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Business First Bancshares, Inc.(BFST)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios
BFST•NASDAQ•Banking & Credit
10.3× P/E·Price updated Jun 19, 2026
SectorFinancial ServicesIndustryRegional BanksSub-IndustryCommercial and middle-market focused banks
AboutBusiness First Bancshares, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for b1BANK that provides various banking products and services. It offers various deposit products and services, including checking, demand, money market, time, and savings accounts; and certificates of deposits, remote deposit capture, and direct deposit services. The company also provides commercial and industrial loans, such as commercial lines of credit, letters of credit, working capital, term, equipment financing, asset acquisition, expansion and development, borrowing base, and other loan products; construction and development loans; commercial real estate loans; residential real estate loans comprising first and second lien 1-4 family mortgage loans, and home equity lines of credit; and consumer loans, including secured and unsecured installment and term loans. In addition, it offers wealth management products, including mutual funds, annuities, individual retirement accounts, and other financial products, as well as other fiduciary services and private banking products and services. Further, the company provides a range of other financial services comprising debit and credit cards, treasury and cash management, merchant, automated clearing house, lock-box, receivables factoring, correspondent banking, and other treasury services, as well as employee and payroll benefits solutions; and drive-through banking facilities, automated teller machines, night depository, personalized checks, electronic funds transfer, domestic and foreign wire transfer, traveler's checks, vault, loan and deposit sweep accounts, online and mobile banking, e-statements, and bank-by-mail services. As of March 01, 2022, it operates approximately 48 full-service banking centers and three loan production offices across Louisiana, and in the Dallas and Houston markets. Business First Bancshares, Inc. was incorporated in 2006 and is headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.Show more
- Net Interest Income$273M+20.1%
- Total Revenue$512M+11.8%
- Net Income$88M+34.9%
- Return on Equity10.36%+14.9%
- Net Interest Margin3.33%+14.9%
- Efficiency Ratio38.77%+0.6%
- ROA1.09%+21.3%
- Equity / Assets10.92%+7.3%
- Book Value per Share30.24
BFST Key Insights
Business First Bancshares, Inc. (BFST) fundamental analysis — strengths, weaknesses & financial health based on data analysis
✓Strengths
- ✓Strong 5Y profit CAGR of 24.0%
- ✓Strong Piotroski F-Score: 7/9
- ✓Efficient operations: 38.8% efficiency ratio
- ✓Well capitalized: 10.9% equity/assets
- ✓Trading at only 1.0x book value
✗Weaknesses
- ✗Shares diluted 12.1% in last year
* These insights are generated automatically based on available financial data. Please conduct your own research before making investment decisions.
