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Sentiment All Sentiments Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Most Recent December 2024 November 2024 October 2024 September 2024 August 2024 July 2024 June 2024 May 2024 April 2024 March 2024 February 2024 January 2024 December 2023 November 2023 October 2023 September 2023 August 2023 July 2023 June 2023 May 2023 April 2023 March 2023 February 2023 January 2023 December 2022 November 2022 October 2022 September 2022 August 2022 July 2022 June 2022 May 2022 April 2022 March 2022 February 2022 January 2022 Time Period DA Davidson Has Positive Estimate for BFST FY2024 EarningsBusiness First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST - Free Report) - Stock analysts at DA Davidson lifted their FY2024 EPS estimates for Business First Bancshares in a report released on Thursday, December 19th. DA Davidson analyst M. Navas now forecasts that the company will post earnings per share ofDecember 20 at 6:21 AM | marketbeat.comBusiness First Bancshares (NASDAQ:BFST) Rating Increased to Outperform at Raymond JamesRaymond James raised Business First Bancshares from a "market perform" rating to an "outperform" rating and set a $30.00 price objective for the company in a research report on Thursday.December 19 at 8:03 AM | marketbeat.comBusiness First Bancshares Executives Join Deferred Compensation PlanDecember 14, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comCharles Schwab Investment Management Inc. Has $5.04 Million Position in Business First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST)Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. increased its position in shares of Business First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST - Free Report) by 194.8% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 196,238 shares oDecember 13, 2024 | marketbeat.comBusiness First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST) Position Raised by Janus Henderson Group PLCJanus Henderson Group PLC raised its position in shares of Business First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST - Free Report) by 921.9% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 295,275 shares of the company's stock after pDecember 9, 2024 | marketbeat.comMartingale Asset Management L P Takes Position in Business First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST)Martingale Asset Management L P bought a new position in shares of Business First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST - Free Report) in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm bought 23,056 shares of the companDecember 4, 2024 | marketbeat.comBanc Funds Co. LLC Sells 25,509 Shares of Business First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST)Banc Funds Co. LLC decreased its position in Business First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST - Free Report) by 5.2% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 462,494 shares of the company's stock after selling 25,509 shares during the pDecember 2, 2024 | marketbeat.comConnor Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd. Invests $579,000 in Business First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST)Connor Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd. purchased a new stake in Business First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST - Free Report) during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm purchased 22,570 shares of the compaNovember 30, 2024 | marketbeat.comBusiness First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST) Short Interest UpdateBusiness First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST - Get Free Report) was the recipient of a large increase in short interest in November. As of November 15th, there was short interest totalling 216,200 shares, an increase of 45.2% from the October 31st total of 148,900 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 85,200 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 2.5 days.November 29, 2024 | marketbeat.comRoyce & Associates LP Grows Stock Position in Business First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST)Royce & Associates LP boosted its position in Business First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST - Free Report) by 9.7% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 384,200 shares of the company's stockNovember 17, 2024 | marketbeat.comCuri RMB Capital LLC Decreases Holdings in Business First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST)Curi RMB Capital LLC lowered its position in Business First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST - Free Report) by 19.9% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 296,524 shares of the company's stockNovember 15, 2024 | marketbeat.comBusiness First Bancshares (NASDAQ:BFST) Cut to "Market Perform" at Hovde GroupHovde Group cut Business First Bancshares from an "outperform" rating to a "market perform" rating and upped their price target for the company from $30.00 to $31.50 in a research report on Wednesday.November 13, 2024 | marketbeat.comBusiness First Bancshares (NASDAQ:BFST) Hits New 