BFST insider trading — Business First Bancshares, Inc.
Over the last 90 days, insiders at Business First Bancshares, Inc. (BFST) made 1 open-market purchase worth $47K and 15 open-market sales worth $3.43M, making them net sellers by $3.38M. The largest purchase was by Day Rick D. (Director), who bought 1,500 shares for $47K on Jul 28, 2026. The largest sale was by Hall William G. (Director), who sold 11,389 shares for $364K on Aug 5, 2026.
Updated Oct 16, 2026.
Recent BFST insider transactions
Every Form 4 filed by Business First Bancshares, Inc. officers, directors and 10% owners in the last 90 days, newest first. P = open-market purchase, S = open-market sale; other codes are awards, option exercises, tax withholding or gifts.
| Trade date | Insider | Role | Type | Ownership | Shares | Price | Value | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2026 | Cummings George W. Iii | Director | S · Sale | Direct | 10,000 | $31.33 | $313K | Form 4 |
| Aug 21, 2026 | Cummings George W. Iii | Director | S · Sale | Direct | 4,200 | $31.27 | $131K | Form 4 |
| Aug 19, 2026 | Cummings George W. Iii | Director | S · Sale | Direct | 3,235 | $31.80 | $103K | Form 4 |
| Aug 18, 2026 | Cummings George W. Iii | Director | S · Sale | Direct | 10,000 | $31.78 | $318K | Form 4 |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Carter Donald Chad | EVP, Correspondent Banking | S · Sale | Direct | 1,875 | $31.64 | $59K | Form 4 |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Hall William G. | Director | S · Sale | Indirect | 11,389 | $31.97 | $364K | Form 4 |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Strong Saundra | EVP & General Counsel | S · Sale | Direct | 1,000 | $31.98 | $32K | Form 4 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Cummings George W. Iii | Director | S · Sale | Direct | 10,000 | $31.87 | $319K | Form 4 |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Mansfield Keith | EVP&COO of b1Bank | S · Sale | Direct | 4,200 | $32.08 | $135K | Form 4 |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Cummings George W. Iii | Director | S · Sale | Direct | 10,000 | $31.50 | $315K | Form 4 |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Cummings George W. Iii | Director | S · Sale | Direct | 10,000 | $32.08 | $321K | Form 4 |
| Jul 29, 2026 | Cummings George W. Iii | Director | S · Sale | Direct | 10,000 | $31.88 | $319K | Form 4 |
| Jul 29, 2026 | Johnson Joseph Vernon | Director | S · Sale | Direct | 2,000 | $31.15 | $62K | Form 4 |
| Jul 28, 2026 | Cummings George W. Iii | Director | S · Sale | Direct | 10,000 | $31.86 | $319K | Form 4 |
| Jul 28, 2026 | Johnson Joseph Vernon | Director | S · Sale | Direct | 10,000 | $31.75 | $318K | Form 4 |
| Jul 28, 2026 | Day Rick D. | Director | P · Purchase | Direct | 1,500 | $31.61 | $47K | Form 4 |
BFST insider trading FAQ
Are insiders buying BFST stock?
Yes. In the last 90 days, Business First Bancshares, Inc. insiders made 1 open-market purchase totaling $47K, and 15 open-market sales totaling $3.43M. Purchases with the insider's own money are generally seen as a stronger signal than sales, which happen for many reasons (taxes, diversification, planned 10b5-1 sales).
Who are the insiders trading BFST?
Recent buyers: Day Rick D.. Recent sellers: Carter Donald Chad, Cummings George W. Iii, Hall William G., Johnson Joseph Vernon, Mansfield Keith, Strong Saundra.
Where does BFST insider trading data come from?
Every transaction comes from SEC Form 4 filings on EDGAR. Company officers, directors and 10% owners must file a Form 4 within two business days of buying or selling. InsiderBolt reads these filings directly from the SEC.
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Insider trading data is for informational purposes only and is not investment advice. Filings can be amended; always confirm details on SEC EDGAR.