Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina (PEBK) maintains disciplined lending, resulting in low loan loss provisions and steady net profit growth. PEBK's low dividend payout ratio enables rapid book value per share growth through retained earnings, supporting future loan expansion. The bank's asset base remains liquid, with over 20% in cash and securities, and non-performing assets are well-collateralized by real estate.

Peoples Bancorp Inc. (PEBO) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

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Peoples Bancorp (PEBO) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.82 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.8 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.69 per share a year ago.

MARIETTA, Ohio and PAINTSVILLE, Ky., April 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Peoples Bancorp Inc. ("Peoples") (NASDAQ: PEBO) and Citizens National Corporation ("Citizens") (OTCPK: CZNL), jointly announced today the signing of a definitive agreement and plan of merger (the "Merger Agreement") pursuant to which Peoples will acquire Citizens, a bank holding company headquartered in Paintsville, Kentucky, and the parent company of Citizens Bank of Kentucky, Inc. ("Citizens Bank"), in a cash and stock transaction.

MARIETTA, Ohio, April 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Peoples Bancorp Inc. ("Peoples") (Nasdaq: PEBO) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.42 per common share, an increase of $0.01, or 2%, on April 20, 2026, payable on May 18, 2026, to shareholders of record on May 4, 2026. This dividend represents a payout of approximately $15.0 million, or 51.7% of Peoples' reported first quarter 2026 earnings.

MARIETTA, Ohio, April 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Peoples Bancorp Inc. ("Peoples") (NASDAQ: PEBO) today announced results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. Net income totaled $29.0 million for the first quarter of 2026, representing earnings per diluted common share of $0.81.

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Peoples Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ: PEBO - Get Free Report) shares crossed above its 200-day moving average during trading on Tuesday. The stock has a 200-day moving average of $31.00 and traded as high as $33.93. Peoples Bancorp shares last traded at $33.66, with a volume of 263,847 shares changing hands. Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

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