Business First Earnings Reports

Business First Bancshares delivered a robust quarter with $20.8 million in net income and improved capital ratios, supported by stable NIM and strategic branch activity.

Business First Bancshares, Inc. reported net income available to common shareholders of $19.2 million or $0.65 per diluted common share for Q1 2025, an increase of $4.1 million and $0.14 respectively, compared to the linked quarter. The company saw solid core performance, net interest margin expansion, and capital growth, driven by a reduction in funding costs and strong earnings.

Business First Bancshares reported a net income available to common shareholders of $15.1 million, or $0.51 per diluted common share, for Q4 2024. On a non-GAAP basis, core net income was $19.5 million, or $0.66 per diluted common share. The quarter included the consummation of the Oakwood Bancshares, Inc. transaction.