NKSH National Bankshares dividend history, payout ratio & dates
National Bankshares's latest dividend was on May 24, 2024 (ex-date) with a payout of $0.73 per share. At an annualized rate of $1.51 per share, the stock yields 5.01%. The latest dividend has a decrease of $0.05, or 6% from the prior distribution.
Key dates
- NKSH last dividend date: May 24, 2024
NKSH dividend stats
vs. Financial Services sector
Dividend yield
NKSH has a dividend yield of 5.01% which is higher than the Financial Services sector and the industry average. In comparison with the Financial Services sector average of 2.78%, National Bankshares's dividend yield is 80% higher. The historical 5-year average of NKSH's dividend yield is 5.3%, which is higher than the current one.
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 a decrease of 40% since twelve months ago. And with the price of the stock up by 28% from a year ago, the dividend yield has a decrease of 53%.
Recent dividends
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 97.4% which is higher than the Financial Services sector and the industry average. If we compare it with the Financial Services sector average of 43.2%, National Bankshares's payout ratio is 125% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
NKSH dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FNLC First Bancorp Inc | 5.38% | $1.42 | 59.4% |
| NKSH National Bankshares Inc | 5.05% | $1.51 | 97.4% |
| CBSH Commerce Bancshares Inc | 1.71% | $1.08 | 30% |
Frequently asked questions
Does National Bankshares pay a dividend?
Yes, National Bankshares has been paying dividends for the last 24 years.
When was NKSH's last dividend?
National Bankshares's last regular dividend was on May 24, 2024 (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 5.01%.
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 97.4%.
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. Data from 
and Sharadar.