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-
Overall
C+
Yield
B-
Growth
B+
Safety
C+
Consistency
B
Performance
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Dividend 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-DateAmount
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 today
Avg 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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