First National Corporation (FXNC)

First National (FXNC) Q2 EPS Jumps 19%

First National Corp. (FXNC) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.57 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.49 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.48 per share a year ago.

STRASBURG, Va., July 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First National Corporation (the “Company” or “First National”) (NASDAQ: FXNC), the bank holding company of First Bank (the “Bank”), reported earnings for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 of $5.05 million and basic and diluted earnings per common share of $0.56.

STRASBURG, Va., July 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First National Corporation (the “Company” or “First National”) (NASDAQ: FXNC), the bank holding company of First Bank (the “Bank”) is pleased to announce the addition of Chris Layne as Senior Vice President, Regional Market Executive for Richmond. Chris will be responsible for all lines of business banking and business development in the Richmond market.

STRASBURG, Va., April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First National Corporation (the “Company” or “First National”) (NASDAQ: FXNC), the bank holding company of First Bank (the “Bank”), reported earnings for the quarter ending March 31, 2025 of $1.52 million and basic and diluted earnings per common share of $0.18.

First National (FXNC) saw its shares surge in the last session with trading volume being higher than average. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions may not translate into further price increase in the near term.

STRASBURG, Va., Feb. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First National Corporation (the “Company” or “First National”) (NASDAQ: FXNC), the bank holding company of First Bank (the “Bank”) is pleased to announce the addition of Joe Shearin as President, Greater Richmond Market. Joe will lead First Bank's strategic efforts across Richmond, Southside Virginia, and northern North Carolina. He will be responsible for community impact and all lines of business banking and business development in the expanded footprint, following the 2024 merger with Touchstone Bank.

First National Corp. (FXNC) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.66 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.47 per share. This compares to loss of $0.14 per share a year ago.

STRASBURG, Va., Feb. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First National Corporation (the “Company” or “First National”) (NASDAQ: FXNC), the bank holding company of First Bank (the “Bank”), reported an unaudited consolidated net loss of $933 thousand and basic and diluted loss per common share of $0.10 for the fourth quarter of 2024, and adjusted operating earnings(1) of $6.0 million and adjusted operating basic and diluted earnings(1) per common share of $0.66 for the fourth quarter of 2024.

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FXNC announces a 3.3% hike in its quarterly dividend to 15.5 cents per share. A solid liquidity and capital position will help sustain capital distributions.

STRASBURG, Va., Nov. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of First National Corporation (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: FXNC) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.155 per share on November 13, 2024, a 3% increase compared to the quarterly dividend paid on September 13, 2024.

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First National Corp. (FXNC) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.39 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.49 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.50 per share a year ago.

STRASBURG, Va., Nov. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First National Corporation (the “Company” or “First National”) (NASDAQ: FXNC), reported unaudited consolidated net income of $2.2 million and basic and diluted earnings per common share of $0.36 for the third quarter of 2024 and adjusted net income(1) of $2.4 million and adjusted basic and diluted earnings per common share(1) of $0.39.