National Bankshares, Inc.NASDAQ: NKSH

National Bankshares Reports Results for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2025

· Issued by National Bankshares, Inc.
BLACKSBURG, VA., April 24, 2025 -- National Bankshares, Inc. ("the Company") (Nasdaq: NKSH), parent company of The National Bank of Blacksburg ("the Bank") and National Bankshares Financial Services, Inc., today announced its results of operations for the first quarter of 2025. The Company reported net income of $3.24 million or $0.51 per diluted common share for the three months ended March 31, 2025. This compares with net income of $2.17 million or $0.37 per diluted common share for the three months ended March 31, 2024. National Bankshares, Inc. ended March 31, 2025 with total assets of $1.84 billion.
CEO F. Brad Denardo commented, "During the first quarter, National Bankshares continued to build a brighter future for our customers, communities, and shareholders. We are excited to have recently opened our Roanoke, Virginia, branch office, and we are motivated to serve our new neighbors and grow our presence in the Roanoke Valley. We are also working tirelessly towards launching our core systems upgrade in the second quarter, which promises better efficiency, streamlined processes, and an enhanced customer experience. Our commitment to shareholder value remains steadfast, and we are confident that our proven business model and strategically sound growth plan will continue to deliver results."
Comparability
The Company acquired Frontier Community Bank ("FCB") on June 1, 2024. In accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, periods prior to June 1, 2024 have not been restated and do not include assets acquired, liabilities assumed or results of operations related to FCB prior to acquisition. On the date of merger, the transaction increased the Company's stockholders' equity by $14.3 million and added loans of $118.7 million, goodwill of $4.9 million, core deposit intangibles of $2.1 million, and customer deposits of $129.7 million. More information about assets acquired and liabilities assumed is provided in the Company's 2024 Form 10-K.
Highlights
Branch Opening
The Company opened its new branch location in Roanoke, Virginia. The branch team will build on the customer relationships developed through the Roanoke loan production office and is eager to welcome the broader Roanoke Valley to The National Bank.
Net Interest Income
The net interest margin improved when the first quarter of 2025 is compared with the fourth quarter of 2024, due to lower deposit costs. When the three months ended March 31, 2025 is compared with the three months ended March 31, 2024, the net interest margin improved on higher asset yields and lower deposit costs.
Noninterest Income
Noninterest income increased when the first quarter of 2025 is compared with the fourth quarter of 2024 due to higher volume in credit and debit card transactions and receipt of an annual distribution of partnership income included in other income. When compared with the first quarter of 2024, the same drivers increased noninterest income for the three months ended March 31, 2025, along with the FCB acquisition and positive trends in Trust income.
Noninterest Expense
Noninterest expense increased slightly when the first quarter of 2025 is compared with the fourth quarter of 2024. Noninterest expense in 2025 includes conversion expenses associated with the upcoming system upgrade that will provide greater efficiency and improved product offerings. When compared with the first quarter of 2024, the FCB acquisition was the primary driver of the increase in noninterest expense.
Securities
The Company reduced its securities holdings by investing proceeds from matured securities in interest-bearing deposits. Fluctuation in the the value of the Company's securities portfolio are primarily due to market interest rate expectations. As of March 31, 2025, the Company has the ability to hold securities until recovery of the unrealized loss, which may be at maturity. Analysis as of March 31, 2025 did not indicate credit risk concerns with any of the Company's securities.
Deposits
The Company's depositors within its market areas are diverse and include individuals, businesses and municipalities. The Company does not have any brokered deposits. Depositors are insured up to the FDIC maximum of $250 thousand. Municipal deposits, which account for approximately 24% of the Company's deposits, have additional security from bonds pledged as collateral, in accordance with state regulation. Of the Company's non-municipal deposits, approximately 22.6% are uninsured.
Liquidity
The Company's liquidity position remains solid. The Company maintains borrowing lines with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta ("FHLB") and the Federal Reserve that provide substantial borrowing capacity. Combined with a low loan-to-deposit ratio, positive results of the latest liquidity stress testing and success of deposit marketing, the Company believes it is well positioned to meet foreseeable liquidity demands.
Loans and Credit Quality
Loans increased from December 31, 2024, primarily driven by growth in commercial real estate loans. The Company is positioned to continue to make every loan that meets its underwriting standards. Loan metrics continue to reflect low credit risk, with low charge-off and past due levels. The Company recorded a higher provision for the first quarter of 2025 when compared with the first and last quarters of 2024, reflecting loan growth and some softening in economic indicators.
Stockholders' Equity
Stockholders' equity as of March 31, 2025 increased when compared with the last quarter of 2024 due to net income and improvement in unrealized losses on available for sale securities, which are reflected, net of tax, in accumulated other comprehensive loss. Accumulated other comprehensive loss is excluded from the Bank's regulatory capital and does not affect regulatory capital ratios. The Bank is considered well capitalized, with capital ratios substantially higher than minimum regulatory requirements, and meets all requirements for borrowing from the FHLB.

