bought 6,220 shares on 8/15/2023Ownership: 0.095%Royal Bank of CanadaBought 539 shares on 8/15/2023Ownership: 0.036%Wells Fargo & Company MNBought 2,193 shares on 8/15/2023Ownership: 0.034%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions BFC Stock - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Bank First stock right now? 1 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Bank First in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" BFC shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in BFC, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View BFC analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Bank First's stock price forecast for 2023? 1 equities research analysts have issued twelve-month target prices for Bank First's stock. Their BFC share price forecasts range from $88.00 to $95.00. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach $91.50 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 18.0% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for BFC or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have BFC shares performed in 2023? Bank First's stock was trading at $92.82 at the beginning of 2023. Since then, BFC shares have decreased by 16.5% and is now trading at $77.54. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. When is Bank First's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, October 17th 2023. View our BFC earnings forecast. How were Bank First's earnings last quarter? Bank First Co. (NASDAQ:BFC) posted its earnings results on Tuesday, July, 18th. The company reported $1.41 EPS for the quarter, hitting analysts' consensus estimates of $1.41. The business earned $49.99 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $39.90 million. Bank First had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 11.31% and a net margin of 27.97%. How often does Bank First pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Bank First? Bank First declared a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, July 18th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, September 20th will be paid a dividend of $0.30 per share on Wednesday, October 4th. This represents a $1.20 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.55%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, September 19th. Read our dividend analysis for BFC. Is Bank First a good dividend stock? Bank First (NASDAQ:BFC) pays an annual dividend of $1.20 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.55%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 4 consecutive year(s), indicating that it does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio is 23.30%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, BFC will have a dividend payout ratio of 21.54% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for BFC. What is Bank First's stock symbol? Bank First trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "BFC." Who are Bank First's major shareholders? Bank First's stock is owned by many different institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (6.20%), State Street Corp (1.83%), Geode Capital Management LLC (1.72%), Bank of Montreal Can (1.02%), Northern Trust Corp (0.98%) and Bank of New York Mellon Corp (0.38%). Insiders that own company stock include Michael B Molepske and Robert W Holmes. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Bank First? Shares of BFC stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What is Bank First's stock price today? One share of BFC stock can currently be purchased for approximately $77.54. How much money does Bank First make? Bank First (NASDAQ:BFC) has a market capitalization of $805.64 million and generates $136.38 million in revenue each year. The company earns $45.21 million in net income (profit) each year or $5.15 on an earnings per share basis. How many employees does Bank First have? The company employs 398 workers across the globe. How can I contact Bank First? Bank First's mailing address is 402 NORTH EIGHTH STREET, MANITOWOC WI, 54220. The official website for the company is www.bankfirstwi.bank. The company can be reached via phone at (920) 652-3100 or via email at ir@bankfirstwi.bank. This page (NASDAQ:BFC) was last updated on 9/24/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat All Access to add more stocks to your watchlist. Adding Bank First Co. Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. 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