stock
Business First Bancshares Inc
NASDAQ | BFST
23.96
USD
+$0.00
(+0.00%
)At Close (As of Oct 14, 2025)
$689.67M
Market Cap
9.25
P/E Ratio
2.51
EPS
$29.66
52 Week High
$19.84
52 Week Low
FINANCIAL SERVICES
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Price Action
BFST Technicals
BFST Earnings
Yearly Income Statement (As of Dec 31, 2024)
| Field | Value (USD) |
|---|---|
| Gross Profit | $259M |
| Total Revenue | $458M |
| Cost Of Revenue | $198M |
| Costof Goods And Services Sold | $198M |
| Operating Income | $83M |
| Selling General And Administrative | $107M |
| Research And Development | - |
| Operating Expenses | $176M |
| Investment Income Net | - |
| Net Interest Income | $227M |
| Interest Income | $415M |
| Interest Expense | $187M |
| Non Interest Income | - |
| Other Non Operating Income | - |
| Depreciation | - |
| Depreciation And Amortization | $5.3M |
| Income Before Tax | $83M |
| Income Tax Expense | $18M |
| Interest And Debt Expense | - |
| Net Income From Continuing Operations | $65M |
| Comprehensive Income Net Of Tax | - |
| Ebit | $83M |
| Ebitda | $88M |
| Net Income | $65M |
Revenue & Profitability
Earnings Performance
BFST Financials
yearly Balance Sheet (As of Dec 31, 2024)
| Field | Value (USD) |
|---|---|
| Total Assets | $7.9B |
| Total Current Assets | $384M |
| Cash And Cash Equivalents At Carrying Value | $319M |
| Cash And Short Term Investments | $319M |
| Inventory | - |
| Current Net Receivables | $36M |
| Total Non Current Assets | $7.5B |
| Property Plant Equipment | - |
| Accumulated Depreciation Amortization Ppe | - |
| Intangible Assets | $17M |
| Intangible Assets Excluding Goodwill | $17M |
| Goodwill | $122M |
| Investments | - |
| Long Term Investments | $935M |
| Short Term Investments | $29M |
| Other Current Assets | - |
| Other Non Current Assets | - |
| Total Liabilities | $7.1B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $6.5B |
| Current Accounts Payable | $6M |
| Deferred Revenue | - |
| Current Debt | - |
| Short Term Debt | $23M |
| Total Non Current Liabilities | $518M |
| Capital Lease Obligations | - |
| Long Term Debt | $461M |
| Current Long Term Debt | - |
| Long Term Debt Noncurrent | - |
| Short Long Term Debt Total | $483M |
| Other Current Liabilities | $6.5B |
| Other Non Current Liabilities | - |
| Total Shareholder Equity | $799M |
| Treasury Stock | - |
| Retained Earnings | $261M |
| Common Stock | $30M |
| Common Stock Shares Outstanding | $26M |
yearly Cash Flow (As of Dec 31, 2024)
| Field | Value (USD) |
|---|---|
| Operating Cashflow | $61M |
| Payments For Operating Activities | - |
| Proceeds From Operating Activities | - |
| Change In Operating Liabilities | - |
| Change In Operating Assets | - |
| Depreciation Depletion And Amortization | $5.3M |
| Capital Expenditures | $1.6M |
| Change In Receivables | - |
| Change In Inventory | - |
| Profit Loss | - |
| Cashflow From Investment | -$295M |
| Cashflow From Financing | $326M |
| Proceeds From Repayments Of Short Term Debt | - |
| Payments For Repurchase Of Common Stock | - |
| Payments For Repurchase Of Equity | - |
| Payments For Repurchase Of Preferred Stock | - |
| Dividend Payout | $20M |
| Dividend Payout Common Stock | $20M |
| Dividend Payout Preferred Stock | - |
| Proceeds From Issuance Of Common Stock | - |
| Proceeds From Issuance Of Long Term Debt And Capital Securities Net | - |
| Proceeds From Issuance Of Preferred Stock | - |
| Proceeds From Repurchase Of Equity | -$31K |
| Proceeds From Sale Of Treasury Stock | - |
| Change In Cash And Cash Equivalents | - |
| Change In Exchange Rate | - |
| Net Income | $65M |
yearly Income Statement (As of Dec 31, 2024)
| Field | Value (USD) |
|---|---|
| Gross Profit | $259M |
| Total Revenue | $458M |
| Cost Of Revenue | $198M |
| Costof Goods And Services Sold | $198M |
| Operating Income | $83M |
| Selling General And Administrative | $107M |
| Research And Development | - |
| Operating Expenses | $176M |
| Investment Income Net | - |
| Net Interest Income | $227M |
| Interest Income | $415M |
| Interest Expense | $187M |
| Non Interest Income | - |
| Other Non Operating Income | - |
| Depreciation | - |
| Depreciation And Amortization | $5.3M |
| Income Before Tax | $83M |
| Income Tax Expense | $18M |
| Interest And Debt Expense | - |
| Net Income From Continuing Operations | $65M |
| Comprehensive Income Net Of Tax | - |
| Ebit | $83M |
| Ebitda | $88M |
| Net Income | $65M |
Dividends
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Ex Dividend Date | 2025-08-15 |
| Declaration Date | 2025-07-24 |
| Record Date | 2025-08-15 |
| Payment Date | 2025-08-31 |
| Amount | 0.14 |
BFST News
BFST Profile
Business First Bancshares Inc Profile
Sector: FINANCIAL SERVICES
Industry: BANKS - REGIONAL
Business First Bancshares, Inc. is a bank holding company based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, serving as the parent organization for b1BANK. The company offers a comprehensive suite of banking products and services, including commercial and consumer banking, asset management, and mortgage services, tailored to meet the needs of individuals and businesses in its region. With a focus on community-oriented banking and a commitment to customer service, Business First Bancshares aims to drive growth and enhance financial solutions for its clients.
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