Business First Bancshares, Inc.
BFST
Rank in Stocks
#8424
Business First Bancshares, Inc. (BFST) serves as the bank holding company for... Business First Bancshares, Inc. (BFST) serves as the bank holding company for b1BANK, delivering an extensive array of banking products and financial services. Its deposit offerings include checking, demand, money market, time, and savings accounts, alongside certificates of deposit, and modern conveniences such as remote and direct deposit capabilities. The company provides a diverse portfolio of lending solutions. These include commercial and industrial loans for working capital, equipment financing, asset acquisition, expansion, and development, featuring lines of credit, letters of credit, term loans, and borrowing base facilities. BFST also finances construction and development projects, commercial real estate, and residential properties, offering first and second lien mortgages for 1-4 family homes, plus home equity lines of credit. Consumer loan options span both secured and unsecured installment and term arrangements. Beyond traditional banking, BFST offers wealth management services, encompassing mutual funds, annuities, individual retirement accounts (IRAs), other investment products, fiduciary services, and private banking solutions. A wide range of additional financial tools are available, including debit and credit cards, comprehensive treasury and cash management services (such as merchant services, automated clearing house (ACH), lock-box, receivables factoring, and correspondent banking), and employee and payroll benefits solutions. Customer access points feature drive-through facilities, ATMs, night depositories, personalized checks, electronic funds transfer (EFT), domestic and international wire transfers, traveler's checks, vault services, sweep accounts, and robust online and mobile banking platforms, e-statements, and bank-by-mail services. As of March 1, 2022, Business First Bancshares operated approximately 48 full-service banking centers and three loan production offices across Louisiana, and in the Dallas and Houston metropolitan areas. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Share Price
$32.79
Last synced: 2026-11-09
Market Cap
$1.06B
Change (1 day)
1.83%
Change (1 year)
30.22%
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Dividend history for Business First Bancshares, Inc. (BFST)
Business First Bancshares, Inc. (stock symbol: BFST) made a total of 36 dividend payments.
The sum of all dividends (adjusted for stock splits) is : $4.24
Dividend yield (TTM) : 1.89%
The sum of all dividends (adjusted for stock splits) is : $4.24
Dividend yield (TTM) : 1.89%
Dividend payments for Business First Bancshares, Inc. (BFST) from 2016 to 2026
Annual dividend payments
| Year | Dividend (stock split adjusted) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | $0.6 | 5.26% |
| 2025 | $0.57 | 1.79% |
| 2024 | $0.56 | 12.00% |
| 2023 | $0.5 | 4.17% |
| 2022 | $0.48 | 4.35% |
| 2021 | $0.46 | 15.00% |
| 2020 | $0.4 | 5.26% |
| 2019 | $0.38 | 58.33% |
| 2018 | $0.24 | 380.00% |
| 2016 | $0.05 | 0.00% |
List of all dividend payments
| Year | Dividend | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | $0.6 | 5.26% |
| 2025 | $0.57 | 1.79% |
| 2024 | $0.56 | 12.00% |
| 2023 | $0.5 | 4.17% |
| 2022 | $0.48 | 4.35% |
| 2021 | $0.46 | 15.00% |
| 2020 | $0.4 | 5.26% |
| 2019 | $0.38 | 58.33% |
| 2018 | $0.24 | 380.00% |
| 2016 | $0.05 | 0.00% |
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Questions about Business First Bancshares, Inc.'s dividend per share
What is Business First Bancshares, Inc.'s dividend per share?
Business First Bancshares, Inc.'s dividend per share over the last twelve months is $0.60, as of Aug 2026.
What was Business First Bancshares, Inc.'s dividend per share in 2025?
In 2025, Business First Bancshares, Inc.'s dividend per share was $0.57, 1.79% more than in 2024 ($0.56).
How has Business First Bancshares, Inc.'s dividend per share changed since 2020?
From 2020 to 2025, Business First Bancshares, Inc.'s dividend per share went from $0.40 to $0.57, an average growth of 7.34% a year.