BFST Dividend History, Dates & Yield
B-
Business First Bancshares, Inc. · Financial Services
Current Price
$30.90
Dividend Yield
1.94%
Annual Dividend
$0.60
Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
21.30%
Next Ex-Date
TBA
B-
OverallD+
YieldB-
GrowthB
SafetyC+
ConsistencyB+
PerformanceDividend Growth & Streak
Payout Ratio
21.30%
FCF Payout Ratio
22.70%
5Y Growth Rate
7.34%
1Y Growth Rate
1.79%
Consecutive Increases
8 years
Consecutive Payments
9 years
Payment History
20 payments (of 35 total)
| Ex-Date | Amount |
|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | $0.1500 |
| May 15, 2026 | $0.1500 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | $0.1500 |
| Nov 14, 2025 | $0.1500 |
| Aug 15, 2025 | $0.1400 |
| May 15, 2025 | $0.1400 |
| Feb 14, 2025 | $0.1400 |
| Nov 15, 2024 | $0.1400 |
| Aug 15, 2024 | $0.1400 |
| May 14, 2024 | $0.1400 |
| Feb 14, 2024 | $0.1400 |
| Nov 14, 2023 | $0.1400 |
| Aug 14, 2023 | $0.1200 |
| May 12, 2023 | $0.1200 |
| Feb 14, 2023 | $0.1200 |
| Nov 14, 2022 | $0.1200 |
| Aug 12, 2022 | $0.1200 |
| May 12, 2022 | $0.1200 |
| Feb 14, 2022 | $0.1200 |
| Nov 12, 2021 | $0.1200 |
5-Year Yield Range
Where BFST's yield sits todayAvg 2.04%High 2.18%Low 1.62%Current 1.94%
1.62%2.18%
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Business First Bancshares, Inc. pay dividends?▼
Yes, Business First Bancshares, Inc. (BFST) pays a quarterly dividend of $0.60 per share annually, yielding 1.94%.
How much does BFST pay in dividends per year?▼
BFST pays $0.60 per share annually in quarterly payments.
Is BFST's dividend safe?▼
BFST has a payout ratio of 21.3% and has paid dividends for 9 consecutive years. Its dividend safety grade is B.
What is BFST's dividend growth rate?▼
BFST has grown its dividend at 7.34% annually over the past 5 years.
Has BFST ever cut its dividend?▼
BFST has increased its dividend for 8 consecutive years without a cut.
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