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NASDAQ:BFST

Business First Bancshares - BFST Stock Forecast, Price & News

$17.27
-0.08 (-0.46%)
(As of 03/28/2023 12:00 AM ET)
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Today's Range
$17.14
$17.53
50-Day Range
$16.70
$21.30
52-Week Range
$16.45
$25.16
Volume
72,480 shs
Average Volume
105,410 shs
Market Capitalization
$433.65 million
P/E Ratio
7.51
Dividend Yield
2.78%
Price Target
$28.33

Business First Bancshares MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Moderate Buy
2.67 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
64.1% Upside
$28.33 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
1.11% of Shares Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Moderate
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
0.74mentions of Business First Bancshares in the last 14 days
Based on 2 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth
7.11%
From $2.39 to $2.56 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.71 out of 5 stars

Finance Sector

312th out of 891 stocks

State Commercial Banks Industry

82nd out of 188 stocks


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About Business First Bancshares (NASDAQ:BFST) Stock

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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BFST Stock News Headlines

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The Federal Reserve has a disturbing plan that is getting ready to roll out as soon as May. This is a lot more than printing trillions of dollars or manipulating interest rates. It's about every checking account, every purchase and every money transfer in America — including yours and mine. 
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The Federal Reserve has a disturbing plan that is getting ready to roll out as soon as May. This is a lot more than printing trillions of dollars or manipulating interest rates. It's about every checking account, every purchase and every money transfer in America — including yours and mine. 
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BFST Company Calendar

Last Earnings
1/25/2023
Ex-Dividend for 2/28 Dividend
2/14/2023
Dividend Payable
2/28/2023
Today
3/28/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
4/25/2023
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2023

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
State commercial banks
Sub-Industry
N/A
Sector
Finance
Current Symbol
NASDAQ:BFST
Employees
648
Year Founded
N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
$28.33
High Stock Price Forecast
$30.00
Low Stock Price Forecast
$27.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+64.1%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.67
Research Coverage
3 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$54.26 million
Pretax Margin
25.84%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$265.42 million
Cash Flow
$2.51 per share
Book Value
$20.26 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
23,352,000
Market Cap
$433.65 million
Optionable
Not Optionable
Beta
0.81

Key Executives

  • David R. Melville
    President, Chief Executive Officer & Director
  • Keith Mansfield
    Chief Operating Officer & Executive Vice President
  • Gregory Robertson
    Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer
  • Philip Jordan
    Chief Banking Officer & Executive Vice President
  • Mimi Singer Lee
    Chief Human Resources Officer & Executive VP













BFST Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Business First Bancshares stock right now?

3 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Business First Bancshares in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" BFST shares.
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What is Business First Bancshares' stock price forecast for 2023?

3 Wall Street analysts have issued twelve-month price targets for Business First Bancshares' stock. Their BFST share price forecasts range from $27.00 to $30.00. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach $28.33 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 64.1% from the stock's current price.
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How have BFST shares performed in 2023?

Business First Bancshares' stock was trading at $22.14 at the beginning of the year. Since then, BFST shares have decreased by 22.0% and is now trading at $17.27.
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Are investors shorting Business First Bancshares?

Business First Bancshares saw a increase in short interest during the month of March. As of March 15th, there was short interest totaling 277,500 shares, an increase of 13.8% from the February 28th total of 243,800 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 99,500 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 2.8 days.
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When is Business First Bancshares' next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, April 25th 2023.
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How were Business First Bancshares' earnings last quarter?

Business First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST) announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, January, 25th. The company reported $0.66 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.61 by $0.05. The firm had revenue of $64.34 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $61.95 million. Business First Bancshares had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 12.77% and a net margin of 20.44%.

How often does Business First Bancshares pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Business First Bancshares?

Business First Bancshares announced a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, January 25th. Investors of record on Wednesday, February 15th will be paid a dividend of $0.12 per share on Tuesday, February 28th. This represents a $0.48 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.78%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, February 14th.
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What ETFs hold Business First Bancshares' stock?
Is Business First Bancshares a good dividend stock?

Business First Bancshares (NASDAQ:BFST) pays an annual dividend of $0.48 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.84%. The dividend payout ratio is 20.87%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, BFST will have a dividend payout ratio of 18.75% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
Read our dividend analysis for BFST.

What other stocks do shareholders of Business First Bancshares own?
What is Business First Bancshares' stock symbol?

Business First Bancshares trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "BFST."

Who are Business First Bancshares' major shareholders?

Business First Bancshares' stock is owned by a variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company (2.76%), Banc Funds Co. LLC (1.90%), Geode Capital Management LLC (1.76%), Silvercrest Asset Management Group LLC (1.55%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (1.30%) and JPMorgan Chase & Co. (1.06%). Insiders that own company stock include Alicia Robertson, Andrew D Mclindon, Carol Calkins, Donald A Hingle II, Drew C Brees, James J Buquet III, John P Ducrest, Keith Alexis Tillage, Mark P Folse, Rick D Day, Robert S Jr Greer, Steven Gerard White and Warren Mcdonald.
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How do I buy shares of Business First Bancshares?

Shares of BFST 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.
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What is Business First Bancshares' stock price today?

One share of BFST stock can currently be purchased for approximately $17.27.

How much money does Business First Bancshares make?

Business First Bancshares (NASDAQ:BFST) has a market capitalization of $433.65 million and generates $265.42 million in revenue each year. The company earns $54.26 million in net income (profit) each year or $2.30 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Business First Bancshares have?

The company employs 648 workers across the globe.

How can I contact Business First Bancshares?

Business First Bancshares' mailing address is 500 LAUREL STREET SUITE 101, BATON ROUGE LA, 70801. The official website for the company is www.b1bank.com. The company can be reached via phone at (225) 248-7600 or via fax at 225-248-7650.

This page (NASDAQ:BFST) was last updated on 3/29/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff