• First Keystone reported net income rose 44.6% to $5.74 million, lifting earnings per share 42.2% to $0.91 for the six months ended June 30, 2026.
• Net interest income increased 6.4% to $19.45 million over the same period.
• Total assets climbed 9.5% to $1.57 billion at June 30, 2026.
• Deposits grew 11.6% to $1.18 billion at June 30, 2026.
• Loans slipped 1% to $950.33 million at June 30, 2026.
• The bank declared a $0.28 per share quarterly cash dividend, payable Sept. 30 to shareholders of record Sept. 10.

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