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Business First Bancshares, Inc.

BFSTNASDAQFinancial Services·US · USD
$32.18
+0.20 (+0.63%)
Prices as of August 12, 2026 · market closed

Price

Key statistics

Valuation
Market cap1.05B USD
Enterprise value1.03B USD
Trailing P/E11.45
Forward P/E9.80
PEG ratio9.80
Price / sales3.14
Price / book1.12
Profitability
Gross margin0.00%
Operating margin34.63%
Profit margin27.83%
Return on assets1.10%
Return on equity10.01%
Income (TTM)
Revenue334.00M USD
Gross profit334.00M USD
EBITDA0.00 USD
Net income87.55M USD
Diluted EPS$2.81
Rev. growth (YoY)12.70%
Balance sheet
Total cash701.84M USD
Total debt616.08M USD
Debt / equity0.61
Current ratio0.00
Book value / share$28.79
Cash flow (TTM)
Operating cash flow103.30M USD
Levered free cash flow82.46M USD
Shares & price
Shares outstanding32.54M
Float30.66M
Held by institutions56.71%
Beta0.77
50-day MA$30.26
200-day MA$27.87
52-week high$32.39
52-week low$22.56
Dividends
Forward rate
$0.60
Yield
1.86%
Payout ratio
21.00%
Frequency
Quarterly
Recent payments
  • 2026-05-15$0.15
Earnings (EPS)
DateEst.ActualSurprise2026-07-230.700.71+1.43%2026-04-270.690.73+5.80%2026-01-220.710.79+11.27%2025-12-11-2.13-0.32+84.98%2025-10-230.670.72+7.46%
About Business First Bancshares, Inc.

Business First Bancshares, Inc. is a financial holding company based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, operating through its primary subsidiary, b1BANK. As a regional bank holding company, its core purpose is to deliver a comprehensive suite of banking services tailored to meet the needs of individuals, professionals, and businesses. The company offers a wide range of financial products, including commercial loans, real estate loans, consumer loans, and various deposit services, thereby significantly supporting local economies. Business First Bancshares significantly impacts sectors such as healthcare, manufacturing, and agriculture, providing essential financial support to enterprises within these industries. It also places a strong emphasis on personal service and community involvement, fostering relationships with its clients through a deep understanding of local markets. In the financial market, Business First Bancshares, Inc. represents a stable entity focusing on sustainable growth and regional economic development. Its operations are essential for facilitating business expansion and offering personalized banking experiences, which underscore its role in fostering economic stability and growth within its operating regions.

Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Banks - Regional
CEO
Mr. David R. Melville III
Employees
821
Headquarters
Baton Rouge, LA, United States

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