{"ticker": {"uuid": "4ebd82a7-45a3-4031-b748-b7460ac38753", "symbol": "PEBK", "name": "Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina", "exchange": "NASDAQ", "country": "US", "sector": "Financial Services", "industry": "Banks - Regional"}, "articles": [{"title": "Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina (NASDAQ:PEBK) Share Price Passes Above Fifty Day Moving Average - Time to Sell?", "summary": "Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina (NASDAQ:PEBK) shares recently traded above their 50-day moving average, closing at $42.06 after touching $42.73. The stock holds a \"Buy\" consensus rating, with Weiss Ratings upgrading it to \"buy (b)\". The company reported Q1 EPS of $0.80 and dist", "url": "https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/peoples-bancorp-of-north-carolina-nasdaqpebk-share-price-passes-above-fifty-day-moving-average-time-to-sell-2026-07-16/", "source_name": "MarketBeat", "published_at": "2026-07-16T07:40:28", "published_display": "16 Jul 2026 07:40", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 65, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 53, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Trading the Move, Not the Narrative: (PEBK) Edition", "summary": "This article analyzes Peoples Bancorp Of North Carolina Inc. (NASDAQ: PEBK), highlighting weak near-term sentiment despite potential long-term strength. It outlines three AI-generated trading strategies\u2014Position Trading, Momentum Breakout, and Risk Hedging\u2014with specific entry, ta", "url": "https://news.stocktradersdaily.com/news_release/90/Trading_the_Move,_Not_the_Narrative:_PEBK_Edition_070926081202_1783599122.html", "source_name": "Stock Traders Daily", "published_at": "2026-07-09T07:45:33", "published_display": "09 Jul 2026 07:45", "sentiment": "negative", "sentiment_pct": 39, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Reviewing Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina (NASDAQ:PEBK) and Community West Bancshares (NASDAQ:CWBC)", "summary": "", "url": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirwFBVV95cUxQcXkwX0tORXV3T0ItNnBWWFBsTC1oVC16b3MzY2hIREpwWTV5RGJDa2NPLXUzRTlGaThvS1o5YkFFQTFLLUl2Y05qY0FKRGpxNWdNYkgxc3pPQzB4ZXYxNjdmNjVFOVU2TUJvNjc2Skotd2VsclJyYlp4RjAwZU1rSjBQQkRjMUpQdzFjZ0RXMjh2MVNqVm9OT0VZcEl5TW5mRDB1c1FDZTNmeDhqd0dF?oc=5", "source_name": "\u5bcc\u9014\u725b\u725b", "published_at": "2026-07-08T23:40:41+00:00", "published_display": "08 Jul 2026 23:40", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "PEBK stock leans on its community banking model", "summary": "Peoples Bancorp (NC) (PEBK) relies on its traditional community banking model, focusing on balance-sheet quality, local market share, and efficient conversion of core deposits into loans. The company's performance is tied to net interest income, deposit costs, and credit discipli", "url": "https://www.ad-hoc-news.de/boerse/news/ueberblick/pebk-stock-leans-on-its-community-banking-model/69682248", "source_name": "Ad-hoc-news.de", "published_at": "2026-07-03T18:39:54", "published_display": "03 Jul 2026 18:39", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "liquidity", "event_label": "Balance sheet", "event_confidence": 53, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "PEBK - Peoples Bancorp Of North Carolina Inc Earnings", "summary": "This article provides comprehensive financial data for Peoples Bancorp Of North Carolina Inc (PEBK), including its last closing price, market capitalization", "url": "https://finviz.com/stock?t=PEBK&ty=ea&ta=2&p=m", "source_name": "Finviz", "published_at": "2026-07-01T17:10:23", "published_display": "01 Jul 2026 17:10", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 53, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "PEOPLES BANCORP INC. TO ANNOUNCE 2ND QUARTER 2026 EARNINGS AND CONDUCT CONFERENCE CALL ON JULY 21, 2026", "summary": "Peoples Bancorp Inc. announced it will release its second-quarter 2026 earnings before market open on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. The company will also host a conference call on the same day at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time, featuring commentary from President and CEO Tyler Wilcox", "url": "https://www.marketscreener.com/news/peoples-bancorp-inc-to-announce-2nd-quarter-2026-earnings-and-conduct-conference-call-on-july-21-2-ce7f5fdfdd8bf123", "source_name": "www.marketscreener.com", "published_at": "2026-06-29T19:41:22", "published_display": "29 Jun 2026 19:41", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 61, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "(PEBK) Volatility Zones as Tactical Triggers", "summary": "This article provides a tactical analysis for Peoples Bancorp Of North Carolina Inc. (NASDAQ: PEBK), highlighting near-term strong sentiment and a positive long-term bias. It details exceptional risk-reward setups and outlines three AI-generated institutional trading strategies: ", "url": "https://news.stocktradersdaily.com/news_release/98/PEBK_Volatility_Zones_as_Tactical_Triggers_062826070402_1782644642.html", "source_name": "Stock