Business First Bancshares (BFST) Dividend Yield, Date & History $32.30 +0.12 (+0.37%) As of 01:43 PM Eastern This is a fair market value price provided by Massive. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Dividend Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsBuy This Stock Business First Bancshares Dividend SummaryDividend Yield1.86%Annual Dividend$0.60Upcoming Ex-Dividend Date Aug. 14 Dividend Increase Track Record 2 YearsAnnualized 5-Year Dividend Growth 7.34%Dividend Payout Ratio 21.28% Business First Bancshares (BFST) pays quarterly dividends, with an annual dividend of $0.60 per share and a dividend yield of 1.86%. Investors who own the stock before the ex-dividend date of Friday, August 14, 2026 will receive the next quarterly payment of $0.15 per share, scheduled for Monday, August 31, 2026. BFST has grown its dividend for 2 consecutive years, with an average annual increase of 7.34% in the past 5 years. The company currently pays out 21.28% of its earnings and 18.89% of its cash flow as dividends. Skip Charts & View Dividend HistoryBFST Dividend Payments by QuarterDividend Payments by Quarter Chart DescriptionThe chart below displays up to four years of Business First Bancshares' dividend payment history by quarter. The blue bars represent historical dividend payments, while the gray bars indicate future payments.Open Business First Bancshares in Dividend Calculator BFST Dividend Yield Over TimeDividend Yield Over Time Chart DescriptionThe chart below tracks Business First Bancshares' dividend yield over the past four years. The line represents changes in yield by quarter, providing a clear view of trends over time.Open Business First Bancshares in Dividend Yield Calculator Business First Bancshares vs. The CompetitionCompare Business First Bancshares' annual dividend and yield with averages for Finance and NASDAQ companies to evaluate its performance against the market.TypeBusiness First BancsharesFinance CompaniesNASDAQ CompaniesAnnual Dividend$0.60$0.07$1.63Dividend Yield1.86%5.89%10.74%Track Record2 years9 years10 yearsBusiness First Bancshares Dividend Payout RatioDividend payout ratios express the dividend as a percentage of another metric, such as earnings or cash flow, and can be used to assess dividend sustainability.TypePayout RatioBased on Trailing 12 Months of Earnings21.28%Based on This Year's Estimate19.87%Based on Next Year's Estimate18.18%Based on Cashflow18.90% Business First Bancshares Dividend History by Quarter Custom Range 3 Months 6 Months Year-to-Date 1 Year 2 Years 3 Years 5 Years 10 Years All Time Time Frame Start Date End Date Export AnnouncedPeriodPaymentPayment ChangeYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date7/23/2026quarterly$0.15 - 1.97%8/14/20268/15/20268/31/20264/23/2026quarterly$0.15 - 2.24%5/15/20265/15/20265/29/20261/22/2026quarterly$0.15 - 2.06%2/13/20262/15/20262/28/202610/23/2025quarterly$0.15+$0.017.14%2.38%11/14/202511/15/202511/30/20257/24/2025quarterly$0.14 - 2.3%8/15/20258/15/20258/31/2025They didn't warn anyone in 1971. This time someone is warning you. (Ad)On August 15, 1971, Nixon interrupted prime-time television and ended the gold standard in 15 minutes - no debate, no vote, one executive order. Gold tripled within three years and climbed 20x over the following decade. Trump holds that same executive authority today, and his advisors are openly saying a reversal is on the table. There are two ways this plays out - both move gold in the same direction. A free briefing breaks down exactly what Nixon did, why Trump is positioned to act, and how to move your 401k into gold before any announcement - tax free.Request the free guide in 30 seconds and get positioned now4/24/2025quarterly$0.14 - 2.5%5/15/20255/15/20255/31/20251/23/2025quarterly$0.14 - 2%2/14/20252/15/20252/28/202510/24/2024quarterly$0.14 - 2.16%11/15/202411/15/202411/30/2024This table shows Business First Bancshares' quarterly dividend history, including payout amounts, yield, dividend changes, and key dates. Use the date filter to explore data as far back as 2013 to analyze trends over time. Business First Bancshares Dividend - Frequently Asked Questions What is Business First Bancshares' dividend yield? The current dividend yield for Business First Bancshares is 1.86%. Learn more on BFST's dividend yield history. How much is Business First Bancshares' annual dividend? The annual dividend for BFST shares is $0.60. 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 is Business First Bancshares' next dividend payment? Business First Bancshares' next quarterly dividend payment of $0.15 per share will be made to shareholders on Monday, August 31, 2026. When was Business First Bancshares' most recent dividend payment? Business First Bancshares' most recent quarterly dividend payment of $0.15 per share was made to shareholders on Friday, May 29, 2026. When is Business First Bancshares' ex-dividend date? Business First Bancshares' next ex-dividend date is Friday, August 14, 2026. When was Business First Bancshares' most recent ex-dividend date? Business First Bancshares' most recent ex-dividend date was Friday, May 15, 2026. Is Business First Bancshares' dividend growing? Over the past five years, the company's dividend has grown by an average of 7.34% per year. What track record does Business First Bancshares have of raising its dividend? Business First Bancshares has increased its dividend for the past 2 consecutive years. When did Business First Bancshares last increase or decrease its dividend? The most recent change in the company's dividend was an increase of $0.01 on Thursday, October 23, 2025. What is Business First Bancshares' dividend payout ratio? The dividend payout ratio for BFST is: 21.28% based on the trailing year of earnings 19.87% based on this year's estimates 18.18% based on next year's estimates 18.90% based on cash flow Is Business First Bancshares a good dividend stock? Business First Bancshares' dividend yield of 1.88% is lower than the average Finance company that issues a dividend. The company's 2 consecutive years of dividend growth are not enough to demonstrate a strong track record of dividend growth yet. Business First Bancshares' dividend payout ratio of 21.28% is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75% of its earnings. Looking at the stock as a whole, market analysts rate Business First Bancshares stock as a Buy, with forecasts suggesting positive growth potential despite some reservations. 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