First National Corporation reports third-quarter net income of $6.9 million, up from $5.6 million
First National Corporation reported net income of $6.9 million, or $0.76 per basic share, for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, compared with $5.55 million, or $0.62 per share, a year earlier. For the nine months, net income was $17.5 million, or $1.94 per basic share, versus $12.2 million, or $1.36, in the same period of 2025. The company also said it expects a one-time gain in the fourth quarter from the early October sale of two North Carolina banking offices, though the filing does not state the amount.
Key points
- Q3 2026 net income of $6.9 million and basic EPS of $0.76, versus $5.55 million and $0.62 in Q3 2025
- Net interest margin (FTE) of 4.38% for Q3 2026, up from 3.84% a year earlier
- Nine-month 2026 net income of $17.5 million and basic EPS of $1.94, versus $1.36 a year earlier
- Tangible book value per share was $19.94 on September 30, 2026, up from $18.26 on September 30, 2025
The filing
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