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BFST Price & Volume
Business First Bancshares, Inc. (BFST) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
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BFST Growth Metrics
Business First Bancshares, Inc. (BFST) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Revenue CAGR
10 Years28.47%
5 Years24.85%
3 Years24.69%
TTM-
Profit CAGR
10 Years35.88%
5 Years23.98%
3 Years17.43%
TTM34.95%
EPS CAGR
10 Years16.97%
5 Years11.13%
3 Years6.21%
TTM23.45%
Return on Capital
10 Years6.83%
5 Years8.35%
3 Years7.56%
Last Year8.89%
BFST Recent Earnings
Business First Bancshares, Inc. (BFST) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
●Beat EPS 11/12 qtrs (92%)●Beat Revenue 7/12 qtrs (58%)
Q2 2026Latest
Apr 27, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.73+5.8%
$0.69
Rev
$89M-1.9%
$91M
Q1 2026
Jan 22, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.79+9.7%
$0.72
Rev
$83M+2.1%
$81M
Q4 2025
Oct 23, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.72+4.3%
$0.69
Rev
$81M-0.7%
$81M
Q3 2025
Jul 28, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.66+1.5%
$0.65
Rev
$78M-3.5%
$81M
| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026Latest | Apr 27, 2026 | $0.73vs $0.69+5.8% | $89Mvs $91M-1.9% |
| Q1 2026 | Jan 22, 2026 | $0.79vs $0.72+9.7% | $83Mvs $81M+2.1% |
| Q4 2025 | Oct 23, 2025 | $0.72vs $0.69+4.3% | $81Mvs $81M-0.7% |
| Q3 2025 | Jul 28, 2025 | $0.66vs $0.65+1.5% | $78Mvs $81M-3.5% |
Based on last 12 quarters of dataView full earnings history →
BFST Peer Comparison
Business First Bancshares, Inc. (BFST) competitors in Commercial and middle-market focused banks — business model, growth, and fundamentals comparison
| Company | Market Cap | Stock Price | P/E Ratio (TTM) | Revenue Growth 1Y | Net Margin | Return on Equity (ROE) | FCF Yield | Debt / Equity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 SFBS | 4.4B | 80.46 | 15.90 | 4.13% | 27.18% | 15.75% | 0.81 | |
 FFIN | 4.7B | 32.78 | 18.52 | 11.71% | 30.71% | 14.16% | 0.01 | |
 TCBI | 4.38B | 99.07 | 14.57 | 13.54% | 18.34% | 9.93% | 0.26 | |
 HOMB | 5.47B | 27.65 | 11.47 | -5.35% | 34.59% | 11.43% | 0.22 | |
 LKFN | 1.56B | 59.86 | 14.93 | -1.93% | 24.51% | 14.19% | 0.24 | |
 HOPE | 1.64B | 12.84 | 27.91 | -3.23% | 6.05% | 2.62% | 0.17 | |
 BANF | 3.77B | 111.31 | 15.63 | -9.29% | 29.19% | 13.68% | 0.07 | |
 TRMK | 2.63B | 44.67 | 12.07 | 34.75% | 19.32% | 10.77% | 0.53 |
Compare BFST vs Peers
Business First Bancshares, Inc. (BFST) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
BFST Income Statement
Business First Bancshares, Inc. (BFST) annual income statement — 10-year revenue, gross profit & net income history
10Y historyFree accessUpdated daily
| Metric | Dec'17 | Dec'18 | Dec'19 | Dec'20 | Dec'21 | Dec'22 | Dec'23 | Dec'24 | Dec'25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Net Interest Income | 44.37M | 62.23M | 80.2M | 127.65M | 153.88M | 199.58M | 215.13M | 227.38M | 273.16M |
NII Growth % | 18.04% | 40.24% | 28.88% | 59.16% | 20.56% | 29.69% | 7.79% | 5.7% | 20.13% |
