Business First Bancshares, Inc. (BFST) is a publicly traded company in the Unknown sector. Across all available filings, 40 corporate insiders have executed 505 transactions totaling $9.9M, demonstrating a bearish sentiment with -$3.7M in net insider flow. The most recent transaction on Jan 29, 2026 involved a sale of 3,778 shares valued at $103.0K.
No significant insider buying has been recorded for BFST in the recent period.
No significant insider selling has been recorded for BFST in the recent period.
Based on recent SEC filings, insider sentiment for BFST is bearish with an Insider Alignment Score of 32/100 and a net flow of -$3.7M. Insiders are reducing their positions, though this can be driven by factors unrelated to company outlook.
Insider trading at Business First Bancshares, Inc. (BFST) refers to stock transactions made by corporate insiders—executives, directors, and beneficial owners holding more than 10% of the company's shares. These individuals have access to material non-public information and are required by law to report their trades to the SEC within two business days. Currently, 40 insiders are actively trading BFST stock, having executed 505 transactions in the past 90 days. The most active insider is David R. Melville III (Executive), who has made 24 transactions totaling $9.9M.
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Date | Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Price | Value | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 29, 2026 | Chad Carter Donald | EVP, Correspondent Banking | Sale | 3,778 | $27.27 | $103.0K | |
| Jan 27, 2026 | D. Day Rick | Executive | Purchase | 1,500 | $27.55 | $41.3K | |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Mcdonald Warren | Executive | Option Exercise | 1,272 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Mcdonald Warren | Executive | Payment | 539 | $27.71 | $14.9K | |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Strong Saundra | Executive | Option Exercise | 1,272 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Strong Saundra | Executive | Payment | 561 | $27.71 | $15.5K | |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Chad Carter Donald | Executive | Option Exercise | 1,272 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Chad Carter Donald | Executive | Payment | 348 | $27.71 | $9.6K | |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Mansfield Keith | Executive | Payment | 643 | $27.71 | $17.8K | |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Mansfield Keith | Executive | Option Exercise | 1,833 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Dec 12, 2025 | R. Melville David III | Executive | Disposition | 4,938 | $27.71 | $136.8K | |
| Dec 12, 2025 | R. Melville David III | Executive | Option Exercise | 4,938 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Robertson Greg | Executive | Option Exercise | 1,833 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Robertson Greg | Executive | Payment | 502 | $27.71 | $13.9K | |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Jordan Philip | Executive | Option Exercise | 1,833 | $N/A | $0 |
| TYPE | COUNT | VALUE | % |
|---|---|---|---|
Award(A) | 203 | $29.3M | 55.5% |
Payment(F) | 72 | $7.3M | 13.8% |
Sale(S) | 65 | $6.8M | 12.8% |
Exercise(M) | 37 | $5.7M | 10.8% |
Purchase(P) | 106 | $3.1M | 5.9% |
Discretionary(I) | 6 | $363.8K | 0.7% |
Disposition(D) | 4 | $287.6K | 0.5% |
Small Acquisition(L) | 2 | $9.3K | 0.0% |
Will Acquisition(W) | 2 | $0 | 0.0% |
Gift(G) | 6 | $0 | 0.0% |
Other(J) | 2 | $0 | 0.0% |
Insider selling pressure at Business First Bancshares, Inc. has increased, with 40 insiders executing 505 transactions across all time. Total sales of $6.8M significantly outpace purchases of $3.1M, resulting in a net outflow of $3.7M. This selling activity appears largely discretionary, which may warrant closer attention from investors.