National Bankshares, Inc. is projected to rise to $52.52 by 2027, a +29% move from its current price of $40.60. NKSH is currently trading above its 50-day average (a bullish sign). Technical indicators currently lean strong buy.
A data-driven summary — not financial advice. See the full breakdown below.
Live market data via Yahoo Finance · updated 8/2/2026
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 3 | $39.96 | $40.62 | $41.30 | +0.05% |
| Aug 4 | $39.70 | $40.64 | $41.60 | +0.10% |
| Aug 5 | $39.52 | $40.66 | $41.84 | +0.16% |
| Aug 6 | $39.36 | $40.69 | $42.05 | +0.21% |
| Aug 7 | $39.23 | $40.71 | $42.24 | +0.26% |
| Aug 8 | $39.11 | $40.73 | $42.41 | +0.32% |
| Aug 9 | $39.01 | $40.75 | $42.57 | +0.37% |
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | $39.01 | $40.75 | $42.57 | +0.37% |
| Week 2 | $38.45 | $40.90 | $43.50 | +0.74% |
| Week 3 | $38.06 | $41.05 | $44.28 | +1.11% |
| Week 4 | $37.75 | $41.20 | $44.96 | +1.48% |
| Week 5 | $37.50 | $41.35 | $45.59 | +1.85% |
| Week 6 | $37.29 | $41.50 | $46.19 | +2.23% |
| Week 7 | $37.11 | $41.66 | $46.76 | +2.60% |
Short-term targets derived from the forecast trend and recent volatility. Highly uncertain — not financial advice.
National Bankshares, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for the National Bank of Blacksburg that provides retail and commercial banking products and services to individuals, businesses, non-profits, and local governments. It accepts interest-bearing and non-interest-bearing demand deposit accounts, money market deposit accounts, savings accounts, certificates of deposit, health savings accounts, and individual retirement accounts.
Its loan products include commercial non-real estate loans, including commercial and agricultural loans; commercial and consumer real estate loans; residential real estate loans; home equity loans; various consumer loans, such as credit cards, automobile, and other consumer loans; and public sector and IDA loans, as well as loans for the construction of commercial and residential properties. The company also provides business and consumer debit and credit cards; letters of credit, night depository, safe deposit boxes, utility payment services, and automatic funds transfer; wealth management, trust, and estate services; non-deposit investment and insurance products; and telephone, mobile, and Internet banking services, as well as operates automated teller machines. The company was founded in 1891 and is headquartered in Blacksburg, Virginia.
National Bankshares, Inc. ( NKSH ) is a financial services company that operates as the parent of the National Bank of Blacksburg. It trades at $39.93 and has a market capitalization of $254.29M, ranking 3480.
The stock’s price outlook is informed by a year-by-year forecast that shows a neutral to bullish path with rising averages from 2027 onward and substantial upside in the long term.
A major floor 17.4% below — a decisive break under it would weaken the trend.
The nearest floor, 13.1% below — buyers have tended to step in here.
Price is pressing into resistance (0.0% away) — a breakout level to watch.
A major ceiling 8.7% above — clearing it would confirm fresh momentum.
Key NKSH support and resistance from recent price action — levels where the trend has historically paused or reversed. Percentages are the distance from the current price.
A snapshot of NKSH market posture derived from its technical indicators and recent volatility. Higher trend and alignment lean bullish; higher risk means larger swings.
