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NKSH National Bankshares dividend history, payout ratio & dates

National Bankshares's latest dividend was on Nov 17, 2023 (ex-date) with a payout of $0.78 per share. At an annualized rate of $1.51 per share, the stock yields 5.21%. The latest dividend has grown by $0.05, or 7% from the prior distribution.

Key dates

  • NKSH last dividend date: Nov 17, 2023
  • NKSH next dividend date: Not announced
NKSH dividend stats
DPS
$1.51
Dividend yield
5.21%
Payout ratio
56.8%
vs. Financial Services sector
Dividend yield
3.36%
Payout ratio
39.6%

Dividend yield

What is National Bankshares current dividend yield

NKSH has a dividend yield of 5.21% which is higher than the Financial Services sector and the industry average. In comparison with the Financial Services sector average of 3.36%, National Bankshares's dividend yield is 55% higher. The historical 5-year average of NKSH's dividend yield is 4.3%, which is lower than the current one.

Dividend history

What is NKSH dividend payout history and dates

National Bankshares has been paying dividends since 2000. NKSH has distributed two dividends in the past year. The annualized dividend per share has grown by 0.7% since twelve months ago. And with the price of the stock down by 8% from a year ago, the dividend yield has grown by 9%.

Recent dividends

Ex-date Payment date Declared on Amount Type
Nov 17, 2023 Dec 1, 2023 Nov 8, 2023 $0.78 normal
May 19, 2023 Jun 1, 2023 May 10, 2023 $0.73 normal
Nov 18, 2022 Dec 1, 2022 Nov 9, 2022 $0.78 normal
May 20, 2022 Jun 1, 2022 May 11, 2022 $0.72 normal
Nov 19, 2021 Dec 1, 2021 Nov 10, 2021 $0.74 normal
May 21, 2021 Jun 1, 2021 May 12, 2021 $0.7 normal
Nov 20, 2020 Dec 1, 2020 Nov 12, 2020 $0.72 normal
May 21, 2020 Jun 1, 2020 May 13, 2020 $0.67 normal
Nov 22, 2019 Dec 2, 2019 Nov 13, 2019 $0.72 normal
May 24, 2019 Jun 3, 2019 May 15, 2019 $0.67 normal
Nov 23, 2018 Dec 3, 2018 Nov 14, 2018 $0.63 normal
May 18, 2018 Jun 1, 2018 May 9, 2018 $0.58 normal
Nov 17, 2017 Dec 1, 2017 Nov 8, 2017 $0.61 normal
May 18, 2017 Jun 1, 2017 May 10, 2017 $0.56 normal
Nov 17, 2016 Dec 1, 2016 Nov 9, 2016 $0.61 normal

National Bankshares dividend payout ratio

What is National Bankshares dividend payout ratio compared to the sector

Payout ratio

NKSH has a payout ratio of 56.8% which is higher than the Financial Services sector and the industry average. If we compare it with the Financial Services sector average of 39.6%, National Bankshares's payout ratio is 43% higher.

Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)

NKSH dividend vs peer dividends

How does NKSH dividend compare to its peers' dividends
Name Dividend yield DPS Payout ratio
FNLC First Bancorp Inc 6.16% $1.4 52.2%
NKSH National Bankshares Inc 5.21% $1.51 56.8%
CBSH Commerce Bancshares Inc 1.93% $1.08 29.7%

Frequently asked questions

Does National Bankshares pay a dividend?

Yes, National Bankshares has been paying dividends for the last 24 years.

When is National Bankshares's next dividend?

NKSH hasn't announced its next dividend date yet, but if we take into consideration its recent dividend history, it is likely that its next dividend will be in May 2024.

When was NKSH's last dividend?

National Bankshares's last regular dividend was on Nov 17, 2023 (ex-date) with the amount of $0.78 per share.

How much dividend does National Bankshares pay (per share)?

NKSH has paid dividend of $1.51 per share in the last year.

What is National Bankshares's dividend yield?

The current dividend yield of National Bankshares is 5.21%.

How often does National Bankshares pay dividends?

National Bankshares typically pays two dividends per year.

What is National Bankshares's dividend payout ratio?

The dividend payout ratio of National Bankshares is 56.8%.

Does National Bankshares pay a good dividend?

National Bankshares's dividend yield is higher than the Financial Services sector average.