• First National posted Q2 2026 net income of USD 5.7 million, lifting basic EPS to USD 0.64 from USD 0.54 in Q1 2026.
• Tax-equivalent net interest margin widened to 4.15% from 3.99% in Q1 2026, while net interest income rose to USD 20.1 million from USD 18.8 million.
• Loans held for investment, net, increased USD 22.7 million in the quarter to USD 1.47 billion; total deposits edged down to USD 1.83 billion from USD 1.84 billion.
• Credit costs stayed contained with a USD 426,000 provision; non-performing assets were 0.23% of total assets, with no OREO.
• Management said it has all regulatory approvals to sell two North Carolina branches, targeting an October 2026 close and a one-time gain in Q4.

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