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Business First Bancshares, Inc. is projected to rise to $39.12 by 2027, a +23% move from its current price of $31.82. BFST is currently trading above its 50-day average (a bullish sign). Technical indicators currently lean strong buy.
A data-driven summary — not financial advice. See the full breakdown below.
Live market data via Yahoo Finance · updated 8/1/2026
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2 | $31.49 | $31.84 | $32.19 | +0.05% |
| Aug 3 | $31.36 | $31.85 | $32.35 | +0.10% |
| Aug 4 | $31.27 | $31.87 | $32.48 | +0.15% |
| Aug 5 | $31.19 | $31.88 | $32.59 | +0.20% |
| Aug 6 | $31.13 | $31.90 | $32.69 | +0.25% |
| Aug 7 | $31.07 | $31.91 | $32.78 | +0.30% |
| Aug 8 | $31.02 | $31.93 | $32.87 | +0.35% |
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | $31.02 | $31.93 | $32.87 | +0.35% |
| Week 2 | $30.75 | $32.04 | $33.38 | +0.69% |
| Week 3 | $30.57 | $32.15 | $33.81 | +1.04% |
| Week 4 | $30.44 | $32.26 | $34.19 | +1.39% |
| Week 5 | $30.34 | $32.38 | $34.55 | +1.75% |
| Week 6 | $30.26 | $32.49 | $34.88 | +2.10% |
| Week 7 | $30.19 | $32.60 | $35.20 | +2.45% |
Short-term targets derived from the forecast trend and recent volatility. Highly uncertain — not financial advice.
Business First Bancshares, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for b1BANK, providing a broad range of banking products and services in Louisiana and Texas. Its offerings include deposit products such as checking and savings accounts, time and money market accounts, and certificates of deposits, along with commercial and consumer loans, wealth management products, and various treasury and financial services.
The company was incorporated in 2006 and is headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
BFST is a bank holding company that serves Louisiana and Texas, with its core subsidiary b1BANK. The current price is $31.47 and the market capitalization is $1.03B, with a rank of 2390. This places BFST in the mid-cap segment within the financial services sector.
The price outlook is bullish over the longer horizon, with multi-year targets showing upside: the 2030 average is $56.71, the 2040 average is $161.83, and the 2050 average is $326.55, corresponding to ROIs of 80.2, 414.2, and 937.6 respectively.
A major floor 16.4% below — a decisive break under it would weaken the trend.
The nearest floor, 9.6% below — buyers have tended to step in here.
Price is pressing into resistance (0.8% away) — a breakout level to watch.
A major ceiling 7.5% above — clearing it would confirm fresh momentum.
Key BFST support and resistance from recent price action — levels where the trend has historically paused or reversed. Percentages are the distance from the current price.
A snapshot of BFST market posture derived from its technical indicators and recent volatility. Higher trend and alignment lean bullish; higher risk means larger swings.
Technical Analysis
Indicators computed on daily closing prices.
| Period | SMA | Action | EMA | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA 5 | $31.86 | Sell | $31.74 | Buy |
| MA 10 | $31.30 | Buy | $31.44 | Buy |
| MA 20 | $30.87 | Buy | $30.99 | Buy |
| MA 50 | $29.74 | Buy | $30.00 | Buy |
| MA 100 | $28.55 | Buy | $29.04 | Buy |
| MA 200 | $27.57 | Buy | $27.89 | Buy |
| Name | Value | Action |
|---|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 63.52 | Neutral |
| Stoch RSI (14) | 71.60 | Neutral |
| CCI (20) | 109.01 | Buy |
| Williams %R (14) | -13.68 | Info |
| MACD (12,26,9) | 0.07 | Buy |
| ROC (12) | 4.46 | Buy |
| Bollinger %B (20,2) | 0.84 | Neutral |
| Stochastic %K (14) | 86.32 | Sell |
| TRIX (15) | 0.25 | Buy |
| Awesome (5,34) | 1.44 | Buy |
| Ultimate (7,14,28) | 76.67 | Sell |
| Momentum (10) | 0.93 | Buy |
| Aroon Osc (25) | 56.00 | Buy |
| Hull MA (9) | 32.28 | Sell |
| ADX (14) | 22.74 | Buy |
| ATR (14) | 0.32 | Info |
The 30-day technical picture is bullish, with RSI14 at 60. Near-term trend is supported by price action around key moving averages. The 50-day moving average sits at $29.27 while the 200-day moving average sits at $27.36, suggesting near-term upside risk into the next few weeks. Near-term levels show a support at $28.56 and a resistance at $31.47.
| Year | Min | Avg | Max | ROI | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $25.81 | $31.82 | $40.58 | 0% | Neutral | |
| $32.08 | $39.12 | $49.86 | +23% | Bullish | |
| $32.85 | $40.83 | $53.46 | +28% | Bullish | |
| $36.76 | $46.40 | $62.06 | +46% | Bullish | |
| $44.01 | $56.31 | $76.68 | +77% | Bullish | |
| $50.54 | $65.44 | $90.54 | +106% | Bullish | |
| $58.61 | $76.76 | $107.72 | +141% | Bullish | |
| $64.15 | $84.91 | $120.70 | +167% | Bullish | |
| $67.28 | $89.93 | $129.38 | +183% | Bullish | |
| $71.38 | $96.32 | $140.11 | +203% | Bullish | |
| $113.39 | $159.60 | $243.33 | +402% | Bullish | |
| $210.39 | $317.63 | $519.18 | +898% | Bullish |
Current year — the forecast is anchored to the live price, so ROI shows 0%.
