Annual Dividend (TTM)
$0.5800
Quarterly
BFST
(NASDAQ)Business First Bancshares, Inc.
$28.28-- (--)
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Business First Bancshares (BFST) Dividend History
Complete ex-dividend dates, payment schedules, dividend yields, CAGR growth rates, and payout ratios.
Dividend Yield
2.05%
Last ex-date: Feb 13, 2026
Payout Ratio (TTM)
19.58%
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends
Dividend Growth
3.57%
Year-over-year change
Business First Bancshares (BFST) Dividend Statistics & Metrics
Comprehensive dividend yields, CAGR growth rates, payout ratios, and payment frequency analysis
Payment Details
Dividend payment schedule and frequency details
FrequencyQuarterly
Last Payment$0.1500
Last Ex-DateFeb 13, 2026
Last Payment DateFeb 28, 2026
Growth Metrics
Dividend CAGR and consecutive years of growth
TTM Growth (YoY)3.57%
3-Year CAGR-33.06%
5-Year CAGR-20.08%
Historical Averages
Multi-year dividend averages and payout ratio
Payout Ratio (TTM)19.58%
5-Year Average$0.4520
10-Year Average$0.4156
First PaymentMay 14, 2018
BFST Historical Dividend Distribution Trend Chart
Visualize dividend payout amounts, distribution growth trends, income yield patterns, and stock splits over time
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Business First Bancshares (BFST) Dividend Payment History
Complete ex-dividend dates, record dates, payment dates, amounts, and frequency
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| Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payment Date | Declaration Date | Amount | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2026 | Feb 15, 2026 | Feb 28, 2026 | Jan 22, 2026 | $0.1500 | Quarterly |
| Nov 14, 2025 | Nov 15, 2025 | Nov 30, 2025 | Oct 23, 2025 | $0.1500 | Quarterly |
| Aug 15, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 | Aug 31, 2025 | Jul 24, 2025 | $0.1400 | Quarterly |
| May 15, 2025 | May 15, 2025 | May 31, 2025 | Apr 24, 2025 | $0.1400 | Quarterly |
| Feb 14, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 | Feb 28, 2025 | Jan 23, 2025 | $0.1400 | Quarterly |
| Nov 15, 2024 | Nov 15, 2024 | Nov 30, 2024 | Oct 24, 2024 | $0.1400 | Quarterly |
| Aug 15, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 | Aug 31, 2024 | Jul 25, 2024 | $0.1400 | Quarterly |
| May 14, 2024 | May 15, 2024 | May 31, 2024 | Apr 25, 2024 | $0.1400 | Quarterly |
| Feb 14, 2024 | Feb 15, 2024 | Feb 28, 2024 | Jan 23, 2024 | $0.1400 | Quarterly |
| Nov 14, 2023 | Nov 15, 2023 | Nov 30, 2023 | Oct 26, 2023 | $0.1400 | Quarterly |
| Aug 14, 2023 | Aug 15, 2023 | Aug 31, 2023 | Jul 27, 2023 | $0.1200 | Quarterly |
| May 12, 2023 | May 15, 2023 | May 31, 2023 | Apr 27, 2023 | $0.1200 | Quarterly |
| Feb 14, 2023 | Feb 15, 2023 | Feb 28, 2023 | Jan 25, 2023 | $0.1200 | Quarterly |
| Nov 14, 2022 | Nov 15, 2022 | Nov 30, 2022 | Oct 26, 2022 | $0.1200 | Quarterly |
| Aug 12, 2022 | Aug 15, 2022 | Aug 31, 2022 | Jul 26, 2022 | $0.1200 | Quarterly |
| May 12, 2022 | May 15, 2022 | May 31, 2022 | Apr 26, 2022 | $0.1200 | Quarterly |
| Feb 14, 2022 | Feb 15, 2022 | Feb 28, 2022 | Jan 24, 2022 | $0.1200 | Quarterly |
| Nov 12, 2021 | Nov 15, 2021 | Nov 30, 2021 | Oct 20, 2021 | $0.1200 | Quarterly |
| Aug 12, 2021 | Aug 15, 2021 | Aug 31, 2021 | Jul 26, 2021 | $0.1200 | Quarterly |
| May 13, 2021 | May 15, 2021 | May 31, 2021 | Apr 22, 2021 | $0.1200 | Quarterly |
| Feb 11, 2021 | Feb 15, 2021 | Feb 28, 2021 | Jan 25, 2021 | $0.1000 | Quarterly |
| Nov 12, 2020 | - | Nov 30, 2020 | Oct 22, 2020 | $0.1000 | Quarterly |
| Aug 13, 2020 | - | Aug 31, 2020 | Jul 23, 2020 | $0.1000 | Quarterly |
| May 14, 2020 | - | May 31, 2020 | Apr 23, 2020 | $0.1000 | Quarterly |
| Feb 13, 2020 | - | Feb 28, 2020 | Jan 22, 2020 | $0.1000 | Quarterly |
| Nov 14, 2019 | - | Nov 30, 2019 | Oct 17, 2019 | $0.1000 | Quarterly |
| Aug 14, 2019 | - | Aug 31, 2019 | Jul 23, 2019 | $0.1000 | Quarterly |
| May 14, 2019 | - | May 31, 2019 | Apr 23, 2019 | $0.1000 | Quarterly |
| Feb 14, 2019 | - | Feb 28, 2019 | Jan 24, 2019 | $0.0800 | Quarterly |
| Nov 14, 2018 | - | Nov 30, 2018 | Oct 18, 2018 | $0.0800 | Quarterly |
| Aug 14, 2018 | - | Aug 31, 2018 | Jul 19, 2018 | $0.0800 | Quarterly |
| May 14, 2018 | - | May 31, 2018 | Apr 19, 2018 | $0.0800 | Quarterly |
Frequently Asked Questions About Business First Bancshares Dividends
What is BFST's current dividend yield?
Business First Bancshares, Inc.'s current dividend yield is 2.05%, calculated by dividing the annual dividend by the current stock price.
When is BFST's ex-dividend date?
The most recent ex-dividend date for BFST was February 13, 2026. Check the Dividend Payment History table for upcoming dates.
How often does BFST pay dividends?
Business First Bancshares, Inc. pays dividends quarterly. View the complete payment history in the table above.
What is BFST's dividend payout ratio?
Business First Bancshares, Inc.'s payout ratio is 19.58%, indicating the percentage of earnings paid to shareholders as dividends.
What is BFST's dividend growth rate?
Business First Bancshares, Inc.'s year-over-year dividend growth is 3.57%.