Technical Analysis
Indicators computed on daily closing prices.
| Period | SMA | Action | EMA | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA 5 | $39.68 | Buy | $39.52 | Buy |
| MA 10 | $38.02 | Buy | $38.58 | Buy |
| MA 20 | $37.14 | Buy | $37.68 | Buy |
| MA 50 | $36.28 | Buy | $36.80 | Buy |
| MA 100 | $36.39 | Buy | $36.21 | Buy |
| MA 200 | $34.79 | Buy | $34.85 | Buy |
| Name | Value | Action |
|---|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 71.33 | Sell |
| Stoch RSI (14) | 100.00 | Sell |
| CCI (20) | 175.81 | Buy |
| Williams %R (14) | 0.00 | Info |
| MACD (12,26,9) | 0.42 | Buy |
| ROC (12) | 10.69 | Buy |
| Bollinger %B (20,2) | 1.05 | Sell |
| Stochastic %K (14) | 100.00 | Sell |
| TRIX (15) | 0.20 | Buy |
| Awesome (5,34) | 2.90 | Buy |
| Ultimate (7,14,28) | 84.49 | Sell |
| Momentum (10) | 4.01 | Buy |
| Aroon Osc (25) | 68.00 | Buy |
| Hull MA (9) | 40.96 | Sell |
| ADX (14) | 16.89 | Neutral |
| ATR (14) | 0.59 | Info |
In the next 30 days, the sentiment is bullish with an RSI14 of 70, and the stock trades above both key moving averages: SMA50 at $35.98 and SMA200 at $34.61. The price currently sits at $39.93, which aligns with the stated resistance level of $39.93 and sits above the stated support level of $35.00.
| Year | Min | Avg | Max | ROI | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $32.64 | $40.60 | $54.48 | 0% | Neutral | |
| $43.07 | $52.52 | $66.92 | +29% | Bullish | |
| $48.02 | $59.68 | $78.13 | +47% | Bullish | |
| $48.42 | $61.11 | $81.73 | +51% | Bullish | |
| $55.76 | $71.33 | $97.14 | +76% | Bullish | |
| $66.55 | $86.18 | $119.22 | +112% | Bullish | |
| $74.83 | $98.00 | $137.53 | +141% | Bullish | |
| $85.41 | $113.04 | $160.69 | +178% | Bullish | |
| $90.64 | $121.16 | $174.29 | +198% | Bullish | |
| $92.60 | $124.95 | $181.76 | +208% | Bullish | |
| $143.90 | $202.54 | $308.80 | +399% | Bullish | |
| $294.87 | $445.15 | $727.60 | +996% | Bullish |
Current year — the forecast is anchored to the live price, so ROI shows 0%.
| Month | Min | Avg | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | $32.64 | $40.60 | $48.12 | +0.00% |
| September 2026 | $34.71 | $40.70 | $48.79 | +0.24% |
| October 2026 | $36.16 | $42.59 | $51.44 | +4.65% |
| November 2026 | $37.37 | $44.18 | $53.69 | +3.73% |
| December 2026 | $37.58 | $44.59 | $54.48 | +0.93% |
Click any year to see its month-by-month NKSH forecast. Min / Avg / Max are a bear / base / bull scenario; ROI is the projected move from the current price. Change is the month-over-month move in the average. Estimates, not guarantees.
By 2026, NKSH could reach as high as $54.48, with a base case around $40.60 and support toward $32.64 — roughly 0% from $40.60. A consolidation phase looks the most probable path here.
Expect NKSH to range from $43.07 to $66.92 through 2027. The $52.52 average target implies a +29% move from current prices. That is up +29% on the projected 2026 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
The NKSH price prediction for 2028 points to an average of $59.68 (low $48.02, high $78.13) — a potential gain of +47% on today's $40.60. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
In 2029, NKSH is projected to trade between $48.42 and $81.73, averaging $61.11 — a potential gain of +51% from today's $40.60. That is up +2% on the projected 2028 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
National Bankshares, Inc.'s 2030 outlook centres on $71.33, within a $55.76 to $97.14 range. That is up +17% on the projected 2029 average. That marks a +76% change versus current levels. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
By 2031, NKSH could reach as high as $119.22, with a base case around $86.18 and support toward $66.55 — roughly +112% from $40.60. Momentum favours further upside here.
