BFST Dividend History & Analysis | 2.1% Yield
BFST has a dividend yield of 2.1% and paid 0.6 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
Top Dividend Payers in Regional Banks
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | YIELD TTM | YIELD ON COST 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| BPE MI BPER Banca |
33,935 M | 5.85% | 45.63% |
| SWED-A ST Swedbank (publ) |
45,727 M | 9.93% | 25.95% |
| UCG MI UniCredit S.p.A. |
143,587 M | 4.77% | 35.56% |
| BNP PA |
126,335 M | 9.71% | 21.91% |
| VLK AS Van Lanschot |
3,334 M | 5.82% | 24.86% |
| IFS NYSE Intercorp Financial |
6,070 M | 7.81% | 20.55% |
| NDA-FI HE Nordea Bank Abp |
68,623 M | 8.65% | 18.68% |
| BDB MI Banco di Desio e della |
2,851 M | 5.78% | 20.94% |
| MB MI Mediobanca Banca di Credito |
26,138 M | 6.65% | 17.42% |
| CBK XETRA Commerzbank |
49,983 M | 3.04% | 21.59% |
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCB NYSE Metropolitan Bank Holding |
1,088 M | 140.02% | 100.0% |
| CBK XETRA Commerzbank |
49,983 M | 77.88% | 100.0% |
| BPE MI BPER Banca |
33,935 M | 58.37% | 100.0% |
| BDB MI Banco di Desio e della |
2,851 M | 54.54% | 100.0% |
| DBK XETRA Deutsche Bank |
69,788 M | 49.35% | 100.0% |
| FCNCA NASDAQ First Citizens BancShares |
23,354 M | 49.07% | 100.0% |
| SWED-A ST Swedbank (publ) |
45,727 M | 34.02% | 97.1% |
| RRBI NASDAQ Red River Bancshares |
669 M | 31.03% | 100.0% |
| BFC NASDAQ Bank First National |
1,669 M | 24.51% | 100.0% |
| EQBK NYSE Equity Bancshares |
1,001 M | 22.41% | 100.0% |
BFST Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.8 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-14 | 2026-08-15 | 2026-08-31 | Quarterly | 0.15 | 0% | 0.47% |
| 2026-05-15 | 2026-05-15 | 2026-05-29 | Quarterly | 0.15 | 0% | 0.55% |
| 2026-02-13 | 2026-02-15 | 2026-02-28 | Quarterly | 0.15 | 0% | 0.52% |
| 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% | 0.59% |
| 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% |
BFST Dividend FAQ
As of September 2026, BFST's dividend yield is 2.13%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.60 USD by the current share price of 30.63.
As of September 2026, BFST paid a dividend of 0.60 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-08-14 and the payout was 0.15 USD.
BFST pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, BFST has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-08-14.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for BFST for the next payments are between 0.153 (+2.0%) and 0.158 (+5.3%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 2.04%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.15 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-08-14. The next Ex-Dividend date for Business First Bancshares (BFST) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for Business First Bancshares (BFST) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
BFST's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 6.43% per year. Strong growth: BFST's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
BFST's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.81%. If you bought BFST's shares at 21.34 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.60 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.81% of your original purchase price.
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.
BFST's 2.13% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of BFST is 20.3%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.
BFST's Overall Dividend Rating is 59.91%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
BFST Outstanding Shares Analysis
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-09-25 02:37 UTC