Business First Bancshares, Inc.
BFSTFinancial ServicesNASDAQBanks - Regional
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Daily timeframeBusiness First Bancshares, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for b1BANK that provides various banking products and services in Louisiana and Texas. The $1.04B market capitalization puts BFST squarely in small-cap range for its industry. It offers various deposit products and services, including checking and savings, time, and money market accounts; and certificates of deposits, remote deposit capture, and direct deposit services.
Market Cap
$1.04B
Beta
0.78
P/E (TTM)
11.32
P/E (Fwd)
9.56
EPS (TTM)
$2.81
EPS (Fwd)
$3.33
ROE
10.0%
ROA
1.1%
Cash
$701.8M
Total Debt
$616.1M
Free CF
—
52W Change
31.1%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where BFST stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the October 8, 2026 close, BFST finished 4.21% above its 150-day moving average ($29.21) and 5.92% above its 200-day moving average ($28.74). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is BFST overbought or oversold?
At the October 8, 2026 close, BFST's RSI(14) was 43.6, in neutral territory (between 30 and 70). The MACD histogram was positive, so short-term momentum leaned bullish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
The balance sheet looks solid with $701.8M in cash comfortably exceeding the $616.1M debt load. A net cash position generally provides financial flexibility during uncertain economic periods. Return on equity stands at 10.0%, which is decent for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. ROA of 1.1% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has grown from $227.5M (2022) to $319.8M (2025), reflecting a 41% increase over the period.
Investors considering Business First Bancshares, Inc. should weigh the typical risks associated with BFST's sector, size, and financial profile against their own risk tolerance and investment objectives. These risk factors are not exhaustive — macroeconomic shifts, regulatory changes, and competitive dynamics can all influence Business First Bancshares, Inc.'s trajectory.