Traders Daily", "published_at": "2026-06-28T07:10:45", "published_display": "28 Jun 2026 07:10", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 74, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina Inc. (PEBK) Q4 2025 Earnings: Strong EPS of $1.21 Reported; Stock Edges Lower - Segment Revenue Breakdown", "summary": "", "url": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi4wFBVV95cUxOcjFNeWhoZHFxMkxFdVlDcW5xMzdmYmE5Y3ZGZWZFemdjR0luUlpjYVV4X1VKV2JBamxLREtQZVY3R0FGd1pqN3hlWkptVTctbHltb2pGSmNYellPbDNDWk9EMFVTNDNvTF8zZVIyenJ6VFJjbUd1a3RoNUtfWG5OZlRHS21PcEpkZFRYRnNpYUpqZTB2U2pxQVc0Q29FQkxpbXFrMEkybG5NaGVQLURCT2ZUOUhzNUZXQ3EzRi1WQ0I1VVpvVzU2QkFESVlfQ0x6ZDRrZjlOU0ZMWUh3anB1Slg3NA?oc=5", "source_name": "dars.gov.et", "published_at": "2026-06-26T07:00:00+00:00", "published_display": "26 Jun 2026 07:00", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 69, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Loan losses (actual) of Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina, Inc. \u2013 NASDAQ:PEBK", "summary": "This article focuses on the actual loan losses of Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina, Inc. (NASDAQ: PEBK). Although the content is minimal, it indicates a reference to the company's financial data regarding loan losses. It serves as a placeholder or a brief mention of this financi", "url": "https://www.tradingview.com/symbols/NASDAQ-PEBK/financials-balance-sheet/loan-losses-act/", "source_name": "TradingView", "published_at": "2026-06-26T05:10:26", "published_display": "26 Jun 2026 05:10", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Price to sales forward of Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina, Inc. \u2013 NASDAQ:PEBK", "summary": "This article provides the \"Price to sales forward\" metric for Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina, Inc. (NASDAQ: PEBK). It is a financial data point presented within the context of TradingView's platform, indicating a specific valuation ratio for the company. The page also includes", "url": "https://www.tradingview.com/symbols/NASDAQ-PEBK/financials-statistics-and-ratios/price-sales-fwd/", "source_name": "TradingView", "published_at": "2026-06-26T04:10:48", "published_display": "26 Jun 2026 04:10", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Price to earnings forward of Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina, Inc. \u2013 NASDAQ:PEBK", "summary": "This article provides a brief overview of the \"Price to earnings forward\" metric for Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEBK). It is a content stub from TradingView focusing on financial data. The article mentions that the data is provided by ICE Data Services and Fa", "url": "https://www.tradingview.com/symbols/NASDAQ-PEBK/financials-statistics-and-ratios/price-earnings-fwd/", "source_name": "TradingView", "published_at": "2026-06-24T19:11:16", "published_display": "24 Jun 2026 19:11", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 53, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina outlines strategy focus, shares trade steadily on Nasdaq", "summary": "Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina, a Nasdaq-listed lender, focuses on a traditional community banking model and conservative balance sheet metrics, trading around $43. The bank emphasizes strong customer relationships, local decision-making, and generates revenue primarily from n", "url": "https://www.ad-hoc-news.de/boerse/news/ueberblick/peoples-bancorp-of-north-carolina-outlines-strategy-focus-shares-trade/69604797", "source_name": "AD HOC NEWS", "published_at": "2026-06-22T16:40:06", "published_display": "22 Jun 2026 16:40", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 60, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 53, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina Inc (PEBK) Technical Analysis: Support, Resistance, Indicators & Moving Averages", "summary": "This article provides a technical analysis of Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina Inc (PEBK), detailing its current price momentum score, support and resistance levels. It includes a breakdown of various technical indicators like MACD, RSI, and Moving Averages, offering buy, sell, ", "url": "https://www.tradingkey.com/markets/stocks/nasdaq-pebk/technical", "source_name": "TradingKey", "published_at": "2026-06-22T13:40:48", "published_display": "22 Jun 2026 13:40", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 77, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina Inc (PEBK) Financial Health: Profitability & Balance Sheet Analysis", "summary": "Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina Inc (PEBK) has a current financial score of 8.27, ranking 154 out of 398 in the Banking Services industry, indicating a weak financial status but high operating efficiency. The company's latest quarterly revenue saw a 7.26% year-over-year increas", "url": "https://www.tradingkey.com/markets/stocks/nasdaq-pebk/financial-health", "source_name": "TradingKey", "published_at": "2026-06-21T03:09:44", "published_display": "21 