BFST
(NASDAQ)Business First Bancshares, Inc.
$31.16-- (--)
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Business First Bancshares (BFST) Stock Price & Financial Analysis
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Day's Range$31.21 - $31.51
52-Week High$32.53
52-Week Low$22.56
Open$31.21
Volume146.48K
Average Volume (3M)229.93K
Market Cap1.03B
Shares Outstanding32.76M
P/E Ratio (TTM)11.48
Forward P/E9.03
Price to Sales (P/S)3.07
Price to Book (P/B)1.04
EV/EBITDA17.71
Revenue (TTM)342.57M
Net Income (TTM)91.60M
Free Cash Flow (TTM)87.87M
EPS (TTM)$2.93
Profit Margin26.74%
Operating Margin34.18%
Return on Equity (ROE)9.08%
Debt to Equity0.12
50-Day MA$30.66
200-Day MA$28.07
52-Week Change35.09%
Annual Dividend$0.60
Dividend Yield1.87%
Payout Ratio20.45%
Last Dividend Ex-DateAug 14, 2026
Day's Range$31.21 - $31.51
52-Week High$32.53
52-Week Low$22.56
Open$31.21
Volume146.48K
Average Volume (3M)229.93K
Market Cap1.03B
Shares Outstanding32.76M
P/E Ratio (TTM)11.48
Forward P/E9.03
Price to Sales (P/S)3.07
Price to Book (P/B)1.04
EV/EBITDA17.71
Revenue (TTM)342.57M
Net Income (TTM)91.60M
Free Cash Flow (TTM)87.87M
EPS (TTM)$2.93
Profit Margin26.74%
Operating Margin34.18%
Return on Equity (ROE)9.08%
Debt to Equity0.12
50-Day MA$30.66
200-Day MA$28.07
52-Week Change35.09%
Annual Dividend$0.60
Dividend Yield1.87%
Payout Ratio20.45%
Last Dividend Ex-DateAug 14, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions About Business First Bancshares
What is the current stock price for BFST?
As of the latest trading session, BFST stock trades at $31.30. The 52-week range is $22.56–$32.53, with a day range of $31.21–$31.51.
What is the P/E ratio for BFST?
Business First Bancshares's trailing P/E ratio is 11.5, meaning investors pay $11.5 for every $1 of annual earnings. The forward P/E is 9.0, reflecting analyst expectations for future earnings.
Does BFST pay dividends?
Yes, Business First Bancshares pays a 1.87% annual dividend yield ($0.60 per share). The payout ratio is 20.4%. The last ex-dividend date was 2026-08-14.
What do analysts recommend for BFST?
Based on 1 analyst, the consensus for BFST is Hold.
What is the market cap of BFST?
Business First Bancshares's market capitalization is $1.03B, classifying it as a small-cap company..