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First National Q3 net income rises on loan growth

By Reuters News


Overview

  • U.S. community bank's Q3 net income and EPS rose yr/yr and sequentially

  • Company cites loan growth, higher net interest margin and expense control as drivers

  • Company completed branch optimization, closing three offices and off-site ATMs in Q3


Outlook

  • Company expects a one-time gain from sale of two North Carolina offices in Q4 2026

  • Company says branch optimization aims to improve future profitability and resource allocation

  • Company expects to operate 28 banking offices by year end, down from 33


Result Drivers

  • LOAN GROWTH - Co said net loan growth in Q3 was driven by strong new loan production across all markets

  • NET INTEREST MARGIN - Co attributed higher Q3 net interest margin to improved earning asset yields and increased accretion income from loan payoffs

  • EXPENSE MANAGEMENT - Co said expense management contributed to Q3 results


Company press release:


Key Details

Metric

Beat/Miss

Actual

Consensus Estimate

Q3 EPS

$0.76

Q3 Net Income

$6.9 mln

Q3 Net Interest Income

$21.3 mln

Q3 Net Interest Margin

4.38%


Analyst Coverage

  • The current average analyst rating on the shares is "hold" and the breakdown of recommendations is no "strong buy" or "buy", 3 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"

  • The average consensus recommendation for the banks peer group is "buy."

  • Wall Street's median 12-month price target for First National Corp is $30.50, about 2.2% above its October 22 closing price of $29.85

  • The stock recently traded at 12 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 12 three months ago


Reuters Recommended Reads

  • Oct 22 - 1st Source Q3 net income rises on loan growth

  • Oct 21 - Community Trust Bancorp's Q3 net interest income rises nearly 10%

  • Oct 22 - United Bankshares Q3 EPS beats estimates, helped by loan growth


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(This story was created using Reuters automation and AI based on LSEG and company data. It was checked and edited by a Reuters journalist prior to publication.)

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