Business First Bancshares (NASDAQ: BFST) has announced that it will be unveiling its third quarter financial results on Thursday 24th October 2024. This eagerly anticipated announcement is scheduled to occur after market close, ensuring that investors and analysts have the opportunity to gain valuable insights into the company's performance during the quarter.
In accordance with the predictions of financial analysts on Wall Street, the business is on track to report an expected per share of $0.57 profit for the quarter. Furthermore, the firm is projected to disclose a total revenue of $65.32 million for this quarter.
Financial analysts have shared their forecasts for the company's annual performance, indicating their belief that the company will achieve a total revenue of $266.28 million. Additionally, they predict that the earnings per share for the company will hit profit of $2.14 by the end of the fiscal year.
The company's earnings report for the same quarter in the previous year revealed a per-share income of $0.71, attributed to the company's total revenue of $65.18 million.
| Period | EPS Actual |
EPS Growth* |
Revenue Actual |
Revenue Growth* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Historical Earnings Insight | ||||
| Q2 2024 | $0.64 | -8.6% | 66.19 M | +1.4% |
| Q1 2024 | $0.50 | -9.1% | 60.92 M | -0.4% |
| Q4 2023 | $0.66 | 0% | 60.17 M | -6.5% |
| Q3 2023 | $0.71 | -1.4% | 65.18 M | +5.8% |
| Q2 2023 | $0.70 | +9.4% | 65.28 M | +15.4% |
| *Growth on year-over-year basis | ||||
Additionally, The company will host a conference call with investors and analysts on 24th October 2024 at 05:00 PM eastern time to review the Q3 2024 financial results.
Business First Bancshares (BFST) shares experienced a range of $25.06 to $25.44 on a day volume of 36.70 thousand shares. The stock closed Tuesday's regular trading session at $25.44, reflecting a 1.07 percent rise.
