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First National Corporation Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Performance

STRASBURG, Va., July 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First National Corporation (the “Company” or “First National”) (NASDAQ: FXNC), the bank holding company of First Bank (the “Bank”), reported consolidated net income of $5.7 million and basic and diluted earnings per common share of $0.64 and $0.63, respectively, for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026. 

"Our quarterly and year-to-date results reflect steady execution of our intentional, profitable growth strategy. Growth in average loan and deposit balances lifted net interest income, and net loans expanded for a second straight quarter as our new and legacy banking teams continue to deepen customer relationships. The net interest margin in excess of four percent combined with expense management and strong asset quality delivered a strong second quarter and first half of the year.  I am also pleased to report that we received all regulatory approvals for the pending sale of our North Carolina branches which we expect to close early in the fourth quarter, continuing our branch optimization initiative announced earlier this year," said Scott C. Harvard, President and Chief Executive Officer of First National Corporation.

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS FOR SECOND QUARTER 2026

  Basic earnings per share of $0.64 per share, compared to $0.56 one year prior, and $0.54 in the previous quarter
  Adjusted basic earnings per share(1) of $0.64 per share, compared to $0.57 one year prior, and $0.54 in the previous quarter
  Return on average assets of 1.11% compared to 1.00% one year prior, and 0.98% in the previous quarter
  Return on average equity of 12.03% compared to 11.85% one year prior, and 10.51% in the previous quarter
  Tax equivalent net interest margin(1) of 4.15%, up from 3.95% one year prior, and 3.99% in the previous quarter
  Net loan growth of $22.7 million for the quarter, a 6.3% annualized growth rate
  Asset quality remained sound with non-performing assets at 0.23% of total assets
  Noninterest bearing deposits of $520.5 million, or 28% of deposits, contributed to our low funding cost


NET INTEREST INCOME

For the second quarter of 2026, the Company’s net interest margin fully tax equivalent ("FTE")(1) was 4.15%, compared to 3.99% for the first quarter of 2026 and 3.95% in the second quarter of 2025. The Company’s net interest margin (FTE)(1) for the second quarter of 2026 includes the impact of acquisition accounting fair value adjustments. Net accretion income related to acquisition accounting was $245 thousand, a 5-basis point incremental increase to the net interest margin for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026. Prior period acquisition accounting resulted in net accretion income of $211 thousand, or a 4-basis point incremental increase to the net interest margin for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, and net accretion income of $907 thousand, or a 19-basis point incremental increase to the net interest margin for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025.

Earning asset yields for the second quarter of 2026 increased 11-basis points to 5.31% compared to the first quarter of 2026. For the second quarter of 2026, net interest income FTE(1) was $20.1 million, an increase of $1.3 million from $18.8 million in the first quarter of 2026 due to an increase in average interest-earning assets, improved yields, reduced funding costs and average and net loan growth.

The impact of acquisition accretion and amortization is reflected in the following table (dollars in thousands):

    For the Three Months Ended     For the Six Months Ended  
    Jun 30, 2026     Mar 31, 2026     Jun 30, 2025     Jun 30, 2026     Jun 30, 2025  
Loans   $ 334     $ 294     $ 930     $ 628     $ 736  
Deposits     (14 )     (10 )     163       (24 )     606  
Borrowings     (75 )     (73 )     (186 )     (148 )     (471 )
    $ 245     $ 211     $ 907     $ 456     $ 871  


ALLOWANCE AND PROVISION FOR CREDIT LOSSES

The Company recorded a $426 thousand provision for credit losses in the second quarter of 2026, compared to $450 thousand for the first quarter of 2026. The second quarter provision was comprised of a $350 thousand provision for credit losses on loans, a $79 thousand provision for credit losses on unfunded commitments, and a $3 thousand reduction in the credit losses on securities.  Net charge-offs totaled $105 thousand in the second quarter of 2026, compared to net charge-offs of $542 thousand in the first quarter of 2026 and net charge-offs of $448 thousand in the second quarter of 2025.

The allowance for credit losses on loans totaled $14.9 million, or 1.00% of total loans on June 30, 2026, compared to $14.7 million, or 1.00% of total loans on March 31, 2026, and $15.2 million, or 1.05% of total loans on June 30, 2025. The allowance for credit losses to total loans remained consistent with the prior period and decreased from the prior year due to declines in specific reserves on individually analyzed loans. The allowance for credit losses to non-performing assets coverage was 315% on June 30, 2026, compared to 331% on March 31, 2026, and 223% on June 30, 2025. 

NONINTEREST INCOME AND EXPENSE

Noninterest income increased $194 thousand to $4.0 million for the second quarter of 2026 from $3.8 million in the prior quarter. The increase in noninterest income includes increases in ATM and check card income, other operating income, and brokered mortgage fees compared to the prior quarter.

Noninterest expense increased $455 thousand to $16.4 million for the second quarter of 2026 from $16.0 million in the prior quarter. The increase in noninterest expense includes increases in other operating expense, marketing expense, legal and professional fees, supplies expense, and data processing expense.

The sale of two banking offices in Roanoke Rapids and Louisburg, North Carolina, including most of the deposit and loan accounts associated with those offices, has received all required regulatory approvals with a planned transaction date in October 2026. The company anticipates a one-time gain on the sale of the offices in the fourth quarter of 2026.  The Bank also plans to consolidate three additional banking offices and discontinue low volume ATMs at non-branch locations before year-end. The sale and consolidation combined will reduce the number of banking offices from 33 to 28 by year end. The goals of these branch optimization actions are to streamline operations, improve profitability and allocate resources to faster growing markets. 

