Business First Bancshares Q1 2025 EPS $0.65, NIM expands 7 bps; NPL ratio rises to 0.69%

Business First Bancshares, Inc.

2025-Q1 EPS reported $0.65 revenue$2,860,000

Net income available to common shareholders $19.2M ($0.65 diluted EPS), up from $15.1M linked quarter.
Net interest margin 3.68%, up 7 bps from 3.61% linked quarter; net interest income $66.0M.
Nonperforming loans to total loans at 0.69%, up 27 bps; provision for credit losses $2.8M (down from $6.7M).
Tangible book value per share $20.84, up 4.6% from $19.92 at Dec. 31, 2024.
Declared common dividend $0.14/share and preferred dividend $18.75/share, payable May 31, 2025.

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