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The latest update is out from Business First Bancshares ( (BFST) ).
On October 23, 2025, Business First Bancshares announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2025, reporting a net income of $21.5 million, an increase from the previous quarter. The company also declared dividends for both preferred and common shareholders, reflecting its strong financial performance and operational execution, including the successful conversion of Oakwood Bank systems. The board approved a $0.01 increase in the quarterly common dividend, and the company saw growth in deposits and securities, despite a decrease in loans held for investment. The company’s credit quality metrics stabilized, and shareholders’ equity increased, driven by earnings and positive fair value adjustments in the securities portfolio.
The most recent analyst rating on (BFST) stock is a Buy with a $27.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Business First Bancshares stock, see the BFST Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on BFST Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, BFST is a Outperform.
Business First Bancshares demonstrates strong financial performance and attractive valuation, but technical indicators suggest bearish momentum. The earnings call provided a balanced view with strategic positives and some operational challenges.
To see Spark’s full report on BFST stock, click here.
More about Business First Bancshares
Business First Bancshares, Inc., the parent company of b1BANK, operates in the financial services industry, focusing on providing banking services. The company is based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the ticker BFST.
Average Trading Volume: 94,877
Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold
Current Market Cap: $692.6M
For an in-depth examination of BFST stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page.