Business First Bancshares, Inc. reported earnings results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2022. For the fourth quarter, the company reported net interest income was USD 56.06 million compared to USD 38.34 million a year ago. Net income was USD 17.97 million compared to USD 12.07 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 0.68 compared to USD 0.59 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 0.67 compared to USD 0.59 a year ago.
For the full year, net interest income was USD 199.58 million compared to USD 153.88 million a year ago. Net income was USD 54.26 million compared to USD 52.14 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 2.34 compared to USD 2.54 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 2.32 compared to USD 2.53 a year ago.