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Business First Bancshares Inc (BFST) |
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Price: $18.7600
$-0.13 
-0.688%
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| Day's High:
| $19.43
| Week Perf:
| 1.08 %
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| Day's Low: |
$ 18.74 |
30 Day Perf: |
-6.85 % |
| Volume (M): |
56 |
52 Wk High: |
$ 25.00 |
| Volume (M$): |
$ 1,041 |
52 Wk Avg: |
$19.23 |
| Open: |
$19.01 |
52 Wk Low: |
$13.05 |
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| Market Capitalization (Millions $) |
473 |
| Shares
Outstanding (Millions) |
25 |
| Employees |
331 |
| Revenues (TTM) (Millions $) |
242 |
| Net Income (TTM) (Millions $) |
67 |
| Cash Flow (TTM) (Millions $) |
26 |
| Capital Exp. (TTM) (Millions $) |
4 |
Business First Bancshares Inc
Business First Bancshares Inc is a financial holding company that provides a range of banking and financial services to businesses and individuals in Louisiana and Texas. Founded in 2006, the company is based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and operates as the parent company of Business First Bank, which offers personal and commercial banking services, loans and lines of credit, treasury management, and wealth management services.
As of December 31, 2020, Business First Bancshares Inc had total assets of $2.2 billion, loans of $1.4 billion, and deposits of $1.9 billion. The company operates through a network of 24 branches in Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Lafayette, Lake Charles, and Houston. It also has a remote deposit capture program, which allows customers to deposit checks using their mobile devices.
Business First Bancshares Inc caters to a wide range of customers, including small and medium-sized businesses, real estate developers, and professionals. The company's lending services include commercial and industrial loans, commercial real estate loans, construction loans, and lines of credit. Its treasury management services include cash management, remote deposit capture, fraud prevention, commercial card services, and escrow services. The company's wealth management services include investment management, retirement planning, estate planning, and trust services.
Business First Bancshares Inc is committed to providing exceptional customer service and building long-term relationships with its customers. The company prides itself on being a community-focused bank that understands the needs of its customers and strives to provide customized solutions that meet their unique needs. It is also committed to supporting the communities in which it operates through donations and volunteer work.
Overall, Business First Bancshares Inc is a well-established financial institution that provides a range of banking and financial services to businesses and individuals in Louisiana and Texas. With a strong focus on customer service and community involvement, the company is well-positioned to continue its growth and success in the years to come.
Company Address: 500 Laurel Street, Suite 101 Baton Rouge 70801 LA
Company Phone Number: 248-7600 Stock Exchange / Ticker: NASDAQ BFST
| BFST is expected to report next financial results on November 02, 2023. |
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Pioneer Bancorp Inc
Pioneer Bancorp Inc, a regional bank, has recently experienced a drop in its stock price. Over the past 5 trading days, its stock has decreased by -1.65%, bringing the year-to-date performance to -22.89%. Despite this decrease, the stock still trades 12.6% above its 52-week low.
However, when analyzing the company's financial results, it becomes evident that Pioneer Bancorp Inc has shown a respectable advance in its most recent fiscal period. The income per share increased by a significant 90.35% compared to the previous year, reaching $0.18 per share. Additionally, revenue experienced a growth of 20.337% to reach $19.08 million. This top-line growth outperformed many other companies in the regional banks sector, where the majority only saw a 14.78% increase in revenue in the fourth quarter of 2023 compared to the same quarter the previous year.
On the downside, there was a sequential decline in income per share by -25.65% from $0.24 per share, and revenue decreased by -8.105% from $20.77 million. Despite this decline, Pioneer Bancorp Inc still reported a bottom-line increase in net earnings, which rose by 90.73% to $4.507 million in the fourth quarter of 2023 compared to the same period the previous year.
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Southern Missouri Bancorp Inc
Southern Missouri Bancorp Inc, a regional banking company, recently announced its financial results for the period ending June 30, 2023. Despite a decrease in income per share, the company experienced a significant increase in revenue. Additionally, the company reported an increase in net earnings compared to the same period last year.
During the fourth quarter of 2022, Southern Missouri Bancorp Inc earned $1.39 in earnings per share (EPS). However, this figure fell to $1.18 per share in the corresponding period this year. Despite the decrease in earnings, the company's revenue rose by an impressive 30.45% during this time. This positive growth in revenue outperformed other companies in the regional banks industry, which only experienced a 14.76% increase in business.
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Greene County Bancorp Inc
Greene County Bancorp Inc, a regional bank, recently reported its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2023 earnings season. The earnings season revealed a significant deterioration in earnings per share (EPS) and a slight decrease in revenue, in contrast to the industry as a whole. This article explores the key findings and delves into the company's profitability, operating margin, and future outlook.
Earnings Analysis
Greene County Bancorp Inc experienced an 81.02% decline in EPS to $0.15 and a 0.48% decrease in revenue to $17.20 million in the fourth quarter of 2023 earnings season, compared to the same period in the previous year. These declines in revenue were noteworthy when compared to the overall positive performance of the Regional Banks industry during the same period.
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William Penn Bancorporation
In the fourth quarter of 2023 earnings season, William Penn Bancorporation, a regional bank, reported disappointing financial results. The company disclosed a soft top and bottom-line, with earnings per share dropping by 39.84% and revenue declining by 11.358% year on year.
The company's revenue in the fourth quarter of 2023 was $5.85 million, down from $6.60 million in the same period a year before. Additionally, earnings per share decreased to $0.05 from $0.08 in the previous year. These figures indicate a decline in the company's financial performance.
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C And F Financial Corporation
CFFI, or C And F Financial Corporation, recently released its financial results for the April to June 30, 2023, period. While the company experienced a growth in revenue, its earnings per share (EPS) decreased compared to the previous year.
In terms of revenue, CFFI saw a 9.523% increase, reaching $30.41 million, compared to $27.76 million in the previous year. However, the company's income decreased by 3.66% to $1.84 per share, compared to $1.91 in the prior year reporting period.
Although CFFI's business growth was below that of its Regional Banks industry peers, it still experienced an average 14.81% relative advance compared to the same period the year before. When comparing the current reporting period to the previous one, EPS decreased by 1.08% from $1.86 per share, while revenue grew by 0.188% from $30.35 million.
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| Per Share |
Current |
| Earnings (TTM) |
2.5 $ |
| Revenues (TTM) |
9.62 $
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| Cash Flow (TTM) |
1.04 $ |
| Cash |
42.03 $
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| Book Value |
23.86 $
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| Dividend (TTM) |
0.49 $ |
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| Per Share |
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| Earnings (TTM) |
2.5 $
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| Revenues (TTM) |
9.62 $ |
| Cash Flow (TTM) |
1.04 $ |
| Cash |
42.03 $
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| Book Value |
23.86 $ |
| Dividend (TTM) |
0.49 $ |
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