National Bankshares, Inc. Dividends | Yield & Payout

Dividend history and payout analysis for National Bankshares, Inc. (NKSH). Use the fiscal-year summary and the payout history table below to track dividend per share, dividend yield, and payout ratio changes over time, plus the key dates investors watch for dividend investing.

Dividend Performance Chart

Dividend Summary (FY)

26 years
Metric (FY)20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015201420132012201120102009200820072006200520042003200220012000
Dividends per share (FY)$1.51$1.51$2.51$1.50$1.44$1.39$1.39$1.21$1.17$1.16$1.14$1.13$1.12$1.10$1.00$0.91$0.84$0.80$0.76$0.73$1.42$1.28$1.13$0.97$0.86$0.85
Dividend yield (FY) %N/A5.24%7.76%3.71%3.96%4.43%3.05%3.32%2.57%2.67%3.21%3.72%3.04%3.40%3.58%2.89%2.97%4.11%4.45%3.02%3.02%2.39%2.29%3.15%4.03%5.15%
Payout ratio (FY) %N/A121.53%94.22%34.51%43.20%55.98%51.71%52.13%57.77%54.02%50.09%46.43%43.74%43.04%39.34%40.52%40.67%40.78%41.80%40.44%40.17%36.83%34.71%34.01%41.29%40.87%

Dividend Payout History

53 payments
Pay DateEx-DateRecord DateAmount
2025-12-01November 24, 252025-11-24$0.78
2025-06-02May 27, 252025-05-27$0.73
2024-12-02November 25, 242024-11-25$0.78
2024-06-03May 24, 242024-05-28$0.73
2023-12-01November 17, 232023-11-20$0.78
2023-06-01May 19, 232023-05-22$0.73
2023-02-03January 20, 232023-01-23$1.00
2022-12-01November 18, 222022-11-21$0.78
2022-06-01May 20, 222022-05-23$0.72
2021-12-01November 19, 212021-11-22$0.74
2021-06-01May 21, 212021-05-24$0.70
2020-12-01November 20, 202020-11-23$0.72
2020-06-01May 21, 202020-05-25$0.67
2019-12-02November 22, 192019-11-25$0.72
2019-06-03May 24, 192019-05-28$0.67
2018-12-03November 23, 182018-11-26$0.63
2018-06-01May 18, 182018-05-21$0.58
2017-12-01November 17, 172017-11-20$0.61
2017-06-01May 18, 172017-05-22$0.56
2016-12-01November 17, 162016-11-21$0.61
2016-06-01May 19, 162016-05-23$0.55
2015-12-01November 13, 152015-11-17$0.61
2015-06-02May 21, 152015-05-26$0.53
2014-12-05November 20, 142014-11-24$0.58
2014-06-04May 22, 142014-05-27$0.55
2013-12-06November 26, 132013-11-29$0.58
2013-06-03May 22, 132013-05-24$0.54
2012-12-03November 20, 122012-11-23$0.57
2012-06-01May 17, 122012-05-21$0.53
2011-12-01November 17, 112011-11-21$0.52
2011-06-01May 19, 112011-05-23$0.48
2010-12-01November 17, 102010-11-19$0.47
2010-06-01May 20, 102010-05-24$0.44
2009-12-01November 19, 092009-11-23$0.43
2009-06-01May 20, 092009-05-22$0.41
2008-12-01November 19, 082008-11-21$0.41
2008-06-02May 21, 082008-05-23$0.39
2007-12-03November 20, 072007-11-23$0.39
2007-06-01May 17, 072007-05-21$0.37
2006-12-01November 16, 062006-11-20$0.37
2006-06-01May 17, 062006-05-19$0.36
2005-12-01November 16, 052005-11-18$0.72
2005-06-01May 19, 052005-05-23$0.70
2004-12-01November 18, 042004-11-22$0.65
2004-06-01May 20, 042004-05-24$0.63
2003-12-01November 20, 032003-11-24$0.59
2003-06-02May 21, 032003-05-26$0.54
2002-12-02November 18, 022002-11-20$0.51
2002-06-03May 16, 022002-05-20$0.46
2001-12-03November 21, 012001-11-26$0.43
2001-06-01May 17, 012001-05-21$0.43
2000-12-01November 20, 002000-11-22$0.43
2000-06-01May 18, 002000-05-22$0.42

Frequently Asked Questions

What is National Bankshares, Inc.'s current dividend yield and payout ratio?

The dividend yield shows how much National Bankshares, Inc. returns to shareholders relative to its stock price, while the payout ratio indicates how much of its earnings are distributed. Monitoring these metrics helps investors evaluate whether the dividend is sustainable and supported by earnings or cash flow.

How has National Bankshares, Inc.'s dividend changed over the last 5 years?

By reviewing the historical dividend payouts for National Bankshares, Inc., investors can identify trends in growth or cuts. Consistent or rising dividends over time often signal financial stability, while decreasing dividends may indicate potential risks or shifts in business strategy. Use the FY summary and payout history tables to track changes across multiple years.

Is National Bankshares, Inc. a high-yield stock compared to its industry peers?

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Can National Bankshares, Inc. maintain its dividend during market downturns?

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Should I consider National Bankshares, Inc. dividends as part of my long-term investment strategy?

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