Business First Bancshares, Inc. Common Stock (BFST)
Business First Bancshares, Inc. (BFST) is a bank holding company based in Alabama that operates through its subsidiaries, offering a range of banking and financial services. It focuses on providing community banking services, including personal and business banking, lending, and deposit products, primarily serving local markets in the southeastern United States.
Dividend History
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | $0.14 | 2025-08-15 | 2025-08-15 |
| May 31, 2025 | $0.14 | 2025-05-15 | 2025-05-15 |
| February 28, 2025 | $0.14 | 2025-02-14 | 2025-02-15 |
| November 30, 2024 | $0.14 | 2024-11-15 | 2024-11-15 |
| August 31, 2024 | $0.14 | 2024-08-15 | 2024-08-15 |
Dividends Summary
- Business First Bancshares, Inc. Common Stock has issued 30 dividend payments over the past 7 years
- The most recent dividend was paid 52 days ago, on August 31, 2025
- The highest dividend payed out to investors during this period was $0.14 per share
- The average dividend paid during this period was $0.11 per share.
Company News
Business First Bancshares announced an agreement to acquire Progressive Bancorp, Inc., which will increase its total assets to approximately $8.5 billion and strengthen its presence in North Louisiana. The transaction is expected to close in early Q1 2026, pending regulatory and shareholder approvals.
Business First Bancshares will release its Q2 2025 financial results on July 28, 2025, before market open, with a conference call and webcast to follow at 9:00 a.m. CST.
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