News Sentiment

PEBO sentiment intelligence

Peoples Bancorp Inc news scored across direct company coverage, industry context, sector read-through, source quality, and freshness.

Chart Weekly report Factors RSS feed
Weighted score 56 Balanced news tone 58 relevant articles
Exchange NASDAQ United States
Sector Financial Services Market context
Industry Banks - Regional Read-through group
Latest close 39.39 Week of 17 Jul 2026
Weighted tone 56/100

Balanced news tone

Market reaction Balanced read

News tone and price action are not far from neutral.

Primary event Earnings

77/100 classification confidence.

Company focus 57

directly relevant articles

Source quality 2

high-authority source matches

Trend context Trend active

+2.9% over one week, +8.7% over four weeks, trend active, and materially above fair value.

Latest direct headline Negative

Peoples Bancorp Of North Carolina (PEBK) Stock Net Interest Margin Improvement Tests Bearish Narratives

Market Reaction

Balanced read

64/100 confidence

News tone and price action are not far from neutral.

Primary event Earnings 77/100 classification
One-week reaction 2.9% Price confirming higher
Trend fit Trend active 8.7% over four weeks
Fair value 37.7% Materially above fair value

Sentiment Mix

Positive, neutral, negative

Weighted by relevance
Positive 23
Neutral 30
Negative 5

Relevance

Why the article matched

Direct first
Direct company coverage 57
Industry context 0
Sector context 1

Sources

Coverage mix

Publishers
Stock Titan 10
simplywall.st 8
Market source 8
MarketBeat 5
GuruFocus 3
Ad-hoc-news.de 3
AD HOC NEWS 3
MT Newswires 2

Event Lens

What the news is about

Classified themes
Earnings 28
Market update 12
Deals and strategy 10
Capital return 6
Macro sensitivity 1
Analyst action 1

Sentiment Trail

Score over time

50 baseline
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News Tape

Relevant headlines

Showing 31-58 of 58
Stock Titan Direct company coverage

CFO of Peoples Bancorp (PEBO) acquires stock through ESPP plan

Peoples Bancorp's Executive Vice President and CFO, Kathryn M. Bailey, acquired 45.9418 shares of common stock at $32.65 per share through an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP). This "other" type transaction increased her direct holdings to 47,870.3823 shares and is considered a

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Market update
Published
03 Jul 2026 19:39
Source
Stock Titan
Stock Titan Direct company coverage

Peoples Bancorp (PEBO) EVP acquires additional shares through employee stock plan

Mark Augenstein, EVP of Operations at Peoples Bancorp Inc. (PEBO), acquired 18.3767 shares of common stock at $32.65 per share through an employee stock purchase plan. This transaction, categorized as a routine compensation-related acquisition, increased his direct holdings to 26

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Deals and strategy
Published
03 Jul 2026 07:10
Source
Stock Titan
Stock Titan Direct company coverage

Peoples Bancorp (PEBO) CEO adds stock through employee purchase plan

Peoples Bancorp Inc. CEO Tyler J. Wilcox acquired 137.8254 shares of company common stock on June 30, 2026, at $32.65 per share through an employee stock purchase plan. This transaction increased his direct holdings to 67,802.9003 shares and is noted as a routine, compensation-li

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Market update
Published
02 Jul 2026 19:44
Source
Stock Titan
Finviz Direct company coverage

PEBO - Peoples Bancorp Inc (Marietta, OH) Volatility & Greeks

This article provides a detailed financial snapshot of Peoples Bancorp Inc (PEBO), covering its latest stock price, key financial metrics, performance indicators, and insider/institutional ownership. It includes data on profitability, valuation, growth rates, and volatility, offe

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Macro sensitivity
Published
02 Jul 2026 06:09
Source
Finviz
Stock Titan Direct company coverage

Peoples Bancorp (PEBO) chief of staff acquires shares through plan

Matthew Edgell, Chief of Staff at Peoples Bancorp Inc., acquired 162.6339 shares of the company's common stock at $32.65 per share through an employee stock purchase plan. This transaction, categorized as an "Other acquisition or disposition," increased his direct holdings to 23,

