BFST today
$32.27-$0.14 (-0.43%)close Nov 13, 2026Trend
DailyUptrend (confirmed)
4 hourBearish
1 hourSymmetric Triangle
15 minBullish
5 minStrong Bearish
Daily trend turns down below $31.04
Key levels
Support$32.15
Support$31.04
Latest news & SEC filings
NewsBusiness First Bancshares director sells company shares
SEC FilingBusiness First Bancshares, Inc. filed an insider trading report (Form 4)
NewsBusiness First Bancshares announces new stock repurchase program
NewsBusiness First Bancshares announces $30M share repurchase plan through Oct. 28, 2028
All BFST news →About Business First Bancshares
Business First Bancshares owns b1BANK, a community-oriented state bank headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. It targets small and mid-sized companies, their owners and staff, and wealthy individuals, operating banking offices and lending offices in Louisiana, the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex and Houston. Offerings span business and consumer credit, commercial real estate and construction financing, deposits, treasury management, SBA loans and wealth management.
Based on the company's 10-K filed Feb 26, 2026.
Nasdaq · Financial
Business First Bancshares, Inc. (BFST)
What Is the Price Target for BFST?
SEPT Low Target
$36.00
SEPT Mid Target
$37.50
SEPT High Target
$39.00
Analyst Consensus
$37.50
Is BFST a Buy or Sell Right Now?
Thesis
- •Revenue growing 1.2% YoY with STABLE trend — consistent growth.
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Valuation Verdict
UNDERVALUED
Methods Used
P/E Forward, P/B, PEG, Analyst Consensus
Fair Value
$41.49
21
Moat Score
NONE
5/9
Piotroski Score
0.1
Altman Z-Score
What Is Smart Money Doing with BFST?
Insider Signal
SELLING
0 buys / 8 sells (90d)
Congress Signal
NEUTRAL
0 buys / 0 sells (90d)
Institutional
N/A
Short Squeeze Risk
LOW
Signal: NEUTRAL
Recent Insider Activity
| Name | Title | Type | Shares | Value | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cummings George W. III | director | Sale | 5,000 | $144K | Jun 11, 2026 |
| Cummings George W. III | director | Sale | 15,000 | $433K | Jun 10, 2026 |
| Cummings George W. III | director | Sale | 15,000 | $428K | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Cummings George W. III | director | Sale | 11,595 | $324K | May 27, 2026 |
| Cummings George W. III | director | Sale | 10,000 | $280K | May 22, 2026 |
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Revenue YoY
1.2%
3yr Revenue CAGR
9.0%
EPS Growth YoY
23.45%
FCF Growth YoY
53.8%
Revenue Trend
STABLE
Dark Pool Trades for BFST
PREVIEWSEPT Investing tracks real-time dark pool institutional trades for BFST, including block trade sizes, dollar values, and buy/sell side classification. Dark pool trades reveal where institutional investors are positioning before moves become visible on public exchanges.
| Time | Price | Size | Value | Side |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21:00:10 | $32.27 | 3,351 | $$108K | SELL |
| 21:00:10 | $32.27 | 1,600 | $$52K | SELL |
| 20:39:36 | $31.99 | 8,379 | $$268K | SELL |
| 17:47:40 | $32.13 | 1,000 | $$32K | SELL |
| 21:00:03 | $32.41 | 1,268 | $$41K | SELL |
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What is BFST stock price today?
Business First Bancshares, Inc. (BFST) is at $32.27, down 0.43% (-$0.14) at the Nov 13, 2026 close.
Why is BFST stock moving today?
Latest BFST news — Nov 2, 2026: Business First Bancshares director sells company shares · Nov 2, 2026: Business First Bancshares, Inc. filed an insider trading report (Form 4)
What is the BFST price target?
The average analyst price target for BFST is $37.50, ranging from $36 to $39, based on 2 analysts. Latest: DA Davidson maintains on Oct 27, 2026.
What do analysts rate BFST?
Analyst ratings for BFST: 0 Buy, 2 Hold, 0 Sell — consensus Hold.
Did BFST beat earnings?
BFST last reported on Oct 26, 2026: EPS $0.79 vs $0.74 expected — a beat of 6.0%.
What is BFST's P/E ratio?
BFST trades at a P/E of 11.8 vs a Financial average of 12.3.
Does BFST pay a dividend?
Yes. BFST's dividend yield is 2.88%.
What are BFST support and resistance levels?
Support: $32.15, $31.04, $30.25.
What are insiders doing with BFST?
Insider activity: SELLING, 0 buys and 8 sells in the last 90 days.
What is the latest news on BFST?
Nov 2, 2026: Business First Bancshares director sells company shares · Nov 2, 2026: Business First Bancshares, Inc. filed an insider trading report (Form 4) · Oct 30, 2026: Business First Bancshares announces new stock repurchase program