Compared to Estimates, Business First (BFST) Q3 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics

Business First (BFST) reported $66.89 million in revenue for the quarter ended September 2024, representing a year-over-year increase of 2.6%. EPS of $0.68 for the same period compares to $0.71 a year ago.The reported revenue represents a surprise of +2.53% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $65.24 million. With the consensus EPS estimate being $0.57, the EPS surprise was +19.30%.While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers -- revenue and earnings -- and how they compare to Wal ...