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Deals and strategy
Published
30 Jun 2026 21:10
Source
Stock Titan
Market source Direct company coverage

PEOPLES BANCORP INC. TO ANNOUNCE 2ND QUARTER 2026 EARNINGS AND CONDUCT CONFERENCE CALL ON JULY 21, 2026

Peoples Bancorp Inc. (Nasdaq: PEBO) announced that it will release its second quarter 2026 earnings before the market opens on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. The company will also host a conference call at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time on the same date with CEO Tyler Wilcox and CFO K

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Earnings
Published
30 Jun 2026 17:10
Source
Market source
AD HOC NEWS Direct company coverage

Peoples Bancorp (OH) stock (US70959W1036): dividend update and regional bank outlook

Peoples Bancorp (OH) has announced a new quarterly dividend of $0.40 per share and reported solid first-quarter 2026 results. The regional bank focuses on community lending and deposit franchises in Ohio and neighboring markets, emphasizing relationship-based banking and conserva

Tone
Positive 71/100
Event
Earnings
Published
19 May 2026 04:40
Source
AD HOC NEWS
AD HOC NEWS Direct company coverage

Peoples Bancorp (OH) stock (US70959W1036): regional bank focuses on steady growth after latest earni

Peoples Bancorp (OH) continues to operate as a traditional regional bank, with its latest quarterly results highlighting a focus on conservative lending, dividend stability, and community relationships. The bank's business model relies heavily on net interest income, diversified

Tone
Positive 67/100
Event
Earnings
Published
17 May 2026 16:09
Source
AD HOC NEWS
AD HOC NEWS Direct company coverage

Peoples Bancorp (OH) stock (US70959W1036): Regional banking trends amid interest rate shifts

Peoples Bancorp (OH) continues to navigate the regional banking landscape with stable performance, focusing on commercial lending and maintaining strong deposit growth. The company reported steady Q1 2026 results, showcasing resilience against interest rate shifts, and emphasizes

Tone
Positive 71/100
Event
Earnings
Published
12 May 2026 20:09
Source
AD HOC NEWS
Stock Titan Direct company coverage

State Street reports 1.89M-share (5.3%) stake in Peoples Bancorp (PEBO)

State Street Corporation has disclosed a 5.3% stake in Peoples Bancorp Inc. (PEBO) through a Schedule 13G filing, totaling 1,892,530 shares of common stock. The filing indicates shared voting power over 243,308 shares and shared dispositive power over all 1,892,530 shares. State

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Deals and strategy
Published
12 May 2026 16:09
Source
Stock Titan
MarketBeat Direct company coverage

Peoples Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ:PEBO) Given Average Rating of "Moderate Buy" by Analysts

Peoples Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ:PEBO) has received a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating from analysts, with an average 12-month price target of $37.00. Recent upgrades by Piper Sandler and DA Davidson contributed to this outlook, alongside a raised quarterly dividend to $0.42 per share

Tone
Positive 77/100
Event
Analyst action
Published
07 May 2026 08:40
Source
MarketBeat
Stock Titan Direct company coverage

Peoples Bancorp (NASDAQ: PEBO) posts Q1 2026 results, plans Citizens National acquisition

Peoples Bancorp (NASDAQ: PEBO) has released its Q1 2026 results, reporting $9.6 billion in assets, $6.8 billion in loans, and $7.6 billion in deposits. The company announced net income of $29 million, or $0.81 per diluted share, alongside a strong net interest margin of 4.16% and

Tone
Positive 75/100
Event
Deals and strategy
Published
04 May 2026 12:39
Source
Stock Titan
GuruFocus Direct company coverage

Insider Buying: Dwight Smith Acquires Additional Shares of Peoples Bancorp Inc (PEBO)

Dwight Smith, a Director at Peoples Bancorp Inc (PEBO), recently purchased 1,000 shares of the company, increasing his total holdings to 9,256.1792 shares. This transaction is part of a trend of 16 insider buys against 12 insider sells over the past year for PEBO. The stock was t

