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Business First Bancshares (NASDAQ:BFST) is preparing to release its quarterly earnings on Thursday, 2025-10-23. Here's a brief overview of what investors should keep in mind before the announcement.
Analysts expect Business First Bancshares to report an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.68.
Investors in Business First Bancshares are eagerly awaiting the company's announcement, hoping for news of surpassing estimates and positive guidance for the next quarter.
It's worth noting for new investors that stock prices can be heavily influenced by future projections rather than just past performance.
Last quarter the company beat EPS by $0.01, which was followed by a 0.73% drop in the share price the next day.
Here's a look at Business First Bancshares's past performance and the resulting price change:
| Quarter | Q2 2025 | Q1 2025 | Q4 2024 | Q3 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | 0.65 | 0.61 | 0.49 | 0.57 |
| EPS Actual | 0.66 | 0.65 | 0.66 | 0.68 |
| Price Change % | -1.00 | -4.00 | 9.00 | 4.00 |
Shares of Business First Bancshares were trading at $23.31 as of October 21. Over the last 52-week period, shares are down 6.59%. Given that these returns are generally negative, long-term shareholders are likely upset going into this earnings release.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.
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