Business First Bancshares, Inc. Common Stock (BFST) Stock Price
BFSTStock
$31.21+24.44%52W
Market Cap$1.02B
P/E11.97x
PEG Ratio0.90
Div yield1.87%
Beta0.78
BFST Share Price Chart
Favorite Metrics
Price vs S&P 500 (26W)0.54%
Price vs S&P 500 (4W)-3.77%
PEG Ratio0.90
VGM Score60.45
P/E Ratio (Annual)11.97x
Indicated Dividend Yield (Annual)1.87%
BFST Earnings Surprise History
| Quarter | Report date | EPS estimate | EPS actual | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | $0.70 | $0.71 | +1.43%(+$0.01) | |
| Q1 2026 | $0.69 | $0.73 | +6.41%(+$0.04) | |
| Q4 2025 | $0.71 | $0.79 | +11.58%(+$0.08) | |
| Q3 2025 | $0.67 | $0.72 | +7.87%(+$0.05) | |
| Q2 2025 | $0.64 | $0.66 | +2.80%(+$0.02) |
BFST Analyst Recommendations
May 2026
Jun 2026
Jul 2026
Aug 2026
4.18
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Industry Peers — State Banks(189)
| Symbol | Value Score | Growth Score | Momentum Score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
BFSTBusiness First Bancshares, Inc. Common Stock | B | C | C | $31.21 |
| BNSBank of Nova Scotia | C | C | A | $92.39 |
| BNYBank of New York Mellon Corporation | F | B | A | $162.50 |
| ITUBItau Unibanco Holding S.A. American Depositary Shares | B | D | D | $7.50 |
| DBDeutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft | A | C | B | $40.36 |
| STTState Street Corporation | C | B | A | $193.33 |
| XLFState Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF | — | — | C | $58.10 |
| FITBFifth Third Bancorp | D | C | C | $54.54 |
| BBDBanco Bradesco S.A. American Depositary Shares (Each representing one Preferred Shares) | A | D | D | $3.25 |
| MTBM&T Bank Corp. | C | B | C | $237.29 |
| NTRSNorthern Trust Corp | D | C | B | $186.79 |
About Business First Bancshares, Inc. Common Stock
Business First Bancshares is a bank holding company serving small-to-midsized businesses and professionals with personal and commercial banking, treasury management, and wealth solutions. The company generates revenue primarily from interest income on loans and securities, supplemented by customer service and loan fees.