INCOME TAXES

Income tax expense was $1.4 million for the second quarter of 2026, compared to $1.2 million for the first quarter of 2026. The effective tax rate of 19.5% for the second quarter of 2026 remained consistent with 19.5% in the first quarter of 2026. 

BALANCE SHEET

On June 30, 2026, total assets were $2.076 billion, an increase of $34.2 million or 1.7% from June 30, 2025. Total assets were consistent with the prior quarter with the increase in loan growth offset by the decrease in cash and cash equivalents, and the increase from the prior year was driven by loan growth and additional securities available for sale.

On June 30, 2026, loans held for investment ("LHFI") net of allowance totaled $1.472 billion, an increase of $22.7 million or 3.0% annualized from $1.450 billion on March 31, 2026, and an increase of $44.2 million or 3.1% from June 30, 2025. Net loan growth in the second quarter and for the year has been driven by increased production from newly hired bankers along with our continued focus on relationship banking. 

On June 30, 2026, total investments were $322.8 million, a decrease of $1.7 million or 0.5% from March 31, 2026, and an increase of $23.2 million or 7.7% from June 30, 2025. Available for sale ("AFS") securities totaled $227.8 million on June 30, 2026, and $217.7 million on March 31, 2026, and $187.6 million on June 30, 2025. The increase compared to the prior year was driven by security purchases exceeding portfolio cashflows and utilization of excess cash. Total net unrealized losses on the AFS securities portfolio were $15.8 million on June 30, 2026, compared to $16.2 million on March 31, 2026, and $18.9 million on June 30, 2025. Held to maturity securities are carried at amortized cost and totaled $89.4 million on June 30, 2026, $101.3 million on March 31, 2026, and $106.4 million on June 30, 2025.

On June 30, 2026, total deposits were $1.831 billion, a decrease of $6.2 million or 0.3% from the prior quarter, and an increase of $28.0 million or 1.6% from June 30, 2025. While total deposits as of June 30, 2026 declined when compared to March 31, 2026, average deposit balances for the second quarter were up $49.6 million or 2.7%. Overall, the deposit balances were relatively stable in comparison with the prior quarter and the prior year with increases primarily in savings and interest-bearing demand deposits. There were $25.0 million in other borrowings with the Federal Home Loan Bank on June 30, 2026, March 31, 2026, and June 30, 2025.

LIQUIDITY

Liquidity sources available to the Bank, including interest-bearing deposits in banks, unpledged securities available for sale, at fair value, and available lines of credit totaled $747.8 million on June 30, 2026, $764.2 million on March 31, 2026, and $633.7 million on June 30, 2025.

The Bank maintains liquidity to fund loan growth and to meet potential demand from deposit customers, including potential volatile deposits. The estimated amount of uninsured customer deposits totaled $573.8 million on June 30, 2026, $558.9 million on March 31, 2026, and $545.7 million on June 30, 2025. Excluding municipal deposits that have collateral pledged, the estimated amount of uninsured customer deposits totaled $466.9 million on June 30, 2026, $461.3 million on March 31, 2026, and $451.9 million on June 30, 2025.

ASSET QUALITY

Non-performing assets ("NPAs") increased slightly from the prior period and improved from the prior year as previously reserved loans were charged off since the second quarter of 2025. Management classifies NPAs as non-accrual loans and other real estate owned ("OREO"). The Bank had no OREO on June 30, 2026, March 31, 2026, or June 30, 2025. NPAs as a percentage of total loans were 0.32% on June 30, 2026, up from 0.30% on March 31, 2026, but down from 0.47% on June 30, 2025. NPAs increased by $292 thousand to $4.7 million on June 30, 2026, compared to $4.4 million on March 31, 2026, but decreased by $2.1 million from $6.8 million on June 30, 2025.

There were no loans past due over 90 days or more and still accruing interest on June 30, 2026, March 31, 2026, or June 30, 2025. Loans past-due 30-89 days and still accruing interest decreased to $2.5 million, or 0.17% of total loans on June 30, 2026, compared to $5.0 million, or 0.34% of total loans on March 31, 2026, and $3.2 million, or 0.22%, of total loans on June 30, 2025.  The health care provider portfolio balance continues to decline with $8.6 million in loan balances and $3.4 million in unamortized premiums. The portfolio has loans totaling $1.8 million currently on non-accrual that are specifically reserved for $1.3 million. 

CAPITAL

During the second quarter of 2026, the Company declared and paid cash dividends of $0.17 per common share, compared to $0.17 in the first quarter of 2026 and $0.155 in the second quarter of 2025. Tangible book value per share(1) grew to $19.71 at June 30, 2026, from $19.11 per share at March 31, 2026, and $17.40 at June 30, 2025.