Jun 2026 03:09", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 53, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina Inc (PEBK) Institutional Confidence", "summary": "This article provides an analysis of Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina Inc's (PEBK) institutional confidence, noting its current score of 3.00, ranking it 252nd in the Banking Services industry. The institutional shareholding proportion has increased by 12.26% quarter-over-quarte", "url": "https://www.tradingkey.com/markets/stocks/nasdaq-pebk/sentiment", "source_name": "TradingKey", "published_at": "2026-06-20T02:10:26", "published_display": "20 Jun 2026 02:10", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 60, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Net loan losses of Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina, Inc. \u2013 NASDAQ:PEBK", "summary": "This article provides the net loan loss information for Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina, Inc. (NASDAQ: PEBK). The content is minimal, essentially serving as a title for financial data on a trading platform, indicating it's \"Made by humans\" and referencing market data providers.", "url": "https://www.tradingview.com/symbols/NASDAQ-PEBK/financials-balance-sheet/loan-losses-net/", "source_name": "TradingView", "published_at": "2026-06-19T23:40:19", "published_display": "19 Jun 2026 23:40", "sentiment": "negative", "sentiment_pct": 35, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Price-Driven Insight from (PEBK) for Rule-Based Strategy", "summary": "This article provides a price-driven insight for Peoples Bancorp Of North Carolina Inc. (NASDAQ: PEBK) with a focus on rule-based trading strategies. It highlights a weak near-term sentiment possibly preceding shifts in mid and long-term outlook, notes a support test, and outline", "url": "https://news.stocktradersdaily.com/news_release/101/Price-Driven_Insight_from_PEBK_for_Rule-Based_Strategy_061726055201_1781689921.html", "source_name": "Stock Traders Daily", "published_at": "2026-06-17T05:52:00", "published_display": "17 Jun 2026 05:52", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 66, "event_type": "guidance", "event_label": "Guidance", "event_confidence": 53, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina Inc (PEBK) Earnings Forecast: Future EPS & Revenue Growth Estimates", "summary": "This article provides an earnings forecast analysis for Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina Inc (PEBK), though it notes that no specific earnings forecast score is currently available for the company. It highlights that the Banking Services industry's average forecast score is 7.31", "url": "https://www.tradingkey.com/markets/stocks/nasdaq-pebk/earnings", "source_name": "TradingKey", "published_at": "2026-06-16T22:39:22", "published_display": "16 Jun 2026 22:39", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 69, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina Inc (PEBK) Valuation: PE, PB & Fair Value Analysis", "summary": "The article provides a valuation analysis for Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina Inc (PEBK), noting its current valuation score of 7.46 in the Banking Services industry. PEBK's P/E ratio is 11.26, which is below its recent high but above its recent low. The article indicates that ", "url": "https://www.tradingkey.com/markets/stocks/nasdaq-pebk/company-valuation", "source_name": "TradingKey", "published_at": "2026-06-16T10:40:13", "published_display": "16 Jun 2026 10:40", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "PEBK vs. MCBS: Which regional bank stock is the better buy right now?", "summary": "This article compares two regional bank stocks, Peoples Bancorp (PEBK) and MetroCity Bankshares (MCBS), to determine which is a better investment. It analyzes their financial performance, growth potential, and current market valuations.", "url": "https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/pebk-vs-mcbs-which-regional-bank-stock-is-the-better-buy-right-now/ar-AA21tEmf?ocid=BingNewsVerp&apiversion=v2&domshim=1&noservercache=1&noservertelemetry=1&batchservertelemetry=1&renderwebcomponents=1&wcseo=1", "source_name": "MSN", "published_at": "2026-06-13T21:10:24", "published_display": "13 Jun 2026 21:10", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights Merck, The Southern, Lumentum and Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina", "summary": "", "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/zacks-analyst-blog-highlights-merck-152500957.html", "source_name": "Zacks", "published_at": "2026-06-11T15:25:00+00:00", "published_display": "11 Jun 2026 15:25", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "analyst", "event_label": "Analyst action", "event_confidence": 53, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "(PEBK) Price Dynamics and Execution-Aware Positioning", "summary": "This article provides an analysis of Peoples Bancorp Of North Carolina Inc. (NASDAQ: PEBK), highlighting strong sentiment across