Business First Bancshares (BFST) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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3 Buy

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in the past 3 months

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BFST Stock 12 Month Forecast

Average Price Target

$32.00

▲(18.87% Upside)

Based on 3 Wall Street analysts offering 12 month price targets for Business First Bancshares in the last 3 months. The average price target is $32.00 with a high forecast of $34.00 and a low forecast of $30.00. The average price target represents a 18.87% change from the last price of $26.92.

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Highest Price Target$34.00

Average Price Target$32.00

Lowest Price Target$30.00

The highest, average, and lowest price target of all analysts. Click on ‘Top Analysts’ to focus on the best performers.

Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts

Unknown Analyst

Stephens

Not Ranked

Stephens

$28.08→$34

Buy

26.30%

Upside

Reiterated

12/19/25

Business First Bancshares (BFST) Receives a Buy from StephensBusiness First Bancshares(BFST, $28.08) Rating: Overweight Price Target: $34.00

Gary Tenner

D.A. Davidson

$32

Buy

18.87%

Upside

Initiated

11/25/25

Business First Bancshares assumed with a Buy at DA DavidsonBusiness First Bancshares assumed with a Buy at DA Davidson

Michael Rose

Raymond James

$30

Buy

11.44%

Upside

Reiterated

10/24/25

Business First Bancshares (BFST) Receives a Buy from Raymond James

Manuel Navas

Piper Sandler

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Buy

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Reiterated

07/29/25

D.A. Davidson Remains a Buy on Business First Bancshares (BFST)

Feddie Strickland

Hovde Group

$33

Buy

22.59%

Upside

Upgraded

01/24/25

Business First Bancshares upgraded to Outperform from Market Perform at Hovde GroupBusiness First Bancshares upgraded to Outperform from Market Perform at Hovde Group

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Unknown Analyst

Stephens

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Stephens

$28.08→$34

Buy

26.30%

Upside

Reiterated

12/19/25

Business First Bancshares (BFST) Receives a Buy from StephensBusiness First Bancshares(BFST, $28.08) Rating: Overweight Price Target: $34.00

Gary Tenner

D.A. Davidson

$32

Buy

18.87%

Upside

Initiated

11/25/25

Business First Bancshares assumed with a Buy at DA DavidsonBusiness First Bancshares assumed with a Buy at DA Davidson

Michael Rose

Raymond James

$30

Buy

11.44%

Upside

Reiterated

10/24/25

Business First Bancshares (BFST) Receives a Buy from Raymond James

Manuel Navas

Piper Sandler

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Buy

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Reiterated

07/29/25

D.A. Davidson Remains a Buy on Business First Bancshares (BFST)

Feddie Strickland

Hovde Group

$33

Buy

22.59%

Upside

Upgraded

01/24/25

Business First Bancshares upgraded to Outperform from Market Perform at Hovde GroupBusiness First Bancshares upgraded to Outperform from Market Perform at Hovde Group

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Success Rate

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Average Return

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5/5 ratings generated profit

Average Return

+13.14%

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BFST Analyst Recommendation Trends

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Aug 25

Sep 25

Oct 25

Nov 25

Dec 25

Strong Buy

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Hold

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Strong Sell

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In the current month, BFST has received 5 Buy Ratings, 1 Hold Ratings, and 0 Sell Ratings. BFST average Analyst price target in the past 3 months is 32.00.

Each month's total comprises the sum of three months' worth of ratings.

BFST Financial Forecast

BFST Earnings Forecast

Next quarter’s earnings estimate for BFST is $0.71 with a range of $0.67 to $0.73. The previous quarter’s EPS was $0.72. BFST beat its EPS estimate ― of the time in the past 12 months, while its overall industry beat the EPS estimate 65.60% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year BFST has Performed in-line its overall industry.

BFST Sales Forecast

Next quarter’s sales forecast for BFST is $81.41M with a range of $80.55M to $82.30M. The previous quarter’s sales results were $130.23M. BFST beat its sales estimates ― of the time in past 12 months, while its overall industry beat sales estimates 79.60% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year BFST has Performed in-line its overall industry.

BFST Stock Forecast FAQ

What is BFST’s average 12-month price target, according to analysts?

Based on analyst ratings, Business First Bancshares Inc’s 12-month average price target is 32.00.

What is BFST’s upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target?

Business First Bancshares Inc has 18.87% upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target.

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Is BFST a Buy, Sell or Hold?

Business First Bancshares Inc has a consensus rating of Strong Buy which is based on 3 buy ratings, 0 hold ratings and 0 sell ratings.

What is Business First Bancshares Inc’s price target?

The average price target for Business First Bancshares Inc is 32.00. This is based on 3 Wall Streets Analysts 12-month price targets, issued in the past 3 months.
The highest analyst price target is $34.00 ,the lowest forecast is $30.00. The average price target represents 18.87% Increase from the current price of $26.92.

What do analysts say about Business First Bancshares Inc?

Business First Bancshares Inc’s analyst rating consensus is a Strong Buy. This is based on the ratings of 3 Wall Streets Analysts.

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Business First Bancshares (BFST) Stock Forecast & Price Target

BFST Analyst Ratings

BFST Stock 12 Month Forecast

Average Price Target

Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts​

Best Analysts Covering Business First Bancshares

BFST Analyst Recommendation Trends

BFST Financial Forecast

BFST Earnings Forecast

BFST Sales Forecast

BFST Stock Forecast FAQ

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