Business First Bancshares
BFSTBusiness First Bancshares, Inc. is a financial holding company that operates b1BANK, a community-based financial institution serving small-to-midsized businesses and high net worth individuals.
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Business First Bancshares, Inc. is a financial holding company that operates b1BANK, a community-based financial institution serving small-to-midsized businesses and high net worth individuals. The company provides sophisticated commercial lending and treasury management services typically found at larger institutions, delivered through a relationship-driven community banking model. Its primary value proposition centers on empowering local bankers with decision-making authority to serve underserved business markets across the I-10 and I-20 corridors.
One of the largest Louisiana-based financial institutions, positioning itself as a sophisticated alternative to traditional community banks for mid-market business clients.
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- What is Business First Bancshares's market cap?
- Business First Bancshares (BFST) has a market capitalization of $1.0B and trades on NASDAQ.
- What is Business First Bancshares's revenue and profitability?
- Business First Bancshares generated $345.1M in trailing twelve-month revenue with net income of $91.6M, representing a net margin of 26.5%. These figures are based on the Q2 2026 filing.
- Who are Business First Bancshares's competitors?
- Business First Bancshares's key competitors include FIRST GUARANTY BANCSHARES INC, Prosperity Bancshares, Inc., FVCBankcorp, Inc. Common Stock, and others. These companies compete in similar markets and product categories.
- Who does Business First Bancshares partner with?
- Business First Bancshares's notable partners include Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, Nasdaq.
- What subsidiaries does Business First Bancshares have?
- Business First Bancshares's subsidiaries include b1BANK, Smith Shellnut Wilson, LLC, Waterstone LSP, LLC, and others.
- Where is Business First Bancshares headquartered?
- Business First Bancshares is headquartered in United States of America and employs approximately 770 people. It has been publicly traded since 2018.
