Business First Bancshares, Inc.
Business First Bancshares, Inc. (BFST) Stock Forecast & Analyst Price Target
Wall Street consensus, 12-month price targets, model projections, and EPS/revenue estimates — from analyst data and price history.
bfst · stock forecast · 4 analysts (3M) · FMP · updated Jun 9, 2026
Analyst Rating & Consensus
Based on 4 Wall Street analysts in the past 3 months
Buy
4 analysts
consensus
Rating Breakdown
12-Month Price Target
High
$33.00
Consensus
$32.33
+13.5% upside
Low
$31.00
Median: $33 · Last Close: $28.48
12-Month Price Target Forecast
Historical closing prices + analyst 12-month price target forecast cone
Consensus Target
$32.33
13.5% upside
High Target
$33
15.9%
Low Target
$31
8.8%
Current Price
$28.48
as of today
Based on analyst price targets, the BFST stock price prediction for the next 12 months ranges from $31 to $33. The consensus BFST price forecast of $32.33 implies 13.5% upside from the current price of $28.48.
Short-Term Price Prediction
Algorithmically generated · Updated daily
| Date | Predicted Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-09 | $28.76 | ↑ 0.98% |
1-day model range: $28.69–$28.83. Peak: $28.83 (+0.98%).
Long-Term Stock Price Prediction
Annual stock price forecast · 2027 / 2028 / 2029 / 2030 / 2031
| Year | Avg Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $35 | +22.3% |
| 2028 | $39 | +37.2% |
| 2029 | $42 | +46.5% |
| 2030 | $43 | +51.9% |
| 2031 | — | +55.0% |
Stock Forecast Based on Technical Analysis
14 TA signals (SMA×6 + EMA×6 + RSI + MACD) · EEAT method transparency
Market Sentiment
BULLISH
Based on 14 technical indicators
Refreshes daily from EOD close
Moving Averages · BFST · Jun 9, 2026
Latest Analyst Ratings & Upgrades
| Date | Brokerage | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-28 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Buy→Buy |
| 2026-01-26 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Buy→Buy |
| 2026-01-23 | Stephens & Co. | Maintains | Overweight→Overweight |
| 2026-01-07 | Raymond James | Maintains | Outperform→Outperform |
| 2025-07-29 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Buy→Buy |
| 2025-07-09 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Buy→Buy |
| 2025-07-08 | Stephens & Co. | Maintains | Overweight→Overweight |
| 2025-04-25 | Raymond James | Maintains | Outperform→Outperform |
| 2025-04-25 | Stephens & Co. | Maintains | Overweight→Overweight |
| 2024-12-19 | Raymond James | Upgrade ↑ | Market Perform→Outperform |
Wall Street analysts have recently issued updated ratings on Business First Bancshares, Inc. (BFST) stock. Of the recent 28 rating actions, 7 were upgrades and 6 were downgrades. 4 analysts currently cover BFST.
Analyst Recommendation Trends
BFST analyst recommendation trends show stable buy-side sentiment over the past 6 months. Buy rating actions changed from 1 to 1 per month.
Financial Forecast: EPS & Revenue Estimates
Revenue This Year
$248M
↓ 22.1% YoY
Revenue Next Year
$268M
↑ 8.2% YoY
EPS This Year
$2.45
EPS Next Year
$2.30
↓ 6.2% YoY
EPS ForecastReported vs Estimated
Analysts forecast BFST EPS of $2.45 for the current fiscal year, based on estimates from 1 analysts. The BFST revenue forecast is $248M for the current year. These are analyst consensus estimates via FMP / S&P Global.
About Forecast & Price Prediction
The BFST stock forecast is supported by two independent data sources: analyst consensus ratings from 4 Wall Street analysts (S&P Global / FMP), and technical analysis calculated from historical EOD price data. The consensus BFST price target is $32.33 (+13.5% upside), with an analyst consensus of Buy.
The BFST short-term stock prediction for tomorrow is $28.76 (+0.98%). The BFST stock price prediction for 2027 estimates an average of $35. The BFST stock prediction for 2030 projects a range of $42–$44.
Business First Bancshares, Inc. trades on NASDAQ under the ticker BFST. The BFST stock outlook for 2027 is broadly positive, supported by a Buy consensus among 100% of covering analysts.
Frequently asked questions
BFST forecast · 8 questionsAccording to 4 Wall Street analysts, the average 12-month BFST price target is $32.33, with a high forecast of $33.00 and a low of $31.00. The median price target is shown in the chart above when available. This implies +13.5% potential upside from the current price of $28.48.
· Analyst data: Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) · S&P Global Market Intelligence · Technical analysis: FMP /historical-price-eod/light · Updated: Hourly (analyst) · Daily (technical)
⚠ This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Short-term and long-term price predictions are algorithmically generated and carry significant uncertainty. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own due diligence before making investment decisions.