Business First Bancshares Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 5/6
Business First Bancshares has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 11.4%, while the Banks industry saw earnings growing at 3.2% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 12.8% per year. Business First Bancshares's return on equity is 9.2%, and it has net margins of 26.4%.
Key information
11.36%
Earnings growth rate
2.82%
EPS growth rate
| Banks Industry Growth | 11.18% |
| Revenue growth rate | 12.78% |
| Return on equity | 9.17% |
| Net Margin | 26.39% |
| Last Earnings Update | 31 Mar 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jun 02
BFST: Future Re Rating Will Depend On Subordinated Notes Deployment
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Business First Bancshares by $1, citing updated assumptions around fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E that slightly lower their valuation framework. What's in the News From January 1, 2026 to March 31, 2026, Business First Bancshares repurchased 99,105 shares, representing 0.34% of shares, for $2.7 million under its existing buyback program.Narrative Update • Apr 24
BFST: Future Re Rating Will Rely On Subordinated Notes Capital Execution
Analysts have raised their price target on Business First Bancshares by $1 to $32.60, citing updated assumptions around the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E as support for the revised view. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts see the updated $32.60 target as a reasonable reflection of refreshed assumptions, with the revised discount rate, revenue outlook, profit margin expectations, and future P/E estimate now better aligned with their current view of Business First Bancshares.Narrative Update • Apr 09
BFST: Future Re Rating Hinges On Oakwood Progressive Deals Execution
Analysts have nudged their price target on Business First Bancshares up by $1, reflecting updated views on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts see the higher price target as better aligning the stock with their updated fair value work, based on refreshed assumptions around revenue, margins, and P/E.Narrative Update • Mar 25
BFST: Oakwood And Progressive Deals Will Drive Future Re Rating Potential
Analysts raised their price targets on Business First Bancshares by about $1 to $31, citing expectations for relatively solid balance sheet growth, benefits from the Oakwood and Progressive deals, and solid profitability, along with what they view as a discounted valuation versus peers. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates cluster around a similar message, with bullish analysts lifting price targets to $31 and pointing to what they see as a favorable balance between growth opportunities and current valuation.Narrative Update • Mar 11
BFST: Oakwood And Progressive Deals Will Support Future Re Rating Potential
Analysts have raised their price targets on Business First Bancshares by about $1 to $31, citing expectations for relatively solid balance sheet growth, benefits from the Oakwood and Progressive deals, and solid profitability, along with what they view as a discounted valuation versus peers. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on Business First Bancshares have centered on how the bank can turn its balance sheet growth and recent acquisitions into shareholder value, and whether the current share price already reflects that potential.Narrative Update • Feb 24
BFST: Oakwood And Progressive Integrations Will Support Future Re Rating Potential
Analysts have inched their price targets on Business First Bancshares higher, with recent moves such as Raymond James shifting its view to $31 from $30. The firm cited expectations for solid balance sheet growth, benefits from the Oakwood/Progressive deals, and profitability, alongside what is viewed as a discounted P/E multiple relative to peers.Narrative Update • Feb 10
BFST: Oakwood And Progressive Deals Will Shape Balanced Risk Reward Outlook
Narrative Update on Business First Bancshares The analyst price target for Business First Bancshares has edged higher by about $0.18 to $32.88, with analysts citing expectations for relatively solid balance sheet growth, benefits from the Oakwood and Progressive deals, and solid profitability alongside what they view as a discounted valuation compared with peers. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates cluster around higher price targets and a generally constructive view on Business First Bancshares, with the Oakwood and Progressive deals and balance sheet profile at the center of the debate.Analysis Article • Jan 30
Business First Bancshares (NASDAQ:BFST) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.15
Business First Bancshares, Inc.'s ( NASDAQ:BFST ) investors are due to receive a payment of $0.15 per share on 15th of...Narrative Update • Jan 26
BFST: Oakwood And Progressive Integrations Will Drive Future Upside Potential
Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for Business First Bancshares higher to $32.70 from $30.75, reflecting updated views around balance sheet growth, expected benefits from recent Oakwood and Progressive transactions, and the current P/E framework applied to what they see as solid profitability. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research has centered on how Business First Bancshares is priced relative to its earnings power, balance sheet profile, and the impact of the Oakwood and Progressive deals on future execution.Analysis Article • Oct 28
Business First Bancshares' (NASDAQ:BFST) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's
Business First Bancshares, Inc.'s ( NASDAQ:BFST ) dividend will be increasing from last year's payment of the same...Analysis Article • Jul 31
Results: Business First Bancshares, Inc. Exceeded Expectations And The Consensus Has Updated Its Estimates
Business First Bancshares, Inc. ( NASDAQ:BFST ) shareholders are probably feeling a little disappointed, since its...Analysis Article • Apr 28
Business First Bancshares (NASDAQ:BFST) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.14
