Business First Bancshares, Inc. (BFST)
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Wall Street Analysts Think Business First (BFST) Could Surge 27.42%: Read This Before Placing a Bet
The mean of analysts' price targets for Business First (BFST) points to a 27.4% upside in the stock. While this highly sought-after metric has not proven reasonably effective, strong agreement among analysts in raising earnings estimates does indicate an upside in the stock.
Is the Options Market Predicting a Spike in Business First Bancshares Stock?
Investors need to pay close attention to BFST stock based on the movements in the options market lately.
Wall Street Analysts Believe Business First (BFST) Could Rally 26.55%: Here's is How to Trade
The average of price targets set by Wall Street analysts indicates a potential upside of 26.6% in Business First (BFST). While the effectiveness of this highly sought-after metric is questionable, the positive trend in earnings estimate revisions might translate into an upside in the stock.
Should Value Investors Buy Business First Bancshares (BFST) Stock?
Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.
Business First Bancshares, Inc. (BFST) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Business First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST ) Q3 2025 Earnings Call October 23, 2025 5:00 PM EDT Company Participants Matthew Sealy David Melville - Chairman, President & CEO Gregory Robertson - Executive VP, CFO & Treasurer Conference Call Participants Matt Olney - Stephens Inc., Research Division Feddie Strickland - Hovde Group, LLC, Research Division Christopher Marinac - Janney Montgomery Scott LLC, Research Division Michael Rose - Raymond James & Associates, Inc., Research Division Presentation Operator Hello, and thank you for standing by. My name is Mark, and I will be your conference operator today.
Business First (BFST) Q3 Earnings and Revenues Beat Estimates
Business First (BFST) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.72 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.69 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.68 per share a year ago.
Why Business First (BFST) is Poised to Beat Earnings Estimates Again
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. (BFST) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Business First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST ) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call July 28, 2025 10:00 AM ET Company Participants David R. Melville - Chairman, President & CEO Gregory Robertson - Executive VP, CFO & Treasurer Matthew Sealy - Corporate Participant Conference Call Participants Christopher William Marinac - Janney Montgomery Scott LLC, Research Division Feddie Justin Strickland - Hovde Group, LLC, Research Division Manuel Antonio Navas - D.A.
Business First (BFST) Reports Q2 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say
The headline numbers for Business First (BFST) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended June 2025, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.
Business First (BFST) Q2 Earnings and Revenues Beat Estimates
Business First (BFST) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.66 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.65 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.64 per share a year ago.
Business First Bancshares: A Small, Solid, And Undervalued Bank
Business First Bancshares has shown strong growth through acquisitions, with Oakwood adding $714 million in deposits, and expanding its branch network in Texas and Louisiana. Despite a slight decline in non-interest-bearing deposits and increased non-performing loans, BFST's NIM is improving, and deposit costs are declining. The bank's loan portfolio is well-positioned with high rates on maturing loans and favorable conditions if the Fed maintains current rates.
Business First Bancshares, Inc. (BFST) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Business First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST ) Q1 2025 Earnings Call April 24, 2025 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Matt Sealy - Investor Relations Jude Melville - Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Greg Robertson - Chief Financial Officer Philip Jordan - Chief Banking Officer Jerry Vascocu - President, b1BANK Conference Call Participants Matt Olney - Stephens Michael Rose - Raymond James Feddie Strickland - Hovde Group Christopher Marinac - Janney Manuel Navas - D.A. Davidson Operator Hello and thank you for standing by.
