For years, my parents saved up for an Alaskan cruise. They had never been to Alaska before. Their exposure to the state was predominantly through two different Alaskan cruises that they took in their lifetime. My father wasn't bigScott Kaufman, aka Treading Softly, learned about investing firsthand from over a decade of financial sector experience. He is the lead analyst for Dividend Kings providing actionable insight into high quality dividend growing and undervalued opportunities. His focus is to see a bo ...

ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Feb. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Forbes named First National Bank Alaska as the second-ranked bank in the United States on its 17th annual America’s Best Banks list. First National is the only bank in Alaska to make the list. The global media company ranks the 100 strongest banks by 11 metrics, including growth, credit quality, profitability, efficiency ratio and stock performance. “This recognition is a tribute to the team of 633 Alaskans across the state who don’t show up every day to ...

Core Insights - First National Bank Alaska reported a net income of $20.1 million for Q4 2025, slightly up from $20.0 million in Q4 2024, translating to earnings per share of $6.33 compared to $6.29 in the previous year [1][2] Financial Performance - Total assets reached $5.1 billion as of December 31, 2025, reflecting a seasonal decrease of $144.0 million from the previous quarter but an increase of $102.2 million year-over-year [3] - Return on assets improved to 1.53%, up 31 basis points from the previous year, driven by strong net income performance [3] - Loans increased to $2.7 billion, with a quarterly growth of $121.3 million and an annual growth of $242.0 million [4] - Interest income from loans rose to $44.7 million, an 8.4% increase from $41.3 million in Q4 2024 [5] - Total interest expense decreased to $11.9 million, down from $18.6 million in Q4 2024, contributing to a net interest margin increase to 3.82% from 3.12% [6][7] Credit Quality - Nonperforming loans amounted to $10.6 million, representing 0.39% of total loans, which is an increase from the previous year due to nonaccrual loan activity [4] - The provision for credit losses for Q4 2025 was $2.2 million, compared to a benefit of $0.1 million in Q4 2024, with a year-to-date total of $4.8 million [4] Shareholder Metrics - Shareholders' equity increased to $569.2 million as of December 31, 2025, up from $516.6 million a year earlier, with a return on equity of 14.16% compared to 13.60% [9] - Book value per share rose to $179.75 from $163.11 in the previous year [9] Operational Efficiency - The efficiency ratio was reported at 49.86%, indicating strong revenue generation relative to operating expenses [8] - Noninterest operating income remained stable at $7.2 million, while noninterest expenses increased by 7.3% due to higher salaries and benefits [7]

ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Jan. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- At the Board of Directors Meeting held January 29, 2026, a cash dividend of $4.00 per share was declared, payable on March 16, 2026, to shareholders of record as of February 27, 2026. CONTACT: Denise Brown RobinsonSecretary to the Board of Directors907-777-3409 ...

Core Insights - The United States has a complex financial system that is not fully understood by many foreigners, with a significantly higher number of financial institutions compared to Canada or Europe [1] Group 1: Financial System Overview - The U.S. financial system features a diverse range of financial institutions, with 570 institutions projected to exist between 2001 and 2025 [1] - The financial sector is characterized by a variety of institution sizes, contributing to its complexity [1] Group 2: Analyst Background - Scott Kaufman, known as Treading Softly, has over a decade of experience in the financial sector and serves as the lead analyst for Dividend Kings [1] - The focus of the analysis is on identifying high-quality dividend growth and undervalued investment opportunities, aiming for strong total returns through cash dividends and capital gains [1]

The United States has a financial system that few foreigners fully understand or appreciate. If you were to travel to Canada or Europe, there are significantly fewer financial institutions of various sizes than there are within the United States. Between 2001 and 2025, 570Scott Kaufman, aka Treading Softly, learned about investing firsthand from over a decade of financial sector experience. He is the lead analyst for Dividend Kings providing actionable insight into high quality dividend growing and underval ...

Core Insights - First National Bank Alaska reported a net income of $21.4 million for Q3 2025, an increase from $18.0 million in Q3 2024, translating to earnings per share of $6.75 compared to $5.68 the previous year [1][2]. Financial Performance - The bank's total assets reached $5.2 billion as of September 30, 2025, reflecting a year-to-date increase of $246.2 million, although down $313.3 million from the previous year due to borrowing repayments [2]. - Loans amounted to $2.6 billion, up $145.1 million from the previous year, with nonperforming loans at $10.8 million, representing 0.42% of total loans [3]. - Interest and fees on loans increased by 5.3% to $44.1 million compared to $41.9 million in Q3 2024, while interest income from investment securities decreased by $6.6 million [4]. - Total interest expense for Q3 2025 was $12.2 million, down from $21.3 million in Q3 2024, contributing to a net interest margin increase to 3.76% from 3.04% [5][6]. Operational Efficiency - Noninterest operating income rose to $7.6 million, a 1.5% increase from the previous year, while noninterest expenses increased by 3.4% due to higher salaries and benefits [7]. - The efficiency ratio improved to 49.52%, indicating effective cost management relative to revenue generation [8]. Capital and Equity - Shareholders' equity increased to $567.7 million, up from $527.9 million a year earlier, with a return on equity of 14.13%, an improvement from 12.90% [9]. - The bank's Tier 1 leverage capital ratio stood at 11.70%, exceeding well-capitalized standards [9]. Recognition and Community Engagement - First National Bank Alaska has been recognized multiple times for its community engagement and workplace environment, receiving accolades such as "Best of Alaska Business" and ranking highly in various banking categories [12].

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ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Oct. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- At the Board of Directors meeting held Oct. 30, 2025, First National Bank Alaska (OTCQX:FBAK) declared a cash dividend of $4.00 per share for shareholders of record as of Dec. 1, 2025, payable on Dec. 15, 2025. At the same meeting, the Board declared a special cash dividend of $4.00 per share for shareholders of record as of Dec. 1, 2025, payable on Dec. 19, 2025. CONTACT: Denise Brown RobinsonSecretary to the Board of Directors907-777-3409 ...

Core Viewpoint - The financial sector, particularly banking institutions, exhibits significant size variation, necessitating stress tests by the Federal Reserve to ensure risk tolerance and survival capability [1]. Group 1 - The Federal Reserve conducts stress tests on banks to assess their ability to withstand financial challenges [1].