BFST Stock: Price, Earnings History and SEC Filings
Business First Bancshares, Inc. (BFST) last traded at $31.80, up 0.09% on the latest session and up 5.7% over the past month. In its most recent reported quarter (Sep 2026) earnings per share were $0.79 against an analyst estimate of $0.74, a beat of 6.8%.
Price data from Yahoo Finance, as of Oct 30, 2026. May be delayed.
BFST earnings history
| Quarter | Reported | EPS | Estimate | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Oct 26, 2026 | $0.79 | $0.74 | +6.76% |
| Jun 2026 | Jul 23, 2026 | $0.71 | $0.71 | +0.00% |
| Mar 2026 | Apr 27, 2026 | $0.73 | $0.69 | +5.80% |
| Dec 2025 | Jan 22, 2026 | $0.79 | $0.72 | +9.72% |
BFST beat the analyst EPS estimate in 3 of its last 4 reported quarters. Source: Nasdaq.
How BFST reacts to earnings
Across its last 8 earnings releases, BFST moved 4.0% on average the next session, in either direction. It rose after 4 of 8 reports.
| Report date | Released | Next-session move |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-26 | Before open | +0.06% |
| 2026-07-23 | After close | +2.26% |
| 2026-04-27 | Before open | -4.42% |
| 2026-01-22 | After close | -3.23% |
| 2025-10-23 | After close | +6.88% |
| 2025-07-28 | Before open | -2.40% |
| 2025-04-24 | After close | -3.85% |
| 2025-01-23 | After close | +8.84% |
Based on the dates of earnings-release 8-K filings (SEC EDGAR) and daily closing prices (Yahoo Finance). Past reactions do not predict future ones.
BFST financial history
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Net income | Free cash flow | Net margin | Diluted EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11M | $88M | $92M | 820.8% | $2.79 |
| 2024 | $11M | $65M | $60M | 615.6% | $2.26 |
| 2023 | $10M | $71M | $79M | 732.1% | $2.59 |
| 2022 | $8M | $54M | $62M | 655.9% | $2.32 |
| 2021 | $7M | $52M | $52M | 765.2% | $2.53 |
| 2020 | $5M | $30M | $26M | 559.9% | $1.64 |
| 2019 | $4M | $24M | $20M | 589.1% | $1.74 |
| 2018 | $3M | $14M | $18M | 501.5% | $1.22 |
Source: annual figures from 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR. The year shown is the calendar year the fiscal year ended. Free cash flow is operating cash flow minus capital spending.
Latest SEC filings for BFST
- 8-K · Oct 29, 2026Other events, Financial statements and exhibits
- 8-K · Oct 26, 2026Results of operations, Regulation FD disclosure, Financial statements and exhibits
- 8-K · Sep 11, 2026Officer or director change
- 10-Q · Jul 31, 2026
- 8-K · Jul 23, 2026Results of operations, Regulation FD disclosure, Financial statements and exhibits
- 8-K · May 27, 2026Shareholder vote
- 10-Q · May 1, 2026
- 8-K · Apr 27, 2026Results of operations, Regulation FD disclosure, Financial statements and exhibits
- DEF 14A · Apr 8, 2026
- 8-K · Apr 2, 2026Material agreement, New financial obligation, Regulation FD disclosure
Insider filing activity
BFST insiders filed 7 Form 4 reports in the last 90 days. A Form 4 is how directors and executives disclose purchases, sales and grants of company stock. See the individual filings on SEC EDGAR. Many Form 4 filings are routine, such as scheduled sales or option exercises, so check each filing before drawing a conclusion.
Source: SEC EDGAR.
BFST news
- Business First Bancshares, Inc. Announces Stock Repurchase ProgramOct 29, 2026 · finance.yahoo.com
- Business First Bancshares (BFST) Q3 Earnings Ride Margin Gains Despite Flat StockOct 28, 2026 · finance.yahoo.com
- Is Business First Bancshares (BFST) A Bargain Or Fully Priced?Oct 27, 2026 · finance.yahoo.com
- Did Earnings Beat Just Shift Business First Bancshares (BFST) Investment Narrative?Oct 27, 2026 · finance.yahoo.com
- Business First Bancshares (BFST) Is Back In Focus, What Is The Market Weighing?Oct 27, 2026 · finance.yahoo.com
- BFST Q3 2026 Earnings Call TranscriptOct 26, 2026 · fool.com
- Business First Bancshares, Inc. Q3 2026 Earnings Call SummaryOct 26, 2026 · app.moby.co
- Business First Bancshares Q3 Earnings Call HighlightsOct 26, 2026 · marketbeat.com
About Business First Bancshares, Inc.
Business First Bancshares, Inc. (BFST) is a US-listed public company on Nasdaq. The SEC classifies its business as State Commercial Banks. It is incorporated in LA. Its fiscal year ends in December.