all time horizons supporting an overweight bias. It outlines key findings including a mid-channel oscillation pattern and an exceptional risk-reward sh", "url": "https://news.stocktradersdaily.com/news_release/134/PEBK_Price_Dynamics_and_Execution-Aware_Positioning_060626042201_1780734121.html", "source_name": "Stock Traders Daily", "published_at": "2026-06-06T04:22:00", "published_display": "06 Jun 2026 04:22", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 74, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Peoples Bancorp (PEBK) director logs 500-share insider sale at $42.10", "summary": "Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina director James S. Abernethy reported an indirect sale of 500 shares of common stock at $42.10 per share. The shares were held through his son, reducing that account's holdings to 35,900 shares, while he also directly holds 68,626 shares and indir", "url": "https://www.stocktitan.net/sec-filings/PEBK/form-4-peoples-bancorp-of-north-carolina-inc-insider-trading-activity-8254f93f6786.html", "source_name": "Stock Titan", "published_at": "2026-06-02T20:40:12", "published_display": "02 Jun 2026 20:40", "sentiment": "negative", "sentiment_pct": 40, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "PEOPLES Bancorp (PEBK) director reports 1,200-share open-market stock sale", "summary": "Robert C. Abernethy Jr., a director at PEOPLES BANCORP OF NORTH CAROLINA INC (PEBK), reported an open-market sale of 1,200 common shares at $41.61 per share. Following this transaction, he directly holds 55,058 common shares. The filing also details indirect holdings held as cust", "url": "https://www.stocktitan.net/sec-filings/PEBK/form-4-peoples-bancorp-of-north-carolina-inc-insider-trading-activity-9c78186c183a.html", "source_name": "Stock Titan", "published_at": "2026-06-01T22:40:36", "published_display": "01 Jun 2026 22:40", "sentiment": "negative", "sentiment_pct": 41, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "[144] PEOPLES BANCORP OF NORTH CAROLINA INC SEC Filing", "summary": "This article reports on a Form 144 SEC filing by Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina Inc. (PEBK). The filing indicates a proposed sale of 1200 shares of common stock with an aggregate market value of $49,184.57, acquired through inheritance in 2020. The transaction is set to occur ", "url": "https://www.stocktitan.net/sec-filings/PEBK/144-peoples-bancorp-of-north-carolina-inc-sec-filing-51674ae385f4.html", "source_name": "Stock Titan", "published_at": "2026-06-01T19:40:36", "published_display": "01 Jun 2026 19:40", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Affiliate sales reported for PEBK (Nasdaq: PEBK) in Form 144 filing", "summary": "A Form 144 filing for Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina Inc. (Nasdaq: PEBK) reports proposed and recent sales of common stock by affiliates. The filing details an inherited position of 500 shares by Christine Abernethy and several dispositions by Adrian Abernethy and James Aberne", "url": "https://www.stocktitan.net/sec-filings/PEBK/144-peoples-bancorp-of-north-carolina-inc-sec-filing-64e47576b49d.html", "source_name": "Stock Titan", "published_at": "2026-06-01T19:40:36", "published_display": "01 Jun 2026 19:40", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "PEBK - Peoples Bancorp Of North Carolina Inc Stock Price and Quote", "summary": "This article provides a detailed stock quote and company information for Peoples Bancorp Of North Carolina Inc (PEBK), including its latest closing price, financial ratios, dividend information, and performance metrics. It also lists recent news announcements and insider transact", "url": "https://finviz.com/stock?t=PEBK", "source_name": "Finviz", "published_at": "2026-05-29T15:40:51", "published_display": "29 May 2026 15:40", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "capital_return", "event_label": "Capital return", "event_confidence": 53, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Insider Sell: Ashton Abernethy Sells Shares of Peoples Bancorp o", "summary": "Ashton Abernethy, a Director at Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina Inc (PEBK), recently sold 950 shares of the company, reducing his total ownership to 43,838 shares. While no insider buys have occurred in the past year, there have been 17 insider sells. The stock is currently tra", "url": "https://www.gurufocus.com/news/8883613/insider-sell-ashton-abernethy-sells-shares-of-peoples-bancorp-of-north-carolina-inc-pebk", "source_name": "GuruFocus", "published_at": "2026-05-27T02:09:33", "published_display": "27 May 2026 02:09", "sentiment": "negative", "sentiment_pct": 25, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina (PEBK) director sells 950 shares", "summary": "Ashton V. Abernethy, a director at Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina (PEBK), reported an open-market sale of 950 shares of common stock at $42.26 per share. This transaction, valued at approximately $40,147, leaves the director with a direct ownership of 43,838 common