PEBK vs. FCBC: Which Community Banking Stock Is the Better Buy Today?

Peoples Bancorp and First Community bring different growth drivers, funding strengths and valuations, but which bank looks better positioned? Let's dive in.

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 1, 2026

Peoples Bancorp Announces Cash Dividend

NEWTON, NC / ACCESS Newswire / August 21, 2026 / The Board of Directors of Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina, Inc., Newton, NC (Nasdaq:PEBK) declared the Company's regular cash dividend for the third quarter of 2026 in the amount of $0.21 per share. The third quarter cash dividend will be paid on September 15, 2026 to shareholders of record on September 3, 2026.

Accesswire • Aug 21, 2026

Peoples Bancorp Announces Second Quarter 2026 Results

NEWTON, NC / ACCESS Newswire / July 20, 2026 / Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEBK) (the "Company"), the parent company of Peoples Bank (the "Bank"), reported second quarter 2026 results with highlights as follows: Second quarter 2026 highlights: Net earnings were $5.2 million or $0.98 per share and $0.96 per diluted share for the three months ended June 30, 2026, as compared to $5.2 million or $0.97 per share and $0.95 per diluted share for the same period one year ago. Net interest margin was 3.80% for the three months ended June 30, 2026, compared to 3.57% for the three months ended June 30, 2025.

Accesswire • Jul 20, 2026

PEBK vs. HTB: Which Regional Bank Stock Is the Better Buy Right Now?

Peoples Bancorp and HomeTrust face different scales, reach and strategies, but which stock looks better positioned right now? Let's dive in.

Zacks Investment Research • Jun 25, 2026

Peoples Bancorp Stock Declines Post Q1 Earnings, NIM Rises

PEBK posts modest first-quarter 2026 earnings growth as loan expansion lifted net interest income and margin, but higher costs and credit provisions weigh.

Zacks Investment Research • Apr 23, 2026

PEBK vs. MCBS: Which Regional Bank Stock Is the Better Buy Right Now?

Peoples Bancorp and MetroCity face different scales, reach and revenue mix, but which stock looks better positioned right now? Let's dive in.

Zacks Investment Research • Apr 22, 2026

Peoples Bancorp Announces First Quarter 2026 Results

NEWTON, NC / ACCESS Newswire / April 20, 2026 / Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEBK) (the "Company"), the parent company of Peoples Bank (the "Bank"), reported first quarter 2026 results with highlights as follows: First quarter 2026 highlights: Net earnings were $4.4 million or $0.83 per share and $0.80 per diluted share for the three months ended March 31, 2026, as compared to $4.3 million or $0.82 per share and $0.79 per diluted share for the same period one year ago. Cash dividends were $0.38 per share for the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared to $0.36 per share for the prior year period.

Accesswire • Apr 20, 2026

Peoples Bancorp Stock Slips Post Q4 Earnings Despite Profit Growth

PEBK reports strong fourth-quarter 2025 profit growth, driven by higher NIM and a one-time property gain.

Zacks Investment Research • Jan 29, 2026

Peoples Bancorp Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results

NEWTON, NC / ACCESS Newswire / January 26, 2026 / Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEBK) (the "Company"), the parent company of Peoples Bank (the "Bank"), reported fourth quarter and full year 2025 results with highlights as follows: Fourth quarter 2025 highlights: Net earnings were $6.6 million or $1.25 per share and $1.21 per diluted share for the three months ended December 31, 2025, as compared to $3.6 million or $0.67 per share and $0.65 per diluted share for the same period one year ago. During the three months ended December 31, 2025, the Bank recognized a $3.0 million net gain on the North Carolina Department of Transportation ("NCDOT") eminent domain acquisition of the Bank's former Mooresville branch office, situated on NC Highway 150 in Mooresville, NC for the widening of NC Highway 150.

Accesswire • Jan 26, 2026

Peoples Bancorp Announces Special Cash Dividend

NEWTON, NC / ACCESS Newswire / January 23, 2026 / The Board of Directors of Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina, Inc. (Nasdaq:PEBK) is pleased to announce the declaration of a special cash dividend in the amount of $0.17 per share. The special cash dividend will be paid on February 13, 2026 to shareholders of record on February 4, 2026.

Accesswire • Jan 23, 2026