The following table provides capital ratios and values for the periods ended:

First National Corporation (2) Jun 30, 2026     Mar 31, 2026     Jun 30, 2025  
Total risk-based capital ratio   14.81 %   14.64 %   14.89 %
Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio   13.22 %   13.06 %   12.37 %
Common equity Tier 1 capital ratio   12.60 %   12.44 %   11.74 %
Leverage ratio   9.62 %   9.65 %   8.99 %
Tangible common equity to tangible assets (1)   8.65 %   8.39 %   7.73 %
Tangible book value per share (1) $ 19.71   $ 19.11   $ 17.40  
                   
First Bank Jun 30, 2026   Mar 31, 2026   Jun 30, 2025  
Total risk-based capital ratio (3)   13.91 %   13.75 %   12.89 %
Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio (3)   12.87 %   12.73 %   11.81 %
Common equity Tier 1 capital ratio (3)   12.87 %   12.73 %   11.81 %
Leverage ratio (3)   9.44 %   9.38 %   8.56 %
Tangible common equity to tangible assets (1)   8.75 %   8.49 %   7.68 %


ABOUT FIRST NATIONAL CORPORATION

First National Corporation (NASDAQ: FXNC) is the parent company and bank holding company of First Bank, a community bank that first opened for business in 1907 in Strasburg, Virginia. The Bank offers loan and deposit products and services through its bankers, consumer and business mobile banking platforms, a network of ATMs located throughout its market area, a loan production office, a customer service center in a retirement community, and thirty-three banking office locations located throughout the Shenandoah Valley, the Roanoke Valley, the Richmond MSA, the south-central regions of Virginia, and in northern North Carolina. In addition to providing traditional banking services, the Bank operates a wealth management division under the name First Bank Wealth Management. First Bank also owns First Bank Financial Services, Inc., which owns an interest in a title insurance company.

NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

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. The non-GAAP financial measures presented in this document include adjusted operating net income, adjusted operating non-interest expense, adjusted basic and diluted earnings per share, adjusted return on average assets, adjusted return on average equity, pre-provision pre-tax earnings, adjusted pre-provision pre-tax earnings, fully taxable equivalent interest income, the net interest margin, the efficiency ratio, tangible book value per share, and tangible common equity to tangible assets.

The Company believes certain non-GAAP financial measures enhance the understanding of its business and performance. 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. A reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure is included at the end of this release.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Certain information contained in this discussion may include “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements relate to the Company’s plans, objectives, strategies, expectations and intentions, including with respect to pending branch sales and other branch optimization initiatives, and other statements that are not historical facts, and other statements identified by words such as “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “intends,” “plans,” “targets,” "will," "continue," and “projects,” as well as similar expression. Although the Company believes that its expectations with respect to the forward-looking statements are based upon reliable assumptions within the bounds of its knowledge of its business and operations, there can be no assurance that the Company will achieve the anticipated benefits of its plans and strategies or that its actual results, performance, or achievements will not differ materially from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties and speak only as of the date of this release. The Company undertakes no obligations to update or revise any forward-looking statement, except as required by law. For details on factors that could affect expectations, future events, or results, see the risk factors and other cautionary language included in First National Corporation’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”).

CONTACTS

Scott C. Harvard Brad E. Schwartz
President and CEO Executive Vice President and CFO
(540) 545-7695 (540) 465-6130
sharvard@fbvirginia.com  bschwartz@fbvirginia.com 


FIRST NATIONAL CORPORATION
Performance Summary
(in thousands)
(unaudited)

    For the Three Months Ended     For the Six Months Ended  
    Jun 30,
2026
    Mar 31,
2026
    Jun 30,
2025
    Jun 30,
2026
    Jun 30,
2025
 
Income Statement                                        
Interest and dividend income                                        
Interest and fees on loans   $ 22,145     $ 21,017     $ 21,594     $ 43,162     $ 42,231  
Interest on deposits in banks     1,288       1,170       1,891       2,458       3,562  
Interest on federal funds sold                             40  
Taxable interest on securities     1,843       1,786       1,313       3,629       2,627  
Tax-exempt interest on securities     293       292       298       585       598  
Dividends     64       64       69       128       129  
Total interest and dividend income   $ 25,633     $ 24,329     $ 25,165     $ 49,962     $ 49,187  
Interest expense                                        
Interest on deposits   $ 5,410     $ 5,414     $ 6,080     $ 10,824     $ 12,118  
Interest on subordinated debt     170       168       468       338       935  
Interest on junior subordinated debt     69       66       66       135       132  
Interest on other borrowings     3       5       3       8       3  
Total interest expense   $ 5,652     $ 5,653     $ 6,617     $ 11,305     $ 13,188  
Net interest income   $ 19,981     $ 18,676     $ 18,548     $ 38,657     $ 35,999  
Provision for credit losses     426       450       911       876       1,743  
Net interest income after provision for credit losses   $ 19,555     $ 18,226     $ 17,637     $ 37,781     $ 34,256  
Noninterest income                                        
Service charges on deposit accounts   $ 913     $ 924     $ 1,020     $ 1,837     $ 2,033  
ATM and check card fees     1,155       1,047       1,128       2,202       2,124  
Wealth management fees     902       911       867       1,813       1,765  
Fees for other customer services     295       287       230       582       488  
Brokered mortgage fees     153       115       183       268       293  
Income from bank owned life insurance     239       259       231       498       477  
Net (loss) gains on securities available for sale           8             8        
Net gains on sale of loans held for sale     4       1             5        
Net gain on subordinated debt payoff                 80             80  
Gain on disposal of premises and equipment     56                   56        
Other operating income     301       272       150       573       240  
Total noninterest income   $ 4,018     $ 3,824     $ 3,889     $ 7,842     $ 7,500  
Noninterest expense                                        
Salaries and employee benefits   $ 9,006     $ 8,982     $ 8,033     $ 17,988     $ 16,722  
Occupancy     974       972       944       1,946       2,013  
Equipment     1,131       1,093       1,057       2,224       2,082  
Marketing     476       341       286       817       506  
Supplies     192       146       198       338       415  
Legal and professional fees     742       688       594       1,430       1,115  
ATM and check card expense     608       571       537       1,179       976  
FDIC assessment     224       227       315       451       729  
Bank franchise tax     395       380       348       775       665  
Data processing expense     435       394       504       829       1,266  
Core deposit intangible amortization expense     433       434       441       867       883  
Other real estate owned (income), net                             (7 )
Net loss on disposal of premises and equipment                 7             7  
Merger expense                 92             2,032  
Other operating expense     1,821       1,754       1,835       3,575       4,122  
Total noninterest expense   $ 16,437     $ 15,982     $ 15,191     $ 32,419     $ 33,526  
Income before income taxes   $ 7,136     $ 6,068     $ 6,335     $ 13,204     $ 8,230  
Income tax expense     1,393       1,181       1,284       2,574       1,581  
Net income   $ 5,743     $ 4,887     $ 5,051     $ 10,630     $ 6,649  