About National Bankshares
National Bankshares, Inc., headquartered in Blacksburg, Virginia, is the parent company of The National Bank of Blacksburg, which does business as National Bank, and of National Bankshares Financial Services, Inc. National Bank is a community bank operating from 28 full-service offices, primarily in southwestern, western and central Virginia, and one loan production office in Charlottesville, Virginia. National Bankshares Financial Services, Inc. is an investment and insurance subsidiary in the same trade area. The Company's stock is traded on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol "NKSH." Additional information is available at www.nationalbankshares.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by use of words such as "may," "will," "anticipates," "believes," "expects," "plans," "estimates," "potential," "continue," "should," and similar words or phrases. These statements are based upon current and anticipated economic conditions, nationally and in the Company's market, interest rates and interest rate policy, competitive factors, and other conditions which by their nature, are not susceptible to accurate forecast and are subject to significant uncertainty. Although we believe that our expectations with respect to forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions within the bounds of our existing knowledge of our business and operations, there can be no assurance that actual future results, performance, achievements, or trends will not differ materially from any projected future results, performance, achievements or trends expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Actual future results, performance, achievements or trends may differ materially from historical results or those anticipated depending on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the following: the businesses of the Company and Frontier Community Bank ("FCB") may not be combined successfully, or such combination may take longer, be more difficult, time-consuming or costly to accomplish than expected; the expected growth opportunities or cost savings from the merger with FCB may not be fully realized or may take longer to realize than expected; deposit attrition, operating costs, customer losses and business disruption prior to and following the merger with FCB, including adverse effects on relationships with employees and customers, may be greater than expected; the regulatory and shareholder approvals required for the merger with FCB may not be obtained; the level of inflation; interest rates; national and local economic conditions; monetary and fiscal policies of the U.S. Government, including policies of the U.S. Treasury, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and the impact of any policies or programs implemented pursuant to financial reform legislation; unanticipated increases in the level of unemployment in the Company's market; the quality or composition of the loan and/or investment portfolios; the sufficiency of the Company's allowance for credit losses; demand for loan products; deposit flows, including impact on liquidity; competition; demand for financial services in the Company's market; the real estate market conditions in the Company's market; laws, regulations and policies impacting financial institutions; adverse developments in the financial industry generally, such as the recent bank failures, responsive measures to mitigate and manage such developments, related supervisory and regulatory actions and costs, and related impacts on customer behavior; technological risks and developments, and cyber-threats, attacks or events; the Company's technology initiatives; geopolitical conditions, including acts or threats of terrorism and/or military conflicts, or actions taken by the U.S. or other governments in response to acts or threats of terrorism and/or military conflicts; the occurrence of significant natural disasters, including severe weather conditions, floods, and other catastrophic events; the Company's ability to identify, attract, and retain experienced management, relationship managers, and support personnel, particularly in a competitive labor environment; performance by the Company's counterparties or vendors; applicable accounting principles, policies and guidelines; the impact of public health events, including the adverse impact on our business and operations and on our customers; and other factors described from time to time in the Company's reports (such as our Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These risks and uncertainties should be considered in evaluating forward-looking statements and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. The Company does not undertake, and specifically disclaims any obligation, to publicly release the result of any revisions which may be made to any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such statements or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events.
National Bankshares, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited)