Net Interest Margin % | 3.36% | 2.97% | 3.53% | 3.07% | 3.26% | 3.33% | 3.27% | 2.89% | 3.33% |
Interest Income | 51.6M | 76.19M | 103.47M | 149.75M | 170.44M | 236.11M | 353.33M | 414.76M | 465.01M |
Interest Expense | 7.23M | 13.97M | 23.27M | 22.11M | 16.55M | 36.54M | 138.2M | 187.38M | 191.85M |
Loan Loss Provision | 4.24M | 2.39M | 2.61M | 11.44M | 8.05M | 10.89M | 4.48M | 10.87M | 8.22M |
Non-Interest Income | 5.62M | 7.78M | 9.15M | 19.03M | 32.67M | 27.96M | 32.29M | 42.98M | 46.91M |
Non-Interest Income % | 9.82% | 9.26% | 8.13% | 11.27% | 16.09% | 10.59% | 8.37% | 9.39% | 9.16% |
Total Revenue | 57.22M▲ 0% | 83.97M▲ 46.8% | 112.62M▲ 34.1% | 168.78M▲ 49.9% | 203.11M▲ 20.3% | 264.08M▲ 30.0% | 385.62M▲ 46.0% | 457.75M▲ 18.7% | 511.93M▲ 11.8% |
Revenue Growth % | 17.16% | 46.76% | 34.12% | 49.86% | 20.34% | 30.01% | 46.03% | 18.7% | 11.84% |
Non-Interest Expense | 36.8M | 50.25M | 56.9M | 98.45M | 113.95M | 148.06M | 152.35M | 176.44M | 198.45M |
Efficiency Ratio | 64.32% | 59.84% | 50.52% | 58.33% | 56.1% | 56.07% | 39.51% | 38.55% | 38.77% |
Operating Income | 8.95M▲ 0% | 17.37M▲ 94.1% | 29.85M▲ 71.9% | 36.78M▲ 23.2% | 64.56M▲ 75.5% | 68.59M▲ 6.2% | 90.59M▲ 32.1% | 83.09M▼ 8.3% | 113.41M▲ 36.5% |
Operating Margin % | 15.64% | 20.68% | 26.51% | 21.79% | 31.78% | 25.97% | 23.49% | 18.15% | 22.15% |
Operating Income Growth % | 33.12% | 94.06% | 71.86% | 23.21% | 75.52% | 6.25% | 32.06% | -8.27% | 36.48% |
Pretax Income | 8.95M▲ 0% | 17.37M▲ 94.1% | 29.85M▲ 71.9% | 36.78M▲ 23.2% | 64.56M▲ 75.5% | 68.59M▲ 6.2% | 90.59M▲ 32.1% | 83.05M▼ 8.3% | 110.31M▲ 32.8% |
Pretax Margin % | 15.64% | 20.68% | 26.51% | 21.79% | 31.78% | 25.97% | 23.49% | 18.14% | 21.55% |
Income Tax | 4.1M | 3.28M | 6.08M | 6.79M | 12.42M | 14.34M | 19.54M | 17.94M | 22.45M |
Effective Tax Rate % | 45.84% | 18.88% | 20.37% | 18.45% | 19.24% | 20.9% | 21.57% | 21.61% | 20.35% |
Net Income | 4.85M▲ 0% | 14.09M▲ 190.7% | 23.77M▲ 68.7% | 29.99M▲ 26.2% | 52.14M▲ 73.8% | 54.26M▲ 4.1% | 71.04M▲ 30.9% | 65.11M▼ 8.4% | 87.86M▲ 34.9% |
Net Margin % | 8.47% | 16.78% | 21.11% | 17.77% | 25.67% | 20.55% | 18.42% | 14.22% | 17.16% |
Net Income Growth % | -5.15% | 190.66% | 68.7% | 26.17% | 73.82% | 4.06% | 30.94% | -8.36% | 34.95% |
Net Income (Continuing) | 4.85M | 14.09M | 23.77M | 29.99M | 52.14M | 54.26M | 71.04M | 65.11M | 87.86M |
EPS (Diluted) | 0.70▲ 0% | 1.22▲ 74.3% | 1.74▲ 42.6% | 1.64▼ 5.7% | 2.53▲ 54.3% | 2.32▼ 8.3% | 2.59▲ 11.6% | 2.26▼ 12.7% | 2.78▲ 23.0% |
EPS Growth % | -5.41% | 74.29% | 42.62% | -5.75% | 54.27% | -8.3% | 11.64% | -12.74% | 23.01% |
EPS (Basic) | 0.70 | 1.27 | 1.79 | 1.65 | 2.54 | 2.34 | 2.62 | 2.27 | 2.79 |
Diluted Shares Outstanding | 11.53M | 11.55M | 13.67M | 18.24M | 20.63M | 22.82M | 25.3M | 26.45M | 29.66M |
BFST Balance Sheet
Business First Bancshares, Inc. (BFST) balance sheet — assets, liabilities & shareholders' equity
| Metric | Dec'17 | Dec'18 | Dec'19 | Dec'20 | Dec'21 | Dec'22 | Dec'23 | Dec'24 | Dec'25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cash & Short Term Investments | 286.74M | 405.59M | 367.56M | 789.74M | 1.09B | 1.04B | 1.11B | 347.76M | 1B |
