Business First Bancshares, Inc.
BFSTNASDAQ
As of Oct 15, 2026 close
- Market cap
- $1.02B
- P/E (TTM)
- 11.65
- Forward P/E
- 9.76
- Dividend yield
- 1.93%
- 52-week range
- $22.56$32.53
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 205.53K
Business First Bancshares (BFST) Stock Price & Financial Analysis
Business First Bancshares Stock Price Chart
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fundamental metrics, valuation ratios, and profitability indicators
| Day's Range | $30.86 - $31.39 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $32.53 |
| 52-Week Low | $22.56 |
| Open | $30.93 |
| Volume (last close) | 170.66K |
| Average Volume (3M) | 205.53K |
| Revenue (TTM) | 334.00M |
|---|---|
| Net Income (TTM) | 87.55M |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | 99.75M |
| EPS (TTM) | $2.80 |
| Profit Margin | 26.21% |
| Operating Margin | 17.83% |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 8.68% |
| Debt to Equity | 0.39 |
| Annual Dividend | $0.60 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.93% |
| Payout Ratio | 21.39% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Market Cap | 1.02B |
|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 32.76M |
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 11.65 |
| Forward P/E | 9.76 |
| Price to Sales (P/S) | 3.05 |
| Price to Book (P/B) | 1.01 |
| EV/EBITDA | -27.65 |
| 50-Day MA | $31.15 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $29.04 |
| 1-Year Change | +36.96% |
Source: Market prices and company fundamentals. Data as of Oct 15, 2026. Data sources and methodology
Business First Bancshares at a Glance
As of the Oct 15, 2026 close, Business First Bancshares (BFST) has a market capitalization of $1.02B. The stock trades at 11.7× trailing earnings, 9.8× forward earnings and 3.0× sales. Over the trailing twelve months it earned $87.55M on revenue of $334.00M (a 26.2% profit margin) and generated $99.75M of free cash flow. Revenue fell 19.5% year over year.
As of its latest reported balance sheet, it holds $671.14M in cash and securities against $389.03M of debt, a net cash position of $282.11M.
Business First Bancshares pays a quarterly dividend totaling $0.60 per share a year, a 1.93% yield at the Oct 15, 2026 close, with a 21% payout ratio and 7 consecutive years of dividend increases.
The share price is up 37.0% over the past year. At $31.13 (the Oct 15, 2026 close) it sits near the top of its 52-week range of $22.56 to $32.52, above its 200-day moving average of $29.04.
Based on 1 professional analyst rating from the past 90 days, the consensus is Buy.
Frequently Asked Questions About Business First Bancshares
What is the current stock price for BFST?
As of the Oct 15, 2026 close, BFST stock trades at $31.13. The 52-week range is $22.56–$32.53, with a day range of $30.86–$31.39.
What is the P/E ratio for BFST?
As of the Oct 15, 2026 close, Business First Bancshares's trailing twelve-month (TTM) P/E ratio is 11.7, meaning investors pay $11.7 for every $1 of annual earnings. The forward P/E is 9.8, reflecting analyst expectations for future earnings.
Does BFST pay dividends?
Yes, Business First Bancshares pays a 1.93% annual dividend yield as of the Oct 15, 2026 close ($0.60 per share a year). The trailing twelve-month payout ratio is 21.4%. The most recent ex-dividend date was August 14, 2026.
What do analysts recommend for BFST?
Based on ratings from 1 professional analyst over the last 90 days, the consensus for BFST is Buy.
What is the market cap of BFST?
As of the Oct 15, 2026 close, Business First Bancshares's market capitalization is $1.02B, classifying it as a small-cap company..