Business First Bancshares, Inc. announced earnings results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2019. For the fourth quarter, the company announced net interest income was USD 20.627 million compared to USD 17.117 million a year ago. Net income was USD 5.759 million compared to USD 3.445 million a year ago. For the full year, net interest income was USD 80.198 million compared to USD 62.229 million a year ago. Net income was USD 23.772 million compared to USD 14.091 million a year ago.