Business First Bancshares, Inc.
BFSTNASDAQFinancial Services● Active
$28.80
+$0.35(+1.21%)
Market Cap$940962981
P/E Ratio—
52W High$30.32
52W Low$22.515
Business First Bancshares, Inc. (BFST) Earnings: Dates, EPS & Revenue History
Quarterly EPS vs. estimates, revenue surprises, next earnings date, and analyst consensus.
BFST · earnings · updated Jun 8, 2026
Latest Earnings
Q2 FY2026Report Date: Apr 27, 2026EPS Actual
$0.73
Est. $0.69 · +5.8%
Revenue
$0.09B
Est. $0.09B · -1.9%
Fiscal Period
Q2 FY2026
FY ends December
Report Date
Apr 27, 2026
After Market Close
▲ Beat EPS▼ Miss Revenue🔥 8-Quarter EPS Beat Streak
BFST reports quarterly as a NASDAQ-listed Banks - Regional company. Fiscal year ends in December. Data: FMP · Updated hourly.
Next Earnings Date
Days Away
85
days
Expected Date
Sep 1, 2026
Fiscal Period
Q3 FY2026
Release Time
◌ Time TBD (Unconfirmed)EPS Est.
—
Rev. $0.58B
Days Away85
Expected DateSep 1, 2026
Fiscal PeriodQ3 FY2026
Release TimeTime TBD (Unconfirmed)
EPS Est.—
Rev. Est.$0.58B
EPS & Revenue vs. Estimates
Actual (Beat)
Actual (Miss)
Estimated
Earnings History
| Period | Report Date | EPS Est. | EPS Actual | EPS Surpr. | Revenue | Rev. Est. | Rev. Surpr. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ◌ Q3 FY2026 | Jul 27, 2026 | $0.70 | — | — | — | $0.09B | — |
| ▲ Q2 FY2026 | Apr 27, 2026 | $0.69 | $0.73 | +5.8% | $0.09B | $0.09B | -1.9% |
| ▲ Q1 FY2026 | Jan 22, 2026 | $0.72 | $0.79 | +9.7% | $0.08B | $0.08B | +2.1% |
| ▲ Q4 FY2025 | Oct 23, 2025 | $0.69 | $0.72 | +4.3% | $0.08B | $0.08B | -0.7% |
| ▲ Q3 FY2025 | Jul 28, 2025 | $0.65 | $0.66 | +1.5% | $0.08B | $0.08B | -3.5% |
| ▲ Q2 FY2025 | Apr 24, 2025 | $0.61 | $0.65 | +6.6% | $0.08B | $0.08B | +0.4% |
| ▲ Q1 FY2025 | Jan 23, 2025 | $0.49 | $0.66 | +34.7% | $0.08B | $0.08B | +2.4% |
| ▲ Q4 FY2024 | Oct 24, 2024 | $0.57 | $0.68 | +19.3% | $0.07B | $0.07B | +1.9% |
Q3 FY2026
Jul 27, 2026
EPS Actual
—
EPS Est.
$0.70
EPS Surpr.
—
Revenue
—
Q2 FY2026
Apr 27, 2026Beat
EPS Actual
$0.73
EPS Est.
$0.69
EPS Surpr.
+5.8%
Revenue
$0.09B
Q1 FY2026
Jan 22, 2026Beat
EPS Actual
$0.79
EPS Est.
$0.72
EPS Surpr.
+9.7%
Revenue
$0.08B
Q4 FY2025
Oct 23, 2025Beat
EPS Actual
$0.72
EPS Est.
$0.69
EPS Surpr.
+4.3%
Revenue
$0.08B
Q3 FY2025
Jul 28, 2025Beat
EPS Actual
$0.66
EPS Est.
$0.65
EPS Surpr.
+1.5%
Revenue
$0.08B
Q2 FY2025
Apr 24, 2025Beat
EPS Actual
$0.65
EPS Est.
$0.61
EPS Surpr.
+6.6%
Revenue
$0.08B
Q1 FY2025
Jan 23, 2025Beat
EPS Actual
$0.66
EPS Est.
$0.49
EPS Surpr.
+34.7%
Revenue
$0.08B
Q4 FY2024
Oct 24, 2024Beat
EPS Actual
$0.68
EPS Est.
$0.57
EPS Surpr.
+19.3%
Revenue
$0.07B
Analyst Estimates
Limited analyst coverage (fewer than 3 analysts). Estimates may not reflect market consensus.