1-Year High - Here's What HappenedBusiness First Bancshares (NASDAQ:BFST) Sets New 52-Week High - Here's What HappenedNovember 12, 2024 | marketbeat.comCreative Planning Takes $476,000 Position in Business First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST)Creative Planning acquired a new stake in shares of Business First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST - Free Report) in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm acquired 18,528 shares of the company's stock, valued at aNovember 7, 2024 | marketbeat.comBusiness First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST) Director Sells $65,825.00 in StockNovember 6, 2024 | insidertrades.comInsider Selling: Business First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST) Director Sells 3,980 Shares of StockNovember 1, 2024 | insidertrades.comBusiness First Bancshares (NASDAQ:BFST) Reaches New 1-Year High - Here's WhyBusiness First Bancshares (NASDAQ:BFST) Sets New 52-Week High - Time to Buy?October 30, 2024 | marketbeat.comQ4 Earnings Estimate for BFST Issued By DA DavidsonBusiness First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST - Free Report) - DA Davidson issued their Q4 2024 EPS estimates for Business First Bancshares in a report released on Monday, October 28th. DA Davidson analyst M. Navas forecasts that the company will earn $0.37 per share for the quarter. The consensusOctober 30, 2024 | marketbeat.comBusiness First Bancshares (NASDAQ:BFST) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.14October 29, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comDA Davidson Has Positive Forecast for BFST FY2024 EarningsBusiness First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST - Free Report) - Stock analysts at DA Davidson upped their FY2024 earnings estimates for shares of Business First Bancshares in a research report issued to clients and investors on Monday, October 28th. DA Davidson analyst M. Navas now anticipates thatOctober 29, 2024 | marketbeat.comD.A. Davidson Sticks to Its Buy Rating for Business First Bancshares (BFST)October 29, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comBusiness First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST) Short Interest Down 19.1% in OctoberBusiness First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST - Get Free Report) saw a large decline in short interest in October. As of October 15th, there was short interest totalling 151,300 shares, a decline of 19.1% from the September 30th total of 187,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 74,700 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 2.0 days.October 28, 2024 | marketbeat.comEarnings Beat: Business First Bancshares, Inc. Just Beat Analyst Forecasts, And Analysts Have Been Updating Their ModelsOctober 27, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comBusiness First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST) Announces Quarterly Dividend of $0.14Business First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST) announced a quarterly dividend on Thursday, October 24th. Shareholders of record on Friday, November 15th will be paid a dividend of 0.14 per share on Saturday, November 30th. This represents a $0.56 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.16%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, November 15th.October 26, 2024 | marketbeat.comQuantumScape Reports Third Quarter 2024 Business and Financial ResultsOctober 26, 2024 | marketwatch.comBusiness First Bancshares (NASDAQ:BFST) Posts Quarterly Earnings Results, Beats Estimates By $0.11 EPSBusiness First Bancshares (NASDAQ:BFST - Get Free Report) released its earnings results on Thursday. The company reported $0.68 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.57 by $0.11. The business had revenue of $113.52 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $65.24 million. Business First Bancshares had a return on equity of 12.19% and a net margin of 15.90%. During the same period last year, the company earned $0.71 earnings per share.October 25, 2024 | marketbeat.comBusiness First Bancshares reports Q3 core EPS 68c, consensus 57cOctober 25, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comBusiness First Bancshares Inc (BFST) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Highlights: Strong Deposit Growth ...October 25, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comBusiness First Bancshares (NASDAQ:BFST) Shares Gap Up After Strong EarningsBusiness First Bancshares (NASDAQ:BFST) Shares Gap Up After Earnings BeatOctober 25, 2024 | marketbeat.comBusiness First Bancshares, Inc., Announces Financial Results for Q3 2024October 24, 2024 | globenewswire.comBusiness First Bancshares's Earnings: A PreviewOctober 23, 2024 | benzinga.comWhat To Expect From Business First Bancshares Inc (BFST) Q3 2024 EarningsOctober 23, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comBusiness First Bancshares (NASDAQ:BFST) Sets New 1-Year High - Time to Buy?Business First Bancshares (NASDAQ:BFST) Hits New 1-Year High - Should You Buy?October 18, 2024 | marketbeat.comb1BANK Promotes Jerry Vascocu to PresidentOctober 17, 2024 | globenewswire.comBusiness