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NKSH National Bankshares dividend history, payout ratio & dates

Last dividend date: May 27, 2025

Dividend yield: 5.93%

Payout ratio: 109.4%

National Bankshares's latest dividend was on May 27, 2025 (ex-date) with a payout of $0.73 per share. At an annualized rate of $1.51 per share, the stock yields 5.93%. The latest dividend has a decrease of $0.05, or 6% from the prior distribution.

NKSH dividend stats
DPS
$1.51
Dividend yield
5.93%
Payout ratio
109.4%
vs. Financial Services sector
Dividend yield
3.11%
Payout ratio
44.1%

National Bankshares Dividend yield

What is National Bankshares current dividend yield

NKSH has a dividend yield of 5.93% which is higher than the Financial Services sector and the industry average. In comparison with the Financial Services sector average of 3.11%, National Bankshares's dividend yield is 91% higher. The historical 5-year average of NKSH's dividend yield is 5.5%, which is lower than the current one.

NKSH 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 remained the same since twelve months ago. However with the price of the stock down by 11% from a year ago, the dividend yield has grown by 13%.

National Bankshares Dividend history chart

Ex-date Amount Yield (TTM)
May 27, 2025 $0.73 5.84%
Nov 25, 2024 $0.78 4.72%
May 24, 2024 $0.73 4.93%
Nov 17, 2023 $0.78 9.15%
May 19, 2023 $0.73 9.17%
Jan 20, 2023 $1 6.06%
Nov 18, 2022 $0.78 3.87%
May 20, 2022 $0.72 4.4%
Nov 19, 2021 $0.74 3.79%
May 21, 2021 $0.7 4.05%
Nov 20, 2020 $0.72 4.53%
May 21, 2020 $0.67 4.93%
Nov 22, 2019 $0.72 3.03%
May 24, 2019 $0.67 3.31%
Nov 23, 2018 $0.63 2.7%
May 18, 2018 $0.58 2.47%
Nov 17, 2017 $0.61 2.66%
May 18, 2017 $0.56 2.92%
Nov 17, 2016 $0.61 3.13%
May 19, 2016 $0.55 3.54%
Nov 13, 2015 $0.61 3.35%
May 21, 2015 $0.53 3.94%

National Bankshares dividend payout ratio

What is National Bankshares dividend payout ratio compared to the sector

Payout ratio

NKSH has a payout ratio of 109.4% which is higher than the Financial Services sector and the industry average. If we compare it with the Financial Services sector average of 44.1%, National Bankshares's payout ratio is 148% 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 6.01% $1.44 56.5%
NKSH National Bankshares Inc 5.93% $1.51 109.4%
CBSH Commerce Bancshares Inc 1.67% $1.06 26.3%

Frequently asked questions

Does National Bankshares pay a dividend?

Yes, National Bankshares has been paying dividends for the last 25 years.

When was NKSH's last dividend?

National Bankshares's last regular dividend was on May 27, 2025 (ex-date) with the amount of $0.73 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 5.93%.

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 109.4%.

Does National Bankshares pay a good dividend?

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

Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.