National Bankshares Q4 net income $4.19M ($0.71 EPS) down 55% YoY; announces acquisition of Frontier Community Bank
NATIONAL BANKSHARES INC
- Net income $4.19M ($0.71 EPS) in Q4 2023 vs $9.31M ($1.57 EPS) in Q4 2022; full-year $15.69M ($2.66 EPS) vs $25.93M ($4.33 EPS).
- Net interest margin compressed due to 525 bps Fed rate hikes; deposit competition raised cost of funds.
- Entered definitive agreement to acquire Frontier Community Bank (Waynesboro, VA); expands into Shenandoah Valley and central Virginia.
- Paid $2.51 per share in dividends in 2023 ($1.51 regular + $1.00 special), payout ratio 94.21%.
- Low credit risk; allowance for credit losses decreased, leading to recovery of provision.