Business First Bancshares (BFST) Dividend Yield, Date & History $21.86 0.00 (0.00%) (As of 12/8/2023 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$21.78▼$22.2250-Day Range$18.10▼$21.9352-Week Range$13.05▼$23.67Volume44,335 shsAverage Volume50,411 shsMarket Capitalization$554.02 millionP/E Ratio8.10Dividend Yield2.56%Price Target$22.33 DividendStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Dividend SummaryDividend Yield2.56%Annual Dividend$0.56Dividend Increase Track Record 1 YearAnnualized 3-Year Dividend Growth 8.10%Dividend Payout Ratio 20.74% Recent Dividend Payment Nov. 30 Get Dividend Stock Ideas Daily Enter your email address below to receive the DividendStocks.com newsletter, a daily email that contains dividend stock ideas, ex-dividend stocks, and the latest dividend investing news. Email Address Skip Charts & View Dividend HistoryBFST Dividend PaymentsOpen Business First Bancshares in Dividend Calculator →BFST Dividend Yield Over Time Open Business First Bancshares in Dividend Yield Calculator → Business First Bancshares vs. The CompetitionTypeBusiness First BancsharesFinance CompaniesNASDAQ CompaniesAnnual Dividend$0.56$1.58$1.18Dividend Yield2.56%684.48%455.36%Annualized 3-Year Dividend Growth8.10%536.49%1,015.12%Track Record1 year6 years6 yearsBusiness First Bancshares Dividend Payout RatioTypePayout RatioBased 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 QuarterAnnouncedPeriodAmountYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date10/26/2023Quarterly$0.142.93%11/14/202311/15/202311/30/20237/27/2023Quarterly$0.122.29%8/14/20238/15/20238/31/20234/27/2023Quarterly$0.123.11%5/12/20235/15/20235/31/20231/25/2023Quarterly$0.122.3%2/14/20232/15/20232/28/202310/26/2022Quarterly$0.122.05%11/14/202211/15/202211/30/20227/26/2022Quarterly$0.122.12%8/12/20228/15/20228/31/20224/26/2022Quarterly$0.122.11%5/12/20225/15/20225/31/20221/24/2022Quarterly$0.121.77%2/14/20222/15/20222/28/202210/20/2021Quarterly$0.121.88%11/12/202111/15/202111/30/20217/26/2021Quarterly$0.122.05%8/12/20218/15/20218/31/20214/23/2021quarterly$0.122.1%5/13/20215/15/20215/31/20211/25/2021Quarterly$0.101.92%2/11/20212/15/20212/28/202110/22/2020Quarterly$0.102.33%11/12/202011/15/202011/30/20207/31/2020quarterly$0.102.9%8/13/20208/15/20208/31/20204/30/2020quarterly$0.102.9%5/14/20205/15/20205/31/20201/22/2020Quarterly$0.101.61%2/13/20202/15/20202/28/202010/17/2019$0.1011/14/201911/15/201911/30/20197/23/2019Quarterly$0.101.58%8/14/20198/15/20198/31/20194/24/2019quarterly$0.101.3%5/14/20195/15/20195/31/20191/29/2019Quarterly$0.081.38%2/14/20192/15/20192/28/201910/24/2018quarterly$0.081.27%11/14/201811/15/201811/30/20187/25/2018quarterly$0.081.24%8/14/20188/15/20188/31/20184/26/2018Quarterly$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 More Dividend Resources from MarketBeat Related Companies: HONE Dividend Yield TRST Dividend Yield HTBK Dividend Yield MCBS Dividend Yield MSBI Dividend Yield HBNC Dividend Yield CPF Dividend Yield FMNB Dividend Yield UVSP Dividend Yield CATC Dividend Yield Dividend Tools: Dividend Stocks Overview Dividend Investing Guide Dividend Newsletter Dividend Screener Dividend Capture Stocks Dividend Calculator (Web) Dividend Calculator (Excel) Dividend Payout Ratio Calculator Dividend Tax Calculator Dividend Yield Calculator Ex-Dividend Calendar Dividend Announcements Dividend Increases Dividend Cuts Special Dividends Stock Lists: Best Dividend Stocks Blue Chip Stocks Cheap Dividend Stocks Dividend Achievers Dividend Aristocrats Dividend Challengers Dividend Champions Dividend Contenders Dividend ETFs Dividend Kings High-Yield REITs High-Yield Stocks Monthly Dividend Stocks Real Estate Investment Trusts Latest Articles: Disney dividend is back as big investors press for board changesWhat’s next for GM stock: Buybacks and a dividend increaseJ&J, Gilead, BMS: A look at undervalued dividend payers10-year yield is below 4.5%...these dividend growth yields aren’t3 Dividend Champions with room for dividend growth3 healthy dividend stocks for buy and hold investorsDependable dividends: Why utility stocks are on fire5 discounted opportunities for dividend growth investorsStill thinking about buying 3M for its dividend? 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