FIRST NATIONAL CORPORATION
Performance Summary
(in thousands, except share and per share data)
(unaudited)

    At or for the Three Months Ended     At or for the Six Months Ended  
    Jun 30,
2026
    Mar 31,
2026
    Jun 30,
2025
    Jun 30,
2026
    Jun 30,
2025
 
Common Share and Per Common Share Data                                        
Earnings per common share, basic   $ 0.64     $ 0.54     $ 0.56     $ 1.18     $ 0.74  
Adjusted earnings per common share, basic(1)   $ 0.64     $ 0.54     $ 0.57     $ 1.18     $ 0.92  
Weighted average shares, basic     9,041,314       9,031,591       8,987,179       9,036,479       8,983,374  
Earnings per common share, diluted   $ 0.63     $ 0.54     $ 0.56     $ 1.17     $ 0.74  
Adjusted earnings per common share, diluted(1)   $ 0.63     $ 0.54     $ 0.57     $ 1.17     $ 0.92  
Weighted average shares, diluted     9,068,347       9,047,416       9,001,972       9,057,908       9,003,969  
Shares outstanding at period end     9,042,629       9,040,967       8,989,138       9,042,629       8,989,138  
Tangible book value per share at period end(1)   $ 19.71     $ 19.11     $ 17.40     $ 19.71     $ 17.40  
Market price per share at period end   $ 30.02     $ 26.92     $ 19.47     $ 30.02     $ 19.47  
Cash dividends declared   $ 0.170     $ 0.170     $ 0.155     $ 0.340     $ 0.310  
                                         
Key Performance Ratios                                        
Return on average assets(4)     1.11 %     0.98 %     1.00 %     1.05 %     0.66 %
Adjusted return on average assets(1)(4)     1.11 %     0.98 %     1.02 %     1.05 %     0.83 %
Return on average equity(4)     12.03 %     10.51 %     11.85 %     11.27 %     7.90 %
Adjusted return on average equity(1)(4)     12.03 %     10.51 %     12.05 %     11.27 %     9.85 %
Net interest margin(4)     4.13 %     3.98 %     3.93 %     4.05 %     3.84 %
Net interest margin fully tax equivalent(1)(4)     4.15 %     3.99 %     3.95 %     4.07 %     3.86 %
Efficiency ratio(1)     66.59 %     68.86 %     65.27 %     67.69 %     70.20 %
                                         
Average Balances                                        
Average assets   $ 2,079,467     $ 2,026,947     $ 2,019,344     $ 2,046,074     $ 2,020,425  
Average earning assets     1,941,385       1,905,400       1,893,133       1,923,459       1,890,749  
Average deposits     1,861,554       1,811,967       1,808,340       1,829,354       1,809,644  
Average noninterest deposits to total average deposits     29.15 %     27.96 %     29.88 %     28.27 %     29.49 %
Average shareholders’ equity   $ 191,465     $ 188,585     $ 170,920       190,234     $ 169,713  
                                         
Asset Quality                                        
Allowance for credit losses on loans to nonperforming assets     315.45 %     330.66 %     223.45 %     315.45 %     223.45 %
Allowance for credit losses on loans to period end loans     1.00 %     1.00 %     1.05 %     1.00 %     1.05 %
Nonperforming assets to period end loans     0.32 %     0.30 %     0.47 %     0.32 %     0.47 %
Nonperforming assets to total assets     0.23 %     0.21 %     0.33 %     0.23 %     0.33 %
Loan charge-offs   $ 266     $ 709     $ 535     $ 975     $ 3,025  
Loan recoveries     161       167       87       328       176  
Net charge-offs     105       542       448       647       2,849  
Non-accrual loans     4,737       4,445       6,796       4,737       6,796  
Other real estate owned, net                              
Nonperforming assets     4,737       4,445       6,796       4,737       6,796  
Loans 30 to 89 days past due, accruing     2,534       5,025       3,190       2,534       3,190  
Loans over 90 days past due, accruing                              
                                         
Capital Ratios(5)                                        
Total capital   $ 210,436     $ 205,509     $ 189,115     $ 210,436     $ 189,115  
Tier 1 capital     194,778       190,173       173,240       194,778       173,240  
Common equity Tier 1 capital     194,778       190,173       173,240       194,778       173,240  
Total capital to risk-weighted assets(3)     13.91 %     13.75 %     12.89 %     13.91 %     12.89 %
Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets(3)     12.87 %     12.73 %     11.81 %     12.87 %     11.81 %
Common equity Tier 1 capital / risk-weighted assets(3)     12.87 %     12.73 %     11.81 %     12.87 %     11.81 %
Leverage ratio(3)     9.44 %     9.38 %     8.56 %     9.44 %     8.56 %


