BFST

Over the past six months, Business First Bancshares, Inc. (BFST) stock has experienced an 11.36% increase. Key events impacting its stock price include the Q2 2026 Earnings Announcement on July 23, 2026, where BFST reported unaudited net income of $22.8 million, or $0.70 per diluted share, exceeding analysts' consensus estimates, with revenue also surpassing expectations. In June 2026, the company completed the acquisition of American Planning Corporation, strengthening its community bank advisory services. Insider selling occurred in July and August 2026, with Executive VP Donald Carter selling 1,875 shares and Independent Director George Cummings selling 30,000 shares, leading to insiders collectively selling $5.7 million more than they bought in the past three months. Analysts raised the price target for BFST in August 2026, with an average target price of $34.90, representing a potential upside. Business First Bancshares, Inc. is also scheduled to release its financial results for the third quarter of 2026 on October 26, 2026.