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

March 31, 2025

December 31, 2024

March 31, 2024

Assets

Cash and due from banks

$

14,892

$

13,564

$

10,656

Interest-bearing deposits

107,385

94,254

110,527

Federal funds sold

258

299

-

Total cash and cash equivalents

122,535

108,117

121,183

Securities available for sale, at fair value

596,253

601,898

609,968

Restricted stock, at cost

1,848

1,848

1,248

Mortgage loans held for sale

938

619

-

Loans:

Real estate construction loans

42,942

50,798

61,486

Consumer real estate loans

311,549

307,855

244,946

Commercial real estate loans

497,072

478,078

414,615

Commercial non real estate loans

53,156

51,844

41,835

Public sector and IDA loans

56,981

57,171

59,742

Consumer non real estate loans

42,205

42,867

41,467

Total loans

1,003,905

988,613

864,091

Less: deferred fees and costs

(641

)

(663

)

(543

)

Loans, net of deferred fees and costs

1,003,264

987,950

863,548

Less: allowance for credit losses

(10,490

)

(10,262

)

(9,055

)

Loans, net

992,774

977,688

854,493

Premises and equipment, net

17,593

16,878

11,214

Accrued interest receivable

6,673

6,469

6,478

Goodwill

10,718

10,718

5,848

Core deposit intangible, net

1,766

1,863

-

Bank-owned life insurance

47,661

47,369

43,840

Other assets

36,958

38,169

34,934

Total assets

$

1,835,717

$

1,811,636

$

1,689,206

Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity

Noninterest-bearing demand deposits

$

301,149

$

290,088

$

283,870

Interest-bearing demand deposits

879,215

864,753

838,450

Savings deposits

178,737

177,297

175,587

Time deposits

298,659

312,614

239,901

Total deposits

1,657,760

1,644,752

1,537,808

Accrued interest payable

1,434

1,462

2,514

Other liabilities

9,245

9,013

9,494

Total liabilities

1,668,439

1,655,227

1,549,816

Commitments and contingencies

Stockholders' Equity

Preferred stock, no par value, 5,000,000 shares authorized; none issued and outstanding

$

-

$

-

$

-

Common stock of $1.25 par value and additional paid in capital. Authorized 10,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 6,363,371 (including 4,961 unvested) shares at March 31, 2025, 6,363,371 (including 4,961 unvested) shares at December 31, 2024, and 5,893,782 (including 4,095 unvested) shares at March 31, 2024

21,874

21,831

7,436

Retained earnings

199,579

196,343

200,158

Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net

(54,175

)

(61,765

)

(68,204

)

Total stockholders' equity

167,278

156,409

139,390

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

$

1,835,717

$

1,811,636

$

1,689,206

National Bankshares, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Income
(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

March 31, 2025

December 31, 2024

March 31, 2024

Interest Income

Interest and fees on loans

$

12,942

$

13,142

$

10,277

Interest on federal funds sold

3

3

-

Interest on interest-bearing deposits

1,039

758

1,129

Interest on securities - taxable

3,883

4,079

4,276

Interest on securities - nontaxable

336

335

339

Total interest income

18,203

18,317

16,021

Interest Expense

Interest on time deposits

3,145

3,390

2,552

Interest on other deposits

4,802

4,923

5,224

Total interest expense

7,947

8,313

7,776

Net interest income

10,256

10,004

8,245

Provision for (recovery of) credit losses

276

(60

)

(10

)