Tone
Positive 69/100
Event
Market update
Published
29 Apr 2026 01:39
Source
GuruFocus
GuruFocus Direct company coverage

Peoples Bancorp (PEBO) to Acquire Citizens National Corporation in $76.6M Deal

Peoples Bancorp Inc (PEBO) announced a definitive merger agreement to acquire Citizens National Corporation for approximately $76.6 million in a cash and stock transaction. This acquisition is expected to enhance Peoples' market presence and operational efficiency, integrating Ci

Tone
Positive 65/100
Event
Deals and strategy
Published
29 Apr 2026 01:39
Source
GuruFocus
Market source Direct company coverage

Ohio’s Peoples Bank to expand in Kentucky

Peoples Bancorp of Marietta, Ohio, plans to acquire Citizens Bank of Kentucky for approximately $76.6 million in cash and stock, with the merger expected to close in the second half of 2026. This acquisition will add 12 branches and $686 million in assets to Peoples Bank, which w

Tone
Positive 66/100
Event
Deals and strategy
Published
27 Apr 2026 11:39
Source
Market source
Quantisnow Direct company coverage

PEOPLES BANCORP INC. AND CITIZENS NATIONAL CORPORATION ANNOUNCE DEFINITIVE MERGER AGREEMENT

Peoples Bancorp Inc. and Citizens National Corporation have announced a definitive merger agreement. This news was delivered via Quantisnow, a real-time market data platform that alerts members about significant financial updates, including SEC filings, analyst ratings, and press

Tone
Positive 72/100
Event
Deals and strategy
Published
25 Apr 2026 12:09
Source
Quantisnow
Stock Titan Direct company coverage

Peoples Bancorp (NASDAQ: PEBO) agrees cash-and-stock merger with Citizens

Peoples Bancorp Inc. has entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger to acquire Citizens National Corporation in a cash-and-stock transaction. Citizens shareholders will receive 2.10 Peoples common shares plus $8.00 in cash for each of their shares. The merger has been unanimous

Tone
Positive 71/100
Event
Deals and strategy
Published
24 Apr 2026 19:39
Source
Stock Titan
The Globe and Mail Direct company coverage

Peoples Bancorp to Acquire Citizens National Corporation

Peoples Bancorp reported first-quarter 2026 net income of $29.0 million and declared a quarterly dividend of $0.42 per share. The company also announced an agreement to acquire Citizens National Corporation, merging its Citizens Bank of Kentucky into Peoples Bank to expand its re

Tone
Positive 67/100
Event
Capital return
Published
22 Apr 2026 23:39
Source
The Globe and Mail
Benzinga Direct company coverage

Transcript: Peoples Bancorp Q1 2026 Earnings Conference Call

Peoples Bancorp announced a merger agreement with Citizens National Corporation, expanding its Kentucky presence with an expected closure in late 2026. The company reported Q1 diluted EPS of $0.81, exceeding estimates, driven by net interest margin expansion and loan growth. They

Tone
Positive 79/100
Event
Deals and strategy
Published
22 Apr 2026 00:09
Source
Benzinga
Stock Titan Direct company coverage

Peoples Bancorp (Nasdaq: PEBO) lifts Q1 profit, hikes dividend and announces Citizens merger

Peoples Bancorp reported a strong Q1 2026, with net income rising to $29.0 million and diluted EPS reaching $0.81, driven by an improved net interest margin of 4.16% and better asset quality. The company also announced a 2% increase in its quarterly dividend to $0.42 per share an

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Deals and strategy
Published
21 Apr 2026 11:38
Source
Stock Titan
Investing.com Direct company coverage

Peoples Bancorp raises quarterly dividend by 2% to $0.42

Peoples Bancorp (NASDAQ:PEBO) has announced a 2% increase in its quarterly cash dividend to $0.42 per common share. This marks the tenth consecutive year the company has raised its dividend and the 53rd year it has maintained payments. The dividend, payable on May 18, 2026, refle

Tone
Positive 73/100
Event
Capital return
Published
21 Apr 2026 11:09
Source
Investing.com