Business First Bancshares Reports Q2 2025 Earnings: Net Income Up 7.8%, Core Net Income Up 1.1%

Business First Bancshares reported Q2 2025 net income of $20.8 million, up $1.6 million from the previous quarter, and core net income of $19.5 million, up $0.2 million. The bank's return on average assets was 1.07%, and common equity to total assets increased to 9.77%. The board declared a quarterly preferred dividend of $18.75 per share and a common dividend of $0.14 per share.