National Bankshares (NKSH) director adds 215 shares in open‑market buy

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

National Bankshares Inc. director Alan Jeffrey Sweet bought 215 shares of common stock in an open‑market transaction at $37.10 per share on March 13, 2026. This is a direct purchase, indicating he added modestly to his personal stake.

After this trade, Sweet directly owns 9,421 National Bankshares shares. He also reports an additional 42 shares held indirectly by his spouse, providing a fuller picture of his overall exposure to the stock.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Sweet Alan Jeffrey

(Last) (First) (Middle)

39 SANDY CT

(Street)

STUARTS DRAFT VA 24477

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
NATIONAL BANKSHARES INC [ NKSH ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/13/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	03/13/2026		P		215	A	$37.1	9,421	D
Common Stock								42	I	by Spouse

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

	/s/Alan Jeffrey Sweet	03/16/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did National Bankshares (NKSH) report for Alan Jeffrey Sweet?

Director Alan Jeffrey Sweet bought 215 shares of National Bankshares common stock. The open‑market purchase occurred on March 13, 2026, and was reported on a Form 4 insider trading filing with the SEC for transparency on his ownership changes.

At what price did Alan Jeffrey Sweet buy National Bankshares (NKSH) shares?

Alan Jeffrey Sweet purchased the 215 National Bankshares shares at $37.10 per share. This price reflects an open‑market transaction and helps investors gauge the level at which a board member was recently willing to add to his position.

How many National Bankshares (NKSH) shares does Alan Jeffrey Sweet now own directly?

Following the March 13, 2026 purchase, Alan Jeffrey Sweet directly owns 9,421 National Bankshares common shares. This updated total shows his personal stake after the new 215‑share acquisition reported in the latest Form 4 filing.

Does Alan Jeffrey Sweet have any indirect holdings of National Bankshares (NKSH)?

Yes. In addition to his direct shares, Alan Jeffrey Sweet reports 42 National Bankshares shares held indirectly by his spouse. These indirect holdings are disclosed to give a more complete view of his total economic exposure to the company’s stock.

Was the National Bankshares (NKSH) insider trade a purchase or a sale?

The reported National Bankshares insider trade was a purchase. Director Alan Jeffrey Sweet bought 215 shares in an open‑market transaction, increasing his direct holdings rather than reducing his position in the company’s common stock.