Cash & Due from Banks | 107.59M | 96.07M | 89.37M | 149.13M | 68.38M | 152.74M | 226.11M | 319.1M | 411.18M |
Short Term Investments | 179.15M | 309.52M | 278.19M | 640.61M | 1.02B | 890.75M | 879.57M | 28.66M | 590.93M |
Total Investments | 1.15B | 1.84B | 1.99B | 3.62B | 4.2B | 5.5B | 5.87B | 6.86B | 6.78B |
Investments Growth % | 14.6% | 59.04% | 8.34% | 82.17% | 15.89% | 30.89% | 6.74% | 16.96% | -1.24% |
Long-Term Investments | 975.35M | 1.53B | 1.71B | 2.98B | 3.18B | 4.61B | 4.99B | 6.83B | 6.19B |
Accounts Receivables | 4.11M | 8.22M | 8.03M | 23.89M | 19.6M | 25.67M | 29.92M | 35.87M | 38.49M |
Goodwill & Intangibles | 8.83M | 57.37M | 55.19M | 63.6M | 72.1M | 102.58M | 100.29M | 138.82M | 135.64M |
Goodwill | 6.82M | 49.49M | 48.49M | 53.86M | 59.89M | 88.54M | 88.39M | 121.57M | 121.15M |
Intangible Assets | 2M | 7.88M | 6.69M | 9.73M | 12.2M | 14.04M | 11.89M | 17.25M | 14.5M |
PP&E (Net) | 8.78M | 15.11M | 29.28M | 58.59M | 58.16M | 63.18M | 69.48M | 81.95M | 73.98M |
Other Assets | 34.45M | 78.16M | 100.67M | 235.69M | 299.96M | 118.58M | 264.72M | 389.83M | 758.07M |
Total Current Assets | 290.85M | 413.81M | 375.59M | 813.63M | 1.11B | 1.07B | 1.14B | 383.63M | 1.04B |
Total Non-Current Assets | 1.03B | 1.68B | 1.9B | 3.35B | 3.62B | 4.92B | 5.45B | 7.47B | 7.17B |
Total Assets | 1.32B▲ 0% | 2.09B▲ 58.6% | 2.27B▲ 8.5% | 4.16B▲ 83.0% | 4.73B▲ 13.6% | 5.99B▲ 26.7% | 6.58B▲ 9.9% | 7.86B▲ 19.3% | 8.21B▲ 4.6% |
Asset Growth % | 19.48% | 58.55% | 8.54% | 82.97% | 13.61% | 26.75% | 9.92% | 19.33% | 4.55% |
Return on Assets (ROA) | 0.4% | 0.83% | 1.09% | 0.93% | 1.17% | 1.01% | 1.13% | 0.9% | 1.09% |
Accounts Payable | 890K | 1.37M | 1.53M | 2.5M | 1.35M | 2.09M | 14.84M | 5.97M | 4.17M |
Total Debt | 80.5M | 92.23M | 185.99M | 105.99M | 187.59M | 560.12M | 635.07M | 483.26M | 551.35M |
Net Debt | -27.09M | -3.84M | 96.62M | -43.14M | 119.22M | 407.38M | 408.96M | 164.16M | 140.18M |
Long-Term Debt | 77.7M | 80M | 118M | 79.14M | 168.45M | 525.85M | 616.19M | 460.63M | 272.53M |
Short-Term Debt | 2.8M | 12.23M | 67.99M | 26.84M | 19.14M | 34.27M | 18.89M | 22.62M | 278.82M |
Other Liabilities | 4.4M | 7.3M | 19.21M | 25.23M | 26.78M | 27.42M | 41.59M | 57.07M | 63.75M |
Total Current Liabilities | 1.06B | 1.75B | 1.85B | 3.65B | 4.1B | 4.86B | 5.28B | 6.54B | 6.98B |
Total Non-Current Liabilities | 82.1M | 87.3M | 137.21M | 104.37M | 195.23M | 553.27M | 657.77M | 517.7M | 336.28M |
Total Liabilities | 1.14B | 1.83B | 1.99B | 3.75B | 4.29B | 5.41B | 5.94B | 7.06B | 7.32B |
Total Equity | 179.94M▲ 0% | 260.06M▲ 44.5% | 285.1M▲ 9.6% | 409.96M▲ 43.8% | 433.37M▲ 5.7% | 580.48M▲ 33.9% | 644.26M▲ 11.0% | 799.47M▲ 24.1% | 896.88M▲ 12.2% |
Equity Growth % | 58.45% | 44.53% | 9.63% | 43.8% | 5.71% | 33.95% | 10.99% | 24.09% | 12.19% |
Equity / Assets (Capital Ratio) | 13.62% | 12.41% | 12.54% | 9.85% | 9.17% | 9.69% | 9.78% | 10.18% | 10.92% |
Return on Equity (ROE) | 3.3% | 6.41% | 8.72% | 8.63% | 12.36% | 10.7% | 11.6% | 9.02% | 10.36% |
