Business First Bancshares Q2 net income $22.8M ($0.70 EPS); NIM expands 8 bps to 3.73%

Business First Bancshares, Inc.

Net income available to common shareholders $22.8M ($0.70 diluted EPS), up from $22.2M linked quarter.
Net interest margin expanded 8 bps to 3.73%; core NIM (non-GAAP) 3.68%.
Completed acquisition of American Planning Corporation on June 29, 2026, expanding advisory platform.
Repurchased 176,849 shares for $4.8M at $27.22 avg; issued $85M subordinated debt in April.
Declared $0.15/common share dividend payable Aug 31, record Aug 15; preferred dividend $18.75/share.

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