10-Q · May 8, 2026
First Community Bankshares, Inc. reported a solid Q1 2026, exceeding revenue and EPS estimates with $44.75 million in revenue and a diluted EPS of $0.73, driven by strong net interest income and the recent acquisition…
Earnings analysis · 10-Q
FCBC earnings analysis
Filed August 7, 2026 · Our reading of the company's report
The latest report
FCBC delivered strong second-quarter operating momentum, with net interest income up 13.87% and loan production up 70.43%. However, reported diluted EPS of $1.19 was materially boosted by a $10.39 million pre-tax…
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FCBC delivered strong second-quarter operating momentum, with net interest income up 13.87% and loan production up 70.43%. However, reported diluted EPS of $1.19 was materially boosted by a $10.39 million pre-tax Bearing Insurance divestiture gain, while adjusted EPS was $0.76. Higher net charge-offs and an 8.29% increase in noninterest expenses temper the outlook, and management provided no quantitative forward guidance.
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Reported figures
- Earnings per share
- $1.19
What stood out
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Record earnings aided by divestiture gain
Second-quarter net income was a record $22.51 million and reported diluted EPS was $1.19. Results included a $10.39 million pre-tax gain from the Bearing Insurance divestiture, making the quarter’s GAAP earnings materially non-recurring.
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Net interest income grew 13.87%
Net interest income expanded 13.87% year over year, indicating stronger underlying banking revenue generation despite the non-recurring divestiture benefit.
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Loan production surged 70.43%
Loan production rose 70.43%, supporting the company’s growth trajectory and pointing to stronger demand for loan products during the quarter.
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Underlying EPS was $0.76
Adjusted diluted EPS was $0.76, compared with the reported GAAP diluted EPS of $1.19, highlighting the substantial impact of the $10.39 million pre-tax divestiture gain.
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Share repurchases paused in Q2
The company did not repurchase shares in the second quarter of 2026, while it repurchased 504,652 shares for $20.33 million in the first quarter, preserving capital during the current quarter.
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Controls remained effective
Management concluded that disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of June 30, 2026, and reported no changes in internal control that materially affected, or were reasonably likely to materially affect, controls during the quarter.
What to watch
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One-time gain distorts earnings
The $10.39 million pre-tax Bearing Insurance divestiture gain materially inflated reported second-quarter earnings; the difference between $1.19 of GAAP diluted EPS and $0.76 of adjusted diluted EPS underscores the risk that underlying profitability is overstated.
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Credit costs moved higher
Net charge-offs increased during the quarter, creating potential credit-cost pressure even as loan production rose 70.43%. The filing does not provide a specific net charge-off amount in the supplied text.
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Higher noninterest expenses
Noninterest expenses increased 8.29%, which could pressure operating leverage if expense growth continues to outpace recurring revenue growth after the $10.39 million divestiture gain.
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Capital allocation became more cautious
The company repurchased no shares in Q2 after spending $20.33 million on 504,652 shares in Q1, reflecting a change in capital deployment and leaving 1,690,216 shares available under the repurchase authorization.
Management's outlook
No quantitative forward revenue or EPS outlook was provided; the filing states there were no material changes to the risk factors in the December 31, 2025 Form 10-K.
Earlier filings 4
10-K · March 6, 2026
First Community Bankshares (FCBC) positions itself as a regional community bank pursuing organic growth supplemented by targeted acquisitions. Revenue was roughly flat year-over-year at about $186.0M in 2025, gross…
10-Q · August 1, 2025
First Community Bankshares reported Q2 2025 results with diluted EPS of $0.67 and Q2 net income of $12,246 (three months ended June 30, 2025). Net interest income declined year-over-year to $30,657 while noninterest…
10-K · March 7, 2025
First Community Bankshares reported a solid performance in 2024, with Q4 revenues of $41,670,000, exceeding estimates. Their diluted EPS for Q4 was $0.71, outperforming estimates of $0.66. The company also declared both…
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