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(NASDAQ:BFST - Free Report) by 13.6% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 267,830 shares of the company's stock after sellingApril 24 at 7:20 AM | marketbeat.comCuri RMB Capital LLC Sells 46,524 Shares of Business First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST)Curi RMB Capital LLC decreased its position in shares of Business First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST - Free Report) by 15.7% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 250,000 shares of the companyApril 22 at 5:28 AM | marketbeat.comGeode Capital Management LLC Increases Stock Position in Business First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST)Geode Capital Management LLC grew its stake in Business First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST - Free Report) by 8.3% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 607,810 shares of theApril 22 at 3:11 AM | marketbeat.comBusiness First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST) Stake Lifted by Banc Funds Co. LLCBanc Funds Co. LLC boosted its position in Business First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST - Free Report) by 3.5% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 478,494 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an aApril 19, 2025 | marketbeat.comBusiness First Bancshares (BFST) to Release Quarterly Earnings on ThursdayBusiness First Bancshares (NASDAQ:BFST) will be releasing earnings after the market closes on Thursday, April 24, Financial Modeling Prep reports. (Register for Conference Call at http://mmm.wallstreethorizon.com/u.asp?u=679775)April 19, 2025 | marketbeat.comBusiness First Bancshares (BFST) Expected to Announce Quarterly Earnings on ThursdayApril 17, 2025 | americanbankingnews.comBusiness First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST) Shares Sold by Alliancebernstein L.P.Alliancebernstein L.P. reduced its position in shares of Business First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST - Free Report) by 13.2% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 108,578 shares of the company's stocApril 17, 2025 | marketbeat.comRussell Investments Group Ltd. Has $5.08 Million Stake in Business First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST)Russell Investments Group Ltd. lowered its holdings in Business First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST - Free Report) by 20.3% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 197,698 shares of the company's stock afApril 16, 2025 | marketbeat.comJPMorgan Chase & Co. Has $10.13 Million Position in Business First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST)JPMorgan Chase & Co. cut its position in shares of Business First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST - Free Report) by 3.3% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 394,331 shares of the company's stock after selling 13April 16, 2025 | marketbeat.comKennedy Capital Management LLC Sells 46,258 Shares of Business First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST)Kennedy Capital Management LLC lessened its position in shares of Business First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST - Free Report) by 21.8% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 165,554 shares of the coApril 15, 2025 | marketbeat.comBusiness First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST) Shares Bought by Martingale Asset Management L PMartingale Asset Management L P increased its stake in Business First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST - Free Report) by 65.4% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 38,144 shares of the company's stock after buyingApril 15, 2025 | marketbeat.comVanguard Group Inc. Has $41.60 Million Stock Position in Business First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST)Vanguard Group Inc. increased its position in Business First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST - Free Report) by 17.9% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 1,618,636 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 24April 14, 2025 | marketbeat.comFranklin Resources Inc. Acquires 27,709 Shares of Business First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST)Franklin Resources Inc. raised its holdings in shares of Business First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST - Free Report) by 16.2% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 198,824 shares of the company's stock afterApril 13, 2025 | marketbeat.comFirst Bancshares reports Q1 EPS 71c vs. 68c last yearApril 12, 2025 | markets.businessinsider.comDynamic Technology Lab Private Ltd Buys Shares of 13,908 Business First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST)Dynamic Technology Lab Private Ltd acquired a new stake in Business First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST - Free Report) during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor acquired 13,908 shares of the companyApril 12, 2025 | marketbeat.comRanger Investment Management L.P. Has $8.24 Million Stake in Business First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST)Ranger Investment Management L.P. reduced its holdings in Business First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST - Free Report) by 14.5% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 320,745 shares of the company's stock after sellingApril 11, 2025 | marketbeat.comRaymond James Financial Inc. Invests $1.36 Million in Business First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST)Raymond James Financial Inc. purchased a new position in Business First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST - Free Report) in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund purchased 52,979 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $1,3April 4, 2025 | marketbeat.comAmerican Century Companies Inc. Has $13.84 Million Stake in Business First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST)American Century Companies Inc. grew its holdings in shares of Business First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST - Free Report) by 19.7% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 538,402 shares of the companyApril 3, 2025 | marketbeat.comThrivent Financial for Lutherans Sells 13,850 Shares of Business First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST)Thrivent Financial for Lutherans lessened its position in Business First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST - Free Report) by 28.7% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 34,353 sharesApril 3, 2025 | marketbeat.comBusiness First Bancshares Appoints Alejandro M. Sanchez as DirectorApril 2, 2025 | tipranks.comBusiness First Bancshares, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2025 Earnings Release Date and Conference CallApril 1, 2025 | globenewswire.comIntech Investment Management LLC Makes New Investment in Business First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST)Intech Investment Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of Business First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST - Free Report) in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor purchased 11,457 shares of the company's stock, valuedMarch 27, 2025 | marketbeat.comCharles Schwab Investment Management Inc. Acquires 25,920 Shares of Business First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST)Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. lifted its stake in Business First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST - Free Report) by 13.2% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 222,158 shares of the company's stock afteMarch 25, 2025 | marketbeat.comBusiness First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST) Shares Purchased by Connor Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd.Connor Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd. lifted