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Sentiment All Sentiments Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Most Recent February 2025 January 2025 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 Time Period Earnings call transcript: Business First Q4 2024 beats expectations, stock risesFebruary 1 at 6:41 AM | msn.comDA Davidson Has Strong Forecast for BFST FY2025 EarningsJanuary 31 at 3:03 AM | americanbankingnews.comAnalysts Offer Predictions for BFST Q1 EarningsJanuary 31 at 2:01 AM | americanbankingnews.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 at 8:42 AM | 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 at 8:54 AM | 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 at 6:02 AM | marketbeat.comBusiness First Bancshares (NASDAQ:BFST) Stock Rating Upgraded by Hovde GroupJanuary 26, 2025 | americanbankingnews.comBusiness First Bancshares upgraded to Outperform from Market Perform at Hovde GroupJanuary 25, 2025 | markets.businessinsider.comBusiness First Bancshares (NASDAQ:BFST) Shares Gap Up Following Earnings BeatJanuary 25, 2025 | americanbankingnews.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. (BFST) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call TranscriptJanuary 23, 2025 | seekingalpha.comBusiness First Bancshares, Inc. 2025 Q4 - Results - Earnings Call PresentationJanuary 23, 2025 | seekingalpha.comBusiness First Bancshares (NASDAQ:BFST) Releases Earnings Results, Beats Expectations By $0.17 EPSBusiness First Bancshares (NASDAQ:BFST - Get Free Report) posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday. The company reported $0.66 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.49 by $0.17. Business First Bancshares had a net margin of 14.92% and a return on equity of 11.57%.January 23, 2025 | marketbeat.comBusiness First Bancshares, Inc., Announces Financial Results for Fiscal Year 2024 and Q4 2024January 23, 2025 | globenewswire.comHoward Financial Services LTD. Takes $466,000 Position in Business First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST)Howard Financial Services LTD. bought a new position in shares of Business First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST - Free Report) during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund bought 18,128 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $466,000. HowardJanuary 18, 2025 | marketbeat.comBusiness First Bancshares (BFST) Projected to Post Quarterly Earnings on ThursdayBusiness First Bancshares (NASDAQ:BFST) will be releasing earnings after the market closes on Thursday, January 23, Financial Modeling Prep reports.January 16, 2025 | marketbeat.comBarclays PLC Purchases 28,663 Shares of Business First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST)Barclays PLC raised its position in shares of Business First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST - Free Report) by 158.1% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 46,792 shares of the company's stock after purchJanuary 14, 2025 | marketbeat.comJPMorgan Chase & Co. Grows Stake in Business First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST)JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased its stake in Business First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST - Free Report) by 7.1% in the third quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 407,801 shares of the company's stock afterJanuary 13, 2025 | marketbeat.comBusiness First Bancshares, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:BFST) largest shareholders are retail investors with 52% ownership, institutions own 43%January 8, 2025 | uk.finance.yahoo.comBusiness First Bancshares, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter 2024 Earnings Release Date and ...January 3, 2025 | gurufocus.comBusiness First Bancshares, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter 2024 Earnings Release Date and Conference CallJanuary 3, 2025 | globenewswire.comShort Interest in Business First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST) Rises By 7.2%Business First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST - Get Free Report) was the target of a significant growth in short interest during the month of December. As of December 15th, there was short interest totalling 133,500 shares, a growth of 7.2% from the November 30th total of 124,500 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 94,900 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 1.4 days.December 31, 2024 | marketbeat.comBusiness First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST) Shares Acquired by Barclays PLCBarclays PLC increased its position in shares of Business First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST - Free Report) by 158.1% during the third quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 46,792 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 28,663 shares duDecember 30, 2024 | marketbeat.comBusiness First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST) Shares Acquired by State Street CorpState Street Corp increased its position in shares of Business First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST - Free Report) by 5.0% in the third quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 523,626 shares of the company's stock after purcDecember 26, 2024 | marketbeat.comBusiness First Bancshares IncDecember 24, 2024 | morningstar.comFranklin Resources Inc. Increases Holdings in Business First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST)Franklin Resources Inc. boosted its position in Business First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST - Free Report) by 25.3% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 171,115 shares ofDecember 24, 2024 | marketbeat.comDA 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, 2024 | 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, 2024 | 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.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. 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