The board of Business First Bancshares, Inc. ( NASDAQ:BFST ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 31st of...Seeking Alpha • Apr 27
Business First Bancshares: A Small, Solid, And Undervalued Bank
Summary Business First Bancshares has shown strong growth through acquisitions, with Oakwood adding $714 million in deposits, and expanding its branch network in Texas and Louisiana. Despite a slight decline in non-interest-bearing deposits and increased non-performing loans, BFST's NIM is improving, and deposit costs are declining. The bank's loan portfolio is well-positioned with high rates on maturing loans and favorable conditions if the Fed maintains current rates. Trading below its 5-year average TBV, BFST offers potential capital gains and a stable dividend yield, making it an attractive buy. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Jan 27
Business First Bancshares (NASDAQ:BFST) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.14
Business First Bancshares, Inc. ( NASDAQ:BFST ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.14 per share on the...Analysis Article • Oct 29
Business First Bancshares' (NASDAQ:BFST) Dividend Will Be $0.14
Business First Bancshares, Inc. ( NASDAQ:BFST ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.14 per share on the...
New Narrative • Sep 24
From Wholesale Funding To Noninterest Revenue Streams
Strategic shift towards increasing noninterest-bearing deposit accounts and reducing reliance on wholesale funding aims to stabilize funding costs and improve net interest margins.Seeking Alpha • Jan 29
Business First Bancshares: TBV Per Share Has Stalled Since 2019
Summary Business First Bancshares reports an encouraging outlook for NIM, but doubts remain due to the evolving macroeconomic scenario. Gross loans grew 8.47% from last year, driven by growth in Texas. Repricing opportunities could drive BFST's growth in 2024, but NIM improvement depends on Fed interest rate cuts. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaRevenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Business First Bancshares makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 26 | 324 | 85 | 152 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 25 | 313 | 82 | 148 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 304 | 77 | 146 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 291 | 72 | 143 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 277 | 67 | 139 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 261 | 60 | 132 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 250 | 59 | 128 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 248 | 62 | 124 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 248 | 64 | 119 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 246 | 66 | 116 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 247 | 68 | 115 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 242 | 62 | 113 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 231 | 58 | 112 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 218 | 53 | 108 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 201 | 48 | 100 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 185 | 45 | 94 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 185 | 49 | 88 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 182 | 52 | 83 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 184 | 54 | 79 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 180 | 53 | 76 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 158 | 38 | 72 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 138 | 30 | 65 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 113 | 22 | 57 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 97 | 18 | 50 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 89 | 23 | 45 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 88 | 24 | 44 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 84 | 21 | 42 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 79 | 20 | 39 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 72 | 17 | 37 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 68 | 14 | 34 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 60 | 10 | 32 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 55 | 8 | 31 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 50 | 6 | 29 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 46 | 5 | 27 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 45 | 7 | 27 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 45 | 7 | 26 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 43 | 6 | 26 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 42 | 5 | 25 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 41 | 5 | 24 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 41 | 4 | 24 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 40 | 4 | 23 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 36 | 4 | 21 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 33 | 4 | 19 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 15 | 28 | 4 | 16 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: BFST has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: BFST's current net profit margins (26.4%) are higher than last year (24.1%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: BFST's earnings have grown by 11.4% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: BFST's earnings growth over the past year (28.2%) exceeds its 5-year average (11.4% per year).
Earnings vs Industry: BFST earnings growth over the past year (28.2%) exceeded the Banks industry 22.8%.
Return on Equity
High ROE: BFST's Return on Equity (9.2%) is considered low.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/06/04 10:20 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/04 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Business First Bancshares, Inc. is covered by 7 analysts. 5 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Gary Tenner | D.A. Davidson & Co. |
| null null | D.A. Davidson & Co. |
| Feddie Strickland | Hovde Group, LLC |