Book Value per Share | 15.60 | 22.52 | 20.85 | 22.47 | 21.00 | 25.44 | 25.47 | 30.22 | 30.24 |
Tangible BV per Share | 14.84 | 17.55 | 16.82 | 18.99 | 17.51 | 20.94 | 21.50 | 24.98 | 25.67 |
Common Stock | 10.23M | 13.21M | 13.28M | 20.62M | 20.4M | 25.11M | 25.35M | 29.55M | 29.51M |
Additional Paid-in Capital | 144.17M | 212.33M | 212.5M | 299.54M | 292.27M | 393.69M | 397.45M | 500.02M | 502.15M |
Retained Earnings | 27.18M | 37.98M | 56.7M | 79.17M | 121.87M | 163.96M | 216.12M | 260.96M | 326.57M |
Accumulated OCI | -1.64M | -3.47M | 2.61M | 10.63M | -1.18M | -74.2M | -66.58M | -63M | -33.29M |
Treasury Stock | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Preferred Stock | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 71.93M | 71.93M | 71.93M | 71.93M |
BFST Cash Flow Statement
Business First Bancshares, Inc. (BFST) cash flow — operating, investing & free cash flow history
| Metric | Dec'17 | Dec'18 | Dec'19 | Dec'20 | Dec'21 | Dec'22 | Dec'23 | Dec'24 | Dec'25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cash from Operations | 7.97M | 19.28M | 24.42M | 29.34M | 56.44M | 69.58M | 92.43M | 61.4M | 92.08M |
Operating CF Growth % | -2.23% | 141.92% | 26.68% | 20.15% | 92.38% | 23.27% | 32.84% | -33.57% | 49.97% |
Net Income | 4.85M | 14.09M | 23.77M | 29.99M | 52.14M | 54.26M | 71.04M | 65.11M | 87.86M |
Depreciation & Amortization | 1.18M | 1.17M | 1.59M | 3.16M | 4.16M | 4.82M | 4.67M | 5.26M | 5.68M |
Deferred Taxes | 3.13M | -402K | 336K | -58K | 586K | -1.37M | -2.05M | -962K | 1.2M |
Other Non-Cash Items | 827K | 2.67M | -863K | 5.53M | -4.49M | 5.2M | -3.49M | 2.96M | 93K |
Working Capital Changes | -1.96M | 732K | -1.51M | -11.74M | 1.19M | 2.98M | 18.26M | -13.96M | -8.57M |
Cash from Investing | -153.44M | -170.32M | -192.29M | -475.3M | -675.35M | -700.52M | -521.14M | -294.91M | -281.53M |
Purchase of Investments | -11.03M | -17.28M | -30.25M | -234.25M | -532.5M | -125.48M | -146.61M | -109.18M | -687.86M |
Sale/Maturity of Investments | 27.7M | 48.26M | 66.09M | 149.25M | 128.93M | 144.3M | 167.26M | 110.3M | 629.12M |
Net Investment Activity | 16.66M | 30.98M | 35.84M | -85M | -403.57M | 18.82M | 20.65M | 1.12M | -58.74M |
Acquisitions | 0 | -9.15M | -17.45M | 106M | -20.98M | 163.46M | -14.51M | 96.82M | 0 |
Other Investing | -169.6M | -191.23M | -206.72M | -493.32M | -246.83M | -875.02M | -515.63M | -391.29M | -222.78M |
Cash from Financing | 210.89M | 139.52M | 161.17M | 505.72M | 538.15M | 715.31M | 502.08M | 326.5M | 281.52M |
Dividends Paid | -1.79M | -3.28M | -5.05M | -7.52M | -9.44M | -12.17M | -18.06M | -20.26M | -22.25M |
Share Repurchases | -33K | 0 | -2.55M | -5.8M | -10.92M | 0 | 0 | -31K | -3.73M |
Stock Issued | 62.45M | 27.65M | 823K | 3.36M | 3.56M | 48.49M | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Net Stock Activity | 62.42M | 27.65M | -1.73M | -2.44M | -7.36M | 48.49M | 0 | -31K | -3.73M |
Debt Issuance (Net) | 1000K | -1000K | 1000K | -1000K | 1000K | 1000K | 1000K | -1000K | 1000K |
Other Financing | 121.96M | 118.71M | 129.96M | 605.3M | 474.43M | 279.87M | 427.94M | 524.31M | 238.54M |
