NKSHFinancial Services · Banks - RegionalThe 1 Wall Street analysts covering National Bankshares, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $47 — +16.4% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 87 of 100 as at 29 Oct 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.
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.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Momentum (97): The shares have been drifting up relative to others.
Volatility (41): The share price moves around a lot.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on NKSH, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +16.4% from it.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Nov 2024 | Janney Montgomery Scott | Upgrade | Buy | $38 |
| 24 July 2023 | Piper Sandler | Downgrade | Neutral | — |
| 2 June 2022 | Janney Montgomery Scott | Initiates | Neutral | — |
| 27 Apr 2020 | Piper Sandler | Upgrade | Overweight | — |
| 22 Nov 2019 | Piper Sandler | Downgrade | Hold | — |
| 22 Nov 2019 | Sandler O'Neil | Downgrade | Hold | — |
| 4 Feb 2019 | Piper Sandler | Upgrade | Buy | — |
| 4 Feb 2019 | Sandler O'Neill | Upgrade | Buy | — |
| 22 Oct 2018 | Piper Sandler | Downgrade | Hold | — |
| 22 Oct 2018 | Sandler O'Neill | Downgrade | Hold | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 30 Oct 2026, National Bankshares, Inc. returned +50.5% against +12.4% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 52% of US stocks
Cheaper than 29% of US stocks
Cheaper than 54% of US stocks
Higher than 64% of US stocks
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Higher than 94% of US stocks
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Higher than 68% of US stocks
Higher than 52% of US stocks
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.
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National Bankshares, Inc. has a market value of $260.5M and an enterprise value of $248.2M.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $60.5M. The latest quarter grew 15.8% 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.
Trailing P/E: 12.2×; forward P/E: 10.6× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 3.65%, paying out 48% of earnings.
National Bankshares, Inc. employs 245 people — $247K of revenue per employee.
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National Bankshares reported quarterly earnings of $0.86 per share, below the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.98. Earnings were $0.69 per share in the year-ago quarter.
Why it matters — NKSH watchers may note the earnings shortfall against estimates alongside the year-over-year increase.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. 87 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 29 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 29 Oct 2026, National Bankshares, Inc. ranks 87 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 (97 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 1 analysts implies +16.4% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks National Bankshares, Inc. 87 out of 100 as at 29 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
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.
National Bankshares, Inc. returned +50.5% over the 12 months to 30 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
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 most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 23 Oct 2026): "National Bankshares (NKSH) Q3 Earnings and Revenues Lag Estimates". National Bankshares reported quarterly earnings of $0.86 per share, below the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.98. Earnings were $0.69 per share in the year-ago quarter.
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
