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Business First Bancshares Inc (BFST)
NASDAQ:BFST
Business First Bancshares (BFST) Ownership Overview
4.73% Insiders
18.19% Mutual Funds
9.57% Other Institutional Investors
14.74% ETFs
52.77% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
The ownership structure of Business First Bancshares (BFST) stock is a mix of institutional, retail, and individual investors. Approximately 42.50% of the company’s stock is owned by Institutional Investors, 4.73% is owned by Insiders, and 52.77% is owned by Public Companies and Individual Investors.
Recent Insider Trading Activity
Date | Name | Activity | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
Feb 12, 2026 | xxxxxxxxxxxxx | $3547 | |
Feb 11, 2026 | xxxxxxxxxxxxx | $296335 | |
Jan 27, 2026 | xxxxxxxxxxxxx | $41325 | |
Dec 02, 2025 | xxxxxxxxxxxxx | $36974 |
Recent Hedge Fund Trading Activity
Date | Firm | Activity | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
Dec 31, 2025 | xxxxxxxxxxxxx | $2153936 | |
Dec 31, 2025 | xxxxxxxxxxxxx | $21522734 |
Top Shareholders
Holder | # of Shares | Type | % Holding | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,407,533 | Institution | 4.75% | 39,931,711 | |
| 1,146,943 | Institution | 3.87% | 32,538,773 | |
| 1,121,814 | Institution | 3.79% | 31,825,863 | |
| 823,364 | Institution | 2.78% | 23,358,837 | |
| 814,134 | Institution | 2.75% | 23,096,982 | |
| 812,212 | Institution | 2.74% | 23,042,454 | |
| 527,264 | Institution | 1.78% | 14,958,480 | |
| 499,732 | Institution | 1.69% | 14,177,397 | |
| 385,580 | Institution | 1.30% | 10,938,905 | |
| 322,591 | Institution | 1.09% | 9,151,907 |
Top Mutual Fund Holders
Holder | # of Shares | Type | % Holding | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,146,943 | Institution | 3.87% | 32,538,773 | |
| 814,134 | Institution | 2.75% | 23,096,982 | |
| 527,264 | Institution | 1.78% | 14,958,480 | |
| 499,732 | Institution | 1.69% | 14,177,397 | |
| 322,591 | Institution | 1.09% | 9,151,907 | |
| 292,657 | Institution | 0.99% | 8,302,679 | |
| 250,000 | Institution | 0.84% | 7,092,500 | |
| 216,279 | Institution | 0.73% | 6,135,835 | |
| 160,427 | Institution | 0.54% | 4,551,314 | |
| 120,800 | Institution | 0.41% | 3,427,096 |
Top ETF Holders
Holder | # of Shares | Type | % Holding | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 864,404 | Institution | 2.92% | 24,350,261 | |
| 711,148 | Institution | 2.40% | 19,734,357 | |
| 686,291 | Institution | 2.32% | 19,470,076 | |
| 322,678 | Institution | 1.09% | 9,089,839 | |
| 242,678 | Institution | 0.82% | 6,884,775 | |
| 141,984 | Institution | 0.48% | 3,940,056 | |
| 135,600 | Institution | 0.46% | 3,819,852 | |
| 121,404 | Institution | 0.41% | 3,368,961 | |
| 115,981 | Institution | 0.39% | 3,218,473 | |
| 97,728 | Institution | 0.33% | 2,711,952 |
FAQ
Who Owns Business First Bancshares Inc (BFST)?
According to the latest TipRanks data, approximately 9.57% of the company's stock is held by institutional investors, 4.73% is held by insiders, and 52.77% is held by retail investors.
What percentage of Business First Bancshares Inc (BFST) stock is held by institutional investors?
According to the latest TipRanks data, approximately 9.57% of Business First Bancshares Inc (BFST) stock is held by institutional investors.
What percentage of Business First Bancshares Inc (BFST) stock is held by retail investors?
According to the latest TipRanks data, approximately 52.77% of Business First Bancshares Inc (BFST) stock is held by retail investors.
Who owns the most shares of Business First Bancshares Inc (BFST)?
Vanguard owns the most shares of Business First Bancshares Inc (BFST).
What is the significance of the ownership structure for a publicly traded company?
The ownership structure can impact the company's decision making, as large institutional investors may exert influence on the company's management and can also affect the company's stock price with their buying and selling patterns.