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Business First Bancshares, Inc. is projected to rise to $36.68 by 2027, a +22% move from its current price of $30.17. 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 7/12/2026
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 13 | $29.82 | $30.18 | $30.55 | +0.04% |
| Jul 14 | $29.69 | $30.19 | $30.71 | +0.08% |
| Jul 15 | $29.59 | $30.21 | $30.84 | +0.12% |
| Jul 16 | $29.50 | $30.22 | $30.95 | +0.16% |
| Jul 17 | $29.43 | $30.23 | $31.05 | +0.20% |
| Jul 18 | $29.37 | $30.24 | $31.15 | +0.25% |
| Jul 19 | $29.31 | $30.26 | $31.23 | +0.29% |
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | $29.31 | $30.26 | $31.23 | +0.29% |
| Week 2 | $29.01 | $30.34 | $31.74 | +0.57% |
| Week 3 | $28.80 | $30.43 | $32.15 | +0.86% |
| Week 4 | $28.64 | $30.52 | $32.52 | +1.15% |
| Week 5 | $28.51 | $30.60 | $32.86 | +1.44% |
| Week 6 | $28.40 | $30.69 | $33.17 | +1.73% |
| Week 7 | $28.30 | $30.78 | $33.48 | +2.02% |
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 that provides various banking products and services in Louisiana and Texas. The company was incorporated in 2006 and is headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Its offerings include a broad suite of deposit products and loan products, wealth management products, and other financial services.
BFST is the parent company of b1BANK, delivering a broad range of banking products and services in Louisiana and Texas.
A major floor 14.5% below — a decisive break under it would weaken the trend.
The nearest floor, 8.1% below — buyers have tended to step in here.
The nearest ceiling, 4.1% above — a clean break opens room to run.
A major ceiling 10.9% 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 | $30.22 | Sell | $30.20 | Sell |
| MA 10 | $30.54 | Sell | $30.21 | Sell |
| MA 20 | $29.86 | Buy | $29.86 | Buy |
| MA 50 | $28.59 | Buy | $29.03 | Buy |
| MA 100 | $28.07 | Buy | $28.30 | Buy |
| MA 200 | $27.01 | Buy | $27.37 | Buy |
| Name | Value | Action |
|---|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 55.95 | Neutral |
| Stoch RSI (14) | 18.68 | Buy |
| CCI (20) | 27.31 | Neutral |
| Williams %R (14) | -51.65 | Info |
| MACD (12,26,9) | -0.08 | Sell |
| ROC (12) | 2.10 | Buy |
| Bollinger %B (20,2) | 0.59 | Neutral |
| Stochastic %K (14) | 48.35 | Neutral |
| TRIX (15) | 0.31 | Buy |
| Awesome (5,34) | 1.01 | Buy |
| Ultimate (7,14,28) | 50.13 | Neutral |
| Momentum (10) | 0.08 | Buy |
| Aroon Osc (25) | 76.00 | Buy |
| Hull MA (9) | 29.78 | Buy |
| ADX (14) | 23.31 | Buy |
| ATR (14) | 0.36 | Info |
The 30-day technical picture is bullish, with RSI (14) at 70. The stock trades above the 50-day and 200-day moving averages, with the SMA50 at $28.14 and the SMA200 at $26.70. Support is cited at $26.84 and resistance at $30.15, framing a 30-day price range of $28.83 to $32.93.
| Year | Min | Avg | Max | ROI | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $25.81 | $30.17 | $39.13 | 0% | Neutral | |
| $30.04 | $36.68 | $46.82 | +22% | Bullish | |
| $30.40 | $37.82 | $49.58 | +25% | Bullish | |
| $34.71 | $43.84 | $58.70 | +45% | Bullish | |
| $40.70 | $52.11 | $71.03 | +73% | Bullish | |
| $45.61 | $59.10 | $81.84 | +96% | Bullish | |
| $54.14 | $70.95 | $99.63 | +135% | Bullish | |
| $58.61 | $77.62 | $110.42 | +157% | Bullish | |
| $59.83 | $80.02 | $115.19 | +165% | Bullish | |
| $64.91 | $87.63 | $127.55 | +190% | Bullish | |
| $99.43 | $140.01 | $213.57 | +364% | Bullish | |
| $187.01 | $282.42 | $461.78 | +836% | Bullish |
Current year — the forecast is anchored to the live price, so ROI shows 0%.