FIRST NATIONAL CORPORATION
Performance Summary
(in thousands)
(unaudited)

    For the Period Ended  
    Jun 30,
2026
    Mar 31,
2026
    Dec 31,
2025
    Sept 30,
2025
    Jun 30,
2025
 
Balance Sheet                                        
Cash and due from banks   $ 23,294     $ 22,624     $ 20,836     $ 23,716     $ 34,435  
Interest-bearing deposits in banks     142,854       165,185       140,074       165,601       159,880  
Cash and cash equivalents   $ 166,148     $ 187,809     $ 160,910     $ 189,317     $ 194,315  
Securities available for sale, at fair value     227,792       217,655       217,538       196,476       187,579  
Securities held to maturity, at amortized cost (net of allowance for credit losses)     89,392       101,261       102,872       104,608       106,430  
Restricted securities, at cost     5,642       5,642       5,624       4,436       5,624  
Loans, net of allowance for credit losses     1,472,455       1,449,708       1,435,026       1,418,750       1,428,251  
Premises and equipment, net     34,021       34,327       34,561       34,107       34,530  
Accrued interest receivable     6,516       6,656       6,467       6,238       6,143  
Bank owned life insurance     39,078       38,837       38,577       38,652       38,367  
Goodwill     3,030       3,030       3,030       3,030       3,030  
Core deposit intangibles, net     12,352       12,785       13,219       13,661       14,102  
Other assets     19,219       18,113       20,154       21,479       23,070  
Total assets   $ 2,075,645     $ 2,075,823     $ 2,037,978     $ 2,030,754     $ 2,041,441  
                                         
Noninterest-bearing demand deposits   $ 520,548     $ 524,323     $ 509,874     $ 511,482     $ 541,204  
Savings and interest-bearing demand deposits     953,639       953,399       926,579       931,241       900,658  
Time deposits     356,943       359,570       363,095       366,860       361,304  
Total deposits   $ 1,831,130     $ 1,837,292     $ 1,799,548     $ 1,809,583     $ 1,803,166  
Other borrowings     25,000       25,000       25,000             25,000  
Subordinated debt, net     8,460       8,385       8,312       21,241       21,148  
Junior subordinated debt     9,279       9,279       9,279       9,279       9,279  
Accrued interest payable and other liabilities     8,188       7,305       9,643       9,442       9,316  
Total liabilities   $ 1,882,057     $ 1,887,261     $ 1,851,782     $ 1,849,545     $ 1,867,909  
                                         
Common stock     11,303       11,301       11,282       11,262       11,236  
Surplus     78,667       78,400       78,216       78,187       77,578  
Retained earnings     116,494       112,288       108,937       104,964       100,810  
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss), net     (12,876 )     (13,427 )     (12,239 )     (13,204 )     (16,092 )
Total shareholders’ equity   $ 193,588     $ 188,562     $ 186,196     $ 181,209     $ 173,532  
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity   $ 2,075,645     $ 2,075,823     $ 2,037,978     $ 2,030,754     $ 2,041,441  
                                         
Loan Portfolio                                        
Real estate loans:                                        
Construction and land development   $ 113,289     $ 97,487     $ 88,424     $ 78,470     $ 78,169  
Secured by farmland     10,348       11,554       11,879       12,812       12,514  
Secured by 1-4 family residential     522,763       520,821       527,282       533,458       544,577  
Other real estate loans     709,772       701,013       685,099       671,723       667,550  
Commercial and industrial loans (except those secured by real estate)     113,205       114,517       117,256       117,047       119,910  
Consumer installment loans     8,105       8,060       8,419       8,358       8,113  
Deposit overdrafts     478       547       543       535       454  
All other loans     9,438       10,407       10,843       10,794       12,150  
Total loans   $ 1,487,398     $ 1,464,406     $ 1,449,745     $ 1,433,197     $ 1,443,437  
Allowance for credit losses     (14,943 )     (14,698 )     (14,719 )     (14,447 )     (15,186 )
Loans, net   $ 1,472,455     $ 1,449,708     $ 1,435,026     $ 1,418,750     $ 1,428,251  


FIRST NATIONAL CORPORATION
Average Balances, Yields and Rates Paid
(in thousands)

(unaudited) Three Months Ended  
  June 30, 2026     March 31, 2026     June 30, 2025  
  Average
Balance
  Interest
Income/
Expense
  Yield/
Rate
(7)
    Average
Balance
  Interest
Income/
Expense
  Yield/
Rate
(7)
    Average
Balance
  Interest
Income/
Expense
  Yield/
Rate
(7)
 