Net Change in Cash | 65.42M▲ 0% | -11.52M▼ 117.6% | -6.7M▲ 41.8% | 59.76M▲ 991.8% | -80.76M▼ 235.1% | 84.36M▲ 204.5% | 73.37M▼ 13.0% | 92.99M▲ 26.7% | 92.08M▼ 1.0% |
Exchange Rate Effect | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Cash at Beginning | 42.17M | 107.59M | 96.07M | 89.37M | 149.13M | 68.38M | 152.74M | 226.11M | 319.1M |
Cash at End | 107.59M | 96.07M | 89.37M | 149.13M | 68.38M | 152.74M | 226.11M | 319.1M | 411.18M |
Interest Paid | 7.26M | 13.48M | 23.11M | 21.14M | 17.7M | 35.8M | 125.45M | 196.25M | 193.65M |
Income Taxes Paid | 1.8M | 3.34M | 5.6M | 5.47M | 15.71M | 13.55M | 16.09M | 17.35M | 24.07M |
Free Cash Flow | 7.46M▲ 0% | 18.36M▲ 146.0% | 20.46M▲ 11.5% | 26.37M▲ 28.9% | 52.47M▲ 99.0% | 61.8M▲ 17.8% | 80.78M▲ 30.7% | 59.84M▼ 25.9% | 92.08M▲ 53.9% |
FCF Growth % | 10.4% | 145.97% | 11.45% | 28.89% | 98.99% | 17.77% | 30.72% | -25.92% | 53.88% |
BFST Banking Ratios
Business First Bancshares, Inc. (BFST) financial ratios — P/E, ROE, debt and 30+ core market and balance-sheet ratios
| Metric | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Return on Equity (ROE) | 4.52% | 3.3% | 6.41% | 8.72% | 8.63% | 12.36% | 10.7% | 11.6% | 9.02% | 10.36% |
Return on Assets (ROA) | 0.47% | 0.4% | 0.83% | 1.09% | 0.93% | 1.17% | 1.01% | 1.13% | 0.9% | 1.09% |
Net Interest Margin | 3.4% | 3.36% | 2.97% | 3.53% | 3.07% | 3.26% | 3.33% | 3.27% | 2.89% | 3.33% |
Efficiency Ratio | 71.81% | 64.32% | 59.84% | 50.52% | 58.33% | 56.1% | 56.07% | 39.51% | 38.55% | 38.77% |
Equity / Assets | 10.27% | 13.62% | 12.41% | 12.54% | 9.85% | 9.17% | 9.69% | 9.78% | 10.18% | 10.92% |
Book Value / Share | 16.42 | 15.6 | 22.52 | 20.85 | 22.47 | 21 | 25.44 | 25.47 | 30.22 | 30.24 |
NII Growth | 10.08% | 18.04% | 40.24% | 28.88% | 59.16% | 20.56% | 29.69% | 7.79% | 5.7% | 20.13% |
Dividend Payout | 20.66% | 36.96% | 23.28% | 21.26% | 25.07% | 18.1% | 19.95% | 17.81% | 22.83% | 19.17% |
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BFST SEC Filings & Documents
Business First Bancshares, Inc. (BFST) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
BFST Frequently Asked Questions
Business First Bancshares, Inc. (BFST) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Growth & Financials
Business First Bancshares, Inc. (BFST) grew revenue by 11.8% over the past year. This is steady growth.
Yes, Business First Bancshares, Inc. (BFST) is profitable, generating $87.9M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (17.2% net margin).
Dividend & Returns
Yes, Business First Bancshares, Inc. (BFST) pays a dividend with a yield of 1.97%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
Business First Bancshares, Inc. (BFST) has a return on equity (ROE) of 10.4%. This is reasonable for most industries.
Industry Metrics
Business First Bancshares, Inc. (BFST) has a net interest margin (NIM) of 3.3%. This indicates healthy earnings from lending activities.
Business First Bancshares, Inc. (BFST) has an efficiency ratio of 38.8%. This is excellent, indicating strong cost control.