💨 Abstract

Business First Bancshares, Inc. (BFST) reported first-quarter earnings of $20.5 million, exceeding Wall Street expectations with earnings of 65 cents per share. The Baton Rouge, Louisiana-based bank posted revenue of $126.9 million, with revenue net of interest expense at $79.2 million. Despite a 7.5% decline since the beginning of the year, shares closed at $23.7

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