Expect NKSH to range from $74.83 to $137.53 through 2032. The $98.00 average target implies a +141% move from current prices. That is up +14% on the projected 2031 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
The NKSH price prediction for 2033 points to an average of $113.04 (low $85.41, high $160.69) — a potential gain of +178% on today's $40.60. Momentum favours further upside here.
In 2034, NKSH is projected to trade between $90.64 and $174.29, averaging $121.16 — a potential gain of +198% from today's $40.60. That is up +7% on the projected 2033 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
National Bankshares, Inc.'s 2035 outlook centres on $124.95, within a $92.60 to $181.76 range. That is up +3% on the projected 2034 average. That marks a +208% change versus current levels. Momentum favours further upside here.
By 2040, NKSH could reach as high as $308.80, with a base case around $202.54 and support toward $143.90 — roughly +399% from $40.60. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Expect NKSH to range from $294.87 to $727.60 through 2050. The $445.15 average target implies a +996% move from current prices. That is up +120% on the projected 2040 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
Investing $1,000 in NKSH today (≈ 24.630542 NKSH) could be worth
$10,964.22
+$9,964.22 (+996%) by 2050 · US Dollar
Based on the average projected NKSH price of $445.15 in 2050.
Based on the base (average) forecast scenario. FX rates are indicative. Estimates only — not financial advice.
See what a past investment in NKSHwould be worth at today's price.
$1,000 invested in NKSH on Jul 31, 2025 (≈ 36.023054 NKSH) would be worth
$1,462.54
+$462.54 (+46.3%) today · 1.46× · US Dollar
Based on a NKSH entry price of $27.76 vs. today's $40.6.
| Invested | Entry price | Value today | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week ago | $36.64 | $1,108.08 | +10.8% |
| 1 month ago | $37.22 | $1,090.81 | +9.1% |
| 3 months ago | $36.4 | $1,115.38 | +11.5% |
| 6 months ago | $37.36 | $1,086.72 | +8.7% |
| 1 year ago | $27.76 | $1,462.54 | +46.3% |
| All time (5.0y) ago | $36.28 | $1,119.07 | +11.9% |
Past performance from historical market data — it does not predict future results. FX rates are indicative. Not financial advice.
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Our base-case forecast reaches $81.00 around 2031.
Implied market cap at $81.00: $515.84M
The multi-year forecast shows a bullish trajectory from 2027 onward, with rising average prices and meaningful upside through 2035 and beyond. The 2026 forecast yields an average of $39.93 (min $32.64, max $53.65), and the path accelerates thereafter: 2027 avg $51.61; 2028 avg $58.25; 2029 avg $59.49; 2030 avg $69.58 with ROI 74.3; 2031 avg $83.43 with ROI 109; 2032 avg $94.49 with ROI 136.6; 2033 avg $109.52 with ROI 174.3; 2034 avg $116.77 with ROI 192.4; 2035 avg $119.75 with ROI 199.9. The long horizon shows stronger upside: 2040 avg $193.09 with ROI 383.6, and 2050 avg $423.29 with ROI 960.1, all bearing bullish sentiment.
These are estimates and not guarantees, reflecting potential upside based on the provided forecast.
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2030 forecast shows min $54.38, avg $69.58, max $94.77 with ROI 74.3 and bullish sentiment.
The forecast indicates bullish sentiment from 2027 onward with rising averages, including an average of $51.61 in 2027 and substantial long-term upside (e.g., $69.58 average in 2030 and $423.29 average in 2050, ROI 960.1).
Yes. The forecast for 2033 shows an average of $109.52 and a max of $155.70, indicating the potential to exceed $100 under the forecast. The 2030–2035 period also shows ongoing upside.
The current price is $39.93 and the market cap is $254.29M.
The 30-day range is $35.59 to $44.80; RSI14 is 70; SMA50 is $35.98; SMA200 is $34.61; support is $35.00 and resistance is $39.93; annualized volatility is 30.
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