
Sep 14, 2026
Squarepoint Ops LLC Boosts Stake in Business First Bancshares, Inc. $BFST
Squarepoint Ops LLC significantly increased its stake in Business First Bancshares, Inc. (BFST) by 95% in the second quarter, now holding 88,239 shares valued at $2.7 million. This move comes as institutional investors collectively own 47.35% of the company, and Business First Bancshares continues to exceed earnings expectations, reporting $0.71 EPS against a $0.70 consensus. Despite recent insider selling, analysts maintain a bullish outlook with a "Buy" consensus rating and a target price of $34.75.
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Bullish