Zeenat Sidi Acquires Shares in Business First Bancshares
Zeenat Sidi purchased 998 shares of Business First Bancshares, Inc. on June 25, 2026.
Key Points
- Zeenat Sidi bought 998 shares of Business First Bancshares, Inc. (BFST) on June 25, 2026.
- Shares of BFST traded near $30.81 on Tuesday, with a market cap of about $1.01 billion.
- Analysts maintain a strong buy rating with a target mean price of $32.4 for BFST.
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Zeenat Sidi purchased 998 shares of Business First Bancshares, Inc. (NasdaqGS: BFST) on June 25, 2026. The transaction was not part of a pre-planned trading program. Shares of the company traded near $30.81 on Tuesday.
Insider Buying and Selling at Business First Bancshares, Inc.
In addition to Zeenat Sidi's purchase, other insiders were active around the same time. On June 26, 2026, Arthur Price, Joseph Vernon Johnson, and Rick Day each bought 1,016 shares. Meanwhile, Joseph Vernon Johnson, Steven Gerard White, and Patrick Mockler each sold 1,016 shares on the same day.
Business First Bancshares, Inc. Stock Down 1.3%
Shares of Business First Bancshares, Inc. (NasdaqGS: BFST) traded around $30.81 on Tuesday. The company has a market capitalization of approximately $1.01 billion, with a P/E ratio of 10.93 and a forward P/E of 9.46. The stock's beta is 0.791, indicating less volatility compared to the broader market. Over the past 52 weeks, the stock has ranged from $22.56 to $31.04. Its 50-day moving average is $28.18, while the 200-day moving average is $26.74.
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Analysts Set New Price Targets
Analysts have been bullish on Business First Bancshares. On January 26, 2026, DA Davidson maintained a buy rating with a $33.0 price target. Stephens & Co. also maintained its buy rating on January 23, 2026, with a target of $35.0. Raymond James held its buy rating with a $31.0 target on January 7, 2026. Overall, the consensus recommendation is a strong buy, with a target mean price of $32.4 based on 5 analyst opinions.
About Business First Bancshares, Inc.
Business First Bancshares, Inc., headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, operates as the bank holding company for b1BANK. The company provides a variety of banking products and services in Louisiana and Texas, including deposit accounts, commercial and industrial loans, real estate loans, and consumer loans. It also offers wealth management products and other financial services, such as treasury management and online banking. The company is led by CEO David R. Melville III and employs approximately 821 people.
Bottom Line
Zeenat Sidi's purchase of shares in Business First Bancshares highlights ongoing insider interest in the company. Investors often watch insider transactions for potential signals about a company's prospects. While the stock's recent trading price and analyst ratings suggest optimism, remember that insider trades are only one piece of the puzzle. As always, it's important to consider the broader context and other financial data when evaluating investment opportunities.
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