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Ohio Valley Banc delivers record fourth-quarter 2025 earnings on strong loan growth, margin expansion and cost control gains.

GALLIPOLIS, Ohio, Jan. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ohio Valley Banc Corp. [Nasdaq: OVBC] (the "Company") reported consolidated net income for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, of $3,955,000, an increase of $1,440,000, or 57.3%, from the same period the prior year. Earnings per share for the fourth quarter of 2025 were $.84 compared to $.53 for the prior year fourth quarter.

OVBC boosts net interest margin, optimizes balance sheet and leans into relationship-based lending for stability.

GALLIPOLIS, Ohio, Jan. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On Tuesday Jan. 13, 2026, Ohio Valley Banc Corp. [Nasdaq: OVBC] Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.23 per common share payable on Feb. 10, 2026, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on Jan. 23, 2026. "The start of the new year comes with both challenges and the anticipation of new opportunities.

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