BFST Dividend History, Dates & Yield
B-
Business First Bancshares, Inc. · Financial Services
Current Price
$27.81
Dividend Yield
2.12%
Annual Dividend
$0.58
Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
27.10%
Next Ex-Date
May 15, 2026in 9 days
B-
OverallC+
YieldB-
GrowthB+
SafetyC+
ConsistencyB
PerformanceDividend Growth & Streak
Payout Ratio
27.10%
FCF Payout Ratio
19.30%
5Y Growth Rate
7.34%
1Y Growth Rate
1.79%
Consecutive Increases
8 years
Consecutive Payments
9 years
Payment History
21 payments (of 34 total)
| Ex-Date | Amount |
|---|---|
| May 15, 2026Upcoming | $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 |
| Aug 12, 2021 | $0.1200 |
| May 13, 2021 | $0.1200 |
5-Year Yield Range
Where BFST's yield sits todayAvg 2.04%High 2.18%Low 1.62%Current 2.12%
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 $0.58 per share annually, yielding 2.12%.
When is BFST's next ex-dividend date?▼
BFST's next ex-dividend date is May 15, 2026. You must own shares before this date to receive the next payment.
How much does BFST pay in dividends per year?▼
BFST pays $0.58 per share annually in quarterly payments.
Is BFST's dividend safe?▼
BFST has a payout ratio of 27.1% 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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