Who Owns BFST?
Business First Bancshares, Inc. — Institutional Ownership & 13F Holdings
$27.70
+0.69 (+2.55%)
Market Cap
$933.2M
Shares Outstanding
32,710,447
Institutional Holders
148
Total Inst. Value
$304.2M
% of Float Held
46.6%
QoQ Holder Change
+59
Institutional data as of Q1 2025
New Positions
29
Closed Positions
16
Increased
43
Decreased
44
Institutional Ownership Trend
Top 10 Institutional Holders(Q1 2025)
| # | Fund | Value | Shares |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BlackRock, Inc. | $53.9M | 2,213,844 |
| 2 | VANGUARD GROUP INC | $39.4M | 1,620,033 |
| 3 | DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP | $21.7M | 893,205 |
| 4 | GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | $15.0M | 614,925 |
| 5 | AMERICAN CENTURY COMPANIES INC | $14.9M | 610,730 |
| 6 | STATE STREET CORP | $13.4M | 551,637 |
| 7 | ROYCE & ASSOCIATES LP | $12.6M | 519,120 |
| 8 | BANC FUNDS CO LLC | $9.9M | 408,145 |
| 9 | JPMORGAN CHASE & CO | $8.5M | 348,632 |
| 10 | Ranger Investment Management, L.P. | $7.8M | 319,985 |
Biggest Buyers & Sellers This Quarter
Top Buyers
| Fund | Shares Added | Value |
|---|---|---|
| VANGUARD GROUP INC | +1K | $39.4M |
| DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP | +95K | $21.7M |
| GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | +7K | $15.0M |
| AMERICAN CENTURY COMPANIES INC | +72K | $14.9M |
| STATE STREET CORP | +9K | $13.4M |
Top Sellers
| Fund | Shares Removed | Value |
|---|---|---|
| KENNEDY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | -150K | $381K |
| BANC FUNDS CO LLC | -70K | $9.9M |
| BlackRock, Inc. | -67K | $53.9M |
| GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC | -56K | $2.5M |
| JPMORGAN CHASE & CO | -46K | $8.5M |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many institutional investors hold BFST?
As of Q1 2025, 148 institutional investors report holding BFST (Business First Bancshares, Inc.) in their 13F filings.
What percentage of Business First Bancshares, Inc. is owned by institutions?
Institutional investors hold approximately 46.6% of Business First Bancshares, Inc.'s float as reported in SEC 13F filings.
Which hedge fund owns the most BFST?
The largest institutional holder of BFST is BlackRock, Inc. with $53.9M in shares.
Are institutions buying or selling BFST?
This quarter, 29 institutions opened new positions in BFST and 16 closed their positions.
What is 13F institutional ownership?
SEC Form 13F is a quarterly report filed by institutional investment managers with over $100M in qualifying assets. It discloses their US equity holdings, providing transparency into what the largest investors are buying and selling.
How often is institutional ownership data updated?
13F filings are due 45 days after each calendar quarter end (May 15, Aug 14, Nov 14, Feb 14). Data is updated on HedgeTrace as new filings are processed.