• Business First Bancshares’ Q3 2026 net income available to common shareholders rose quarter-over-quarter to $23.2 million, or $0.71 per diluted share.
• Net interest income climbed quarter-over-quarter to $80.7 million, while net interest margin widened to 3.86%.
• The bank completed the conversion of Progressive Bank’s core systems onto its platform in August 2026.

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