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Business First Bancshares (BFST)

(Delayed Data from NSDQ)

$20.57 USD

20.57
54,382

+0.40 (1.98%)

Updated Apr 18, 2024 04:00 PM ET

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Zacks Rank Definition Annualized Return
1Strong Buy24.15%
2Buy18.00%
3Hold9.44%
4Sell5.10%
5Strong Sell2.53%
S&P50011.08%

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3-Hold of 5     3    

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VGM Score A

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B Value F Growth F Momentum D VGM

Industry Rank:

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Bottom 40% (149 out of 250)

Industry: Banks - Northeast

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Zacks News

Business First (BFST) Earnings Expected to Grow: What to Know Ahead of Next Week's Release

by Zacks Equity Research

Business First (BFST) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

Are Investors Undervaluing Business First Bancshares (BFST) Right Now?

by Zacks Equity Research

Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.

Does Business First (BFST) Have the Potential to Rally 25.13% as Wall Street Analysts Expect?

by Zacks Equity Research

The average of price targets set by Wall Street analysts indicates a potential upside of 25.1% in Business First (BFST). While the effectiveness of this highly sought-after metric is questionable, the positive trend in earnings estimate revisions might translate into an upside in the stock.

Business First (BFST) Q4 Earnings: How Key Metrics Compare to Wall Street Estimates

by Zacks Equity Research

The headline numbers for Business First (BFST) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended December 2023, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.

Can Business First (BFST) Keep the Earnings Surprise Streak Alive?

by Zacks Equity Research

Business First (BFST) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.

Why Earnings Season Could Be Great for Business First (BFST)

by Zacks Equity Research

Business First (BFST) is seeing favorable earnings estimate revision activity and has a positive Zacks Earnings ESP heading into earnings season.

Pathward Financial (CASH) Reports Next Week: Wall Street Expects Earnings Growth

by Zacks Equity Research

Pathward (CASH) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

Strength Seen in Financial Institutions (FISI): Can Its 5.6% Jump Turn into More Strength?

by Zacks Equity Research

Financial Institutions (FISI) witnessed a jump in share price last session on above-average trading volume. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions for the stock doesn't suggest further strength down the road.

Business First (BFST) Q3 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates

by Zacks Equity Research

The headline numbers for Business First (BFST) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended September 2023, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.

Business First (BFST) Tops Q3 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

by Zacks Equity Research

Business First (BFST) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 14.52% and 3.20%, respectively, for the quarter ended September 2023. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

Orange County Bancorp, Inc. (OBT) Beats Q3 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

by Zacks Equity Research

Orange County Bancorp, Inc. (OBT) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 24.81% and 6.29%, respectively, for the quarter ended September 2023. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

First United Corporation (FUNC) Beats Q3 Earnings Estimates

by Zacks Equity Research

First United Corporation (FUNC) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 6.35% and 0.48%, respectively, for the quarter ended September 2023. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

BCB Bancorp (BCBP) Misses Q3 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

by Zacks Equity Research

BCB Bancorp (BCBP) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of -22% and 4.12%, respectively, for the quarter ended September 2023. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

Business First (BFST) Upgraded to Strong Buy: What Does It Mean for the Stock?

by Zacks Equity Research

Business First (BFST) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).

Best Momentum Stock to Buy for September 14th

by Zacks Equity Research

BFST made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) momentum stock list on September 14, 2023.

Here's Why Business First (BFST) Is a Great 'Buy the Bottom' Stock Now

by Zacks Equity Research

Business First (BFST) appears to have found support after losing some value lately, as indicated by the formation of a hammer chart. In addition to this technical chart pattern, strong agreement among Wall Street analysts in revising earnings estimates higher enhances the stock's potential for a turnaround in the near term.

New Strong Buy Stocks for September 14th

by Zacks Equity Research

BFST, AMRK, GPI, ETD and ZWS have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on September 14, 2023.

Business First (BFST) Reports Q2 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say

by Zacks Equity Research

Although the revenue and EPS for Business First (BFST) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended June 2023, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.

Business First (BFST) Beats Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

by Zacks Equity Research

Business First (BFST) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 34.62% and 8.20%, respectively, for the quarter ended June 2023. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

Analysts Estimate NBT Bancorp (NBTB) to Report a Decline in Earnings: What to Look Out for

by Zacks Equity Research

NBT (NBTB) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

Earnings Preview: Business First (BFST) Q2 Earnings Expected to Decline

by Zacks Equity Research

Business First (BFST) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

Cambridge (CATC) Beats Q2 Earnings Estimates

by Zacks Equity Research

Cambridge (CATC) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 4.24% and 0.69%, respectively, for the quarter ended June 2023. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

New Strong Sell Stocks for July 3rd

by Zacks Equity Research

CHMG, BFST and CBU have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on July 3, 2023.

Business First (BFST) Moves 5.3% Higher: Will This Strength Last?

by Zacks Equity Research

Business First (BFST) witnessed a jump in share price last session on above-average trading volume. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions for the stock doesn't suggest further strength down the road.

Business First (BFST) Q1 Earnings Top Estimates

by Zacks Equity Research

Business First (BFST) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 3.77% and 0.32%, respectively, for the quarter ended March 2023. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?