Business First Bancshares, Inc. Plans Q3 2025 Financial Results Release and Conference Call

Business First Bancshares, Inc. will announce Q3 financial results on Oct. 23, 2025, with a conference call at 4 p.m. CST.

Quiver AI Summary

Business First Bancshares, Inc. (Nasdaq: BFST), the parent company of b1BANK, announced it will release its financial results for the third quarter ending September 30, 2025, on October 23, 2025, after the market closes. Following the release, executive management will hold a conference call and webcast at 4:00 p.m. CST on the same day to discuss the results. Participants can join the call by dialing a toll-free number or via a live webcast available on the b1BANK website. As of June 30, 2025, Business First Bancshares had $7.9 billion in assets and offers a range of banking services across Louisiana and Texas. The company has been recognized for its workplace environment and innovation in banking.

Potential Positives

Business First Bancshares, Inc. will release its financial results for Q3 2025, indicating financial transparency and commitment to keeping stakeholders informed.
The scheduled conference call and webcast provide an opportunity for direct engagement with executive management, enhancing investor relations.
The company reported total assets of $7.9 billion, demonstrating its substantial size and market presence.
b1BANK has received prestigious recognitions, including the 2024 Mastercard “Innovation Award” and accolades from American Banker Magazine, showcasing its industry leadership and commitment to excellence.

Potential Negatives

There is no current financial information or performance highlights provided, which may raise concerns among investors about the company's performance leading up to the release.

FAQ

When will Business First Bancshares release its financial results?

Business First Bancshares is scheduled to release its financial results on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, after market close.

What time is the conference call for the financial results?

The conference call to discuss the financial results will take place at 4:00 p.m. CST on Oct. 23, 2025.

How can I access the financial results conference call?

Interested parties can access the call by dialing toll-free 1-800-715-9871 and using conference ID 8427939.

Is there a webcast available for the financial results?

Yes, a live webcast of the conference call can be viewed at https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/hvu86bo6.

What is the asset size of Business First Bancshares?

As of June 30, 2025, Business First Bancshares had $7.9 billion in assets.

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$BFST Insider Trading Activity

$BFST insiders have traded $BFST stock on the open market 5 times in the past 6 months. Of those trades, 2 have been purchases and 3 have been sales.

Here’s a breakdown of recent trading of $BFST stock by insiders over the last 6 months:

JAMES J. III BUQUET sold 5,164 shares for an estimated $119,185
SAUNDRA STRONG (EVP & General Counsel) sold 2,363 shares for an estimated $59,972
JOHN P. DUCREST purchased 2,225 shares for an estimated $52,554
GREG ROBERTSON (EVP and CFO) sold 1,086 shares for an estimated $25,759
ROLFE H. JR. MCCOLLISTER purchased 680 shares for an estimated $15,911

To track insider transactions, check out Quiver Quantitative's insider trading dashboard.

$BFST Hedge Fund Activity

We have seen 75 institutional investors add shares of $BFST stock to their portfolio, and 51 decrease their positions in their most recent quarter.

Here are some of the largest recent moves:

JANUS HENDERSON GROUP PLC added 270,779 shares (+37.0%) to their portfolio in Q2 2025, for an estimated $6,674,702
BASSWOOD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.L.C. removed 182,114 shares (-100.0%) from their portfolio in Q2 2025, for an estimated $4,489,110
DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP added 94,070 shares (+10.5%) to their portfolio in Q2 2025, for an estimated $2,318,825
GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC added 82,349 shares (+13.4%) to their portfolio in Q2 2025, for an estimated $2,029,902
BANC FUNDS CO LLC removed 61,029 shares (-15.0%) from their portfolio in Q2 2025, for an estimated $1,504,364
MILLENNIUM MANAGEMENT LLC added 53,261 shares (+33.4%) to their portfolio in Q2 2025, for an estimated $1,312,883
NORTHERN TRUST CORP added 52,142 shares (+23.0%) to their portfolio in Q2 2025, for an estimated $1,285,300

To track hedge funds' stock portfolios, check out Quiver Quantitative's institutional holdings dashboard.

$BFST Analyst Ratings

Wall Street analysts have issued reports on $BFST in the last several months. We have seen 3 firms issue buy ratings on the stock, and 0 firms issue sell ratings.

Here are some recent analyst ratings:

DA Davidson issued a "Buy" rating on 07/29/2025
Raymond James issued a "Outperform" rating on 04/25/2025
Stephens & Co. issued a "Overweight" rating on 04/25/2025

To track analyst ratings and price targets for $BFST, check out Quiver Quantitative's $BFST forecast page.

$BFST Price Targets

Multiple analysts have issued price targets for $BFST recently. We have seen 3 analysts offer price targets for $BFST in the last 6 months, with a median target of $30.0.

Here are some recent targets:

Kevin Fitzsimmons from DA Davidson set a target price of $32.0 on 07/29/2025
Matt Olney from Stephens & Co. set a target price of $30.0 on 07/08/2025
Michael Rose from Raymond James set a target price of $28.0 on 04/25/2025

Full Release

BATON ROUGE, La., Oct. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Business First Bancshares, Inc. (Nasdaq: BFST), the parent company of b1BANK, announced today that it is scheduled to release its financial results for the third quarter ended Sept. 30, 2025, after market close on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025. Executive management will host a conference call and webcast to discuss results on the same day (Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025) at 4:00 p.m. CST.

Interested parties may attend the call by dialing toll-free 1-800-715-9871 (North America only), conference ID 8427939 or asking for the Business First Bancshares conference call.

The live webcast can be viewed at https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/hvu86bo6 , with a corresponding slide presentation available on the b1BANK website at https://www.b1bank.com/shareholder-info .

About Business First Bancshares, Inc.

As of June 30, 2025, Business First Bancshares, Inc., (Nasdaq: BFST) through its banking subsidiary b1BANK, had $7.9 billion in assets, $5.4 billion in assets under management through b1BANK’s affiliate Smith Shellnut Wilson, LLC (SSW) (excludes $0.9 billion of b1BANK assets managed by SSW) and operates Banking Centers and Loan Production Offices in markets across Louisiana and Texas providing commercial and personal banking products and services. b1BANK is a 2024 Mastercard “Innovation Award” winner and multiyear winner of American Banker Magazine’s “Best Banks to Work For.” Visit b1BANK.com for more information.

Media Contact: Misty Albrecht
b1BANK
225.286.7879
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