BFST Dividend History & Analysis | 2.3% Yield

BFST has a dividend yield of 2.3% and paid 0.72 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.27%
Payout Ratio 20.6%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 5.51%
Consistency Lifetime 100.0%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.68%
Payout FCF 24.1%
Streak Years 8
Dividend Rating 60.73%
Ex-Dividend in 4 days: Buy before Feb 13, 2026 to receive the next dividend.

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 9.2%
Total Return 5y: 52.6%

Top Dividend Payers in Regional Banks

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
VLK 2,560 M 7.68% 31.6%
BNP 120,308 M 9.55% 23.7%
GHI 187 M 12.2% 14.5%
NRIM 521 M 2.84% 30.4%
ACA 63,786 M 6.74% 15.8%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
USCB 342 M 100% 100%
CBK 46,157 M 80.3% 45.6%
BCML 327 M 65.1% 100%
DBK 75,081 M 50.4% 78.7%
CBNK 500 M 44.8% 100%

Quality Dividend Peers in Regional Banks

NECB
Northeast Community
 4.59% Yield
EWBC
East West Bancorp
 3.17% Yield
AMAL
Amalgamated Bank
 2.30% Yield
FSBC
Five Star Bancorp
 3.24% Yield
SPFI
South Plains Financial
 2.10% Yield
NWFL
Norwood Financial
 5.02% Yield

BFST Dividend History: Last 32 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-02-13 2026-02-15 2026-02-28 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2025-11-14 2025-11-15 2025-11-30 Quarterly 0.15 7.1% 0.6%
2025-08-15 2025-08-15 2025-08-31 Quarterly 0.14 0% 0.57%
2025-05-15 2025-05-15 2025-05-31 Quarterly 0.14 0% 0.57%
2025-02-14 2025-02-15 2025-02-28 Quarterly 0.14 0% 0.51%
2024-11-15 2024-11-15 2024-11-30 Quarterly 0.14 0% 0.49%
2024-08-15 2024-08-15 2024-08-31 Quarterly 0.14 0% 0.64%
2024-05-14 2024-05-15 2024-05-31 Quarterly 0.14 0% 0.66%
2024-02-14 2024-02-15 2024-02-28 Quarterly 0.14 0% 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% 0.58%
2023-05-12 2023-05-15 2023-05-31 Quarterly 0.12 0% 0.85%
2023-02-14 2023-02-15 2023-02-28 Quarterly 0.12 0% 0.58%
2022-11-14 2022-11-15 2022-11-30 Quarterly 0.12 0% 0.5%
2022-08-12 2022-08-15 2022-08-31 Quarterly 0.12 0% 0.49%
2022-05-12 2022-05-15 2022-05-31 Quarterly 0.12 0% 0.55%
2022-02-14 2022-02-15 2022-02-28 Quarterly 0.12 0% 0.45%
2021-11-12 2021-11-15 2021-11-30 Quarterly 0.12 0% 0.42%
2021-08-12 2021-08-15 2021-08-31 Quarterly 0.12 0% 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% 0.46%
2020-11-12 2020-11-15 2020-11-30 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2020-08-13 2020-08-15 2020-08-31 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2020-05-14 2020-05-15 2020-05-31 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2020-02-13 2020-02-15 2020-02-28 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2019-11-14 2019-11-15 2019-11-30 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2019-08-14 2019-08-15 2019-08-31 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2019-05-14 2019-05-15 2019-05-31 Quarterly 0.1 25% N/A
2019-02-14 2019-02-15 2019-02-28 Quarterly 0.08 0% N/A
2018-11-14 2018-11-15 2018-11-30 Quarterly 0.08 0% N/A
2018-08-14 2018-08-15 2018-08-31 Quarterly 0.08 0% N/A
2018-05-14 2018-05-15 2018-05-31 Quarterly 0.08 0% N/A

BFST Dividend FAQ

Business First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: BFST) is the holding company for b1BANK, a community-focused lender operating in Louisiana and Texas. The bank offers a full suite of deposit products (checking, savings, money-market, CDs, remote deposit capture) and a broad loan portfolio that includes commercial & industrial financing, construction, real-estate, agricultural, residential mortgages, and consumer installment loans. It also provides wealth-management services (mutual funds, annuities, IRAs) and a range of treasury, cash-management, and digital banking solutions.

What is the Dividend Yield of BFST?

As of February 2026, BFST`s dividend yield is 2.27%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.72 USD by the current share price of 29.84.

Does BFST pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, BFST paid a dividend of 0.72 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-02-13 and the payout was 0.15 USD.

How often does BFST pay dividends?

BFST pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, BFST has issued 5 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-02-13.

BFST dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for BFST for the next 4 payments are between 0.151 (+0.7%) and 0.156 (+4.0%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will BFST pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.15 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-02-13. The next Ex-Dividend date for Business First Bancshares (BFST) is 2026-02-13.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for BFST?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Business First Bancshares (BFST) is 2026-02-13.

What is the Dividend Growth of BFST?

BFST's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 5.51% per year.
Strong growth: BFST's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of BFST?

BFST's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 3.68%. If you bought BFST's shares at 19.56 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.72 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.68% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of BFST?

BFST Payout Consistency is 100.0%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Business First Bancshares has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does BFST have a good Dividend Yield?

BFST`s 2.27% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of BFST?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of BFST is 20.6%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of BFST?

BFST`s Overall Dividend Rating is 60.73%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

BFST Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in BFST's Outstanding Shares?

Business First Bancshares's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 8.2% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 100.0%).

Significant dilution: Heavy share issuance is diluting existing shareholders. Even if total dividends paid increase, your dividend per share may stagnate or decline.

Has BFST ever had a Stock Split?

No stock splits on record. The share count changes shown above reflect buybacks, new issuance, or employee compensation rather than structural splits.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2013 5,533,600
2014 6,000,000 +8.43%
2015 7,314,900 +21.92%
2016 6,914,200 -5.48%
2017 11,533,200 +66.8%
2018 12,521,000 +8.56%
2019 13,638,200 +8.92%
2020 20,727,000 +51.98%
2021 20,462,000 -1.28%
2022 24,757,000 +20.99%
2023 25,334,000 +2.33%
2024 29,521,000 +16.53%
2025 29,656,600 +0.46%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-04 02:38