Assets                                                          
Securities:                                                          
Taxable $ 256,750   $ 1,843     2.88 %   $ 259,592   $ 1,786     2.79 %   $ 220,100   $ 1,313     2.39 %
Tax-exempt(1)   62,353     372     2.39 %     61,705     369     2.43 %     50,871     377     2.98 %
Restricted   4,468     64     5.76 %     4,465     64     5.85 %     4,449     70     6.27 %
Total securities $ 323,571   $ 2,279     2.82 %   $ 325,762   $ 2,219     2.76 %   $ 275,420   $ 1,760     2.56 %
Loans:                                                          
Taxable $ 1,473,064   $ 22,103     6.02 %   $ 1,446,201   $ 20,974     5.88 %   $ 1,441,800   $ 21,551     6.00 %
Tax-exempt(1)   3,460     54     6.31 %     3,479     54     6.30 %     4,095     54     5.26 %
Total loans $ 1,476,524   $ 22,157     6.02 %   $ 1,449,680   $ 21,028     5.88 %   $ 1,445,895   $ 21,605     5.99 %
Federal funds sold   1               38               1          
Interest-bearing deposits with other institutions   141,289     1,287     3.66 %     129,920     1,170     3.65 %     171,817     1,891     4.41 %
Total earning assets $ 1,941,385   $ 25,723     5.31 %   $ 1,905,400   $ 24,417     5.20 %   $ 1,893,133   $ 25,256     5.35 %
Less: allowance for credit losses on loans   (15,039 )                 (15,039 )                 (14,888 )            
Total non-earning assets   153,121                   136,586                   141,099              
Total assets $ 2,079,467                 $ 2,026,947                 $ 2,019,344              
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity                                                          
Interest bearing deposits:                                                          
Checking $ 416,041   $ 1,101     1.06 %   $ 403,086   $ 1,078     1.09 %   $ 364,686   $ 1,208     1.33 %
Regular savings   212,451     171     0.32 %     211,058     177     0.34 %     212,433     191     0.36 %
Money market accounts   335,904     1,573     1.88 %     330,735     1,492     1.83 %     329,273     1,869     2.28 %
Time deposits   354,558     2,565     2.90 %     360,515     2,667     3.00 %     361,571     2,812     3.12 %
Total interest-bearing deposits $ 1,318,954   $ 5,410     1.65 %   $ 1,305,394   $ 5,414     1.68 %   $ 1,267,963   $ 6,080     1.92 %
Federal funds purchased   2               20               2          
Subordinated debt   8,422     170     8.09 %     8,384     168     8.11 %     21,304     468     8.80 %
Junior subordinated debt   9,279     69     2.96 %     9,279     66     2.91 %     9,279     66     2.86 %
Other borrowings   275     3     3.93 %     556     5     3.93 %     275     3     4.63 %
Total interest-bearing liabilities $ 1,336,932   $ 5,652     1.70 %   $ 1,323,633   $ 5,653     1.73 %   $ 1,298,823   $ 6,617     2.04 %
Non-interest bearing liabilities                                                          
Demand deposits   542,600                   506,573                   540,377              
Other liabilities   8,470                   8,156                   9,224              
Total liabilities $ 1,888,002                 $ 1,838,362                 $ 1,848,424              
Shareholders’ equity   191,465                   188,585                   170,920              
Total liabilities and Shareholders’ equity $ 2,079,467                 $ 2,026,947                 $ 2,019,344              
Net interest income(1)       $ 20,071                 $ 18,764                 $ 18,639        
Interest rate spread(1)               3.61 %                 3.47 %                 3.31 %
Cost of funds               1.21 %                 1.25 %                 1.44 %
Interest expense as a percent of average earning assets               1.17 %                 1.20 %                 1.40 %
Net interest margin FTE(1)               4.15 %                 3.99 %                 3.95 %


FIRST NATIONAL CORPORATION
Average Balances, Yields and Rates Paid
(in thousands)

(unaudited)   Six Months Ended  
    June 30, 2026     June 30, 2025  
    Average
Balance
    Interest
Income/
Expense
    Yield /
Rate
(7)
    Average
Balance
    Interest
Income/
Expense
    Yield /
Rate
(7)
 
Assets                                                
Securities:                                                
Taxable   $ 258,287     $ 3,629       2.83 %   $ 219,990     $ 2,627       2.41 %
Tax-exempt(1)     61,873       741       2.41 %     51,323       757       2.98 %
Restricted     4,467       128       5.80 %     4,311       129       6.04 %
Total securities   $ 324,627     $ 4,498       2.79 %   $ 275,624     $ 3,513       2.57 %
Loans:                                                
Taxable   $ 1,459,707     $ 43,076       5.95 %   $ 1,448,191     $ 42,127       5.87 %
Tax-exempt(1)     3,470       109       6.31 %     4,445       132       5.99 %
Total loans   $ 1,463,177     $ 43,185       5.95 %   $ 1,452,636     $ 42,259       5.87 %
Federal funds sold     19                   1,755       39       4.53 %
Interest-bearing deposits with other institutions     135,636       2,457       3.65 %     160,734       3,562       4.47 %
Total earning assets   $ 1,923,459     $ 50,140       5.26 %   $ 1,890,749     $ 49,373       5.27 %
Less: allowance for credit losses on loans     (15,039 )                     (15,749 )                
Total non-earning assets     137,654                       145,425                  
Total assets   $ 2,046,074                     $ 2,020,425                  
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity                                                
Interest bearing deposits:                                                
Checking   $ 409,600     $ 2,180       1.07 %   $ 366,843     $ 2,439       1.34 %
Regular savings     211,759       347       0.33 %     212,513       366       0.35 %
Money market accounts     333,333       3,066       1.85 %     334,261       3,831       2.31 %
Time deposits     357,517       5,231       2.95 %     362,431       5,481       3.05 %
Total interest-bearing deposits   $ 1,312,209     $ 10,824       1.66 %   $ 1,276,048     $ 12,117       1.91 %
Federal funds purchased     11                   1              
Subordinated debt     8,460       338       8.04 %     22,500       935       8.38 %
Junior subordinated debt     9,279       135       2.94 %     9,279       132       2.87 %
Other borrowings     414       8       3.93 %     138       3       4.63 %
Total interest-bearing liabilities   $ 1,330,373     $ 11,305       1.71 %   $ 1,307,966     $ 13,187       2.03 %
Non-interest bearing liabilities                                                
Demand deposits     517,145                       533,596                  
Other liabilities     8,322                       9,150                  
Total liabilities   $ 1,855,840                     $ 1,850,712                  
Shareholders’ equity     190,234                       169,713                  
Total liabilities and Shareholders’ equity   $ 2,046,074                     $ 2,020,425                  
Net interest income(1)           $ 38,835                     $ 36,186          
Interest rate spread(1)                     3.55 %                     3.24 %
Cost of funds                     1.23 %                     1.44 %
Interest expense as a percent of average earning assets                     1.19 %                     1.41 %
Net interest margin FTE(1)                     4.07 %                     3.86 %


