Is Business First Bancshares, Inc. a good dividend stock?

Business First Bancshares, Inc. (BFST) is a dividend-paying stock with a current dividend yield of 1.93%. Review its dividend history, payout consistency and growth to judge whether it fits your income strategy.

What is BFST's dividend yield?

The dividend yield for BFST stock is currently 1.93%.

How much does BFST pay in dividends per year?

Business First Bancshares, Inc. pays an annual dividend of $0.5900 per share over the trailing twelve months.

How often does BFST pay dividends?

BFST stock pays dividends quarterly.

Is BFST's dividend growing?

Business First Bancshares, Inc.'s 3-year dividend CAGR is 7.12%.

BFST Stock Price, Chart, Stats & News

Business First Bancshares, Inc.

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Overview Dividend safety Dividends Fundamentals

Business First Bancshares, Inc. (BFST) is a dividend-paying stock with a current dividend yield of 1.93% as of Jul 21, 2026. It pays $0.5900 per share over the trailing twelve months and distributes quarterly. Its dividend has grown at a 7.03% 5-year compound annual rate.

999.62M

Market cap

10.55x

Current P/E

9.68x

Forward P/E

1.93%

Dividend yield

$0.5900

BFST dividend

Dividend safety

Strong

Dividend coverage looks healthy — BFST pays out about 20% of earnings.

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Fundamentals

Gross margin	60.92%
Operating margin	22.15%
Pretax margin	21.55%
Net margin	17.16%
Effective tax rate	20.35%
ROA	1.07%
ROE	10.19%
D/E	0.61x
Interest coverage ratio	0.59x

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BFST valuation

P/E	10.55x
P/S	1.70x
P/B	0.88x
P/CF	8.53x
P/FCF	9.93x
P/OCF	8.53x
PEG	1.22x
EV multiple	6.13x

About

Business First Bancshares, Inc. (BFST) serves as the bank holding company for b1BANK, delivering an extensive array of banking products and financial services. Its deposit offerings include checking, demand, money market, time, and savings accounts, alongside certificates of deposit, and modern conveniences such as remote and direct deposit capabilities. The company provides a diverse portfolio of lending solutions.