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Business First Bancshares Inc (BFST) Stock Price, Quote, News & History

BFSTNASDAQ
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$31.84
0.351.11%
At close: Sep 4, 5:00 PM EST
$31.84
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After Hours: Sep 4, 4:00 PM EST
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Business First Bancshares (BFST) Stock Price, Quote, News & History | Benzinga

Key Statistics

Open
$31.34
Close
$31.84
Volume / Avg.
158.52K / 249.55K
Day Range
$31.34 - $31.89
52 Wk Range
22.56 - 32.53
Market Cap
$1.04B
P/E Ratio
11.21
Dividend Yield
1.91%
Exchange
NASDAQ
RSI
58
Short Interest
3.42%
Days to Cover
4.51

Recent Business First Bancshares Inc News

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Avi Kapoor

Crude Oil Edges Higher; Colgate-Palmolive Posts Upbeat Earnings

U.S. stocks traded higher toward the end of trading, with the Nasdaq Composite gaining around 250 points on Friday. The Dow traded up 0.42% to 35,432.07 while the NASDAQ rose 1.79% to 14,301.74. The S&P 500, also rose, gaining, 0.87% to 4,576.83.
Lisa Levin

Why Avantor Shares Are Trading Lower By 10%? Here Are Other Stocks Moving In Friday's Mid-Day Session

Gainers Unique Fabricating, Inc. (NYSE: UFAB) shares jumped 113% to $0.4605 after gaining 12% on Thursday.
Lisa Levin

Dow Surges 250 Points; Exxon Mobil Earnings Miss Expectations

U.S. stocks traded higher midway through trading, with the Dow Jones gaining around 250 points on Friday. The Dow traded up 0.72% to 35,535.23 while the NASDAQ rose 1.89% to 14,316.53. The S&P 500, also rose, gaining, 1.09% to 4,587.09.
Lisa Levin

Skechers, Chart Industries, Roku, Beazer Homes And Other Big Stocks Moving Higher On Friday

U.S. stocks traded higher, with the Nasdaq Composite gaining around 200 points on Friday. Here are some big stocks recording gains in today’s session.
Lisa Levin
60%

Financials

Quarterly
Annual
Name
Revenue
Change
Gross
Change
EBITDA
Change
EBIT
Change
Earnings
Change

Cash Flows

Operating Cash Flow (TTM)
103.30M
Investing Cash Flow (TTM)
-86.03M
Financing Cash Flow (TTM)
62.58M
Free Cash Flow (TTM)
103.24M
Capital Expenditure (TTM)
-51.00K
Net Change in Cash (TTM)
79.85M

Analyst Trends and Forecast

1
Apr
2
Jul
Buy
Hold
Sell
Strong Sell

Analyst Rating and Forecast

12345
4.3
Buy
Strong Buy
Buy
Hold
Sell
Strong Sell

Valuation Metrics

Enterprise Value
-
PE Ratio (TTM)
11.21
PE Ratio (FWD)
-
PEG Ratio (TTM)
-
PS Ratio (TTM)
2.85
PB Ratio (TTM)
1.09
Earnings Yield % (TTM)
8.92%
Earnings Yield % (FWD)
-
EV / EBITDA (TTM)
-
Price / EBITDA (TTM)
-
Price / Free Cash Flow (TTM)
9.51
Book Value / Share
$28.78

Company Debt

Total Debt
$566.42M
LT Debt
$301.32M
LT Debt Issuance (TTM)
$31.67M
LT Debt Repayment (TTM)
-$66.87M
Total Cash
$575.60M
Debt to Equity
0.60
Issuance of Debt (TTM)
-$35.21M
Repayment of Debt (TTM)
-$66.87M

Key Statistics

Open
$31.34
Close
$31.84
Volume / Avg.
158.52K / 249.55K
Day Range
$31.34 - $31.89
52 Wk Range
22.56 - 32.53
Market Cap
$1.04B
P/E Ratio
11.21
Dividend Yield
1.91%
Exchange
NASDAQ
RSI
58
Short Interest
3.42%
Days to Cover
4.51

About

Sector
Financials
Industry
Banks
Business First Bancshares Inc is a bank holding company. The company's services include personal and commercial banking, treasury management, and wealth solutions. It provides a range of financial services to small-to-midsized businesses and professi...
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FAQ

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How do I buy Business First Bancshares (BFST) stock?

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Who are Business First Bancshares (BFST) competitors?

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What is the forecast, or price target, for Business First Bancshares (BFST) stock?

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Business First Bancshares has a consensus price target of $32.00.

Q

What is the current price for Business First Bancshares (BFST)?

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The stock price for Business First Bancshares (NASDAQ: BFST) is $31.84 last updated September 4, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT.

Q

Does Business First Bancshares (BFST) pay a dividend?

A

There are no upcoming dividends for Business First Bancshares.

Q

When is Business First Bancshares (NASDAQ:BFST) reporting earnings?

A

Business First Bancshares does not have any upcoming earnings scheduled.

Q

Is Business First Bancshares (BFST) going to split?

A

There is no upcoming split for Business First Bancshares.

Q

What sector and industry does Business First Bancshares (BFST) operate in?

A

Business First Bancshares is in the Financials sector and Banks industry. They are listed on the NASDAQ.

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