Business First Bancshares, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for b1BANK, providing a wide array of banking products and services. The company offers diverse deposit options, including checking, demand, money market, time, and savings accounts, along with certificates of deposits, remote deposit capture, and direct deposit services. Furthermore, the company extends commercial and industrial loans such as commercial lines of credit, letters of credit, working capital, term loans, equipment financing, asset acquisition, and expansion and development loans. They also provide borrowing base loans, construction and development financing, and commercial real estate loans, as well as residential real estate loans that encompass first and second lien 1-4 family mortgage loans and home equity lines of credit. Consumer loans are part of their offerings too, which include secured and unsecured installment and term loans. In addition, the firm provides wealth management products, encompassing mutual funds, annuities, individual retirement accounts, and various financial products, alongside fiduciary services and private banking solutions. The institution's broad array of financial services includes debit and credit cards, treasury and cash management, merchant services, automated clearing house transactions, lock-box services, receivables factoring, correspondent banking, and other treasury services, in addition to employee and payroll benefit solutions. The company has drive-through banking facilities, automated teller machines, night depositories, personalized checks, electronic funds transfer options, domestic and foreign wire transfers, traveler's checks, vault services, loan and deposit sweep accounts, online and mobile banking features, e-statements, and bank-by-mail options. As of March 01, 2022, it operates approximately 48 full-service banking centers and three loan production offices throughout Louisiana, and also has a presence in the Dallas and Houston markets. The gross profit stands at $311,857,000.00 highlighting the company’s profitability from core operations. The company recorded a notable revenue of $511,925,000.00 showcasing its steady growth. Furthermore, the company reported an income before tax of $110,309,000.00 illustrating its pre-tax profitability. The operating expenses amount to $198,450,000.00 encompassing various operational costs incurred. The company’s stock is identified with the symbol '$BFST' in the market. With a market capitalization of $853,414,336.00 the company is classified as a small-cap player. The stock is affordable at $24.21 suitable for budget-conscious investors. However, it has a low average trading volume of 155,154.00 indicating lower market activity. It is a key player in the Banks - Regional industry, contributing significantly to the overall market landscape. Additionally, it belongs to the Financial Services sector, driving innovation and growth.