First Keystone Corporation (FKYS) declares steady $0.28 Q1 2026 dividend

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First Keystone Corporation, parent of First Keystone Community Bank, declared a $0.28 per share cash dividend for the first quarter of 2026. The dividend will be paid on March 31, 2026 to shareholders of record as of March 12, 2026.

The company notes that this quarterly dividend is the same amount paid in the first quarter of 2025, indicating a stable payout level. Management highlights that the bank achieved record balance sheet levels and maintained profitability during 2025, and expresses a positive outlook for serving customers and communities in 2026.

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

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CURRENT REPORT

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PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D)

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

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Date of Report (Date of earliest reported): March 4, 2026

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FIRST KEYSTONE CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its Charter)

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PENNSYLVANIA	000-21344	23-2249083
(State or other jurisdiction	(Commission	(IRS Employer
of incorporation)	File Number)	Identification No.

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111 West Front Street, Berwick, Pennsylvania	18603
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

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Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (570) 752-3671

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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

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Title of each class	Trading symbol	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock	FKYS	OTCID

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ITEM 8.01.    OTHER EVENTS

On March 4, 2026, First Keystone Corporation (the “Corporation”), parent company of First Keystone Community Bank, issued a press release reporting the declaration of their first quarter dividend. A copy of this press release is attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1.

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ITEM 9.01.    FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

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(a)    Not applicable

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(d)    Exhibits

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Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press Release of First Keystone Corporation dated March 4, 2026
104	Cover Page Interactive Data File (the cover page XBRL tags are embedded in the Inline XBRL document).

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Signatures

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Current Report on Form 8-K to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, there unto duly authorized.

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	FIRST KEYSTONE CORPORATION
	(Registrant)
	By:	/s/ Jack W. Jones
	Jack W. Jones
	President and CEO
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	Date:	March 4, 2026

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Exhibit 99.1

FIRST KEYSTONE CORPORATION ANNOUNCES

FIRST QUARTER DIVIDEND

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Berwick, Pennsylvania – March 4, 2026 - First Keystone Corporation (the “Corporation”) (OTCID: FKYS), parent company of First Keystone Community Bank, declared a $0.28 per share quarterly cash dividend to shareholders of record as of March 12, 2026, payable March 31, 2026.

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Cash dividends amounted to $0.28 per share for the first quarter of 2026, the same amount paid in the first quarter of 2025.

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During 2025, the Corporation again achieved some record balance sheet levels and continued profitability. Key performance indicators and balance sheet measures at December 31, 2025 and year-to-date income statement results as of December 31, 2025 vs. the same period in 2024 are as follows:

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• Assets amounted to $1,532,439,000, an increase of 7.3%

• Total Loans grew 0.1% to $948,925,000

• Total Deposits were $1,137,437,000, an 8.8% increase

• Net interest income increased 16.8% to $37,717,000

• Net income increased 157.7% to $7,622,000 and on a per share basis, 157.0% to $1.22/share

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The Corporation looks forward to 2026 as being the financial services provider of choice to our customers and the communities we serve.

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Management considers subsequent events occurring after the balance sheet date for matters which may require adjustment to, or disclosure in, the consolidated financial statements. The review period for subsequent events extends up to and including the filing date of a public company’s consolidated financial statements when filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Accordingly, the financial information in this announcement is subject to change.

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First Keystone Community Bank provides innovative business and personal banking products that focus on “Yesterday’s Traditions. Tomorrow’s Vision.” The Bank currently operates offices in Columbia (5), Luzerne (8), Montour (1), Monroe (4), and Northampton (1) counties.

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Inquiries regarding the purchase of the Corporation’s stock may be made through the following brokers: RBC Wealth Management, 800-223-4207; Janney Montgomery Scott, Inc., 800-526-6397; Boenning & Scattergood, Inc., 800-883-1212; and Stifel Nicolaus & Co. Inc., 800-679-5446.

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Note: This press release may contain forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results and trends could differ materially from those set forth in such statements due to various factors. These factors include operating, legal and regulatory risks, changing economic and competitive conditions and other risks and uncertainties.

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For more information on First Keystone Community Bank or its parent company, First Keystone Corporation, please contact Jack W. Jones at 570-752-3671.

FAQ

What dividend did First Keystone Corporation (FKYS) declare for Q1 2026?

First Keystone Corporation declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.28 per share for the first quarter of 2026. The dividend reflects the same per-share amount paid in the first quarter of 2025, signaling a stable and consistent cash return policy for shareholders.

What are the record date and payment date for FKYS’s Q1 2026 dividend?

The Q1 2026 dividend will be paid on March 31, 2026 to shareholders of record as of March 12, 2026. Investors who own First Keystone Corporation shares on the record date are entitled to receive the $0.28 per share cash dividend.

How does First Keystone Corporation’s Q1 2026 dividend compare to Q1 2025?

First Keystone Corporation’s Q1 2026 dividend of $0.28 per share matches the amount paid in Q1 2025. This indicates the company maintained its quarterly dividend level year over year, suggesting continued confidence in its earnings and capital position during that period.

What performance context did First Keystone (FKYS) provide with the dividend announcement?

First Keystone stated that during 2025 it achieved record balance sheet levels and continued profitability. The company referenced key performance indicators and year-to-date results through December 31, 2025, providing background that supports its decision to maintain the $0.28 per share quarterly dividend.

What business footprint does First Keystone Community Bank currently have?

First Keystone Community Bank operates offices in several Pennsylvania counties, including Columbia (5), Luzerne (8), Montour (1), Monroe (4), and Northampton (1). This regional branch network supports both business and personal banking services under the Corporation’s community-focused strategy.

Where can investors inquire about buying First Keystone Corporation (FKYS) stock?

Investors can inquire about purchasing First Keystone Corporation stock through several brokers, including RBC Wealth Management, Janney Montgomery Scott, Inc., Boenning & Scattergood, Inc., and Stifel Nicolaus & Co. Inc., each reachable via listed toll-free telephone numbers.

Filing Exhibits & Attachments

4 documents

Press Releases

• EX-99.1 EX-99.1 9.2 KB

Other Documents

• EX-101 EX-101.SCH 2.8 KB
• EX-101 EX-101.LAB 14.3 KB
• EX-101 EX-101.PRE 9.8 KB