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Business First Bancshares Inc (BFST)
NASDAQ:BFST
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Business First Bancshares (BFST) Ownership - Who Owns Business First Bancshares?

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Business First Bancshares (BFST) Ownership Overview

4.72%17.82%1.30%19.78%56.38%
1.30% Other Institutional Investors
19.78% ETFs
56.38% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
The ownership structure of Business First Bancshares (BFST) stock is a mix of institutional, retail, and individual investors. Approximately 38.90% of the company’s stock is owned by Institutional Investors, 4.72% is owned by Insiders, and 56.38% is owned by Public Companies and Individual Investors.
The ownership structure of Business First Bancshares (BFST) stock is a mix of institutional, retail, and individual investors. Approximately 19.12% of the company’s stock is owned by Institutional Investors, 4.72% is owned by Insiders, and 19.78% is owned by Public Companies and Individual Investors.

Recent Insider Trading Activity

Date
Name
Activity
Value
Aug 25, 2026
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$444634
Aug 21, 2026
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$102873
Aug 19, 2026
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$317800
Aug 07, 2026
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$364106

Recent Hedge Fund Trading Activity

Date
Firm
Activity
Value
Jun 30, 2026
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$3017686
Jun 30, 2026
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$28634552

Top Shareholders

Holder
# of Shares
Type
% Holding
Value
1,646,670Institution5.06%51,639,571
1,395,236Institution4.29%43,754,601
1,356,905Institution4.17%42,552,541
1,120,521Institution3.44%35,139,539
1,093,135Institution3.36%34,280,714
931,811Institution2.86%29,221,593
810,808Institution2.49%25,426,939
602,132Institution1.85%18,882,860
487,475Institution1.50%15,287,216
468,115Institution1.44%14,680,086

Top Mutual Fund Holders

Holder
# of Shares
Type
% Holding
Value
1,395,236Institution4.29%43,754,601
810,808Institution2.49%25,426,939
602,132Institution1.85%18,882,860
487,475Institution1.50%15,287,216
353,868Institution1.09%11,097,300
295,992Institution0.91%9,282,309
250,000Institution0.77%7,840,000
215,468Institution0.66%6,757,076
164,152Institution0.50%5,147,807
120,800Institution0.37%3,788,288

Top ETF Holders

Holder
# of Shares
Type
% Holding
Value
989,964Institution3.04%29,788,017
963,854Institution2.96%30,428,871
839,384Institution2.58%26,323,082
452,053Institution1.39%14,271,313
366,668Institution1.13%11,033,040
328,434Institution1.01%10,368,661
300,387Institution0.92%9,233,896
299,822Institution0.92%9,402,418
234,731Institution0.72%7,229,715
184,545Institution0.57%5,552,959

FAQ

Who Owns Business First Bancshares Inc (BFST)?
According to the latest TipRanks data, approximately 1.30% of the company's stock is held by institutional investors, 4.72% is held by insiders, and 56.38% is held by retail investors.
    What percentage of Business First Bancshares Inc (BFST) stock is held by institutional investors?
    According to the latest TipRanks data, approximately 1.30% of Business First Bancshares Inc (BFST) stock is held by institutional investors.
      What percentage of Business First Bancshares Inc (BFST) stock is held by retail investors?
      According to the latest TipRanks data, approximately 56.38% of Business First Bancshares Inc (BFST) stock is held by retail investors.
        Who owns the most shares of Business First Bancshares Inc (BFST)?
        Vanguard owns the most shares of Business First Bancshares Inc (BFST).
          What is the significance of the ownership structure for a publicly traded company?
          The ownership structure can impact the company's decision making, as large institutional investors may exert influence on the company's management and can also affect the company's stock price with their buying and selling patterns.