First Bankers Trustshares, Inc. announced earnings results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2017. For the quarter, the company reported net interest income was $6,631,000 against $6,436,000 a year ago. Net income was $1,732,000 against $2,111,000 a year ago. Return on average assets of 0.74% against 0.9% a year ago. Return on average common stockholders’ equity of 8.05% against 10.58% a year ago. Book value per share was $27.71 against $25.87 a year ago. For the full year, the company reported net interest income was $26,000,000 against $25,220,000 a year ago. Net income was $7,392,000 against $9,145,000 a year ago. Return on average assets of 0.8% against 1.01% a year ago. Return on average common stockholders’ equity of 8.88% against 11.95% a year ago.