BFST is Business First Bancshares, Inc. Common Stock (Financial Services). Trading at $31.49. Current dividend yield: 1.93%.
Dividend snapshot
| Annual dividend rate | $0.60 |
| Current yield | 1.93% |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly |
| Next ex-dividend date | Nov 13, 2026(in 71 days) |
| Most recent payment date | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Last payment amount | $0.1500 |
| 5-year dividend CAGR | 7.34% |
| 3-year dividend CAGR | 5.90% |
| Payout ratio | 21% |
| Market cap | $1.02B |
| Exchange | NMS |
Recent dividend payments
| Date | Amount / share |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-14 | $0.1500 |
| 2026-05-15 | $0.1500 |
| 2026-02-13 | $0.1500 |
| 2025-11-14 | $0.1500 |
| 2025-08-15 | $0.1400 |
| 2025-05-15 | $0.1400 |
| 2025-02-14 | $0.1400 |
| 2024-11-15 | $0.1400 |
About BFST
Business First Bancshares Inc is a bank holding company. The company's services include personal and commercial banking, treasury management, and wealth solutions. It provides a range of financial services to small-to-midsized businesses and professionals. The company generates the majority of its revenues from interest income on loans, customer service and loan fees, and interest income from securities.
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Frequently asked
What is BFST's dividend yield?
BFST (Business First Bancshares, Inc. Common Stock) currently has a dividend yield of 1.93%, which works out to about $0.60 in annual dividend payments per share.
When is BFST's next ex-dividend date?
BFST's next ex-dividend date is Nov 13, 2026 (in 71 days). To receive the upcoming dividend, you must own shares before this date.
When did BFST last pay a dividend?
BFST's most recent dividend payment date was Aug 31, 2026.
How often does BFST pay dividends?
BFST pays dividends on a quarterly schedule.
How fast is BFST growing its dividend?
BFST has been growing its dividend at a 5.90% 3-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR). CAGR smooths year-to-year noise into a single average growth rate.
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Data refreshed 2026-09-03. Not investment advice. Yields and prices change continuously; always verify the latest numbers in the live app before buying.