Business First Bancshares Inc (BFST)
Financial Services
Banks - Regional
31.80 $
-0.4%
vs. previous close
Closing price · As of: 31. Jul 2026
Dividend history for Business First Bancshares Inc (BFST): every payment, yield, payout ratio and growth at a glance. The most recent distribution was 0.15 $ per share (ex-date 05/15/2026).
Dividend
Dividend Yield
Annual dividend divided by the current price: what percentage of your investment comes back as a payout each year.
1.96%
Dividend Per Share (TTM)
Sum of dividends paid per share over the last 12 months.
0.59$
Payout Ratio
Share of profit paid out as dividends. Over 100% means the company is paying out more than it earns — not sustainable long-term.
20.3%
Increase Streak
How many years in a row the dividend has been raised — the gold standard for dividend payers.
7Years
Years Without a Cut
How many years in a row the dividend hasn't been cut — a measure of reliability.
7Years
Dividend growth (5-yr CAGR)
Average annual dividend growth over the past five years.
7.3%
Payment History
| Ex-Date | Payment Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/14/2026 announced | 08/31/2026 | 0.15 $ | Quarterly |
| 05/15/2026 | 05/29/2026 | 0.15 $ | Quarterly |
| 02/13/2026 | 02/28/2026 | 0.15 $ | Quarterly |
| 11/14/2025 | 11/30/2025 | 0.15 $ | Quarterly |
| 08/15/2025 | 08/31/2025 | 0.14 $ | Quarterly |
| 05/15/2025 | 05/31/2025 | 0.14 $ | Quarterly |
| 02/14/2025 | 02/28/2025 | 0.14 $ | Quarterly |
| 11/15/2024 | 11/30/2024 | 0.14 $ | Quarterly |
| 08/15/2024 | 08/31/2024 | 0.14 $ | Quarterly |
| 05/14/2024 | 05/31/2024 | 0.14 $ | Quarterly |
| 02/14/2024 | 02/28/2024 | 0.14 $ | Quarterly |
| 11/14/2023 | 11/30/2023 | 0.14 $ | Quarterly |
| 08/14/2023 | 08/31/2023 | 0.12 $ | Quarterly |
| 05/12/2023 | 05/31/2023 | 0.12 $ | Quarterly |
| 02/14/2023 | 02/28/2023 | 0.12 $ | Quarterly |
| 11/14/2022 | 11/30/2022 | 0.12 $ | Quarterly |
| 08/12/2022 | 08/31/2022 | 0.12 $ | Quarterly |
| 05/12/2022 | 05/31/2022 | 0.12 $ | Quarterly |
| 02/14/2022 | 02/28/2022 | 0.12 $ | Quarterly |
| 11/12/2021 | 11/30/2021 | 0.12 $ | Quarterly |
| 08/12/2021 | 08/31/2021 | 0.12 $ | Quarterly |
| 05/13/2021 | 05/31/2021 | 0.12 $ | Quarterly |
| 02/11/2021 | 02/28/2021 | 0.10 $ | Quarterly |
| 11/12/2020 | 11/30/2020 | 0.10 $ | Quarterly |
| 08/13/2020 | 08/31/2020 | 0.10 $ | Quarterly |
| 05/14/2020 | 05/31/2020 | 0.10 $ | Quarterly |
| 02/13/2020 | 02/28/2020 | 0.10 $ | Quarterly |
| 11/14/2019 | 11/30/2019 | 0.10 $ | Quarterly |
| 08/14/2019 | 08/31/2019 | 0.10 $ | Quarterly |
| 05/14/2019 | 05/31/2019 | 0.10 $ | Quarterly |
| 02/14/2019 | 02/28/2019 | 0.0800 $ | Quarterly |
| 11/14/2018 | 11/30/2018 | 0.0800 $ | Quarterly |
| 08/14/2018 | 08/31/2018 | 0.0800 $ | Quarterly |
| 05/14/2018 | 05/31/2018 | 0.0800 $ | Quarterly |
Data as of: July 31, 2026 · Source: fundamental data & SEC filings (annual and quarterly reports, 10-K/10-Q)
Note: pure fact-based analysis, not investment advice and not a solicitation to buy or sell. All figures without guarantee.