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BFST
Stock ticker: NASDAQ
AS OF
Dec 20, 04:59 PM (EDT)
Price
$25.98
Change
+$0.16 (+0.62%)
Capitalization
550.49M

BFST Business First Bancshares Forecast, Technical & Fundamental Analysis

a regional bank

Industry RegionalBanks
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a Summary for BFST with price predictions
Dec 20, 2024

Momentum Indicator for BFST turns negative, indicating new downward trend

BFST saw its Momentum Indicator move below the 0 level on December 09, 2024. This is an indication that the stock could be shifting in to a new downward move. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 93 similar instances where the indicator turned negative. In of the 93 cases, the stock moved further down in the following days. The odds of a decline are at .

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Technical Analysis (Indicators)

Bearish Trend Analysis

The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for BFST turned negative on November 19, 2024. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 53 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In of the 53 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at .

BFST moved below its 50-day moving average on December 17, 2024 date and that indicates a change from an upward trend to a downward trend.

Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where BFST declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .

Bullish Trend Analysis

The RSI Indicator demonstrates that the ticker has stayed in the oversold zone for 2 days, which means it's wise to expect a price bounce in the near future.

The Stochastic Oscillator shows that the ticker has stayed in the oversold zone for 4 days. The price of this ticker is presumed to bounce back soon, since the longer the ticker stays in the oversold zone, the more promptly an upward trend is expected.

Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where BFST advanced for three days, in of 283 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .

BFST may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.

The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In of 165 cases where BFST Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are .

Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)

The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating very strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.

The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to outstanding earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating fairly steady price growth. BFST’s price grows at a lower rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (0.962) is normal, around the industry mean (1.030). P/E Ratio (8.382) is within average values for comparable stocks, (18.662). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.000) is also within normal values, averaging (2.366). Dividend Yield (0.024) settles around the average of (0.058) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (2.220) is also within normal values, averaging (2.921).

The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating that the returns do not compensate for the risks. BFST’s unstable profits reported over time resulted in significant Drawdowns within these last five years. A stable profit reduces stock drawdown and volatility. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 64, placing this stock worse than average.

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published Earnings

BFST is expected to report earnings to fall 28.31% to 46 cents per share on January 22

Business First Bancshares BFST Stock Earnings Reports
Q4'24
Est.
$0.47
Q3'24
Beat
by $0.08
Q2'24
Beat
by $0.11
Q1'24
Missed
by $0.07
Q4'23
Beat
by $0.06
The last earnings report on October 24 showed earnings per share of 64 cents, beating the estimate of 56 cents. With 473.42K shares outstanding, the current market capitalization sits at 550.49M.
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published Dividends

BFST paid dividends on November 30, 2024

Business First Bancshares BFST Stock Dividends
А dividend of $0.14 per share was paid with a record date of November 30, 2024, and an ex-dividend date of November 15, 2024. Read more...
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published General Information

General Information

a regional bank

Industry RegionalBanks

Profile
Fundamentals
Details
Industry
Regional Banks
Address
500 Laurel Street
Phone
+1 225 248-7600
Employees
770
Web
https://www.b1bank.com
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BFST and Stocks

Correlation & Price change

A.I.dvisor indicates that over the last year, BFST has been closely correlated with FRME. These tickers have moved in lockstep 86% of the time. This A.I.-generated data suggests there is a high statistical probability that if BFST jumps, then FRME could also see price increases.

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1Y
5Y
Ticker /
NAME
Correlation
To BFST
1D Price
Change %
BFST100%
+0.45%
FRME - BFST
86%
Closely correlated
+1.31%
STEL - BFST
85%
Closely correlated
+0.49%
IBOC - BFST
85%
Closely correlated
+2.31%
THFF - BFST
85%
Closely correlated
+1.37%
SSB - BFST
85%
Closely correlated
+1.29%
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Correlation & Price change

1D
1W
1M
1Q
6M
1Y
5Y
Ticker /
NAME
Correlation
To BFST
1D Price
Change %
BFST100%
+0.45%
BFST
(202 stocks)
89%
Closely correlated
+1.30%