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NKSH Stock Forecast: National Bankshares, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 8 Oct 2026
$43
+0.42% on the day

The 1 Wall Street analysts covering National Bankshares, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $47 — +8.8% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 75 of 100 as at 8 Oct 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$272.6M
Ticker Nerd rank
75 / 100
Median analyst target
$47
Analysts covering
1
Revenue$15.7M+18.3% y/y
Net income$5.0M
Free cash flow$3.3M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+1.2%
1M
+2.8%
YTD
+30.9%
1Y
+57.6%
From 52W high
−0.7%
From 52W low
+65.9%
$26
$43
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

NKSH stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores National Bankshares, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 8 Oct 2026
75 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Momentum
98
Growth
87
Revisions
64
Size
63
Issuance
56
Quality
52
Volatility
46
Accruals
46
Value
31

Momentum (98): The shares have been drifting up relative to others.

Value (31): The shares cost a lot relative to the profits and assets behind them.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

NKSH stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on NKSH, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$25$30$35$40$45$50Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26NKSHHigh $47Median $47Low $47

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says1 analysts
1 Buy0 Hold0 Sell
Low $47Median $47High $47

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +8.8% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first
DateFirmActionRatingTarget
22 Nov 2024Janney Montgomery ScottUpgradeBuy$38
24 July 2023Piper SandlerDowngradeNeutral—
2 June 2022Janney Montgomery ScottInitiatesNeutral—
27 Apr 2020Piper SandlerUpgradeOverweight—
22 Nov 2019Piper SandlerDowngradeHold—
22 Nov 2019Sandler O'NeilDowngradeHold—
4 Feb 2019Piper SandlerUpgradeBuy—
4 Feb 2019Sandler O'NeillUpgradeBuy—
22 Oct 2018Piper SandlerDowngradeHold—
22 Oct 2018Sandler O'NeillDowngradeHold—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

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Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. NKSH appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

NKSH vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 8 Oct 2026, National Bankshares, Inc. returned +57.6% against +16.2% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

NKSH vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
100120140160Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26NKSHS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

NKSH analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+8.7%
Analysts raising
1
Analysts cutting
0
Fundamentals

National Bankshares, Inc. (NKSH) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
13.4×

Cheaper than 49% of US stocks

Price / sales
4.5×

Cheaper than 27% of US stocks

Price / book
1.4×

Cheaper than 56% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
—
Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
16.2%

Higher than 64% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
119.7%

Higher than 86% of US stocks

Gross margin
—
Operating margin
41.4%

Higher than 93% of US stocks

Net margin
33.5%

Higher than 92% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
11.3%

Higher than 66% of US stocks

Return on assets
1.1%

Higher than 51% of US stocks

Dividend yield
3.6%

Higher than 89% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

National Bankshares, Inc. (NKSH) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • National Bankshares, Inc. has a market value of $272.6M and an enterprise value of $219.7M.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $60.5M. The latest quarter grew 16.2% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $20.3M, a 33.6% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $3.18.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $18.4M.

  • Shares outstanding: 6.4M.

  • Trailing P/E: 13.4×; forward P/E: 11.1× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 3.55%, paying out 48% of earnings.

  • National Bankshares, Inc. employs 245 people — $247K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 8 Oct 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

NKSH vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelBanks - Regional
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
NKSHNational Bankshares, Inc.$272.6M
75
WNEBWestern New England Bancorp, Inc.$274.6M
72
FNRNFirst Northern Community Bancorp$271.3M
64
FXNCFirst National Corp. (Virginia)$271.0M
91
LCNBLCNB Corp.$269.8M
79
FBLAFB Bancorp, Inc.$278.8M
32
VABKVirginia National Bankshares Corp.$266.4M
80

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News

Latest NKSH news & analysis

Recent Price Trend in National Bankshares (NKSH) is Your Friend, Here's Why

Zacks Investment Research · 21 Sept 2026positive

National Bankshares (NKSH) passed Zacks Investment Research's "Recent Price Strength" screen, indicating the stock is positioned to maintain its recent uptrend. The article highlights NKSH as one of several stocks well positioned to continue this upward price movement.