Net interest income after provision for (recovery of) credit losses

9,980

10,064

8,255

Noninterest Income

Service charges on deposit accounts

736

748

675

Other service charges and fees

63

53

46

Credit and debit card fees, net

417

307

374

Trust income

579

581

503

BOLI income

292

298

258

Gain on sale of mortgage loans

25

36

24

Other income

443

220

319

Total noninterest income

2,555

2,243

2,199

Noninterest Expense

Salaries and employee benefits

5,188

5,108

4,466

Occupancy, furniture and fixtures

656

598

539

Data processing and ATM

1,078

1,116

867

FDIC assessment

207

222

187

Intangible asset amortization

97

100

-

Franchise taxes

373

373

350

Professional services

299

285

240

Merger-related expense

-

25

484

Conversion expense

46

-

-

Other operating expenses

689

793

629

Total noninterest expense

8,633

8,620

7,762

Income before income tax expense

3,902

3,687

2,692

Income tax expense

666

608

518

Net Income

$

3,236

$

3,079

$

2,174

Basic net income per common share

$

0.51

$

0.48

$

0.37

Diluted net income per common share

$

0.51

$

0.48

$

0.37

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding, basic

6,358,410

6,356,949

5,889,687

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding, diluted

6,360,392

6,359,506

5,891,651

Dividends declared per common share

$

-

$

0.78

$

-

Book value per common share

$

26.29

$

24.58

$

23.67

National Bankshares, Inc.
Net Interest Margin
(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended March 31, 2025

Three Months Ended December 31, 2024

(in thousands)

Average
Balance

Interest

Average
Yield/Rate

Average
Balance

Interest

Average
Yield/Rate

Interest-earning assets:

Loans (1)(2)(3)

$

995,049

$

13,060

5.32

%

$

995,259

$

13,261

5.30

%

Taxable securities (4)(5)

615,788

3,883

2.56

%

621,424

4,079

2.61

%

Nontaxable securities (1)(4)

62,964

456

2.94

%

63,079

455

2.87

%

Federal funds sold

261

3

4.66

%

294

3

4.06

%

Interest-bearing deposits

94,431

1,039

4.46

%

63,028

758

4.78

%

Total interest-earning assets

$

1,768,493

$

18,441

4.23

%

$

1,743,084

$

18,556

4.24

%

Interest-bearing liabilities:

Interest-bearing demand deposits

$

871,007

$

4,583

2.13

%

$

836,486

$

4,698

2.23

%

Savings deposits

177,981

219

0.50

%

177,040

225

0.51

%

Time deposits

307,328

3,145

4.15

%

308,979

3,390

4.36

%

Total interest-bearing liabilities

$

1,356,316

$

7,947

2.38

%

$

1,322,505

$

8,313

2.50

%

Net interest income and interest rate spread

$

10,494

1.85

%

$

10,243

1.74

%

Net interest margin

2.41

%

2.34

%

Three Months Ended March 31, 2024

(in thousands)

Average
Balance

Interest

Average
Yield/Rate

Interest-earning assets:

Loans (1)(2)(3)

$

858,291

$

10,400

4.87

%

Taxable securities (4)(5)

633,510

4,276

2.71

%

Nontaxable securities (1)(4)

64,179

460

2.88

%

Interest-bearing deposits

82,724

1,129

5.49

%

Total interest-earning assets

$

1,638,704

$

16,265

3.99

%

Interest-bearing liabilities:

Interest-bearing demand deposits

$

822,555

$

4,989

2.44

%

Savings deposits

175,949

235

0.54

%

Time deposits

234,670

2,552

4.37

%

Total interest-bearing liabilities

$

1,233,174

$

7,776

2.54

%

Net interest income and interest rate spread

$

8,489

1.45

%

Net interest margin

2.08

%

(1) Interest on nontaxable loans and securities is computed on a fully taxable equivalent basis using a federal income tax rate of 21%. See "Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" at the end of this release.

