Business First Bancshares Inc (BFST) Dividend History and Yield
Business First Bancshares Inc (BFST) paid $0.74 per share over the trailing twelve months, equal to a trailing twelve month (TTM) dividend yield of 2.33%. Its record includes variable payments, a 6-year growth streak, a growing dividend policy. The history below summarizes split-adjusted payments and the public dividend record available to investors.
Dividend Facts
- TTM Dividend Yield: 2.33%
- Annual Dividend (TTM): $0.74
- Frequency: Variable
- Dividend Policy: Growing
- Growth Streak: 6 years
- No-Cut Streak: 6 years
- Paying Since: 2016
- Last Ex-Dividend Date: Aug 14, 2026 $0.15
- Payment Date: Aug 31, 2026
Annual Dividends Per Share
| Year | Dividend Per Share | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | $0.3 | N/A |
| 2025 | $0.57 | +1.8% |
| 2024 | $0.56 | +12.0% |
| 2023 | $0.5 | +4.2% |
| 2022 | $0.48 | +4.3% |
| 2021 | $0.46 | +15.0% |
| 2020 | $0.4 | +5.3% |
| 2019 | $0.38 | +58.3% |
| 2018 | $0.24 | N/A |
| 2017 | $0 | N/A |
| 2016 | $0.05 | N/A |
Dividend Payment History
All payment amounts below are split-adjusted.
| Ex-Dividend Date | Payment Date | Amount | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | Aug 31, 2026 | $0.15 | Quarterly |
| May 15, 2026 | May 29, 2026 | $0.15 | Quarterly |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Feb 28, 2026 | $0.15 | Quarterly |
| Nov 14, 2025 | Nov 30, 2025 | $0.15 | Quarterly |
| Aug 15, 2025 | Aug 31, 2025 | $0.14 | Quarterly |
| May 15, 2025 | May 31, 2025 | $0.14 | Quarterly |
| Feb 14, 2025 | Feb 28, 2025 | $0.14 | Quarterly |
| Nov 15, 2024 | Nov 30, 2024 | $0.14 | Quarterly |
| Aug 15, 2024 | Aug 31, 2024 | $0.14 | Quarterly |
| May 14, 2024 | May 31, 2024 | $0.14 | Quarterly |
| Feb 14, 2024 | Feb 28, 2024 | $0.14 | Quarterly |
| Nov 14, 2023 | Nov 30, 2023 | $0.14 | Quarterly |
| Aug 14, 2023 | Aug 31, 2023 | $0.12 | Quarterly |
| May 12, 2023 | May 31, 2023 | $0.12 | Quarterly |
| Feb 14, 2023 | Feb 28, 2023 | $0.12 | Quarterly |
| Nov 14, 2022 | Nov 30, 2022 | $0.12 | Quarterly |
| Aug 12, 2022 | Aug 31, 2022 | $0.12 | Quarterly |
| May 12, 2022 | May 31, 2022 | $0.12 | Quarterly |
| Feb 14, 2022 | Feb 28, 2022 | $0.12 | Quarterly |
| Nov 12, 2021 | Nov 30, 2021 | $0.12 | Quarterly |
| Aug 12, 2021 | Aug 31, 2021 | $0.12 | Quarterly |
| May 13, 2021 | May 31, 2021 | $0.12 | Quarterly |
| Feb 11, 2021 | Feb 28, 2021 | $0.1 | Quarterly |
| Nov 12, 2020 | Nov 30, 2020 | $0.1 | Quarterly |
| Aug 13, 2020 | Aug 31, 2020 | $0.1 | Quarterly |
| May 14, 2020 | May 31, 2020 | $0.1 | Quarterly |
| Feb 13, 2020 | Feb 28, 2020 | $0.1 | Quarterly |
| Nov 14, 2019 | Nov 30, 2019 | $0.1 | Quarterly |
| Aug 14, 2019 | Aug 31, 2019 | $0.1 | Quarterly |
| May 14, 2019 | May 31, 2019 | $0.1 | Quarterly |
| Feb 14, 2019 | Feb 28, 2019 | $0.08 | Quarterly |
| Nov 14, 2018 | Nov 30, 2018 | $0.08 | Quarterly |
| Aug 14, 2018 | Aug 31, 2018 | $0.08 | Quarterly |
| May 14, 2018 | May 31, 2018 | $0.08 | Quarterly |
Frequently Asked Questions
Does BFST pay dividends?
Yes. BFST's latest recorded dividend was $0.15 per share with an ex-dividend date of Aug 14, 2026.
What is BFST's dividend yield?
BFST's trailing twelve month (TTM) dividend yield is 2.33%.
How often does BFST pay dividends?
BFST has a variable dividend payment schedule.
How many years has BFST increased its dividend?
BFST has increased its dividend for 6 consecutive years.
When was BFST's last ex-dividend date?
BFST's most recent ex-dividend date was Aug 14, 2026.
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