Business First Bancshares Inc (BFST)
NASDAQ:BFST
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Business First Bancshares (BFST) pays a Quarterly dividend. This page shows BFST’s dividend history, latest dividend amount, dividend yield, ex-dividend date, record date, and dividend payment date.
Dividend Data
Dividend Data
Last Ex-Dividend Date
May 15, 2026Payment date
May 29, 2026
May 29, 2026
Dividend Amount Per Share
$0.15Quarterly
Dividend Yield
2.12%Sector: Financial
Sector Average: 1.303%
Sector Average: 1.303%
Payout Ratio
21.19%Dividend Growth
8 years Since 2018
Moderate Buy
Last 3 Months
Dividend Amount Per Share
Dividend Yield displayed is the dividend yield on the ex. date of the dividend
BFST Dividend History
Ex-Date | Record Date | Payment Date | Frequency | Declaration Date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
May 15, 2026 | May 15, 2026 | May 29, 2026 | Quarterly | Apr 23, 2026 | $0.15 |
Feb 13, 2026 | Feb 15, 2026 | Feb 28, 2026 | Quarterly | Jan 22, 2026 | $0.15 |
Nov 14, 2025 | Nov 15, 2025 | Nov 30, 2025 | Quarterly | Oct 23, 2025 | $0.15 |
Aug 15, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 | Aug 31, 2025 | Quarterly | Jul 24, 2025 | $0.14 |
May 15, 2025 | May 15, 2025 | May 31, 2025 | Quarterly | Apr 24, 2025 | $0.14 |
Feb 14, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 | Feb 28, 2025 | Quarterly | Jan 23, 2025 | $0.14 |
Nov 15, 2024 | Nov 15, 2024 | Nov 30, 2024 | Quarterly | Oct 24, 2024 | $0.14 |
Aug 15, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 | Aug 31, 2024 | Quarterly | Jul 25, 2024 | $0.14 |
May 14, 2024 | May 15, 2024 | May 31, 2024 | Quarterly | Apr 25, 2024 | $0.14 |
Feb 14, 2024 | Feb 15, 2024 | Feb 28, 2024 | Quarterly | Jan 23, 2024 | $0.14 |
FAQ
Does Business First Bancshares Inc pay dividends?
Yes, BFST has paid a dividend within the past 12 months.
How much is Business First Bancshares Inc's dividend?
BFST pays a dividend of $0.15 per share. BFST's annual dividend yield is 2.12%.
When is Business First Bancshares Inc ex-dividend date?
Business First Bancshares's previous ex-dividend date was on May 15, 2026. Business First Bancshares shareholders who own BFST stock before this date received Business First Bancshares's last dividend payment of $0.15 per share on Nov 30, 2025. BFST's next ex-dividend date has not been announced yet.
When is Business First Bancshares Inc dividend payment date?
Business First Bancshares's next quarterly payment date is on Nov 30, 2025, when Business First Bancshares shareholders who owned BFST shares before Nov 14, 2025 received a dividend payment of $0.15 per share. Add BFST to your watchlist to be reminded of BFST's next dividend payment.
Does Business First Bancshares Inc have sufficient earnings to cover their dividend?
Yes, BFST's past year earnings per share was $0.73, and their annual dividend per share is $0.57. BFST's dividend payout ratio is 21.19% ($0.57/$0.73) which is sustainable.