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Business First Bancshares, Inc.

Business First Bancshares, Inc.

BFSTNASDAQFinancial Services● Active
$28.48
+$0.03(+0.11%)
Market Cap$930669412
P/E Ratio
52W High$30.32
52W Low$22.515

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 8, 2026

Analyst Rating & Consensus

Based on 4 Wall Street analysts in the past 3 months

SellBuy

Buy

4 analysts

consensus

Rating Breakdown

Strong Buy
0
Buy
4
Hold
0
Sell
0
Strong Sell
0
Total: 4 · Buy rate: 100.0%

12-Month Price Target

High

$33.00

Consensus

$32.33

+13.5% upside

Low

$31.00

Median: $33 · Last Close: $28.48

The Business First Bancshares, Inc. (BFST) analyst consensus is Buy, based on ratings from 4 Wall Street analysts over the past 3 months. The average 12-month BFST price target is $32.33, representing +13.5% upside from the current price of $28.48.

12-Month Price Target Forecast

Historical closing prices + analyst 12-month price target forecast cone

Historical priceConsensus $32 (13.5%)

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

DatePredicted PriceChange
2026-06-09$28.760.98%

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

YearAvg PriceChange
2027$35+22.3%
2028$39+37.2%
2029$42+46.5%
2030$43+51.9%
2031+55.0%
Confidence:Medium

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

93%7%0%
13Buy
1Neutral
0Sell
RSI (14)65.9Neutral
MACDBULLISH

Refreshes daily from EOD close

Moving Averages · BFST · Jun 9, 2026

Simple Moving Average (SMA)
MA 5$28.24BUY
MA 10$28.22BUY
MA 20$27.78BUY
MA 50$27.82BUY
MA 100$27.76BUY
MA 200$26.47BUY
Current $BFST · Price above MA = BUY signal
Exponential Moving Average (EMA)
EMA 5$28.32BUY
EMA 10$28.17BUY
EMA 20$27.98BUY
EMA 50$27.76BUY
EMA 100$27.45BUY
EMA 200$26.77BUY
Current $BFST · Price above MA = BUY signal
How we calculate: Technical sentiment is derived from 14 indicators — SMA(5,10,20,50,100,200), EMA(5,10,20,50,100,200), RSI(14), and MACD(12,26,9) — calculated from historical EOD price data. BUY = current price above MA; SELL = below. 14 TA signals + historical EOD price data · Updated daily. Independent of analyst consensus data. Not investment advice.

Latest Analyst Ratings & Upgrades

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DA Davidson2026-04-28
Maintains
BuyBuy
DA Davidson2026-01-26
Maintains
BuyBuy
Stephens & Co.2026-01-23
Maintains
OverweightOverweight
Raymond James2026-01-07
Maintains
OutperformOutperform
DA Davidson2025-07-29
Maintains
BuyBuy
DA Davidson2025-07-09
Maintains
BuyBuy
Stephens & Co.2025-07-08
Maintains
OverweightOverweight
Raymond James2025-04-25
Maintains
OutperformOutperform
Stephens & Co.2025-04-25
Maintains
OverweightOverweight
Raymond James2024-12-19
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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

Buy ratings11
Hold ratings101
Sell ratings00

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

Reported EPSHistorical estimateAnalyst forecast (future)

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.

FAQ answers synthesize analyst targets, estimates, and on-page model outputs where shown.

Frequently asked questions

BFST forecast · 8 questions

According 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.

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· 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.