Business First Bancshares, Inc. (BFST) Stock Forecast
BFST analyst forecast
as of October 17, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Strong buy 4.80 / 5 from 5 analysts
- Price target
- $34.90 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +11.5% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 26, 2026 EPS estimate $0.74
- 52-week range
- $23.17 – $32.28
BFST analyst ratings
5 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
BFST price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
BFST earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.74 | $0.73 | $0.76 | $0.72 | +3.5% | 4 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $3.01 | $2.97 | $3.03 | $2.83 | +6.3% | 4 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $3.33 | $3.21 | $3.45 | $3.01 | +10.7% | 5 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
BFST revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $93.3M | $92.5M | $93.9M | +15.3% | 4 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $368.6M | $365.0M | $370.5M | +14.7% | 4 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $394.6M | $391.9M | $397.1M | +7.0% | 4 |
BFST EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
BFST revenue: reported and forecast
BFST EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.77 | $0.74 | $0.74 | $0.74 | $0.74 | −3.5% | 1 up · 0 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $3.01 | $3.00 | $3.00 | $3.00 | $3.01 | +0.0% | 2 up · 0 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $3.26 | $3.28 | $3.29 | $3.31 | $3.33 | +2.2% | 2 up · 0 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
BFST earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; BFST beat in 11 of 12.
What analysts expect from BFST
5 analysts cover Business First Bancshares; their consensus rating is strong buy (4.80 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $34.90, 11.5% above the latest close of $31.31. Analysts expect earnings of $3.01 per share for 2026, +6.3% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $3.33 per share on revenue of $394.6 million. Business First Bancshares beat the EPS estimate in 11 of the last 12 quarters.
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BFST forecast FAQ
What is Business First Bancshares's price target?
The average analyst price target for Business First Bancshares is $34.90, 11.5% above the latest close of $31.31.
Is Business First Bancshares a buy, hold or sell?
Of 5 analysts covering Business First Bancshares, 4 rate it a strong buy, 1 a buy, 0 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of strong buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Business First Bancshares's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $3.01 per share for 2026 (range $2.97 to $3.03); for 2027 the estimate is $3.33.
What is Business First Bancshares's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $368.6 million, growth of 14.7%; for 2027 it is $394.6 million.
When does Business First Bancshares report earnings?
Business First Bancshares is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 26, 2026 before the market opens; the EPS estimate is $0.74.
Does Business First Bancshares usually beat earnings estimates?
Business First Bancshares reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 11 of the last 12 quarters.