FKYS news

First Keystone reported higher interest income and non-interest income for Q3 2026, boosted by higher deposit balances and securities gains. However, loan losses recovery slowed and interest expense rose due to a floating-rate debt payment.

First Keystone Corp. declared a $0.28 per share quarterly dividend payable Sept. 30. Its net income increased 44.6% in the second quarter of 2026, driven by significant deposit growth.

First Keystone reported a 5.7% increase in total interest income for Q2 2026, driven by higher Federal Reserve balances, despite a rise in total interest expense. The bank also saw a net profit margin improvement due to a decrease in credit losses, offset by higher non-interest expenses.

First Keystone Corporation announced a $0.28 per share quarterly cash dividend payable June 30, 2026 to shareholders of record June 11, 2026. The company reported record asset levels of $1.52 billion with net income up 86% in Q1 2026, demonstrating strong financial performance.

First Keystone Corporation held its annual shareholders meeting covering director elections, auditor ratification, and executive compensation advisory vote. The company presented financial data showing loan balances growing to $957.8M in 2025 with yields increasing to 5.98%.