Business First Bancshares Inc. (BFST)
NASDAQ: BFSTFinanceMajor BanksUSD
At close: Oct 7, 4:00 PM ET · Delayed 15 min
BFST stock chart
Technical analysisKey statistics
All statistics- Market cap
- $990.82M
- P/E (TTM)
- 10.83
- Forward P/E
- 9.15
- EPS (TTM)
- $2.81
- Dividend yield
- 1.97% ($0.60)
- Ex-dividend date
- Aug 14, 2026
- 52-week range
- 22.56 – 32.53
- Day range
- 30.26 – 30.61
- Volume / Avg
- 170.48K / 217.40K
- Beta
- —
- Shares outstanding
- 32.55M
- Next earnings
- Oct 26, 2026
52-week range
BFST stock today
Business First Bancshares (BFST) closed at $30.44 on Oct 7, down 0.98% (-$0.30), versus the S&P 500's 0.22% decline. Shares are 6.4% below their 52-week high of $32.53, set on Aug 13, 2026 and 34.9% above the 52-week low of $22.56, in the middle of the past year's range. BFST is up 16.4% year to date, outperforming the S&P 500 (+14.0%). Over the past 12 months, the stock has gained 28.6%.
At 10.8x trailing earnings, Business First Bancshares trades in line with the peer-group median of 10.7x. Its forward P/E of 9.1x is lower than the trailing multiple, which means analysts expect earnings to rise over the next year. The company is scheduled to report Sep/2026 results on Oct 26 before the market opens; analysts expect EPS of $0.74. Business First Bancshares pays an annual dividend of $0.60 per share, a 1.97% yield at the current price.
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About Business First Bancshares
Company profile- Sector
- Finance
- Industry
- Major Banks
Earnings
Earnings history- Next report
- Oct 26, 2026
- EPS estimate
- $0.74
Dividends
Dividend history- Annual dividend
- $0.60
- Dividend yield
- 1.97%
- Last payment
- $0.15
- Ex-dividend date
- Aug 14, 2026
Business First Bancshares peers
Finance sector| Company | Price | % Chg | Market cap | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MBWMMercantile Bank Corporation | 58.03 | -1.36% | $1.00B | vs BFST |
| MCBSMetroCity Bankshares Inc. | 34.56 | -0.86% | $994.68M | vs BFST |
| HBNCHorizon Bancorp Inc. | 19.28 | -0.16% | $989.92M | vs BFST |
| CCNECNB Financial Corporation | 33.35 | -1.42% | $987.86M | vs BFST |
| EQBKEquity Bancshares Inc. Class A | 47.00 | -1.05% | $967.85M | vs BFST |
| FSBCFive Star Bancorp | 42.35 | -2.24% | $1.04B | vs BFST |
| CACCamden National Corporation | 55.96 | -1.41% | $945.56M | vs BFST |
| HAFCHanmi Financial Corporation | 31.38 | -0.95% | $930.39M | vs BFST |
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Business First Bancshares stock FAQ
What is Business First Bancshares's stock price today?
BFST last traded at $30.44 as of Oct 7, 4:00 PM EDT, down 0.98% on the day. Prices are delayed at least 15 minutes.
Does Business First Bancshares pay a dividend?
Yes. Business First Bancshares pays $0.60 per share annually, a 1.97% yield. The most recent dividend of $0.15 had an ex-dividend date of Aug 14, 2026.
When is Business First Bancshares's next earnings date?
Business First Bancshares is expected to report earnings on Monday, October 26, 2026. Analysts expect EPS of $0.74.
What is BFST's P/E ratio?
BFST trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 10.83 and a forward P/E of 9.15, compared with a median of 10.7 for its closest peers.
What is the BFST 52-week high?
The 52-week high for BFST is $32.53 and the 52-week low is $22.56. The stock is currently 6.4% below its high.