BFST — Business First Bancshares, Inc.
Dividend Grades
vs Financial Services sector| Metric | BFST | Sector Median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.24% | 3.27% |
| Dividend Growth (5Y) | 7.34% | 5.31% |
| Payout Ratio | 20.8% | 36.0% |
| Consecutive Years Paid | 9 | 13 |
| 1Y Total Return | +7.8% | 8.8% |
Grades compare this stock to Financial Services sector peers using percentile ranks. A+ = top 10%, F = bottom 10%. See methodology →
1-Year Growth
1.79%
3-Year Growth
5.90%
5-Year Growth
7.34%
10-Year Growth
N/A
Key Dividend Dates
Next Ex-Date
N/A
Next Payment
N/A
Last Ex-Date
Feb 13, 2026
Last Payment
Feb 28, 2026
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2026 | $0.1500 | 0.00% |
| Nov 14, 2025 | $0.1500 | +7.14% |
| Aug 15, 2025 | $0.1400 | 0.00% |
| May 15, 2025 | $0.1400 | 0.00% |
| Feb 14, 2025 | $0.1400 | 0.00% |
| Nov 15, 2024 | $0.1400 | 0.00% |
| Aug 15, 2024 | $0.1400 | 0.00% |
| May 14, 2024 | $0.1400 | 0.00% |
| Feb 14, 2024 | $0.1400 | 0.00% |
| Nov 14, 2023 | $0.1400 | +16.67% |
| Aug 14, 2023 | $0.1200 | 0.00% |
| May 12, 2023 | $0.1200 | 0.00% |
| Feb 14, 2023 | $0.1200 | 0.00% |
| Nov 14, 2022 | $0.1200 | 0.00% |
| Aug 12, 2022 | $0.1200 | 0.00% |
| May 12, 2022 | $0.1200 | 0.00% |
| Feb 14, 2022 | $0.1200 | 0.00% |
| Nov 12, 2021 | $0.1200 | 0.00% |
| Aug 12, 2021 | $0.1200 | 0.00% |
| May 13, 2021 | $0.1200 | +20.00% |
Payout Ratio (Earnings)
20.8%
SafeFCF Payout Ratio
19.6%
SafeFinancial Snapshot
| Period | EPS | FCF |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2025 | $0.65 | $27.50M |
| Q2 2025 | $0.70 | $13.80M |
| Q3 2025 | $0.73 | $32.08M |
| Q4 2025 | $0.72 | $14.26M |
Analyst Ratings (Last 90 Days)
Peer Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Business First Bancshares, Inc. pay a dividend?
Yes, Business First Bancshares, Inc. (BFST) pays a quarterly dividend with a yield of 2.24%.
What is BFST's dividend yield?
BFST's current dividend yield is 2.24%. The annual dividend is $0.58.
When is BFST's next ex-dividend date?
The next ex-dividend date for BFST has not been announced yet.
How many years has Business First Bancshares, Inc. increased its dividend?
Business First Bancshares, Inc. has increased its dividend for 7 consecutive years.
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About this data
Dividend data sourced from Financial Modeling Prep. Prices updated daily after market close.
Payout ratio — trailing 12-month dividends paid / trailing 12-month net income.
Consecutive years — calendar years with a higher total annual dividend than the prior year.
Growth rates — annualized, comparing the most recent full year total to the total N years prior.
For informational purposes only. Not investment advice.
Data as of March 23, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.