Welcome to our dedicated page for Farmers National Banc news (Ticker: FMNB), a resource for investors and traders seeking the latest updates and insights on Farmers National Banc stock.
Farmers National Banc Corp. (NASDAQ: FMNB) is a diversified financial services holding company for The Farmers National Bank of Canfield and related subsidiaries. Founded in 1887 and headquartered in Canfield, Ohio, the company operates in commercial and retail banking, trust and wealth management, and insurance services across selected markets in Ohio and Pennsylvania.
This news page aggregates company-specific coverage of FMNB, reflecting announcements and disclosures made through press releases and regulatory filings. Readers can find updates on quarterly and annual earnings, including details on net interest income, noninterest income, credit quality metrics, and efficiency measures as reported by the company. Earnings releases often highlight trends in loan growth, deposit balances, net interest margin and fee-based revenue from trust, insurance and retirement consulting activities.
News items also include dividend declarations by the Board of Directors, specifying per-share dividend amounts, record dates and payment dates for Farmers National Banc Corp. common stock. These announcements provide insight into the company’s capital return practices and board decisions regarding cash distributions to shareholders.
Another key category of coverage relates to strategic transactions and corporate actions. For example, Farmers National Banc Corp. and Middlefield Banc Corp. have announced a definitive merger agreement under which Middlefield will merge with and into Farmers in an all-stock transaction, subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals. Related news discusses the expected impact on total assets, branch network and geographic footprint, as well as the planned merger of The Middlefield Banking Company into The Farmers National Bank of Canfield.
In addition, this page features items on corporate governance and regulatory developments, such as amendments to the company’s code of regulations and Form 8-K disclosures regarding material events. Credit rating agency reports on Farmers National Banc Corp. and its subsidiary bank, which address topics like earnings capacity, asset quality, capital ratios and liquidity, may also be referenced in the news flow.
Investors, analysts and other interested readers can use this news feed to review the company’s public communications over time, including financial performance updates, dividend actions and information about the proposed merger with Middlefield Banc Corp.
Farmers National Banc Corp (NASDAQ: FMNB) and Middlefield Banc Corp (NASDAQ: MBCN) announced that shareholders of both companies approved a merger that will combine Middlefield into Farmers. The companies said the Merger is expected to close during the first quarter of 2026.
Farmers National Banc Corp (NASDAQ: FMNB) and Middlefield Banc Corp (NASDAQ: MBCN) announced they have received all required regulatory approvals to complete the proposed merger of Middlefield into Farmers under the Agreement and Plan of Merger dated October 22, 2025.
The companies expect to complete the Merger during the first quarter of 2026.
Farmers National Banc Corp (NASDAQ: FMNB) reported Q4 2025 net income of $14.6 million, or $0.39 diluted EPS, and non-GAAP net income of $15.1 million, or $0.40 per diluted share. Total assets were $5.25 billion and total deposits were $4.34 billion at December 31, 2025.
Key operating metrics: net interest margin 3.05%, net interest income $37.0 million, efficiency ratio 57.11% (55.0% ex-merger costs), deposit growth excluding brokered CDs $151.0 million for 2025, and nonperforming loans declined to $26.2 million.
Farmers National Banc Corp (NASDAQ: FMNB) announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.17 per share on January 27, 2026. The dividend has a record date of February 13, 2026 and is payable on February 27, 2026 to shareholders of record.
Farmers National Banc Corp (NASDAQ: FMNB) reminded shareholders to vote FOR the proposed merger with Middlefield Banc Corp (NASDAQ: MBCN). Shareholders must vote by February 9, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET ahead of a virtual shareholder meeting on February 10, 2026. The Board says the merger would strengthen market position, expand geographic footprint and support future growth, and the Board recommends voting for the merger and all supporting proposals.
The company published a short video explaining the strategic rationale (https://youtu.be/c9yL7YzfgNY) and directs shareholders to proxy materials for voting instructions. For voting help call Alliance Advisors at 1-855-206-1454.
Farmers National Banc Corp (NASDAQ: FMNB) announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.17 per share on November 25, 2025.
The dividend has a record date of December 12, 2025 and is payable December 31, 2025 to shareholders of record.
Farmers National Banc Corp (NASDAQ: FMNB) agreed to acquire Middlefield Banc Corp (NASDAQ: MBCN) in an all-stock deal valued at $299.0 million with a price-to-tangible-book of 1.6x and estimated TBV dilution earn-back of ~3 years.
The merger, expected to close in 1Q26, creates a proforma bank with $7.4 billion in assets, $5.0 billion in loans, $6.1 billion in deposits and 83 branches. Proforma CET1 is ~11.2% (vs 11.7% at 3Q25) and proforma TCE improves to 6.4% from 5.5%.
Transaction specifics include Middlefield assets of $2.0 billion, deposits of $1.6 billion, a loan credit mark of $28.5 million (1.74% of loans), and an AFS rate mark of $18.9 million accreted over four years. Management targets a proforma ROA of ~1.5% by 2027.
Farmers National Banc Corp (NASDAQ: FMNB) agreed to acquire Middlefield Banc Corp (NASDAQ: MBCN) in an all-stock merger, with each Middlefield share converting into 2.6 shares of Farmers. Based on Farmers' Oct 20, 2025 close of $13.91, the deal is valued at approximately $299.0 million or $36.17 per Middlefield share. The combined franchise is expected to have about $7.4 billion in assets and 83 branches across Ohio and western Pennsylvania.
The merger is expected to be tax-free, unanimously approved by both boards, and to close by the end of Q1 2026, subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals. Farmers expects the transaction to be accretive to pro forma TCE/TA and to add scale, expanded markets (including Columbus), and two Middlefield directors on Farmers’ board upon closing.
Farmers National Banc Corp (NASDAQ: FMNB) reported Q3 2025 net income of $12.5M or $0.33 diluted EPS, versus $8.5M ($0.23) in Q3 2024; adjusted net income was $15.7M or $0.42 per diluted share excluding sale losses and a $3.1M consulting charge. Total assets rose to $5.24B and loans to $3.34B. Commercial loans grew $30.1M for the quarter (6.0% annualized); overall loan growth was $34.4M (4.2% annualized). Net interest margin improved to 3.00% from 2.66% year-over-year. The company restructured $28.5M of securities to capture ~220 bps higher yield and announced a merger with Middlefield Banc Corp expected to create a combined franchise with > $7.4B in assets.
Farmers National Banc Corp (NASDAQ: FMNB) had its long- and short-term ratings affirmed by KBRA with a Stable outlook. KBRA cited sustained profitability (ROA generally >1.0% and >1.0% in 1H25), expanding net interest margin after Fed cuts, and meaningful noninterest income (26% of operating revenue in 1H25) driven by a wealth management platform with $4.4B AUC. Capital and liquidity metrics improved after the Emclaire acquisition (added $1.1B assets). Key risks include higher NPA levels, office CRE exposure at 6% of loans, investor CRE at 179% of risk-based capital, and sizable unrealized losses in a securities portfolio that is 25% of assets.