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Business First Bancshares (BFST) operating margin by quarter
Business First Bancshares' operating margin was 33.0% in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), +0.0 pts from Q2 2026. Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from 32.6% (Q1 2025) to 35.7% (Q3 2025).
| Quarter | Operating margin | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | 33.0% | +0.0 pts | -2.7 pts |
| Q2 2026 | 33.0% | -0.1 pts | -1.4 pts |
| Q1 2026 | 33.1% | -0.1 pts | +0.5 pts |
| Q4 2025 | 33.2% | -2.5 pts | — |
| Q3 2025 | 35.7% | +1.3 pts | — |
| Q2 2025 | 34.4% | +1.8 pts | — |
| Q1 2025 | 32.6% | — | — |
Q3 2026 at a glance
Business First Bancshares, Q3 2026: revenue $93.2M (+15% year over year), operating margin 33.0%, net earnings $24.6M, operating cash flow $43.7M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
What is Business First Bancshares' operating margin?
Business First Bancshares' operating margin was 33.0% in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), +0.0 pts from Q2 2026.
How has Business First Bancshares' operating margin changed?
Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from 32.6% (Q1 2025) to 35.7% (Q3 2025).
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