Newcomer Director at Business First Bancshares Sells 10,000 Shares for $319,000
With strong returns so far in 2026, George W. Cummings III reducing his direct holdings looks routine more than it does alarming.
BFST - Business First Bancshares, Inc.
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Stock News
What This Business First Insider Sale Signals After a 34% Stock Run
The director disposed of 20,000 shares at $31.79 per share, representing a total transaction value of $635,800. This disposition reduced the director's total equity holdings by 8%.
Business First Bancshares, Inc. (BFST) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Business First Bancshares, Inc. (BFST) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Here's What Key Metrics Tell Us About Business First (BFST) Q2 Earnings
While the top- and bottom-line numbers for Business First (BFST) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended June 2026, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.
Business First (BFST) Matches Q2 Earnings Estimates
Business First (BFST) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.71 per share, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate . This compares to earnings of $0.66 per share a year ago.
Business First Bancshares Q2 Earnings Call Highlights
Business First Bancshares NASDAQ: BFST executives said the company's second quarter of 2026 showed progress on loan production, margin expansion and credit resolution, while acknowledging seasonal deposit outflows and higher-than-normal expenses.
Business First Bancshares, Inc., Announces Financial Results for Q2 2026
BATON ROUGE, La., July 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Business First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: BFST) (Business First), parent company of b1BANK, today announced its unaudited results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026.
Business First (BFST) Reports Next Week: Wall Street Expects Earnings Growth
Business First (BFST) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
Will Business First (BFST) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?
Business First (BFST) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.
Business First Bancshares, Inc. Acquires American Planning Corporation, Strengthening Community Bank Advisory Services Through Smith Shellnut Wilson
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Business First Bancshares, Inc. Schedules Q2 2026 Earnings Release and Conference Call for July 23
BATON ROUGE, La., July 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Business First Bancshares, Inc. (Nasdaq: BFST), the parent company of b1BANK, announced that it will release its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026, after market close on Thurs.
Business First Bancshares, Inc. (BFST) Shareholder/Analyst Call Prepared Remarks Transcript
Business First Bancshares, Inc. (BFST) Shareholder/Analyst Call Prepared Remarks Transcript
Business First Bancshares, Inc. (BFST) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Business First Bancshares, Inc. (BFST) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Business First Bancshares Inc (BFST) Shares Fall 4.4% -- What GF Score of 65 Tells Investors
On April 27, 2026, Business First Bancshares Inc (BFST) shares fell 4.4%, closing at $27.01. This decline comes amid a 52-week trading range of $22.25 to $30.32
Here's What Key Metrics Tell Us About Business First (BFST) Q1 Earnings
Although the revenue and EPS for Business First (BFST) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended March 2026, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.
Business First (BFST) Tops Q1 Earnings Estimates
Business First (BFST) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.73 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.69 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.65 per share a year ago.
Business First Bancshares, Inc., Announces Financial Results for Q1 2026
BATON ROUGE, La. , April 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Business First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: BFST) (Business First), parent company of b1BANK, today announced its unaudited results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. Business First reported net income available to common shareholders of $22.2 million or $0.68 per diluted common share, an increase of $1.2 million and a decrease of $0.03, respectively, compared to the linked quarter. On a non-GAAP basis, core net income for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, which excludes certain income and expenses, was $24.0 million or $0.73 per diluted common share, an increase of $0.5 million and a decrease of $0.06 from the linked quarter. The quarter ended March 31, 2026, included the consummation of the Progressive Bancorp, Inc. (Progressive) acquisition.
Business First Bancshares, Inc. Completes $85.0 Million Private Placement of Subordinated Notes
BATON ROUGE, La., April 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Business First Bancshares, Inc. (Nasdaq: BFST) (Business First or the Company), parent company of b1BANK, is pleased to announce the completion of the private placement of $85.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 6.50% fixed-to-floating rate subordinated notes (the Notes) due 2036, to certain qualified institutional and accredited investors. The Notes have been structured to qualify as Tier 2 capital for the Company for regulatory capital purposes. The proceeds from the sale of the Notes will be utilized to redeem $66.93 million in outstanding subordinated notes, to provide additional capital support to b1BANK, to support growth, to better position the Company to take advantage of strategic opportunities that may arise from time to time, to repay other existing borrowings, and for other general corporate purposes.
b1BANK Names Ben Marmande Director of Corporate Banking
BATON ROUGE, La., April 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- b1BANK announced that Ben Marmande has joined the organization as director of corporate banking. Marmande will lead b1BANK's corporate banking efforts for the state of Texas driving client acquisition, relationship growth and the expansion of the bank's commercial capabilities.
Business First Bancshares, Inc. Schedules Q1 2026 Earnings Release and Conference Call for April 27
BATON ROUGE, La., April 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Business First Bancshares, Inc. (Nasdaq: BFST), the parent company of b1BANK, announced that it will release its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, before the market opens on Monday, April 27, 2026. Executive management will host a conference call and webcast to discuss the results later that morning at 9:00 a.m. CST.
Price Targets
Business First Bancshares price target raised to $36 from $32.50 at Hovde Group
$36.00
(was $30.47)
Feddie Strickland
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Hovde Group
Business First Bancshares price target lowered to $33 from $34 at Stephens
$33.00
(was $27.01)
Stephens
Business First Bancshares price target raised to $33 from $32 at DA Davidson
$33.00
(was $27.40)
D.A. Davidson
Business First Bancshares price target raised to $35 from $34 at Stephens
$35.00
(was $28.17)
Stephens
Business First Bancshares price target raised to $31 from $30 at Raymond James
$31.00
(was $26.28)
Raymond James
Business First Bancshares price target lowered to $28 from $30 at Raymond James
$28.00
(was $22.73)
Raymond James
Piper Sandler Initiates Coverage On Business First Bancshares with Overweight Rating, Announces Price Target of $27
$27.00
(was $23.06)
Piper Sandler
Raymond James Maintains Strong Buy on Business First Bancshares, Lowers Price Target to $29
$29.00
(was $21.81)
Raymond James