First Bankers Trustshares Inc. reported unaudited earnings results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2016. For the quarter, net interest income was $6.44 million against $6.23 million a year ago. Net income was $2.111 million against $2.2 million a year ago. Return on average assets (Excludes preferred stock dividends/accretion.) was 0.90% against 0.96% a year ago. Return on average common stockholders' equity was 10.58% against 11.95% a year ago. Earnings per common share were $0.69 against $0.70 a year ago. For the year, net interest income was $25.220 million against $24.040 million a year ago. Net income was $9.15 million against $8.983 million a year ago. Return on average assets (Excludes preferred stock dividends/accretion.) was 1.01% against 1.02% a year ago. Return on average common stockholders' equity was 11.95% against 12.95% a year ago. Book value per common share was $25.87 against $23.49 a year ago. Earnings per common share were $2.96 against $2.89 a year ago. Year over year net income was impacted by higher income taxes due to timing and accelerated depreciation items.