Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.51
National Bankshares, Inc. (NKSH) Dividend History
Income profile from 2000 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
4.3%
Payout Ratio
60.7%
Watch
Dividend Streak
0 years
NKSH Dividend Income Check
Safety
60.7% payout ratio with watch safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 4.9% and trend is rising.
NKSH Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield4.3%
Trailing DPS$1.51
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M2
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout60.7%
Earnings SafetyWatch
FCF Payout55.1%
FCF SafetyAdequate
Piotroski F-Score8/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR0.2%
5Y CAGR1.7%
Yield on Cost (5Y)4.9%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield4.3%
1Y Total Return42.1%
5Y Total Return26.5%
Div Contribution (5Y)24.6%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$12,65410Y ago$14,74820Y ago$27,166
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
NKSH Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (27 years of payments)
NKSH Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Get NKSH's next ex-dividend date and payout in your inbox
Monthly dividend calendar — upcoming ex-dates for stocks you follow.
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
National Bankshares, Inc. distributes 60.7% of earnings as dividends (Watch). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 55.1%, rated "Adequate".
Piotroski F-Score: 8/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
NKSH does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of 0.2% and 5-year CAGR of 1.7%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, NKSH returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 4.3% dividend yield, 4.3% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 4.9% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 26.5%, with dividends contributing 24.6% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $14,748 today.
NKSH Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$14.38
Avg/Payment$0.7190
Latest Change-3.8%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2026Latest | $0.7500 | ↓ -3.8% | 4.35% | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Nov 24, 2025 | $0.7800 | ↑ +6.8% | 5.19% | Dec 1, 2025 |
| May 27, 2025 | $0.7300 | ↓ -6.4% | 5.84% | Jun 2, 2025 |
| Nov 25, 2024 | $0.7800 | ↑ +6.8% | 4.72% | Dec 2, 2024 |
| May 24, 2024 | $0.7300 | ↓ -6.4% | 4.93% | Jun 3, 2024 |
| Nov 17, 2023 | $0.7800 | ↑ +6.8% | 9.15% | Dec 1, 2023 |
| May 19, 2023 | $0.7300 | ↓ -27.0% | 9.17% | Jun 1, 2023 |
| Jan 20, 2023 | $1.0000 | ↑ +28.2% | 6.06% | Feb 3, 2023 |
NKSH Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
4.3%
#1 of 8
Safety
Watch
60.7% payout
Streak
0Y
1.7% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
4.3%
#3 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st NKSHNational Bankshares,… | $225M | 4.3% | 60.7% | 0 | Watch |
 MNSBMainStreet Bancshare… | $176M | 1.7% | 19.5% | 0 | Sustainable |
2nd  NBTBNBT Bancorp Inc. | $2.4B | 3.1% | 42.9% | 13 | Sustainable |
 CZWICitizens Community B… | $205M | 1.7% | 25.0% | 6 | Sustainable |
3rd  FFINFirst Financial Bank… | $4.7B | 2.3% | 41.8% | 15 | Sustainable |
 FXNCFirst National Corpo… | $265M | 2.1% | 31.2% | 11 | Sustainable |
 UVSPUnivest Financial Co… | $1.2B | 2.1% | 27.9% | 1 | Sustainable |
 FUNCFirst United Corpora… | $277M | 2.2% | 24.3% | 7 | Sustainable |
NKSH Annual Dividend History (1995–2026)
32 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.75 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2.4% |
| 2025 | $1.51 | 0.0% | 2 | $2.49 | 60.6% | 1.65x | 4.9% |
| 2024 | $1.51 | -39.8% | 2 | $1.24 | 121.8% | 0.82x | 4.9% |
| 2023 | $2.51 | 67.3% | 3 | $2.66 | 94.4% | 1.06x | 8.1% |
| 2022 | $1.50 | 4.2% | 2 | $4.33 | 34.6% | 2.89x | 4.8% |
| 2021 | $1.44 | 3.6% | 2 | $3.28 | 43.9% | 2.28x | 4.6% |
| 2020 | $1.39 | 0.0% | 2 | $2.48 | 56.0% | 1.78x | 4.5% |
| 2019 | $1.39 | 14.9% | 2 | $2.65 | 52.5% | 1.91x | 4.5% |
| 2018 | $1.21 | 3.4% | 2 | $2.32 | 52.2% | 1.92x | 3.9% |
| 2017 | $1.17 | 0.9% | 2 | $2.03 | 57.6% | 1.74x | 3.8% |
Consensus-Based Analysis Tools
Intrinsic Valuation
DCF models, multiple analysis, and analyst estimates.
Check Valuation
Historical Returns
26+ years return with dividends reinvested.
Calculate
DCA Calculator
See how regular investing compounds over time.
Run Numbers
Peer Comparison
Compare growth, multiples, and margins vs sector.
Compare
NKSH — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying NKSH stock.
How much dividend does NKSH pay per share?
National Bankshares, Inc. (NKSH) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.51 per share, with a current dividend yield of +4.3%. Payments are made Annual.
When is NKSH's next ex-dividend date?
NKSH's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. NKSH typically pays dividends Annual.
Is NKSH's dividend safe?
NKSH's dividend safety is rated "Watch" based on an earnings payout ratio of +60.7% and FCF payout ratio of +55.1%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has NKSH increased its dividend?
NKSH has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +1.7%.
How often does NKSH pay dividends?
National Bankshares, Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.51 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 26+ years from 2000 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in NKSH grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in NKSH five years ago would be worth approximately $12,654 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is NKSH's yield on cost for long-term holders?
NKSH's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +4.9% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +4.3% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.