Business First Bancshares (BFST) News Today $27.67 -0.14 (-0.50%) (As of 11/20/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Headlines Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrends All Sources Trusted Sources MarketBeat.com Benzinga Bloomberg GuruFocus MarketWatch Motley Fool NASDAQ PR Newswire Reuters Seeking Alpha The Street TipRanks The Wall Street Journal Yahoo Finance Source Sentiment refers to the positivity or negativity of each headline according to our language processing algorithm. 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The fund owned 384,200 shares of the company's stockNovember 17, 2024 | marketbeat.comBusiness First Bancshares (NASDAQ:BFST) Lowered to "Market Perform" Rating by Hovde GroupNovember 17, 2024 | americanbankingnews.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.comBusiness First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST) Short Interest UpdateBusiness First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST - Get Free Report) saw a significant decrease in short interest in the month of August. As of August 31st, there was short interest totalling 159,900 shares, a decrease of 37.5% from the August 15th total of 255,700 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 73,200 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 2.2 days.September 14, 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.comBusiness First Bancshares, Inc. announces the appointment of Zeenat Sidi to its Board of DirectorsAugust 15, 2024 | globenewswire.comVanguard Group Inc. Has $28.11 Million Holdings in Business First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST)Vanguard Group Inc. lessened its holdings in shares of Business First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST - Free Report) by 3.1% in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 1,261,469 shares of the company's stock after selling 40,936 shares during the period. VangAugust 10, 2024 | marketbeat.comBusiness First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST) Insider Sells $39,387.72 in StockAugust 6, 2024 | insidertrades.comBusiness first bancshares EVP unloads $159.5k in stockAugust 3, 2024 | uk.investing.comInsider Selling: Business First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BFST) Director Sells 5,574 Shares of StockAugust 3, 2024 | insidertrades.comRetail investors account for 48% of Business First Bancshares, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:BFST) ownership, while institutions account for 46%August 1, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comInsider Sale: Director Joseph Johnson Sells Shares of Business First Bancshares Inc (BFST)August 1, 2024 | finance.yahoo.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 We recommended Nvidia in 2016, now we’re recommending this… (Ad)The AI boom is just getting started. And the real wealth has still to be made… You must read this new presentation from Porter Stansberry. 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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