(2) Interest income includes loan fees of $68, $53 and $48 for the three months ended March 31, 2025, December 31, 2024 and March 31, 2024, respectively.

(3) Includes loans held for sale and nonaccrual loans.

(4) Daily averages are shown at amortized cost.

(5) Includes restricted stock.

National Bankshares, Inc.
Key Ratios and Other Data
(Unaudited)

As of and for the Three Months Ended

(in thousands)

March 31, 2025

December 31, 2024

March 31, 2024

Average Balances

Cash and due from banks

$

13,504

$

13,937

$

11,898

Interest-bearing deposits

94,431

63,028

82,724

Securities available for sale, at fair value

602,794

612,680

614,210

Mortgage loans held for sale

147

197

154

Loans, gross

995,539

995,669

858,658

Loans, net of deferred fees and costs

994,902

995,062

858,137

Loans, net of allowance for credit losses

984,665

984,725

849,075

Intangible assets

12,542

12,643

5,848

Total assets

1,819,747

1,796,684

1,660,253

Noninterest-bearing demand deposits

$

291,234

$

300,148

$

279,232

Interest-bearing demand and savings deposits

1,048,988

1,013,526

998,504

Time deposits

307,328

308,979

234,670

Total deposits

1,647,550

1,622,653

1,512,406

Total stockholders' equity

161,133

159,476

136,039

Financial Ratios

Return on average assets(1)

0.69

%

0.68

%

0.59

%

Return on average equity(1)

7.84

%

7.63

%

7.19

%

Efficiency ratio(2)

65.81

%

68.84

%

68.10

%

Average equity to average assets

8.85

%

8.88

%

8.19

%

Tangible common equity to tangible assets(3)

8.49

%

7.99

%

7.93

%

Allowance for Loan Credit Losses

Beginning balance

$

10,262

$

10,328

$

9,094

Provision for (recovery of) credit losses

277

(70

)

5

Charge-offs

(112

)

(108

)

(109

)

Recoveries

63

112

65

Ending Balance

$

10,490

$

10,262

$

9,055

(1) The return on average assets and return on average equity are calculated by annualizing net income and dividing by average period-to-date assets or equity, respectively. Any significant nonrecurring items within net income are not annualized. See "Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" at the end of this release.

(2) The efficiency ratio is calculated as noninterest expense divided by the sum of noninterest income and net interest income on a fully taxable equivalent basis. Noninterest income and noninterest expense are adjusted for any non-recurring items. See "Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" at the end of this release.

(3) Tangible common equity and tangible assets exclude goodwill and intangible assets of $12,484 as of March 31, 2025, $12,581 as of December 31, 2024 and $5,848 as of March 31, 2024. See "Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" at the end of this release.

National Bankshares, Inc.
Asset Quality Data
(Unaudited)

(in thousands)

March 31, 2025

December 31, 2024

March 31, 2024

Nonperforming Assets

Nonaccrual loans

$

2,173

$

2,222

$

2,591

Loans past due 90 days or more, and still accruing

$

166

$

548

$

162

Asset Quality Ratios

Ratio of nonperforming loans to total loans(1)

0.22

%

0.22

%

0.30

%

Allowance for credit losses on loans to total loans(1)

1.05

%

1.04

%

1.05

%

Ratio of ACLL to nonperforming loans

482.74

%

461.84

%

349.48

%

Loans past due 90 days or more to total loans (1)

0.02

%

0.06

%

0.02

%

(1) Loans are net of deferred fees and costs.


National Bankshares, Inc.
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
(Unaudited)

In addition to financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"), the Company uses certain non-GAAP financial measures that provide useful information for financial and operational decision making, evaluating trends, and comparing financial results to other financial institutions. Non-GAAP financial measures are supplemental and not a substitute for, or more important than, financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP and may not be comparable to those reported by other financial institutions.