FIRST NATIONAL CORPORATION
Non-GAAP Reconciliation
(in thousands, except share and per share data)
(unaudited)

    For the Three Months Ended     For the Six Months Ended  
    Jun 30,
2026
    Mar 31,
2026
    Jun 30,
2025
    Jun 30,
2026
    Jun 30,
2025
 
Operating Net Income                                        
Net income (GAAP)   $ 5,743     $ 4,887     $ 5,051     $ 10,630     $ 6,649  
Add: Merger-related expenses                 92             2,032  
Subtract: Tax effect of adjustment (6)                 (10 )           (391 )
Adjusted operating net income (non-GAAP)   $ 5,743     $ 4,887     $ 5,133     $ 10,630     $ 8,290  
                                         
Adjusted Earnings Per Share, Basic                                        
Weighted average shares, basic     9,041,314       9,031,591       8,987,179       9,036,479       8,983,374  
Basic earnings per share (GAAP)   $ 0.64     $ 0.54     $ 0.56     $ 1.18     $ 0.74  
Adjusted earnings per share, basic (non-GAAP)   $ 0.64     $ 0.54     $ 0.57     $ 1.18     $ 0.92  
                                         
Adjusted Earnings Per Share, Diluted                                        
Weighted average shares, diluted     9,068,347       9,047,416       9,001,972       9,057,908       9,003,969  
Diluted earnings per share (GAAP)   $ 0.63     $ 0.54     $ 0.56     $ 1.17     $ 0.74  
Adjusted diluted earnings per share (non-GAAP)   $ 0.63     $ 0.54     $ 0.57     $ 1.17     $ 0.92  
                                         
Adjusted Pre-Provision, Pre-Tax Earnings                                        
Net interest income   $ 19,981     $ 18,676     $ 18,548     $ 38,657     $ 35,999  
Total noninterest income     4,018       3,824       3,889       7,842       7,500  
Net revenue   $ 23,999     $ 22,500     $ 22,437     $ 46,499     $ 43,499  
Total noninterest expense     16,437       15,982       15,191       32,419       33,526  
Pre-provision, pre-tax earnings (non-GAAP)   $ 7,562     $ 6,518     $ 7,246     $ 14,080     $ 9,973  
Add: Merger expenses                 92             2,032  
Adjusted pre-provision, pre-tax earnings (non-GAAP)   $ 7,562     $ 6,518     $ 7,338     $ 14,080     $ 12,005  
                                         
Adjusted Performance Ratios                                        
Average assets   $ 2,079,467     $ 2,026,947     $ 2,019,344     $ 2,046,074     $ 2,020,425  
Return on average assets (GAAP)     1.11 %     0.98 %     1.00 %     1.05 %     0.66 %
Adjusted return on average assets (non-GAAP)     1.11 %     0.98 %     1.02 %     1.05 %     0.83 %
                                         
Average shareholders’ equity   $ 191,465     $ 188,585     $ 170,920     $ 190,234     $ 169,713  
Return on average equity (GAAP)     12.03 %     10.51 %     11.85 %     11.27 %     7.90 %
Adjusted return on average equity (non-GAAP)     12.03 %     10.51 %     12.05 %     11.27 %     9.85 %
                                         
Net Interest Margin                                        
Net interest income   $ 19,981     $ 18,676     $ 18,548     $ 38,657     $ 35,999  
Tax-equivalent net interest income (non-GAAP)     20,071       18,764       18,639       38,835       36,186  
Average earning assets     1,941,385       1,905,400       1,893,133       1,923,459       1,890,749  
Net interest margin     4.13 %     3.98 %     3.93 %     4.05 %     3.84 %
Net interest margin fully tax equivalent (non-GAAP)     4.15 %     3.99 %     3.95 %     4.07 %     3.86 %


FIRST NATIONAL CORPORATION
Non-GAAP Reconciliation
(in thousands)

(unaudited)   For the Three Months Ended     For the Six Months Ended  
    Jun 30,
2026
    Mar 31,
2026
    Jun 30,
2025
    Jun 30,
2026
    Jun 30,
2025
 
Adjusted Operating Noninterest Expense                                        
Total noninterest expense (GAAP)   $ 16,437     $ 15,982     $ 15,191     $ 32,419     $ 33,526  
Subtract: merger expenses                 (92 )           (2,032 )
Subtract: amortization expense     (433 )     (434 )     (441 )     (867 )     (883 )
Adjusted operating noninterest expense (non-GAAP)   $ 16,004     $ 15,548     $ 14,658     $ 31,552     $ 30,611  
                                         
