BFST Dividend Calculator
Business First Bancshares, Inc. Common Stock (BFST) currently yields 1.91% and paid $0.59 per share in dividends over the last 12 months, distributed quarterly, with 5 consecutive years of maintained or increased payouts. Data updated 2026-07-07.
Last Close
$30.89
Dividend Yield
1.91%
12-Mo Dividend / Share
$0.59
5-Yr Div Growth / Yr
+7.0%
Raise Streak
5 yrs
Next Ex-Date
TBD
Project Future Income from BFST
Portfolio Value
$104,200
Year 10
Monthly Dividends
$194
Year 10
Total Invested
$70,000
Year 10
Portfolio Value & Annual Dividends — BFST
Projected Income from BFST
| Year | Invested | Annual Div. | Monthly | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $16,000 | $306 | $25 | 527.9 | $16,306 |
| 2 | $22,000 | $450 | $38 | 726.9 | $23,555 |
| 3 | $28,000 | $610 | $51 | 921.4 | $31,319 |
| 4 | $34,000 | $788 | $66 | 1111.7 | $39,641 |
| 5 | $40,000 | $984 | $82 | 1298.5 | $48,568 |
| 6 | $46,000 | $1,201 | $100 | 1482.0 | $58,148 |
| 7 | $52,000 | $1,441 | $120 | 1662.8 | $68,439 |
| 8 | $58,000 | $1,707 | $142 | 1841.3 | $79,500 |
| 9 | $64,000 | $2,001 | $167 | 2017.9 | $91,396 |
| 10 | $70,000 | $2,326 | $194 | 2193.2 | $104,200 |
BFST Dividend Per Share by Year
BFST Dividend Payment History
Updated 2026-07-07
| Ex-Dividend Date | Pay Date | Amount / Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-15 | 2026-05-29 | $0.15 |
| 2026-02-13 | 2026-02-28 | $0.15 |
| 2025-11-14 | 2025-11-30 | $0.15 |
| 2025-08-15 | 2025-08-31 | $0.14 |
| 2025-05-15 | 2025-05-31 | $0.14 |
| 2025-02-14 | 2025-02-28 | $0.14 |
| 2024-11-15 | 2024-11-30 | $0.14 |
| 2024-08-15 | 2024-08-31 | $0.14 |
| 2024-05-14 | 2024-05-31 | $0.14 |
| 2024-02-14 | 2024-02-28 | $0.14 |
| 2023-11-14 | 2023-11-30 | $0.14 |
| 2023-08-14 | 2023-08-31 | $0.12 |
| 2023-05-12 | 2023-05-31 | $0.12 |
| 2023-02-14 | 2023-02-28 | $0.12 |
| 2022-11-14 | 2022-11-30 | $0.12 |
| 2022-08-12 | 2022-08-31 | $0.12 |
| 2022-05-12 | 2022-05-31 | $0.12 |
| 2022-02-14 | 2022-02-28 | $0.12 |
| 2021-11-12 | 2021-11-30 | $0.12 |
| 2021-08-12 | 2021-08-31 | $0.12 |
| 2021-05-13 | 2021-05-31 | $0.12 |
| 2021-02-11 | 2021-02-28 | $0.10 |
| 2020-11-12 | 2020-11-30 | $0.10 |
| 2020-08-13 | 2020-08-31 | $0.10 |
BFST Dividend FAQ
How much does BFST pay in dividends per share?
Business First Bancshares, Inc. Common Stock paid $0.59 per share over the trailing 12 months on a quarterly schedule. Dividend amounts can change with each declaration — the full payment history is listed below.
How often does BFST pay dividends?
BFST pays dividends quarterly. Every historical ex-dividend date and amount is in the table below.
What is BFST's dividend yield?
At the last close of $30.89, BFST yields approximately 1.91% (trailing 12-month dividends divided by price). Yield moves inversely with price.
What is BFST's dividend growth rate?
BFST's dividend per share has compounded at 7.0% per year over the last 5 years (7.1% over 3 years). Past growth does not guarantee future increases.
How much BFST do I need for $100 a month in dividends?
At the trailing payout of $0.59 per share per year, roughly 2,034 shares — about $62,830.26 at the current price. Use the calculator above to model your own target.
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