Montgomery David Jr. Buys Shares of Business First Bancshares, Inc.
Montgomery David Jr. purchased 998 shares of Business First Bancshares, Inc. on June 25, 2026.
Key Points
- Montgomery David Jr. bought 998 shares of Business First Bancshares, Inc. on June 25, 2026, without a prearranged plan.
- Shares of BFST traded at $30.81 on Tuesday, with a market cap of about $1 billion and a P/E ratio of 10.93.
- Other insiders like Arthur Price and Joseph Vernon Johnson also traded shares, and analysts maintain a strong buy rating.
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Montgomery David Jr. recently purchased 998 shares of Business First Bancshares, Inc. (NasdaqGS: BFST) on June 25, 2026. This purchase was not part of a prearranged trading plan, and the transaction details did not specify an average price or total value.
Insider Buying and Selling at Business First Bancshares, Inc.
Several insiders have been active at Business First Bancshares. Arthur Price and Joseph Vernon Johnson each bought 1,016 shares on June 26, 2026. Meanwhile, insiders like Rick Day and Patrick Mockler each sold 1,016 shares on the same date. These transactions were not conducted under any prearranged plans.
Business First Bancshares, Inc. Stock Down 1.3%
Shares of Business First Bancshares traded at $30.81 on Tuesday. The company has a market capitalization of approximately $1 billion and a P/E ratio of 10.93. The stock has experienced a 52-week range between $22.56 and $31.04. The 50-day moving average stands at $28.18, and the 200-day moving average is $26.74.
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Analysts Set New Price Targets
Analysts remain optimistic about Business First Bancshares, with several firms maintaining a 'buy' rating. On January 26, 2026, DA Davidson maintained its buy rating with a price target of $33. Similarly, Stephens & Co. maintained a buy rating with a target of $35 on January 23, 2026. Raymond James also kept its buy rating, setting a price target of $31 on January 7, 2026. Overall, the stock holds a 'strong buy' consensus with a mean target price of $32.40 from five analyst opinions.
About Business First Bancshares, Inc.
Business First Bancshares, Inc. is the bank holding company for b1BANK, providing various banking services in Louisiana and Texas. Headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and led by CEO David R. Melville III, the company offers a range of deposit products, loans, and wealth management services. With around 821 employees, it serves both individual and commercial clients.
Bottom Line
Montgomery David Jr.'s recent purchase of Business First Bancshares shares is part of a broader trend of insider transactions at the company. Investors often track such insider activities for insights into the company's prospects. It's important to remember that these insider transactions reflect personal investment decisions and are not necessarily indicative of the company's future performance.
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