Efficiency Ratio                                        
Total noninterest expense (GAAP)   $ 16,437     $ 15,982     $ 15,191     $ 32,419     $ 33,526  
Add: other real estate owned income, net                             7  
Subtract: amortization of intangibles     (433 )     (434 )     (441 )     (867 )     (883 )
Add/Subtract: (loss) on disposal of premises and equipment, net                 (7 )           (7 )
Subtract: merger expenses                 (92 )           (2,032 )
Adjusted operating non-interest expense (non-GAAP)   $ 16,004     $ 15,548     $ 14,651     $ 31,552     $ 30,611  
Tax-equivalent net interest income (non-GAAP)   $ 20,071     $ 18,764     $ 18,639     $ 38,835     $ 36,186  
Total noninterest income (GAAP)     4,018       3,824       3,889       7,842       7,500  
Subtract: (gain) on disposal of premises and equipment     (56 )                 (56 )      
Subtract: net (gain) on subordinated debt payoff                 (80 )           (80 )
Subtract: securities (gains), net           (8 )           (8 )      
Adjusted income for efficiency ratio (non-GAAP)   $ 24,033     $ 22,580     $ 22,448     $ 46,613     $ 43,606  
                                         
Efficiency ratio (non-GAAP)     66.59 %     68.86 %     65.27 %     67.69 %     70.20 %


FIRST NATIONAL CORPORATION
Non-GAAP Reconciliation
(in thousands, except share and per share data)

(unaudited)                                        
    For the Three Months Ended     For the Six Months Ended  
    Jun 30,
2026
    Mar 31,
2026
    Jun 30,
2025
    Jun 30,
2026
    Jun 30,
2025
 
Tax-Equivalent Net Interest Income                                        
GAAP measures:                                        
Interest income – loans   $ 22,145     $ 21,017     $ 21,594     $ 43,162     $ 42,231  
Interest income – investments and other     3,488       3,312       3,571       6,800       6,956  
Interest expense – deposits     (5,410 )     (5,414 )     (6,080 )     (10,824 )     (12,118 )
Interest expense – subordinated debt     (170 )     (168 )     (468 )     (338 )     (935 )
Interest expense – junior subordinated debt     (69 )     (66 )     (66 )     (135 )     (132 )
Interest expense – other borrowings     (3 )     (5 )     (3 )     (8 )     (3 )
Net interest income   $ 19,981     $ 18,676     $ 18,548     $ 38,657     $ 35,999  
Non-GAAP measures:                                        
Add: Tax benefit realized on non-taxable interest income – loans(6)   $ 12     $ 11     $ 12     $ 23     $ 28  
Add: Tax benefit realized on non-taxable interest income – municipal securities(6)     78       77       79       155       159  
Tax benefit realized on non-taxable interest income   $ 90     $ 88     $ 91     $ 178     $ 187  
Tax-equivalent net interest income (non-GAAP)   $ 20,071     $ 18,764     $ 18,639     $ 38,835     $ 36,186  
                                         
Tangible Common Equity and Tangible Assets                                        
Total assets (GAAP)   $ 2,075,645     $ 2,075,823     $ 2,041,441     $ 2,075,645     $ 2,041,441  
Subtract: goodwill     (3,030 )     (3,030 )     (3,030 )     (3,030 )     (3,030 )
Subtract: core deposit intangibles, net     (12,352 )     (12,785 )     (14,102 )     (12,352 )     (14,102 )
Tangible assets (Non-GAAP)   $ 2,060,263     $ 2,060,008     $ 2,024,309     $ 2,060,263     $ 2,024,309  
                                         
Total shareholders’ equity (GAAP)   $ 193,588     $ 188,562     $ 173,532     $ 193,588     $ 173,532  
Subtract: goodwill     (3,030 )     (3,030 )     (3,030 )     (3,030 )     (3,030 )
Subtract: core deposit intangibles, net     (12,352 )     (12,785 )     (14,102 )     (12,352 )     (14,102 )
Tangible common equity (Non-GAAP)   $ 178,206     $ 172,747     $ 156,400     $ 178,206     $ 156,400  
                                         
Tangible common equity to tangible assets ratio (non-GAAP)     8.65 %     8.39 %     7.73 %     8.65 %     7.73 %
                                         
Tangible Book Value Per Share                                        
Tangible common equity (non-GAAP)   $ 178,206     $ 172,747     $ 156,400     $ 178,206     $ 156,400  
Common shares outstanding, ending     9,042,629       9,040,967       8,989,138       9,042,629       8,989,138  
Tangible book value per share (non-GAAP)   $ 19.71     $ 19.11     $ 17.40     $ 19.71     $ 17.40  

(1) Non-GAAP financial measure. See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” and “Non-GAAP Reconciliation” tables for additional information and detailed calculations of adjustments.

(2) The Company is a small bank holding company under applicable regulations and guidance and is not subject to the minimum regulatory capital regulations for bank holding companies. The regulatory requirements that apply to bank holding companies that are subject to regulatory capital requirements are presented below, along with the Company's capital ratios as determined under those regulations.

(3) All ratios on June 30, 2026, are estimates and subject to change pending the Bank's filing of its Call Report. All other periods are presented as filed.

(4) Ratios are annualized. 

(5) Capital ratios presented are for First Bank.

(6) The tax rate utilized in calculating the tax benefit is 21%

(7) Yields and interest income are presented on a taxable-equivalent basis using the federal statutory tax rate of 21%


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