BFSTFinancial Services · Banks - RegionalThe 5 Wall Street analysts covering Business First Bancshares, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $35 — +9.0% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 66 of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026 — in the upper half.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Business First Bancshares, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Value (81): The shares cost little relative to the profits and assets behind them — which can mean the market is too gloomy, or that the business really is in trouble.
Accruals (18): A large share of reported profit has not shown up as cash, or the balance sheet is expanding quickly — both tend to unwind.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on BFST, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +9.0% from it.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 July 2026 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 24 July 2026 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Buy | $33 → $35 |
| 24 July 2026 | Stephens & Co. | Maintains | Overweight | $34 → $36 |
| 28 Apr 2026 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 28 Apr 2026 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Buy | $33 |
| 26 Jan 2026 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 23 Jan 2026 | Stephens & Co. | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 7 Jan 2026 | Raymond James | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 25 Nov 2025 | DA Davidson | Assumes | Buy | $32 |
| 29 July 2025 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 9 July 2025 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 8 July 2025 | Stephens & Co. | Reiterates | Overweight | — |
| 25 Apr 2025 | Raymond James | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 25 Apr 2025 | Stephens & Co. | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 19 Dec 2024 | Raymond James | Upgrade | Outperform | — |
| 24 Jan 2024 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 5 Jan 2024 | Raymond James | Downgrade | Market Perform | — |
| 27 Oct 2023 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 27 Oct 2023 | Stephens & Co. | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 28 July 2023 | Raymond James | Upgrade | Outperform | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. BFST appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 56% of US stocks
Cheaper than 41% of US stocks
Cheaper than 70% of US stocks
Higher than 59% of US stocks
Higher than 47% of US stocks
Higher than 89% of US stocks
Higher than 88% of US stocks
Higher than 63% of US stocks
Higher than 51% of US stocks
Higher than 43% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
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According to an Aug. 3 filing, Business First Bancshares Director George W. Cummings III sold 10,000 shares of the company for approximately $319,000, reducing his holdings by 10,000 shares.
Why it matters — BFST watchers track insider transactions for signals about how directors view the stock's value.
A Business First Bancshares director sold 20,000 shares at $31.79 per share, for a total transaction value of $635,800, which reduced their equity holdings by 8%. The disposal came after the stock's 34% run-up.
Why it matters — An 8% reduction in a director's stake is the kind of insider activity that BFST watchers monitor for a signal on how management views the shares at current levels.
Business First Bancshares, Inc. held its second-quarter 2026 earnings call, and Seeking Alpha published the transcript of that call.
Why it matters — Earnings call transcripts provide investors and analysts with a detailed record of management's commentary on quarterly financial results and the company's outlook.
Zacks Investment Research examined Business First Bancshares' (BFST) Q2 2026 earnings, comparing key metrics to Wall Street estimates and year-ago figures.
Why it matters — The comparison of BFST's key metrics to analyst estimates and prior-year results offers insight into the company's quarterly performance and operational trends.
Business First Bancshares (BFST) reported Q2 earnings of $0.71 per share, matching the Zacks Consensus Estimate. This compares to earnings of $0.66 per share in the same quarter last year.
Why it matters — The earnings report shows BFST met analyst expectations while delivering year-over-year growth in per-share earnings.
The 5 Wall Street analysts covering Business First Bancshares, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $35, with estimates ranging from $33 to $36. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 5 analysts covering Business First Bancshares, Inc., 5 rate it a Buy, 0 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Business First Bancshares, Inc. 66 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 15 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 15 Aug 2026, Business First Bancshares, Inc. ranks 66 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Value (81 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 5 analysts implies +9.0% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Business First Bancshares, Inc. 66 out of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Business First Bancshares, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for BFST are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $33 to $36 over the next 12 months.
Business First Bancshares, Inc. returned +35.5% over the 12 months to 14 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Business First Bancshares, Inc. is a financial holding company based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, operating through its primary subsidiary, b1BANK.
The most recent item we track (The Motley Fool, 12 Aug 2026): "Newcomer Director at Business First Bancshares Sells 10,000 Shares for $319,000". According to an Aug. 3 filing, Business First Bancshares Director George W. Cummings III sold 10,000 shares of the company for approximately $319,000, reducing his holdings by 10,000 shares.
Business First Bancshares, Inc. is a financial holding company based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, operating through its primary subsidiary, b1BANK. As a regional bank holding company, its core purpose is to deliver a comprehensive suite of banking services tailored to meet the needs of individuals, professionals, and businesses. The company offers a wide range of financial products, including commercial loans, real estate loans, consumer loans, and various deposit services, thereby significantly supporting local economies. Business First Bancshares significantly impacts sectors such as healthcare, manufacturing, and agriculture, providing essential financial support to enterprises within these industries. It also places a strong emphasis on personal service and community involvement, fostering relationships with its clients through a deep understanding of local markets. In the financial market, Business First Bancshares, Inc. represents a stable entity focusing on sustainable growth and regional economic development. Its operations are essential for facilitating business expansion and offering personalized banking experiences, which underscore its role in fostering economic stability and growth within its operating regions.
CEO Mr. David R. Melville III · 821 employees · United States · https://www.b1bank.com