Analyst consensus rating

Business First Bancshares, Inc. Analyst Rating: Strong Buy

BFST is rated Strong Buy by 5 analysts with a $34.70 target. As of 2026-08-16.

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Business First Bancshares, Inc.'s consensus rating is Strong Buy.

5 analysts are included in the current consensus when a coverage count is available.
The same consensus reports an average price target of $34.70.
Forecast evidence checked August 16, 2026.

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Current price
$32.12
Average price target
$34.70
High price target
$36.00
Low price target
$32.50
Low target gap
+1.2%
Target upside
+8%
High target gap
+12.1%
Target range width
10.9%
Consensus rating
Strong Buy
Analysts
5
Evidence date
August 16, 2026
Valid through
August 23, 2026

Read the frequently asked questions.

What is the analyst consensus rating for Business First Bancshares, Inc.?

Business First Bancshares, Inc. has a verified Strong Buy consensus. The same dataset has an average price target of $34.70.

How far are Business First Bancshares, Inc.'s low and high targets from the recorded price?

The low target implies +1.2%, while the high target implies +12.1%.

How many analysts are included in Business First Bancshares, Inc.'s consensus?

The verified consensus includes 5 analysts.

How is Business First Bancshares, Inc.'s target upside or downside calculated?

The average target of $34.70 is divided by the recorded price of $32.12, then one is subtracted to produce +8%. This does not guarantee a future return.

When was Business First Bancshares, Inc.'s analyst forecast verified?

The data was verified on 2026-08-16. The dataset is valid through 2026-08-23.