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Business First Bancshares (BFST) Dividend Yield, Date & History

$21.86
0.00 (0.00%)
(As of 12/8/2023 ET)
Compare
Today's Range
$21.78
$22.22
50-Day Range
$18.10
$21.93
52-Week Range
$13.05
$23.67
Volume
44,335 shs
Average Volume
50,411 shs
Market Capitalization
$554.02 million
P/E Ratio
8.10
Dividend Yield
2.56%
Price Target
$22.33

Dividend Summary

Dividend Yield
2.56%
Annual Dividend
$0.56
Dividend Increase
Track Record
1 Year
Annualized 3-Year
Dividend Growth
8.10%
Dividend Payout Ratio
20.74%
Recent
Dividend Payment
Nov. 30
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Business First Bancshares vs. The Competition

TypeBusiness First BancsharesFinance CompaniesNASDAQ Companies
Annual Dividend$0.56$1.58$1.18
Dividend Yield2.56%684.48%455.36%
Annualized 3-Year Dividend Growth8.10%536.49%1,015.12%
Track Record1 year6 years6 years

Business First Bancshares Dividend Payout Ratio

TypePayout Ratio
Based on Trailing 12 Months of Earnings20.74%
Based on This Year's Estimates22.22%
Based on Next Year's Estimates24.35%
Based on Cashflow22.75%

Business First Bancshares Dividend History by Quarter

AnnouncedPeriodAmountYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
10/26/2023Quarterly$0.142.93%11/14/202311/15/202311/30/2023
7/27/2023Quarterly$0.122.29%8/14/20238/15/20238/31/2023
4/27/2023Quarterly$0.123.11%5/12/20235/15/20235/31/2023
1/25/2023Quarterly$0.122.3%2/14/20232/15/20232/28/2023
10/26/2022Quarterly$0.122.05%11/14/202211/15/202211/30/2022
7/26/2022Quarterly$0.122.12%8/12/20228/15/20228/31/2022
4/26/2022Quarterly$0.122.11%5/12/20225/15/20225/31/2022
1/24/2022Quarterly$0.121.77%2/14/20222/15/20222/28/2022
10/20/2021Quarterly$0.121.88%11/12/202111/15/202111/30/2021
7/26/2021Quarterly$0.122.05%8/12/20218/15/20218/31/2021
4/23/2021quarterly$0.122.1%5/13/20215/15/20215/31/2021
1/25/2021Quarterly$0.101.92%2/11/20212/15/20212/28/2021
10/22/2020Quarterly$0.102.33%11/12/202011/15/202011/30/2020
7/31/2020quarterly$0.102.9%8/13/20208/15/20208/31/2020
4/30/2020quarterly$0.102.9%5/14/20205/15/20205/31/2020
1/22/2020Quarterly$0.101.61%2/13/20202/15/20202/28/2020
10/17/2019$0.1011/14/201911/15/201911/30/2019
7/23/2019Quarterly$0.101.58%8/14/20198/15/20198/31/2019
4/24/2019quarterly$0.101.3%5/14/20195/15/20195/31/2019
1/29/2019Quarterly$0.081.38%2/14/20192/15/20192/28/2019
10/24/2018quarterly$0.081.27%11/14/201811/15/201811/30/2018
7/25/2018quarterly$0.081.24%8/14/20188/15/20188/31/2018
4/26/2018Quarterly$0.085/14/20185/15/20185/31/2018
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)













Business First Bancshares Dividend - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Business First Bancshares's dividend yield?

The current dividend yield for Business First Bancshares is 2.56%. Learn more on BFST's dividend yield history.

How much is Business First Bancshares's annual dividend?

The annual dividend for BFST shares is $0.56. Learn more on BFST's annual dividend history.

How often does Business First Bancshares pay dividends?

Business First Bancshares pays quarterly dividends to shareholders.

When was Business First Bancshares's most recent dividend payment?

Business First Bancshares's most recent quarterly dividend payment of $0.14 per share was made to shareholders on Thursday, November 30, 2023.

When was Business First Bancshares's most recent ex-dividend date?

Business First Bancshares's most recent ex-dividend date was Tuesday, November 14, 2023.

Is Business First Bancshares's dividend growing?

Over the past three years, the company's dividend has grown by an average of 8.10% per year.

What track record does Business First Bancshares have of raising its dividend?

Business First Bancshares has increased its dividend for 1 year.

When did Business First Bancshares last increase or decrease its dividend?

The most recent change in the company's dividend was an increase of $0.02 on Thursday, October 26, 2023.

What is Business First Bancshares's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio for BFST is:
  • 20.74% based on the trailing year of earnings
  • 22.22% based on this year's estimates
  • 24.35% based on next year's estimates
  • 22.75% based on cash flow

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