Business First Bancshares (BFST) Dividend History & Analysis

Track McKesson's (BFST) dividend history - current yield, annual dividend growth rate, payout history and peer comparisons.

Yield 12m 2.30%
Dividends per Share 12m 0.56
Dividend Growth Rate 5y 6.96%
Overall Dividend Rating 66.73%
Yield on Cost 5y 5.30%
Payout Ratio 22.6%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 100.0%
Total Return 12m: 14.79%
#123 in Group
Total Return 5y: 130.26%
#50 in Group

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

Number of Payouts Yearly

5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield

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Highest Dividend Yields in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)
Dividend Yield Yield on Cost
BFST 724m 2.30% 5.30%
GTN 31m 45.2% 42.2%
VLK 2,230m 13.8% 89.9%
BBAR 3,681m 9.71% 74.9%
Highest Dividend Growth Rate in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)
Growth Rate Payout Ratio
BFST 724m 6.96% 22.6%
SPL 15,594m 113% 87.5%
BHW 4,008m 74.6% 105%
ING 10,598m 59.9% 99.3%

BFST Dividend History: Last 28 Payments (USD)

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate Payout Yield
2025-02-14 0.14 0.51%
2024-11-15 2024-11-15 2024-11-30 Quarterly 0.14 0.49%
2024-08-15 2024-08-15 2024-08-31 Quarterly 0.14 0.64%
2024-05-14 2024-05-15 2024-05-31 Quarterly 0.14 0.66%
2024-02-14 2024-02-15 2024-02-28 Quarterly 0.14 0.66%
2023-11-14 2023-11-15 2023-11-30 Quarterly 0.14 16.7% 0.67%
2023-08-14 2023-08-15 2023-08-31 Quarterly 0.12 0.58%
2023-05-12 2023-05-15 2023-05-31 Quarterly 0.12 0.85%
2023-02-14 2023-02-15 2023-02-28 Quarterly 0.12 0.58%
2022-11-14 2022-11-15 2022-11-30 Quarterly 0.12 0.5%
2022-08-12 2022-08-15 2022-08-31 Quarterly 0.12 0.49%
2022-05-12 2022-05-15 2022-05-31 Quarterly 0.12 0.55%
2022-02-14 2022-02-15 2022-02-28 Quarterly 0.12 0.45%
2021-11-12 2021-11-15 2021-11-30 Quarterly 0.12 0.42%
2021-08-12 2021-08-15 2021-08-31 Quarterly 0.12 0.5%
2021-05-13 2021-05-15 2021-05-31 Quarterly 0.12 20% 0.52%
2021-02-11 2021-02-15 2021-02-28 Quarterly 0.1 0.46%
2020-11-12 2020-11-15 2020-11-30 Quarterly 0.1 0.51%
2020-08-13 2020-08-15 2020-08-31 Quarterly 0.1 0.67%
2020-05-14 2020-05-15 2020-05-31 Quarterly 0.1 0.93%
2020-02-13 2020-02-15 2020-02-28 Quarterly 0.1
2019-11-14 2019-11-15 2019-11-30 Quarterly 0.1
2019-08-14 2019-08-15 2019-08-31 Quarterly 0.1
2019-05-14 2019-05-15 2019-05-31 Quarterly 0.1 25%
2019-02-14 2019-02-15 2019-02-28 Quarterly 0.08
2018-11-14 2018-11-15 2018-11-30 Quarterly 0.08
2018-08-14 2018-08-15 2018-08-31 Quarterly 0.08
2018-05-14 2018-05-15 2018-05-31 Quarterly 0.08

BFST Dividend FAQ

Does BFST pay dividends?

Yes, as of April 2025, BFST paid a dividend of 0.56 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-02-14.

What is the Dividend Yield of BFST?

As of April 2025, BFST`s dividend yield is 2.30%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 560K USD by the current share price of 24.35.

How often does BFST pay dividends?

BFST pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), BFST has issued 4 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for BFST?

The next ex-dividend date for Business First Bancshares (BFST) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth of BFST?

BFST's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 6.96M% per year.
Strong growth: Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of BFST?

BFST's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 5.30M%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought Business First Bancshares five years ago. It is calculated as the sum of all trailing 12-month dividends (560K) divided by the purchase price five years ago (10.57):

What is the Payout Consistency of BFST?

BFST Payout Consistency is 100.0%.
Highly consistent: Business First Bancshares has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments.

Does BFST have a good Dividend Yield?

BFST`s 2.30% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of BFST?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of BFST is 22.6%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of BFST?

BFST`s Overall Dividend Rating is 66.73%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

BFST Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in BFST`s Outstanding Shares?

Business First Bancshares`s outstanding shares have increased by approximately 7.63% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: 100.0%), negatively influencing stock price.

Has Business First Bancshares ever had a Stock Split?

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Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2013 6,000,000
2014 6,000,000
2015 7,000,000 +16.67%
2016 7,000,000
2017 8,000,000 +14.29%
2018 12,000,000 +50%
2019 14,000,000 +16.67%
2020 18,000,000 +28.57%
2021 21,000,000 +16.67%
2022 23,000,000 +9.52%
2023 25,000,000 +8.7%
2024 26,000,000 +4%