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NASDAQ: BFST
Business First Bancshares Inc Stock Dividend Yield & Dates

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BFST dividend stability and growth

Last Dividend per share
$0.1400
Forward Dividend yield
2.35%
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Dividend Stability Dividend
BFST dividends have increased over... subscribe to Premium to read more.
Consistent Dividend Growth Dividend

BFST dividend yield vs industry/market

Company
1.71%
Industry
2.77%
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Top 75% Dividend Dividend
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Top 25% Dividend Dividend

BFST dividend payout ratio

Business First Bancshares Inc paid out 21.7% of its earnings over the trailing twelve months.

Retained earnings
78.3%
Payout ratio
21.7%
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Dividend Payout Ratio Dividend

BFST vs Bank Stocks

TickerDiv. YieldStable?Drop Count (L10Y)Payout Ratio
BFST1.71%Yes0+21.70%
CCNE2.93%Yes0+30.30%
NBBK0.39%00.00%
MBWM3.38%No2+29.00%
TRST3.87%Yes0+51.10%
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BFST dividend dates

Next dividend payment date
Nov 30, 2025
Next ex-dividend date
Nov 14, 2025

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Business First Bancshares Dividends FAQ

Does Business First Bancshares pay a dividend?

Yes, BFST has paid a dividend within the past 3 months.


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What is Business First Bancshares's Dividend Payment Date?

Business First Bancshares's next dividend payment date is on 2025-11-30, when Business First Bancshares shareholders who owned BFST shares before 2025-11-14 will receive a dividend payment of $0.1500 per share. Add BFST to your watchlist to be reminded of BFST's next dividend payment.

Is Business First Bancshares's dividend stable?

Yes, BFST's dividend has been stable for the last 10 years.

Does Business First Bancshares have sufficient earnings to cover their dividend?

Yes, BFST's past year earnings per share was $2.58, and their annual dividend per share is $0.42. BFST's dividend payout ratio is 21.7%, which is sustainable.

How much is Business First Bancshares's dividend?

BFST pays a dividend of $0.42 per share. BFST's annual dividend yield is 1.71%. Business First Bancshares's dividend is lower than the US industry average of 2.77%, and it is lower than the US market average of 3.37%.

What is Business First Bancshares's Ex-Dividend Date?

Business First Bancshares's upcoming ex-dividend date is on 2025-11-14. Business First Bancshares shareholders who own BFST stock before this date will receive Business First Bancshares's next dividend payment of $0.1500 per share on 2025-11-30. Add BFST to your watchlist to be reminded before BFST's ex-dividend date.

Is Business First Bancshares's dividend showing long-term growth?

Yes, BFST's' dividend has been growing over the last 10 years.
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