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Farmers National Banc vs Business First Bancshares: FMNB and BFST compared
Farmers National Banc is the larger company: $96.4M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $93.2M for Business First Bancshares (Q3 2026). Farmers National Banc is growing faster (+36% against +15% a year earlier). Business First Bancshares is more profitable, with an operating margin of 33.0% against 17.0%.
Where the money goes: FMNB and BFST
Farmers National Banc (FMNB) · Q3 2026
Farmers National Banc, Q3 2026: revenue $96.4M (+36% year over year), operating margin 17.0%, net earnings $14.5M, operating cash flow $28.9M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Business First Bancshares (BFST) · Q3 2026
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.
| Farmers National Banc (FMNB) | Business First Bancshares (BFST) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $96.4M | $93.2M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +36% | +15% |
| Operating margin | 17.0% | 33.0% |
| Net earnings | $14.5M | $24.6M |
| Net margin | 15.1% | 26.4% |
| Operating cash flow | $28.9M | $43.7M |
| Free cash flow | $28.1M | — |
Where the revenue comes from
Business First Bancshares
- Net interest income: $80.7M (87%)
- Noninterest income: $12.5M (13%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Farmers National Banc or Business First Bancshares?
Farmers National Banc is the larger company: $96.4M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $93.2M for Business First Bancshares (Q3 2026).
Is Farmers National Banc or Business First Bancshares growing faster?
Farmers National Banc is growing faster (+36% against +15% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Farmers National Banc or Business First Bancshares?
Business First Bancshares is more profitable, with an operating margin of 33.0% against 17.0%.
More: Farmers National Banc earnings · how Farmers National Banc makes money · Business First Bancshares earnings · how Business First Bancshares makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Nov 6, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 3, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.