| Month | Min | Avg | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | $25.81 | $31.82 | $37.49 | +0.00% |
| September 2026 | $27.61 | $32.38 | $38.82 | +1.75% |
| October 2026 | $28.26 | $33.29 | $40.22 | +2.82% |
| November 2026 | $28.02 | $33.13 | $40.26 | -0.49% |
| December 2026 | $27.99 | $33.21 | $40.58 | +0.25% |
Click any year to see its month-by-month BFST forecast. Min / Avg / Max are a bear / base / bull scenario; ROI is the projected move from the current price. Change is the month-over-month move in the average. Estimates, not guarantees.
Expect BFST to range from $25.81 to $40.58 through 2026. The $31.82 average target implies a 0% move from current prices. Price action looks broadly range-bound.
The BFST price prediction for 2027 points to an average of $39.12 (low $32.08, high $49.86) — a potential gain of +23% on today's $31.82. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
In 2028, BFST is projected to trade between $32.85 and $53.46, averaging $40.83 — a potential gain of +28% from today's $31.82. That is up +4% on the projected 2027 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
Business First Bancshares, Inc.'s 2029 outlook centres on $46.40, within a $36.76 to $62.06 range. That is up +14% on the projected 2028 average. That marks a +46% change versus current levels. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
By 2030, BFST could reach as high as $76.68, with a base case around $56.31 and support toward $44.01 — roughly +77% from $31.82. Momentum favours further upside here.
Expect BFST to range from $50.54 to $90.54 through 2031. The $65.44 average target implies a +106% move from current prices. That is up +16% on the projected 2030 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
The BFST price prediction for 2032 points to an average of $76.76 (low $58.61, high $107.72) — a potential gain of +141% on today's $31.82. Momentum favours further upside here.
In 2033, BFST is projected to trade between $64.15 and $120.70, averaging $84.91 — a potential gain of +167% from today's $31.82. That is up +11% on the projected 2032 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Business First Bancshares, Inc.'s 2034 outlook centres on $89.93, within a $67.28 to $129.38 range. That is up +6% on the projected 2033 average. That marks a +183% change versus current levels. Momentum favours further upside here.
By 2035, BFST could reach as high as $140.11, with a base case around $96.32 and support toward $71.38 — roughly +203% from $31.82. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Expect BFST to range from $113.39 to $243.33 through 2040. The $159.60 average target implies a +402% move from current prices. That is up +66% on the projected 2035 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
The BFST price prediction for 2050 points to an average of $317.63 (low $210.39, high $519.18) — a potential gain of +898% on today's $31.82. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Investing $1,000 in BFST today (≈ 31.426776 BFST) could be worth
$9,982.1
+$8,982.1 (+898%) by 2050 · US Dollar
Based on the average projected BFST price of $317.63 in 2050.
Based on the base (average) forecast scenario. FX rates are indicative. Estimates only — not financial advice.
See what a past investment in BFSTwould be worth at today's price.
$1,000 invested in BFST on Jul 31, 2025 (≈ 42.105263 BFST) would be worth
$1,339.79
+$339.79 (+34.0%) today · 1.34× · US Dollar
Based on a BFST entry price of $23.75 vs. today's $31.82.
| Invested | Entry price | Value today | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week ago | $31.16 | $1,021.18 | +2.1% |
| 1 month ago | $31.42 | $1,012.73 | +1.3% |
| 3 months ago | $27.5 | $1,157.09 | +15.7% |
| 6 months ago | $28.83 | $1,103.71 | +10.4% |
| 1 year ago | $23.75 | $1,339.79 | +34.0% |
| All time (5.0y) ago | $23.08 | $1,378.68 | +37.9% |
Past performance from historical market data — it does not predict future results. FX rates are indicative. Not financial advice.
Enter a price to see how it sits against our BFST forecast.
Our base-case forecast reaches $64.00 around 2031.
Implied market cap at $64.00: $2.09B
The multi-year forecast shows a bullish trajectory from 2027 onward, with 2026 starting Neutral. In 2026 the min is $25.81, the avg is $31.47, the max is $40.33, ROI is 0, and sentiment is Neutral. By 2030, the avg rises to $56.71 with ROI of 80.2 and bullish sentiment.
The forecast continues higher through the decade and into the 2040s and 2050s, with 2040 avg $161.83 (ROI 414.2) and 2050 avg $326.55 (ROI 937.6), both with bullish sentiment. These are estimates and not guarantees, reflecting potential upside across the horizon while acknowledging inherent investment risk.
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Avg $56.71; min $44.33; max $77.25; ROI 80.2; sentiment BULLISH.
The forecast shows bullish sentiment from 2027 onward, with average prices rising to $56.71 in 2030 and $326.55 by 2050, ROI 80.2 and 937.6 respectively. These are estimates, not guarantees.
Yes. The 2040 forecast average is $161.83 (above $100). The 2035 forecast average is $97.63 (below $100).
Avg $38.93; min $31.92; max $49.63; ROI 23.7; sentiment BULLISH.
Avg $326.55; min $216.29; max $533.79; ROI 937.6; sentiment BULLISH.
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