its holdings in Business First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST - Free Report) by 95.7% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 44,163 shares of the company's stock after purchaMarch 21, 2025 | marketbeat.comBusiness First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST) Shares Purchased by Bank of New York Mellon CorpBank of New York Mellon Corp raised its position in Business First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST - Free Report) by 32.8% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 121,344 shares of the company'March 20, 2025 | marketbeat.comBusiness First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST) Shares Bought by Royce & Associates LPRoyce & Associates LP grew its position in shares of Business First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST - Free Report) by 23.0% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 472,430 shares of the company's stock after acquiriMarch 18, 2025 | marketbeat.comAlphaQuest LLC Purchases New Holdings in Business First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST)AlphaQuest LLC acquired a new position in Business First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST - Free Report) in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm acquired 11,812 shares of the company's stock, valued at apprMarch 15, 2025 | marketbeat.comBusiness First Bancshares' (NASDAQ:BFST) earnings growth rate lags the 20% CAGR delivered to shareholdersMarch 11, 2025 | finance.yahoo.comMeriwether Wealth & Planning LLC Invests $967,000 in Business First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST)Meriwether Wealth & Planning LLC bought a new position in shares of Business First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST - Free Report) during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor bought 37,642 shaMarch 10, 2025 | marketbeat.comRick D. Day Acquires 1,500 Shares of Business First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST) StockBusiness First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST - Get Free Report) Director Rick D. Day bought 1,500 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Wednesday, March 5th. The stock was bought at an average cost of $25.46 per share, for a total transaction of $38,190.00. Following the purchase, the director now directly owns 264,285 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $6,728,696.10. This trade represents a 0.57 % increase in their position. The acquisition was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website.March 6, 2025 | marketbeat.comShort Interest in Business First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST) Increases By 24.1%Business First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST - Get Free Report) was the recipient of a large growth in short interest in February. As of February 15th, there was short interest totalling 246,800 shares, a growth of 24.1% from the January 31st total of 198,900 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 107,600 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 2.3 days.March 6, 2025 | marketbeat.comBusiness First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST) Director Rick D. Day Buys 1,500 SharesMarch 6, 2025 | insidertrades.com12,338 Shares in Business First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST) Purchased by Americana Partners LLCAmericana Partners LLC bought a new position in shares of Business First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST - Free Report) in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund bought 12,338 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximatFebruary 19, 2025 | marketbeat.comBusiness First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST) Short Interest UpdateBusiness First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST - Get Free Report) was the target of a large decline in short interest in January. As of January 31st, there was short interest totalling 198,900 shares, a decline of 13.7% from the January 15th total of 230,500 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 114,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 1.7 days.February 17, 2025 | marketbeat.comb1BANK Announces Senna Bayasgalan as Chief Marketing OfficerFebruary 13, 2025 | globenewswire.comMGB Wealth Management LLC Purchases Shares of 32,733 Business First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST)MGB Wealth Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of Business First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST - Free Report) during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor acquired 32,733 shares ofFebruary 13, 2025 | marketbeat.comE&G Advisors LP Purchases Shares of 27,300 Business First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST)E&G Advisors LP bought a new position in Business First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST - Free Report) in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm bought 27,300 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $702,000. E&G Advisors LP ownedFebruary 4, 2025 | marketbeat.comEarnings call transcript: Business First Q4 2024 beats expectations, stock risesFebruary 1, 2025 | msn.comDA Davidson Analysts Increase Earnings Estimates for BFSTBusiness First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST - Free Report) - DA Davidson upped their FY2025 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for shares of Business First Bancshares in a research report issued to clients and investors on Tuesday, January 28th. DA Davidson analyst M. Navas now anticipates thatJanuary 30, 2025 | marketbeat.comBusiness First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST) Short Interest Up 90.6% in JanuaryBusiness First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST - Get Free Report) saw a significant increase in short interest in the month of January. As of January 15th, there was short interest totalling 254,400 shares, an increase of 90.6% from the December 31st total of 133,500 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 99,100 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 2.6 days.January 29, 2025 | marketbeat.comAnalysts Set Expectations for BFST Q1 EarningsBusiness First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST - Free Report) - Research analysts at DA Davidson issued their Q1 2025 earnings per share estimates for Business First Bancshares in a report issued on Tuesday, January 28th. DA Davidson analyst M. Navas anticipates that the company will post earningsJanuary 29, 2025 | marketbeat.comBusiness First Bancshares upgraded to Outperform from Market Perform at Hovde GroupJanuary 25, 2025 | markets.businessinsider.comBusiness First Bancshares reports Q4 EPS 66c, consensus 49cJanuary 24, 2025 | markets.businessinsider.comBusiness First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST) Declares $0.14 Quarterly DividendBusiness First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST) declared a quarterly dividend on Friday, January 24th. Shareholders of record on Saturday, February 15th will be paid a dividend of 0.14 per share on Friday, February 28th. This represents a $0.56 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.02%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, February 14th.January 24, 2025 | marketbeat.comBusiness First Bancshares (NASDAQ:BFST) Shares Gap Up Following Better-Than-Expected EarningsBusiness First Bancshares (NASDAQ:BFST) Shares Gap Up After Earnings BeatJanuary 24, 2025 | marketbeat.comBusiness First Bancshares (NASDAQ:BFST) Upgraded to Outperform at Hovde GroupHovde Group raised Business First Bancshares from a "market perform" rating to an "outperform" rating and raised their price objective for the company from $31.50 to $33.00 in a research report on Friday.January 24, 2025 | marketbeat.comBusiness First Bancshares, Inc. 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