BFST Dividend History & Yield
Business First Bancshares, Inc. · NasdaqGS
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 13, 2026 (in 65 days) | Nov 29, 2026 | $0.15 | $15.00 | Estimated |
| Fri, Feb 12, 2027 (in 156 days) | Feb 28, 2027 | $0.15 | $15.00 | Estimated |
| Fri, May 14, 2027 (in 247 days) | May 30, 2027 | $0.15 | $15.00 | Estimated |
| Fri, Aug 13, 2027 (in 338 days) | Aug 29, 2027 | $0.15 | $15.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from BFST's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.60 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 34 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much BFST do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 2,000 | $62,760 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 10,000 | $313,800 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 20,000 | $627,600 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.91%. $10,000 in BFST would currently pay about $191 a year ($16 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
BFST dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | Aug 31, 2026 | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| May 15, 2026 | May 29, 2026 | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Feb 28, 2026 | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Nov 14, 2025 | Nov 30, 2025 | $0.15 | +7.1% |
| Aug 15, 2025 | Aug 31, 2025 | $0.14 | +0.0% |
| May 15, 2025 | May 31, 2025 | $0.14 | +0.0% |
| Feb 14, 2025 | Feb 28, 2025 | $0.14 | +0.0% |
| Nov 15, 2024 | Nov 30, 2024 | $0.14 | +0.0% |
| Aug 15, 2024 | Aug 31, 2024 | $0.14 | +0.0% |
| May 14, 2024 | May 31, 2024 | $0.14 | +0.0% |
| Feb 14, 2024 | Feb 28, 2024 | $0.14 | +0.0% |
| Nov 14, 2023 | Nov 30, 2023 | $0.14 | +16.7% |
| Aug 14, 2023 | Aug 31, 2023 | $0.12 | +0.0% |
| May 12, 2023 | May 31, 2023 | $0.12 | +0.0% |
| Feb 14, 2023 | Feb 28, 2023 | $0.12 | +0.0% |
| Nov 14, 2022 | Nov 30, 2022 | $0.12 | +0.0% |
| Aug 12, 2022 | Aug 31, 2022 | $0.12 | +0.0% |
| May 12, 2022 | May 31, 2022 | $0.12 | +0.0% |
| Feb 14, 2022 | Feb 28, 2022 | $0.12 | +0.0% |
| Nov 12, 2021 | Nov 30, 2021 | $0.12 | +0.0% |
| Aug 12, 2021 | Aug 31, 2021 | $0.12 | +0.0% |
| May 13, 2021 | May 31, 2021 | $0.12 | +20.0% |
| Feb 11, 2021 | Feb 28, 2021 | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Nov 12, 2020 | Nov 30, 2020 | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Aug 13, 2020 | Aug 31, 2020 | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| May 14, 2020 | May 31, 2020 | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Feb 13, 2020 | Feb 28, 2020 | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Nov 14, 2019 | Nov 30, 2019 | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Aug 14, 2019 | Aug 31, 2019 | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| May 14, 2019 | May 31, 2019 | $0.10 | +25.0% |
| Feb 14, 2019 | Feb 28, 2019 | $0.08 | +0.0% |
| Nov 14, 2018 | Nov 30, 2018 | $0.08 | +0.0% |
| Aug 14, 2018 | Aug 31, 2018 | $0.08 | +0.0% |
| May 14, 2018 | May 31, 2018 | $0.08 | — |
BFST dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 14, 2025 | Raised 7.1% | $0.14 | $0.15 | Paid |
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
BFST scores 0/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
No warning flags: the payout ratio, yield level, 5-year cut history and price trend all look ordinary.
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About Business First Bancshares, Inc.
Business First Bancshares, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for b1BANK that provides various banking products and services in Louisiana and Texas. It offers various deposit products and services, including checking and savings, time, and money market accounts; and certificates of deposits, remote deposit capture, and direct deposit services.
Sector: Financial Services. Industry: Banks - Regional. First dividend on our records: May 14, 2018. 34 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
BFST dividend FAQ
When is BFST's next ex-dividend date?
BFST's next ex-dividend date is Nov 13, 2026 (in 65 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.15 per share, expected on Nov 29, 2026.
How often does BFST pay dividends?
BFST pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.15 per share with an ex-date of Aug 14, 2026.
What is BFST's dividend yield?
BFST's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 1.91%, based on $0.60 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $31.38. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.60 per share, is 1.91%.
How much does BFST pay per share?
BFST pays about $0.15 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.60 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $60.00 a year.
Has BFST grown or cut its dividend?
BFST has raised its annual dividend for 1 consecutive year. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 6.4% a year (+7.1% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of BFST do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.91%, you would need about 2,000 shares of BFST (roughly $62,760 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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