| Month | Min | Avg | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $25.81 | $30.17 | $35.36 | +0.00% |
| August 2026 | $25.89 | $30.31 | $36.24 | +0.46% |
| September 2026 | $26.63 | $31.32 | $37.74 | +3.33% |
| October 2026 | $26.63 | $31.45 | $38.15 | +0.42% |
| November 2026 | $26.36 | $31.24 | $38.11 | -0.66% |
| December 2026 | $26.84 | $31.91 | $39.13 | +2.16% |
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 $39.13 through 2026. The $30.17 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 $36.68 (low $30.04, high $46.82) — a potential gain of +22% on today's $30.17. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
In 2028, BFST is projected to trade between $30.40 and $49.58, averaging $37.82 — a potential gain of +25% from today's $30.17. That is up +3% on the projected 2027 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
Business First Bancshares, Inc.'s 2029 outlook centres on $43.84, within a $34.71 to $58.70 range. That is up +16% on the projected 2028 average. That marks a +45% change versus current levels. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
By 2030, BFST could reach as high as $71.03, with a base case around $52.11 and support toward $40.70 — roughly +73% from $30.17. Momentum favours further upside here.
Expect BFST to range from $45.61 to $81.84 through 2031. The $59.10 average target implies a +96% move from current prices. That is up +13% 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 $70.95 (low $54.14, high $99.63) — a potential gain of +135% on today's $30.17. Momentum favours further upside here.
In 2033, BFST is projected to trade between $58.61 and $110.42, averaging $77.62 — a potential gain of +157% from today's $30.17. That is up +9% on the projected 2032 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Business First Bancshares, Inc.'s 2034 outlook centres on $80.02, within a $59.83 to $115.19 range. That is up +3% on the projected 2033 average. That marks a +165% change versus current levels. Momentum favours further upside here.
By 2035, BFST could reach as high as $127.55, with a base case around $87.63 and support toward $64.91 — roughly +190% from $30.17. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Expect BFST to range from $99.43 to $213.57 through 2040. The $140.01 average target implies a +364% move from current prices. That is up +60% on the projected 2035 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
The BFST price prediction for 2050 points to an average of $282.42 (low $187.01, high $461.78) — a potential gain of +836% on today's $30.17. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Investing $1,000 in BFST today (≈ 33.145509 BFST) could be worth
$9,361.02
+$8,361.02 (+836%) by 2050 · US Dollar
Based on the average projected BFST price of $282.42 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 10, 2025 (≈ 37.907507 BFST) would be worth
$1,143.67
+$143.67 (+14.4%) today · 1.14× · US Dollar
Based on a BFST entry price of $26.38 vs. today's $30.17.
| Invested | Entry price | Value today | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week ago | $30.64 | $984.66 | -1.5% |
| 1 month ago | $28.9 | $1,043.94 | +4.4% |
| 3 months ago | $28.56 | $1,056.37 | +5.6% |
| 6 months ago | $26.35 | $1,144.97 | +14.5% |
| 1 year ago | $26.38 | $1,143.67 | +14.4% |
| All time (5.0y) ago | $22.83 | $1,321.51 | +32.2% |
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 $60.00 around 2032.
Implied market cap at $60.00: $1.96B
The multi-year forecast shows a bullish trajectory, with the 2026 average price at $30.81 rising to higher levels in later years. Notable values include 2030 average $51.37 with max $70.07 (ROI 66.7) and 2040 average $135.14 with max $206.20 (ROI 338.6). By 2050, the average is projected at $269.95 with a max of $441.50 (ROI 776.2).
The outlook signals meaningful upside over the long term, but these are estimates and not guarantees.
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2030 forecast: average $51.37, min $40.11, max $70.07, ROI 66.7%, sentiment BULLISH.
Forecasts show rising averages over time with positive ROI in later years (e.g., 2027 ROI 19.1%, 2028 24.4%, 2029 44.1%, 2030 66.7%, 2040 338.6%, 2050 776.2%), and bullish sentiment. These are estimates and not guarantees.
Yes. The 2030 max forecast is $70.07.
Current price is $30.81 and market cap is $1.01B.
The 30-day range is $28.83 to $32.93; RSI 14 is 70; SMA50 is $28.14; SMA200 is $26.70; support is $26.84 and resistance is $30.15; sentiment is BULLISH.
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