EPS Estimates
| Period | Low | Consensus | High | # Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 FY2027 | $0.84 | $0.85 | $0.86 | 1 |
| Q3 FY2027 | $0.84 | $0.84 | $0.85 | 1 |
| Q2 FY2027 | $0.80 | $0.80 | $0.81 | 1 |
| Q1 FY2027 | $0.75 | $0.76 | $0.76 | 1 |
| Q4 FY2026 | $0.79 | $0.80 | $0.81 | 1 |
| Q3 FY2026 | $0.73 | $0.76 | $0.79 | 3 |
Revenue Estimates
| Period | Low | Consensus | High | # Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 FY2027 | $0.1B | $0.1B | $0.1B | 1 |
| Q3 FY2027 | $0.1B | $0.1B | $0.1B | 2 |
| Q2 FY2027 | $0.1B | $0.1B | $0.1B | 2 |
| Q1 FY2027 | $0.1B | $0.1B | $0.1B | 1 |
| Q4 FY2026 | $0.1B | $0.1B | $0.1B | 2 |
| Q3 FY2026 | $0.1B | $0.1B | $0.1B | 3 |
Earnings Price Reaction
Closing price one trading day before vs. one trading day after each earnings release.
| Period | Report Date | EPS Beat/Miss | Price Before | Price After | 1D Reaction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▲ Q2 FY2026 | Apr 27, 2026 | +5.8% | $28.26 | $27.01 | -4.42% |
| ▲ Q1 FY2026 | Jan 22, 2026 | +9.7% | $28.21 | $28.17 | -0.14% |
| ▲ Q4 FY2025 | Oct 23, 2025 | +4.3% | $23.39 | $23.40 | +0.04% |
| ▲ Q3 FY2025 | Jul 28, 2025 | +1.5% | $25.40 | $24.79 | -2.40% |
| ▲ Q2 FY2025 | Apr 24, 2025 | +6.6% | $23.21 | $23.64 | +1.85% |
| ▲ Q1 FY2025 | Jan 23, 2025 | +34.7% | $25.44 | $25.44 | +0.00% |
| ▲ Q4 FY2024 | Oct 24, 2024 | +19.3% | $25.34 | $25.04 | -1.18% |
| ▲ Q3 FY2024 | Jul 25, 2024 | +25.5% | $24.68 | $25.22 | +2.19% |
Q2 FY2026-4.42%
Report Date
Apr 27, 2026
EPS Beat/Miss
+5.8%
Price Before
$28.26
Price After
$27.01
Q1 FY2026-0.14%
Report Date
Jan 22, 2026
EPS Beat/Miss
+9.7%
Price Before
$28.21
Price After
$28.17
Q4 FY2025+0.04%
Report Date
Oct 23, 2025
EPS Beat/Miss
+4.3%
Price Before
$23.39
Price After
$23.40
Q3 FY2025-2.40%
Report Date
Jul 28, 2025
EPS Beat/Miss
+1.5%
Price Before
$25.40
Price After
$24.79
Q2 FY2025+1.85%
Report Date
Apr 24, 2025
EPS Beat/Miss
+6.6%
Price Before
$23.21
Price After
$23.64
Q1 FY2025+0.00%
Report Date
Jan 23, 2025
EPS Beat/Miss
+34.7%
Price Before
$25.44
Price After
$25.44
Q4 FY2024-1.18%
Report Date
Oct 24, 2024
EPS Beat/Miss
+19.3%
Price Before
$25.34
Price After
$25.04
Q3 FY2024+2.19%
Report Date
Jul 25, 2024
EPS Beat/Miss
+25.5%
Price Before
$24.68
Price After
$25.22
Avg Beat Reaction-0.51%
Beat Rate8 / 8 quarters
Largest Move-4.42% (Q2 FY2026)
Data: FMP /historical-price-eod/full · field: close
About Earnings & Data Methodology
Data source: Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) | Updated: Hourly | Surprise%: (Actual − Estimate) / |Estimate| × 100 | Fiscal year: BFST ends December
Business First Bancshares, Inc. (BFST) most recently reported earnings on April 27, 2026 for Q2 FY2026, posting EPS of $0.73 — beating the analyst consensus of $0.69 by +5.8%. BFST has beaten EPS estimates for 8 consecutive quarters. The next BFST earnings date is expected around September 1, 2026.
Each quarter, investors track BFST earnings for signals on forward guidance and business momentum. For longer-term revenue trends, see the Revenue tab. BFST revenue tab →
Earnings Glossary
EPS (Earnings Per Share)
Net income ÷ diluted shares outstanding. The primary metric analysts use to gauge quarterly profitability.
Earnings Surprise %
(Actual − Estimate) / |Estimate| × 100. Positive = Beat. Negative = Miss.
Beat / Miss / In-Line
Beat = Actual ≥ Estimate. Miss = Actual < Estimate. In-Line = within ±1%.
BMO / AMC
Before Market Open / After Market Close. Two windows when companies typically release results.
Fiscal Quarter
BFST's fiscal year ends in December. Fiscal quarters may not align with calendar quarters.
Analyst Consensus
Average EPS/Revenue forecast across all covering analysts. More analysts = more reliable estimate.
Figures tie to FMP earnings calendar, estimates, and SEC 10-Q/10-K filings where noted.
Frequently asked questions
BFST earnings · 5 questionsBusiness First Bancshares, Inc.'s next earnings report is expected around September 1, 2026. BFST typically reports quarterly — approximately every three months. The exact date is confirmed by the company 2–4 weeks before the release. Time is currently TBD; BFST historically reports after market close (AMC).
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▸ Source: FMP · Business First Bancshares, Inc. SEC filings · US GAAP · Business First Bancshares, Inc. SEC 10-K & 10-Q filings · US GAAP · Updated: Jun 8, 2026