First Bancshares (BFST) Set to Announce Quarterly Earnings on ThursdayBusiness First Bancshares (NASDAQ:BFST) will be releasing earnings after the market closes on Thursday, October 24, Zacks reports. (Register for Conference Call at http://mmm.wallstreethorizon.com/u.asp?u=632736)October 17, 2024 | marketbeat.comBusiness First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST) Short Interest Up 6.4% in SeptemberBusiness First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST - Get Free Report) was the target of a large growth in short interest in September. As of September 30th, there was short interest totalling 187,000 shares, a growth of 6.4% from the September 15th total of 175,800 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 83,900 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 2.2 days.October 16, 2024 | marketbeat.comDimensional Fund Advisors LP Increases Stake in Business First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST)Dimensional Fund Advisors LP increased its holdings in Business First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST - Free Report) by 8.2% during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 669,530 shares of the company'sOctober 6, 2024 | marketbeat.comFY2024 EPS Estimates for Business First Bancshares, Inc. Boosted by Analyst (NASDAQ:BFST)Business First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST - Free Report) - Research analysts at DA Davidson increased their FY2024 EPS estimates for Business First Bancshares in a research note issued to investors on Thursday, October 3rd. DA Davidson analyst M. Navas now forecasts that the company will earnOctober 4, 2024 | marketbeat.comBusiness First Bancshares, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2024 Earnings Release Date and Conference CallOctober 2, 2024 | globenewswire.comBusiness First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST) Shares Bought by Mendon Capital Advisors CorpMendon Capital Advisors Corp lifted its position in shares of Business First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST - Free Report) by 1,380.0% during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 370,000 shares oOctober 2, 2024 | marketbeat.comBusiness First Bancshares, Inc., completes acquisition of Oakwood Bancshares, Inc.October 1, 2024 | globenewswire.comAmerican Century Companies Inc. Boosts Stock Position in Business First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST)American Century Companies Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of Business First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST - Free Report) by 19.6% during the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 418,869 shares of the company's stockSeptember 23, 2024 | marketbeat.comInvesting in Business First Bancshares (NASDAQ:BFST) a year ago would have delivered you a 45% gainSeptember 21, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comBusiness First Bancshares (NASDAQ:BFST) Hits New 12-Month High at $26.85Business First Bancshares (NASDAQ:BFST) Hits New 52-Week High at $26.85September 18, 2024 | marketbeat.comBokf Na Lowers Stock Position in Business First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST)Bokf Na cut its stake in shares of Business First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST - Free Report) by 26.8% in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 57,918 shares of the company's stock after selling 21,255 shaSeptember 15, 2024 | marketbeat.comInsider Selling: Business First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST) Insider Sells 1,500 Shares of StockSeptember 14, 2024 | insidertrades.comImplied Volatility Surging for Business First (BFST) Stock OptionsSeptember 11, 2024 | msn.comDirector Mark Folse Sells 7,346 Shares of Business First Bancshares Inc (BFST)September 11, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comBusiness First Bancshares, Inc. Receives Regulatory Approval of its Merger with Oakwood Bancshares, Inc.September 3, 2024 | globenewswire.comStieven Capital Advisors L.P. Sells 111,304 Shares of Business First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST)Stieven Capital Advisors L.P. lowered its stake in shares of Business First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST - Free Report) by 40.7% in the second quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 162,220 shares of the company's stock afterSeptember 1, 2024 | marketbeat.com Get Business First Bancshares News Delivered to You Automatically Sign up to receive the latest news and ratings for BFST and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address URGENT: This Altcoin Opportunity Won’t Wait – Act Now (Ad)It’s here. This is the moment we’ve been waiting for. The next 3-6 months in crypto will be absolutely life-changing for those who are prepared. Why? Because altcoin prices are about to explode. >> Register for the Workshop Now BFST Media Mentions By Week BFST Media Sentiment Learn about the media sentiment score. Each headline receives a score ranging from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). 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