Business First Bancshares reported net income available to common shareholders of $23.2 million, or $0.71 per diluted share, for the quarter ended September 30, 2026. The company also declared a quarterly common cash dividend of $0.15 per share and a preferred dividend of $18.75 per share, payable on November 30 to shareholders of record as of November 15. During the quarter, the bank repurchased 204,160 shares for $6.3 million at a weighted average price of $30.81. Business First Bancshares operates as a diversified commercial banking franchise in Louisiana and Texas.
