BFST
(NASDAQ)Business First Bancshares, Inc.
$32.12-- (--)
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Business First Bancshares (BFST) Stock Price & Financial Analysis
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Day's Range$31.98 - $32.30
52-Week High$32.39
52-Week Low$22.56
Open$32.13
Volume171.19K
Average Volume (3M)236.19K
Market Cap1.05B
Shares Outstanding32.76M
P/E Ratio (TTM)11.32
Forward P/E8.91
Price to Sales (P/S)3.03
Price to Book (P/B)1.03
EV/EBITDA17.28
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$30.19
200-Day MA$27.83
52-Week Change36.88%
Annual Dividend$0.59
Dividend Yield1.86%
Payout Ratio20.11%
Last Dividend Ex-DateAug 14, 2026
Day's Range$31.98 - $32.30
52-Week High$32.39
52-Week Low$22.56
Open$32.13
Volume171.19K
Average Volume (3M)236.19K
Market Cap1.05B
Shares Outstanding32.76M
P/E Ratio (TTM)11.32
Forward P/E8.91
Price to Sales (P/S)3.03
Price to Book (P/B)1.03
EV/EBITDA17.28
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$30.19
200-Day MA$27.83
52-Week Change36.88%
Annual Dividend$0.59
Dividend Yield1.86%
Payout Ratio20.11%
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 $32.12. The 52-week range is $22.56–$32.39, with a day range of $31.98–$32.30.
What is the P/E ratio for BFST?
Business First Bancshares's trailing P/E ratio is 11.3, meaning investors pay $11.3 for every $1 of annual earnings. The forward P/E is 8.9, reflecting analyst expectations for future earnings.
Does BFST pay dividends?
Yes, Business First Bancshares pays a 1.86% annual dividend yield ($0.59 per share). The payout ratio is 20.1%. 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 $1.05B, classifying it as a small-cap company..