BFST
Business First Bancshares Inc
NASDAQ: BFST · FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL
$27.38
+1.63% today
Updated 2026-04-30
Market cap
$923.88M
P/E ratio
10.13
P/S ratio
2.95x
EPS (TTM)
$2.79
Dividend yield
2.03%
52W range
$22 – $30
Volume
0.2M
WallStSmart proprietary scores
67
out of 100
Grade: B
Buy
Investment rating
8.7
Growth
A6.5
Quality
B7.5
Profitability
B+6.7
Valuation
B5/9
Piotroski F-Score
Moderate
1.2
Altman Z-Score
Distress
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Industry rank
—
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Price targets
Analyst target
$32.60
+19.07%
12-Month target
$33.55
+22.53%
Intrinsic (DCF)
—
Margin of safety
—
1 Strong Buy3 Buy0 Hold0 Sell0 Strong Sell
Price chart
X-Ray snapshot
Strengths
+ Profit margin 28.10% — above average
+ Free cash flow $14.26M — positive
+ Revenue growth 12.90% QoQ
Risks
- Altman Z 1.15 — distress zone
Key financials
Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $264.08M | $385.62M | $457.75M | $511.93M | $312.76M |
| Net income | $54.26M | $71.04M | $65.11M | $87.86M | $23.56M |
| EPS | — | — | — | — | $2.79 |
| Free cash flow | $61.80M | $80.78M | $59.84M | $92.02M | $14.26M |
| Profit margin | 20.55% | 18.42% | 14.22% | 17.16% | 28.10% |
Recent insider activity
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | VASCOCU, NORMAN JEROME JR | Sale | 1,600 | $27.04 |
| 2026-03-31 | STRONG, SAUNDRA | Sale | 1,204 | $27.04 |
| 2026-03-31 | ROEMER, HEATHER G. | Sale | 528 | $27.04 |
Peer comparison
Smart narrative
Business First Bancshares Inc trades at $27.38. representing a P/E of 10.13x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 67/100 indicates the stock is good. The company scores 5/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 1.15, it sits in the distress. TTM revenue stands at $312.76M. with profit margins at 28.10%.
Frequently asked questions
What is Business First Bancshares Inc's stock price?
Business First Bancshares Inc (BFST) trades at $27.38.
Is Business First Bancshares Inc overvalued?
Smart Value Score 67/100 (Grade B, Buy).
What is the price target of Business First Bancshares Inc (BFST)?
The analyst target price is $32.60, representing +19.1% upside from the current price of $27.38.
What is the future stock price of BFST by 2030?
Our revenue-driven model estimates Business First Bancshares Inc could reach $53.60 by 2030, based on historical CAGR, margin trends, and capped P/E multiples.
What is Business First Bancshares Inc's revenue?
TTM revenue is $312.76M.
Piotroski F-Score?
5/9 — moderate financial health.
Altman Z-Score?
1.15 — distress.
Company info
SectorFINANCIAL SERVICES
IndustryBANKS - REGIONAL
CountryUSA
ExchangeNASDAQ
CurrencyUSD
Quick metrics
P/S ratio2.95x
ROE10.40%
Beta0.82
50D MA$27.63
200D MA$26.01
Shares out0.03B
Float0.03B
Short ratio—
Avg volume0.2M
Performance
1 week-4.25%
1 month+0.67%
3 months+0.19%
YTD+3.33%
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