The non-GAAP financial measures presented in this document include fully taxable equivalent ("FTE") interest income used in the net interest margin, the efficiency ratio, and the ratio of tangible common equity to tangible assets. For periods that are shorter than twelve months, the Company annualizes net income for the return on average assets and return on average equity. In order to prevent distortion, the Company does not annualize significant non-recurring income and expense items.

The following tables present calculations underlying non-GAAP financial measures. All dollars are in thousands.

Three Months Ended

Net Interest Margin, FTE

March 31, 2025

December 31, 2024

March 31, 2024

Interest income (GAAP)

$

18,203

$

18,317

$

16,021

Add: FTE adjustment

238

239

244

Interest income, FTE (non-GAAP)

18,441

18,556

16,265

Interest expense (GAAP)

7,947

8,313

7,776

Net interest income, FTE (non-GAAP)

$

10,494

$

10,243

$

8,489

Average balance of interest-earning assets

$

1,768,493

$

1,743,084

$

1,638,704

Net interest margin (non-GAAP)

2.41

%

2.34

%

2.08

%

Three Months Ended

Efficiency Ratio

March 31, 2025

December 31, 2024

March 31, 2024

Noninterest expense (GAAP)

$

8,633

$

8,620

$

7,762

Less: merger-related expense

-

(25

)

(484

)

Less: conversion expense (1)

(46

)

-

-

Adjusted noninterest expense (non-GAAP)

$

8,587

$

8,595

$

7,278

Noninterest income (GAAP)

$

2,555

$

2,243

$

2,199

Net interest income, FTE (non-GAAP)

10,494

10,243

8,489

Total income for efficiency ratio (non-GAAP)

$

13,049

$

12,486

$

10,688

Efficiency ratio (non-GAAP)

65.81

%

68.84

%

68.10

%

(1) Conversion expense stems from an upcoming system upgrade that will provide greater efficiency and product offerings.

(in thousands)

Three Months Ended

Annualized Net Income for Ratio Calculation

March 31, 2025

December 31, 2024

March 31, 2024

Net income per GAAP

$

3,236

$

3,079

$

2,174

Less: items not annualized:

Partnership income net of tax of ($52) and ($35) for the periods ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively

(197

)

-

(134

)

Recovery of credit losses, net of tax of ($13) and ($2) for the periods ended December 31, 2024 and March 31, 2024, respectively

-

(47

)

(8

)

Merger-related expense, net of tax of $5 for the period ended December 31, 2024 and $0 for the period ended March 31, 2024

-

20

484

Conversion expense, net of tax of $10 for the period ended March 31, 2025 (1)

36

-

-

Total non-annualized items

(161

)

(27

)

342

Adjusted net income

$

3,075

$

3,052

$

2,516

Adjusted net income, annualized

$

12,471

$

12,142

$

10,119

Add: total non-annualized items

161

27

(342

)

Annualized net income for ratio calculation (non-GAAP)

$

12,632

$

12,169

$

9,777

Return on average assets (GAAP)

0.72

%

0.68

%

0.53

%

Adjusted return on average assets (non-GAAP)

0.69

%

0.68

%

0.59

%

Return on average equity (GAAP)

8.14

%

7.68

%

6.43

%

Adjusted return on average equity (non-GAAP)

7.84

%

7.63

%

7.19

%

(1) Conversion expense stems from an upcoming system upgrade that will provide greater efficiency and product offerings.

As of

(in thousands)

March 31, 2025

December 31, 2024

March 31, 2024

Tangible Assets

Total assets (GAAP)

$

1,835,717

$

1,811,636

$

1,689,206

Less: goodwill and intangible asses

(12,484

)

(12,581

)

(5,848

)

Tangible assets (non-GAAP)

$

1,823,233

$

1,799,055

$

1,683,358

Tangible Common Equity

Total stockholders' equity (GAAP)

$

167,278

$

156,409

$

139,390

Less: goodwill and intangible assets

(12,484

)

(12,581

)

(5,848

)

Tangible common equity (non-GAAP)

$

154,794

$

143,828

$

133,542

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