Business First Bancshares grows via Progressive acquisition, net income up 10.0% to $22.8M

Filed July 31, 2026 · Period ending June 30, 2026 · Compared to 10-Q Aug 5, 2025 · ~1 min read

Key Changes

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  Completed acquisition of Progressive Bancorp on Jan 1, 2026, adding $773.8M in assets, $597.2M in loans, and $684.9M in deposits.

  MD&A: Acquisitions verify on EDGAR →
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  Net income available to common shareholders rose 12.7% to $45.0M for the six months ended June 30, 2026, driven by loan growth and higher net interest income.

  MD&A: Results of Operations verify on EDGAR →
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  Nonaccrual loans increased to $80.1M from $56.4M a year ago, partly due to the Progressive acquisition, signaling modest credit deterioration.

  Notes: Loans view on EDGAR →