Why it matters — NKSH watchers would care because the stock has been flagged as maintaining positive price momentum, suggesting continued strength in its recent trend.

National Bankshares (NKSH) is on the Move, Here's Why the Trend Could be Sustainable

Zacks Investment Research · 3 Sept 2026positive

According to Zacks Investment Research, National Bankshares (NKSH) passed through its "Recent Price Strength" screen, indicating the stock is positioned to maintain its recent uptrend. The article highlights NKSH as a stock that could sustain its upward momentum.

Why it matters — NKSH watchers would care because the stock's recent price strength and trend sustainability were highlighted by a recognized research screen, which may signal continued positive momentum.

Recent Price Trend in National Bankshares (NKSH) is Your Friend, Here's Why

Zacks Investment Research · 17 Aug 2026positive

Zacks Investment Research reports that National Bankshares (NKSH) passed its "Recent Price Strength" screening, indicating the stock is currently showing price momentum. The article highlights NKSH as a stock that is currently on the move.

Why it matters — NKSH watchers would care because the stock has been flagged for recent price strength, signaling current upward momentum in its trading activity.

National Bankshares (NKSH) Is a Great Choice for 'Trend' Investors, Here's Why

Zacks Investment Research · 30 July 2026positive

Zacks Investment Research highlighted National Bankshares (NKSH) as a stock that could appeal to shorter-term investors looking to capitalize on recent price trends, noting that it passed the firm's shorter-term trading strategy-based screen.

Why it matters — NKSH watchers would care because the stock has been identified by a research firm's screen as potentially attractive for trend-focused investing, which could influence market attention on the stock.

Best Income Stocks to Buy for July 29th

Zacks Investment Research · 29 July 2026positive

On July 29, 2026, Zacks Investment Research ranked National Bankshares, Inc. (NKSH) among its Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) income stocks list, alongside MSBI and STBA.

Why it matters — Inclusion on Zacks' Strong Buy income stocks list signals positive analyst sentiment toward NKSH as an income-generating investment.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about NKSH stock

What is the NKSH stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 1 Wall Street analysts covering National Bankshares, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $47, with estimates ranging from $47 to $47. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is NKSH stock a buy right now?

Of the 1 analysts covering National Bankshares, Inc., 1 rate it a Buy, 0 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks National Bankshares, Inc. 75 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 8 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank NKSH?

As at 8 Oct 2026, National Bankshares, Inc. ranks 75 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Momentum (98 of 100).

Will NKSH stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 1 analysts implies +8.8% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks National Bankshares, Inc. 75 out of 100 as at 8 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the NKSH stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering National Bankshares, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for NKSH are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $47 to $47 over the next 12 months.

How has NKSH stock performed over the past year?

National Bankshares, Inc. returned +57.6% over the 12 months to 8 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does National Bankshares, Inc. do?

National Bankshares Inc. is a bank holding company that serves as the parent of The National Bank of Blacksburg and National Bankshares Financial Services, Inc.

What is the latest news on NKSH?

The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 21 Sept 2026): "Recent Price Trend in National Bankshares (NKSH) is Your Friend, Here's Why". National Bankshares (NKSH) passed Zacks Investment Research's "Recent Price Strength" screen, indicating the stock is positioned to maintain its recent uptrend. The article highlights NKSH as one of several stocks well positioned to continue this upward price movement.

Company

About National Bankshares, Inc.

National Bankshares Inc. is a bank holding company that serves as the parent of The National Bank of Blacksburg and National Bankshares Financial Services, Inc. The company provides community-focused financial services to individuals, businesses, non-profits, and local governments across Southwest and Central Virginia. Its offerings include deposit accounts, commercial and consumer lending, mortgage and home equity loans, credit cards, trust services, and cash management tools. National Bankshares also supports customers through mobile, telephone, and internet banking, along with automated teller machines and branch-based service. In addition to traditional banking, it provides wealth management, insurance, brokerage, and other non-deposit investment services. The company operates across several lending segments, including real estate construction, consumer real estate, commercial real estate, public sector, and consumer lending, positioning it as a diversified regional financial institution centered on local banking relationships.

CEO Ms. Lara E. Ramsey · 245 employees · United States · https://www.nationalbankshares.com