NKSH
National Bankshares
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Financial Services
- NASDAQ: NKSH
- Dividend
Last dividend date: May 26, 2026
Dividend yield: 4.4%
Payout ratio: 55.4%
National Bankshares's latest dividend was on May 26, 2026 (ex-date) with a payout of $0.75 per share. At an annualized rate of $1.53 per share, the stock yields 4.4%. The latest dividend has a decrease of $0.03, or 3.8% from the prior distribution.
NKSH dividend stats
vs. Financial Services sector
National Bankshares Dividend yield
NKSH has a dividend yield of 4.4% which is higher than the Financial Services sector and the industry average. In comparison with the Financial Services sector average of 2.66%, National Bankshares's dividend yield is 65% higher. The historical 5-year average of NKSH's dividend yield is 5.6%, which is higher than the current one.
NKSH Dividend history
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 1.3% since twelve months ago. However with the price of the stock up by 29% from a year ago, the dividend yield has a decrease of 22%.
National Bankshares Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2026 | $0.75 | 4.35% |
| Nov 24, 2025 | $0.78 | 5.19% |
| 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
Payout ratio
NKSH has a payout ratio of 55.4% which is higher than the Financial Services sector and the industry average. If we compare it with the Financial Services sector average of 33.8%, National Bankshares's payout ratio is 64% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
NKSH dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| CBSH Commerce Bancshares Inc | 6.94% | $3.68 | 90.5% |
| FNLC First Bancorp Inc | 4.96% | $1.48 | 45.3% |
| NKSH National Bankshares Inc | 4.4% | $1.53 | 55.4% |
Frequently asked questions
Does National Bankshares pay a dividend?
Yes, National Bankshares has been paying dividends for the last 26 years.
When was NKSH's last dividend?
National Bankshares's last regular dividend was on May 26, 2026 (ex-date) with the amount of $0.75 per share.
How much dividend does National Bankshares pay (per share)?
NKSH has paid dividend of $1.53 per share in the last year.
What is National Bankshares's dividend yield?
The current dividend yield of National Bankshares is 4.4%.
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 55.4%.
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.