First National Corporation operates as the bank holding company for First Bank that provides various commercial banking services to small and medium-sized businesses, individuals, estates, local governmental entities, and non-profit organizations in Virginia. The company's deposit products include checking, savings, money market, and individual retirement accounts, as well as certificates of deposit and treasury management solutions. Its loan products comprise construction loans, including residential, land acquisition, and development loans; 1-4 family residential real estate loans; and commercial real estate loans that are secured by commercial real estate, including multi-family residential buildings, office and retail buildings, hotels, industrial buildings, and religious facilities. The company's loan products also include commercial and industrial loans that are secured by business assets, such as accounts receivable, equipment, and inventory; home equity loans; and secured and unsecured consumer loans, such as lines of credit, automobile loans, deposit account loans, and installment and demand loans. In addition, it provides wealth management services, including estate planning, investment management of assets, trustee under an agreement, trustee under a will, and estate settlement. Further, the company offers title insurance and investment services; and holds other real estate owned and office sites, as well as provides internet and mobile banking, remote deposit capture, and other traditional banking services. It serves customers through 20 bank branch offices, a loan production office, and a customer service center, as well as through a network of ATMs. The company was founded in 1907 and is headquartered in Strasburg, Virginia.
First National Dividend Announcement
• First National announced a quarterly dividend of $0.15 per ordinary share which will be made payable on 2024-09-13. Ex dividend date: 2024-08-30
• First National annual dividend for 2024 was $0.45
• First National annual dividend for 2023 was $0.60
• First National's trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is 2.67%
• First National's payout ratio for the trailing twelve months (TTM) is 50.99%
• First National's dividend growth over the last five years (2018-2023) was 24.57% year
First National Dividend History
Ex-Div date | Dividend amount | Dividend type | Pay date |
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2024-08-30 | $0.15 | quarterly | 2024-09-13 |
2024-05-23 | $0.15 | quarterly | 2024-06-07 |
2024-02-29 | $0.15 | quarterly | 2024-03-15 |
2023-11-22 | $0.15 | quarterly | 2023-12-08 |
2023-08-24 | $0.15 | quarterly | 2023-09-08 |
2023-05-25 | $0.15 | quarterly | 2023-06-09 |
2023-02-23 | $0.15 | quarterly | 2023-03-10 |
2022-12-01 | $0.14 | quarterly | 2022-12-16 |
2022-08-25 | $0.14 | quarterly | 2022-09-09 |
2022-05-26 | $0.14 | quarterly | 2022-06-10 |
2022-02-24 | $0.14 | quarterly | 2022-03-11 |
2021-11-24 | $0.12 | quarterly | 2021-12-10 |
2021-08-26 | $0.12 | quarterly | 2021-09-10 |
2021-05-27 | $0.12 | quarterly | 2021-06-11 |
2021-02-25 | $0.12 | quarterly | 2021-03-12 |
2020-12-18 | $0.11 | quarterly | 2020-12-29 |
2020-09-18 | $0.11 | quarterly | 2020-09-29 |
2020-06-19 | $0.11 | quarterly | 2020-06-30 |
2020-02-27 | $0.11 | quarterly | 2020-03-13 |
2019-11-27 | $0.09 | quarterly | 2019-12-13 |
2019-08-29 | $0.09 | quarterly | 2019-09-13 |
2019-05-30 | $0.09 | quarterly | 2019-06-14 |
2019-02-28 | $0.09 | quarterly | 2019-03-15 |
2018-11-29 | $0.05 | quarterly | 2018-12-14 |
2018-08-30 | $0.05 | quarterly | 2018-09-14 |
2018-05-31 | $0.05 | quarterly | 2018-06-15 |
2018-03-01 | $0.05 | quarterly | 2018-03-16 |
2017-11-30 | $0.04 | quarterly | 2017-12-15 |
2017-08-30 | $0.04 | quarterly | 2017-09-15 |
2017-05-31 | $0.04 | quarterly | 2017-06-16 |
2017-03-01 | $0.04 | quarterly | 2017-03-17 |
2016-11-30 | $0.03 | quarterly | 2016-12-16 |
2016-08-31 | $0.03 | quarterly | 2016-09-16 |
2016-06-01 | $0.03 | quarterly | 2016-06-17 |
2016-03-02 | $0.03 | quarterly | 2016-03-18 |
2015-12-02 | $0.03 | quarterly | 2015-12-18 |
2015-09-02 | $0.03 | quarterly | 2015-09-18 |
2015-06-15 | $0.03 | quarterly | 2015-06-26 |
2015-03-04 | $0.03 | quarterly | 2015-03-20 |
2014-12-03 | $0.03 | quarterly | 2014-12-19 |
2014-09-03 | $0.03 | quarterly | 2014-09-19 |
2014-06-04 | $0.03 | quarterly | 2014-06-20 |
2011-06-01 | $0.10 | quarterly | 2011-06-17 |
2011-03-10 | $0.10 | quarterly | 2011-03-25 |
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1. Determination of Dividend: First National's board of directors reviews the company's financial performance, cash flow, future investment needs, and other relevant factors to determine the amount and timing of dividend payments.
2. Dividend Declaration: Once the board approves a dividend, First National publicly announces the dividend amount, currency, and the ex-dividend date. The ex-dividend date is the date on or after which the buyer of the stock will not be eligible to receive the upcoming dividend payment.
3. Record Date: The record date is the date on which the company checks its records to identify shareholders who are eligible to receive the dividend. Only shareholders on record as of this date will receive the dividend.
4. Payment Date: On the designated payment date, First National distributes the dividend to eligible shareholders. The dividend is usually paid in the form of cash directly into the shareholder's brokerage account or through other designated payment methods.
5. Tax Implications: Dividends received from First National are generally taxable as income. Shareholders may need to report dividend income on their tax returns and pay applicable taxes according to their jurisdiction's tax regulations.
1. Record Date: First National sets a record date, which is the date on which the company checks its records to determine the eligible shareholders. Only those who are shareholders on record as of this date will receive the dividend.
2. Payment Date: On the designated payment date, First National distributes the dividend to eligible shareholders. The payment is usually made electronically, directly into the shareholder's brokerage account or bank account.
3. Currency: First National declares the currency in which the dividend will be paid. Depending on the shareholder's location and the currency election made by the shareholder, the dividend will be converted to the appropriate currency during the payment process.
To assess the safety of First National's dividend, it is crucial to analyze the company's financial health, debt levels, cash flow generation, and ability to sustain dividend payments over the long term. Additionally, monitoring the company's future earnings, cash flow projections, and management's commitment to dividend policies can provide valuable insights.
It is recommended to review First National's financial reports, official announcements, and consult with financial advisors or experts who have access to the most current and comprehensive information about the company's financial situation.