Welcome to our dedicated page for Business First B news (Ticker: BFST), a resource for investors and traders seeking the latest updates and insights on Business First B stock.
Business First Bancshares, Inc. (Nasdaq: BFST), the parent company of b1BANK, generates regular news flow through earnings announcements, capital actions and strategic transactions. As a commercial banking organization operating in markets across Louisiana and Texas, its updates provide insight into loan growth, deposit trends, credit quality and overall financial performance.
News releases frequently cover quarterly and annual financial results, including net interest income, net interest margin, loan portfolio composition, deposit changes, securities portfolio activity and provisions for credit losses. These earnings updates are often paired with details on common and preferred stock dividends declared by the board of directors.
Investors following BFST can also track corporate actions and capital management through press releases and Form 8-K filings. Recent examples include the authorization of a stock repurchase program with a defined aggregate purchase limit and term, as well as announcements of quarterly dividends. These items help readers understand how the company manages its capital structure and shareholder returns.
Another key category of news involves mergers and acquisitions. Business First has announced and later completed the acquisition of Progressive Bancorp, Inc. and Progressive Bank, with related disclosures describing expected asset growth, loan balances and expanded presence in North Louisiana. The company also reports on system conversions and branch optimization, such as the sale of a banking branch and integration of acquired bank systems.
Governance and leadership developments appear in releases about board appointments and executive promotions, including roles tied to business transformation, product management, marketing, human resources and community initiatives through the b1 FOUNDATION. Earnings release date announcements and details on conference calls and webcasts provide logistics for analysts and shareholders who wish to hear management’s commentary.
By reviewing the BFST news feed, readers can follow the company’s financial results, acquisition activity, capital decisions and leadership updates in one place.
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Business First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: BFST) announced its first quarter 2023 earnings release scheduled for April 27, 2023, after market close. The management team will host a conference call at 4:30 p.m. CDT on the same day to discuss the results. Interested parties can join the call by dialing 1-800-715-9871 and using conference ID 8276536. A live webcast will be available on the company’s website and a corresponding slide presentation will be released.
As of December 31, 2022, Business First Bancshares reported $6.0 billion in assets and $6.5 billion in assets under management through its affiliate Smith Shellnut Wilson, LLC. The bank operates in Louisiana and Texas, offering a range of commercial and personal banking services. Notably, b1BANK was recognized as the #1 Best-In-State Bank in Louisiana by Forbes.
Business First Bancshares (NASDAQ: BFST) reported its financial results for the year ended December 31, 2022. The company achieved a net income of $52.9 million, or $2.32 per diluted share, reflecting a year-over-year increase of $0.8 million, despite a decrease of $0.21 in EPS. Core net income rose to $57.6 million, with a core EPS of $2.52. For Q4 2022, net income was $16.6 million, or $0.67 per share, up by $2.8 million from Q3 2022. Loan growth was robust, with total loans at $4.6 billion, a 3.98% quarterly increase. The board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.12 per share, payable February 28, 2023.