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First National Corporation

Stage 3 · Topping · week 1

As of Oct 22, 2026, First National is in Stage 3, the topping phase, now in its first week (since Oct 16, 2026). It closed at $29.85, 7.3% below its 52-week high and above its 200-day average, which is rising.

First National Corporation operates as the bank holding company for First Bank that provides various commercial banking services to small and medium-sized businesses, individuals, estates, local gover… More about the company

$29.85
+1.15% today
$270M · Micro cap
Market Neutral — Building

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Topping: the uptrend is tiring

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Stage Cycle Timeline2023-08-16 → 2026-10-22
S2 28w
S4 14w
S2 24w
S2 57w
2023-08-162026-10-22
S1S2S3S4Setup score (0–10, dashed line at 5)
S2 28w → S3 5w → S4 14w → S1 10w → S2 24w → S3 8w → S4 10w → S1 9w → S2 57w → S3 1w current
Total tracked: 166 weeks across 10 stage runs.

FXNC among Banks - Regional112th of 319 by relative strength

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Stocks in Banks - Regional ranked by relative strength, with stage and one-month change
#StockStageRS1M
1OPHCStage 2 · wk 3896−1.0%
2MSBIStage 2 · wk 4395+1.8%
3CMTVStage 2 · wk 7294+11.5%
4VBNKStage 2 · wk 2594−0.9%
5AMALStage 3 · wk 294+8.1%
6BOTJStage 2 · wk 5893+9.0%
7ATLOStage 2 · wk 6892+9.5%
8RBKBStage 2 · wk 3892+0.9%
…112FXNCStage 3 · wk 181+1.5%
vs 52W High
-7.3%
$21.74 lo$32.19 hi
7.3% below 52W high, weakening from peak
The stock is rolling over from its 52-week high. In Stage 3 distribution, new long positions carry high risk.
Stage Maturity
Week 1
1w13w26w
Week 1, early distribution
How long this stock has been in Stage 3 distribution. Longer tops often precede deeper Stage 4 declines.
vs 200 DMA
5.0%
200 DMA: $28.43 · rising
Stock is losing its 200 DMA. Once lost, it confirms Stage 4 risk. This is a major red flag for existing holders.
Rel Volume
0.74x
vs 50-day avg
Volume spikes on down days during Stage 3 signal distribution, with institutions exiting. Stage analysis reads that as a warning against new long positions.
Trend Health
↓
Short-term trend rolling over
Two reads of momentum. The arrow shows the direction of the short-term trend: rising (↑ or ↗), flat (→) or rolling over (↓). The ⇈ mark appears when our trend model reads the move as gaining speed on top of the longer trend. Strongest when both agree.
1M
+1.5%
3M
+0.9%
6M
+7.3%
YTD
+23.8%
1Y
+39.3%
Scan Membership
Breakout Watch
Latest: 2024-09-26
6 appearances in last 60 days. First seen: 2019-04-24.
A stock that keeps qualifying week after week does so because its Stage 2 structure keeps holding. Staying power in the scan says more about the trend than any single appearance.
Recent Stage Timeline
2026-10-22S3
Wk 1 · Vol 0.74x
2026-10-21S3
Wk 1 · Vol 0.38x
2026-10-20S3
Wk 1 · Vol 0.54x
2026-10-19S3
Wk 1 · Vol 0.61x
2026-10-16S32→3
Wk 1 · Vol 0.61x
2026-10-15S2
Wk 55 · Vol 0.43x
2026-10-14S2
Wk 55 · Vol 0.92x
2026-10-13S2
Wk 55 · Vol 0.87x
2026-10-12S2
Wk 55 · Vol 0.55x
2026-10-09S2
Wk 54 · Vol 0.32x
2026-10-08S2
Wk 54 · Vol 0.53x
2026-10-07S2
Wk 54 · Vol 0.57x
Moving averages & range
50 DMA
$30.41
200 DMA
$28.43
52W High
$32.19
52W Low
$21.74
5D Low
$29.41
Resistance levels (recent highs)
20d High
$30.06
60d High
$32.19
120d High
$32.19
250d High
$32.19
Next resistance
+0.7%
to 20d High
P/E (TTM)
12.4
Forward 11.6
Earnings Growth (YoY)
+12.5%
Revenue +10.0%
ROE
+11.8%
Profit margin +23.8%
Dividend Yield
2.30%
P/B 1.4

First National: quick answers

What stage is First National in?

As of Oct 22, 2026, First National (FXNC) is in Stage 3, the topping phase. It entered Stage 3 on Oct 16, 2026 and is in its first week there. What the four stages mean

Is First National in an uptrend?

Its uptrend has stalled. First National is in Stage 3, the topping phase that follows an advance. It trades 5.0% above its 200-day average, which is rising.

How far is First National from its 52-week high?

First National closed at $29.85 on Oct 22, 2026, 7.3% below its 52-week high of $32.19. Its 52-week low is $21.74.

How has First National performed over the past year?

As of Oct 22, 2026, First National is up 39.3% over the past year and up 23.8% so far in 2026.

Which sector and industry is First National in?

First National is in the Banks - Regional industry, part of the Financials sector.

About this companyFinancials· Banks - Regional

First National Corporation operates as the bank holding company for First Bank that provides various commercial banking services to small and medium-sized businesses, individuals, estates, local governmental entities, and non-profit organizations in Virginia. The company's deposit products include checking, savings, money market, and individual retirement accounts, as well as certificates of deposit and treasury management solutions. Its loan products also comprise construction loans, including residential and land development loans; 1-4 family residential real estate loans; and commercial real estate loans that are secured by commercial real estate, such as multi-family residential buildings, industrial and warehouse buildings, hotels, and religious facilities. In addition, the company's loan products include commercial and industrial loans; home equity loans; consumer loans, such as lines of credit, automobile loans, and unsecured loans. Further, it provides wealth management services comprising estate planning, investment management of assets, trustee under an agreement, trustee under a will, and estate settlement. Additionally, the company offers title insurance and investment services; and holds other real estate owned and office sites, as well as provides internet and mobile banking, remote deposit capture, and other traditional banking services. First National Corporation was founded in 1907 and is headquartered in Strasburg, Virginia.

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All analytics based on EOD data. Data as of 2026-10-22. Past data patterns are not indicative of future results. This page is a data analytics tool only.