Business First Bancshares, Inc.

Business First Bancshares, Inc. completed two significant acquisitions in the first half of 2026. The merger with Progressive Bancorp, Inc. on January 1, 2026, added $773.8 million in total assets, while the acquisition of American Planning Corporation on June 29, 2026, was valued at $6.8 million. These strategic moves contributed to a strong financial performance, with net income available to common shareholders increasing to $45.039 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, up from $39.946 million in the prior year period. Total assets grew to $8.903 billion, and total deposits reached $7.235 billion by the end of the period.

Business First Bancshares, Inc. announced its Q2 2026 financial results, reporting net income available to common shareholders of $22.8 million, or $0.70 per diluted common share, an increase from the linked quarter. The Board of Directors declared a common dividend of $0.15 per share and a preferred dividend of $18.75 per share. The company highlighted margin expansion, improving asset quality, and a strengthening capital position, alongside the acquisition of American Planning Corporation.

Business First Bancshares, Inc. announced the acquisition of American Planning Corporation, a financial consulting firm specializing in community banks. This strategic move will integrate American Planning's CEO, T. Jefferson Fair, and his team into Smith Shellnut Wilson, LLC (SSW), a b1BANK subsidiary. The acquisition significantly expands SSW's advisory platform, adding comprehensive strategic services like outsourced CFO, financial modeling, and capital planning, enhancing offerings for clients nationwide. Business First Bancshares reported $8.9 billion in assets as of March 31, 2026.

Business First Bancshares, Inc. announced it will release its second quarter 2026 financial results after market close on Thursday, July 23, 2026. Executive management will host a conference call and webcast on the same day at 4:00 p.m. CDT to discuss the results. Participants can join via dial-in or a live webcast, with a corresponding slide presentation available online.

Business First Bancshares, Inc. announced unaudited Q1 2026 results, reporting net income available to common shareholders of $22.2 million, or $0.68 per diluted common share. Core net income was $24.0 million, or $0.73 per diluted common share. The quarter included the consummation of the Progressive Bancorp, Inc. acquisition, which added $773.8 million in total assets. The company also declared a quarterly common dividend of $0.15 per share, repurchased 99,105 shares, and issued $85.0 million in subordinated notes.

Business First Bancshares, Inc. announced its unaudited Q1 2026 results, reporting net income of $22.2 million ($0.68 EPS) and core net income of $24.0 million ($0.73 EPS). The quarter included the consummation of the Progressive Bancorp, Inc. acquisition, which added $773.8 million in assets and expanded b1BANK's presence with nine new banking centers. The company also strengthened its capital ratios, improved liquidity, added key personnel in Houston, formed a strategic AI partnership with Covecta, and completed a self-managed subordinated debt issuance.