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First Keystone Maintains Quarterly Dividend Amid Profit Rebound

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First Keystone Maintains Quarterly Dividend Amid Profit Rebound

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First Keystone ( (FKYS) ) has shared an update.

On March 4, 2026, First Keystone Corporation declared a first-quarter cash dividend of $0.28 per share, payable March 31, 2026 to shareholders of record on March 12, 2026, maintaining the same payout as in the first quarter of 2025. The company noted that the financial data supporting this decision remain subject to change pending completion and filing of its consolidated financial statements.

The bank reported that for the year ended December 31, 2025, assets rose 7.3% to $1.53 billion, loans were essentially flat at $948.9 million and deposits climbed 8.8% to $1.14 billion. Net interest income increased 16.8% to $37.7 million, while net income surged 157.7% to $7.6 million, or $1.22 per share, underscoring a sharp profitability rebound that supports the steady dividend and reinforces its positioning as a preferred local financial services provider.

The most recent analyst rating on (FKYS) stock is a Buy with a $21.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on First Keystone stock, see the FKYS Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on FKYS Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, FKYS is a Neutral.

The score is primarily held back by mixed financial performance—profitability weakness and higher leverage offset revenue growth and positive but pressured cash flow. Technicals are supportive with an uptrend, though momentum is stretched. Valuation and dividend yield provide some support, and recent corporate updates are broadly positive.

To see Spark’s full report on FKYS stock, click here.

More about First Keystone

First Keystone Corporation, parent of First Keystone Community Bank, operates as a community-focused financial services provider offering business and personal banking products. The bank emphasizes traditional service with forward-looking innovation and maintains a regional footprint in Pennsylvania, with branches across Columbia, Luzerne, Montour, Monroe and Northampton counties.

Average Trading Volume: 1,968

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: $121.9M

See more data about FKYS stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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