Business First Bancshares, Inc. (BFST) — Analyst outlook / Analyst consensus target is. Based on 4 analyst ratings, the consensus is bullish — 4 Buy.
The consensus price target is $33.00 (low: $31.00, high: $35.00), representing an upside of 15.1% from the current price $28.68.
Analysts estimate Earnings Per Share (EPS) of $2.30 and revenue of $0.27B for the next fiscal year.
Earnings Per Share (EPS) track record: 2024: actual $2.27 vs est $2.30 (missed -1.2%). 2025: actual $2.79 vs est $2.74 (beat +1.7%). Analyst accuracy: 99%.
BFST Stock — 12-Month Price Forecast
$33.00
▲ +15.06% Upside
Average Price Target
Based on 4 Wall Street analysts offering 12-month price targets for Business First Bancshares, Inc., the average price target is $33.00, with a high forecast of $35.00, and a low forecast of $31.00.
The average price target represents a +15.06% change from the last price of $28.68.
Highest Price Target
$35.00
Average Price Target
$33.00
Lowest Price Target
$31.00
BFST Analyst Ratings
Buy
Based on 4 analysts giving stock ratings to Business First Bancshares, Inc. in the past 3 months
EPS Estimates — BFST
99%
Analyst Accuracy
Accurate
2 years compared
Actual vs Estimate
2024
Actual $2.27
vs Est $2.30
▼ 1.2% off
2025
Actual $2.79
vs Est $2.74
▲ 1.6% off
Profitability Outlook
Company is profitable with solid earnings. EPS trend is improving.
Revenue Estimates — BFST
60%
Analyst Accuracy
Fair
2 years compared
Actual vs Estimate
2024
Actual $0.458B
vs Est $0.268B
▲ 41.4% off
2025
Actual $0.512B
vs Est $0.318B
▲ 37.8% off
Revenue Trend
Moderate revenue growth trend. Analysts forecast revenue contraction ahead.
