Business First Bancshares, Inc.
Price Action
Technical Summary
STAGE 2 UPTRENDBusiness First Bancshares, Inc. is in a confirmed Stage 2 uptrend, with price holding above all major moving averages and trend structure remaining intact. Relative strength is moderate (RS Rating: 70), indicating performance broadly in line with the market. Earnings growth of 5% provides fundamental context to the price action. Momentum will need to be maintained above the 50-day moving average to sustain this leadership phase.
Trend Template (Minervini)
Price vs Moving Averages
| Period | Value | Spread | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 SMA | $28.90 | +6.61% | ABOVE |
| 50 SMA | $28.18 | +9.32% | ABOVE |
| 100 SMA | $27.98 | +10.11% | ABOVE |
| 150 SMA | $27.61 | +11.59% | ABOVE |
| 200 SMA | $26.74 | +15.24% | ABOVE |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is BFST in an uptrend right now?
BFST has a trend score of 4/4 based on Minervini's Stage Analysis. Yes, BFST is in a Stage 2 uptrend with price above all major moving averages (50, 100, 150, 200 SMA) properly stacked.
Is BFST overbought or oversold?
BFST's RSI (14) is 70. The stock is in neutral territory, neither overbought nor oversold.
Is BFST outperforming the market?
BFST has a Relative Strength (RS) Rating of 70 out of 99. BFST is performing about average compared to the market.
Where is BFST in its 52-week range?
BFST is trading at $30.81, which is 99% of its 52-week high ($31.04) and 97% above its 52-week low ($22.56).
How volatile is BFST?
BFST has a Beta of 0.68 and 52-week volatility of 25%. It's less volatile than the S&P 500 - generally more stable.