shares, ind", "url": "https://www.stocktitan.net/sec-filings/PEBK/form-4-peoples-bancorp-of-north-carolina-inc-insider-trading-activity-167bfd3ef869.html", "source_name": "Stock Titan", "published_at": "2026-05-26T23:08:55", "published_display": "26 May 2026 23:08", "sentiment": "negative", "sentiment_pct": 40, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "(PEBK) as a Liquidity Pulse for Institutional Tactics", "summary": "This article from Stock Traders Daily provides an AI-generated analysis of Peoples Bancorp Of North Carolina Inc. (NASDAQ: PEBK), identifying a strong overweight bias across all time horizons. It highlights an exceptional 22.1:1 risk-reward setup targeting a 6.5% gain versus 0.3%", "url": "https://news.stocktradersdaily.com/news_release/141/PEBK_as_a_Liquidity_Pulse_for_Institutional_Tactics_052626031402_1779779642.html", "source_name": "Stock Traders Daily", "published_at": "2026-05-26T03:14:00", "published_display": "26 May 2026 03:14", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 82, "event_type": "liquidity", "event_label": "Balance sheet", "event_confidence": 53, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina Hits New 52-Week High at $42.73", "summary": "Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina, Inc. has reached a new 52-week high of $42.73, signifying strong performance in the regional banking sector. The company has shown significant growth over the past year, outperforming the S&P 500, with favorable valuation metrics and a solid ret", "url": "https://www.marketsmojo.com/news/stocks-in-action/peoples-bancorp-of-north-carolina-hits-new-52-week-high-at-4273-4005718", "source_name": "Markets Mojo", "published_at": "2026-05-26T02:09:50", "published_display": "26 May 2026 02:09", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 75, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "North Carolina bank to pay June 15 cash dividend to shareholders", "summary": "Peoples Bancorp (Nasdaq: PEBK) has declared a regular second-quarter 2026 cash dividend of $0.21 per share, payable on June 15, 2026, to shareholders of record as of June 3, 2026. The company also offers a Dividend Reinvestment and Stock Purchase Plan to its shareholders. 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The stock holds a \"Buy\" consensus rating, with Weiss Ratings upgrading it to \"buy (b)\". The company reported Q1 EPS of $0.80 and dist", "url": "https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/peoples-bancorp-of-north-carolina-nasdaqpebk-share-price-passes-above-fifty-day-moving-average-time-to-sell-2026-07-16/", "source_name": "MarketBeat", "published_at": "2026-07-16T07:40:28", "published_display": "16 Jul 2026 07:40", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 65, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 53, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Trading the Move, Not the Narrative: (PEBK) Edition", "summary": "This article analyzes Peoples Bancorp Of North Carolina Inc. (NASDAQ: PEBK), highlighting weak near-term sentiment despite potential long-term strength. 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The company will also host a conference call on the same day at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time, featuring commentary from President and CEO Tyler Wilcox", "url": "https://www.marketscreener.com/news/peoples-bancorp-inc-to-announce-2nd-quarter-2026-earnings-and-conduct-conference-call-on-july-21-2-ce7f5fdfdd8bf123", "source_name": "www.marketscreener.com", "published_at": "2026-06-29T19:41:22", "published_display": "29 Jun 2026 19:41", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 61, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "(PEBK) Volatility Zones as Tactical Triggers", "summary": "This article provides a tactical analysis for Peoples Bancorp Of North Carolina Inc. (NASDAQ: PEBK), highlighting near-term strong sentiment and a positive long-term bias. 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Although the content is minimal, it indicates a reference to the company's financial data regarding loan losses. It serves as a placeholder or a brief mention of this financi", "url": "https://www.tradingview.com/symbols/NASDAQ-PEBK/financials-balance-sheet/loan-losses-act/", "source_name": "TradingView", "published_at": "2026-06-26T05:10:26", "published_display": "26 Jun 2026 05:10", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Price to sales forward of Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina, Inc. \u2013 NASDAQ:PEBK", "summary": "This article provides the \"Price to sales forward\" metric for Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina, Inc. (NASDAQ: PEBK). It is a financial data point presented within the context of TradingView's platform, indicating a specific valuation ratio for the company. 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The article mentions that the data is provided by ICE Data Services and Fa", "url": "https://www.tradingview.com/symbols/NASDAQ-PEBK/financials-statistics-and-ratios/price-earnings-fwd/", "source_name": "TradingView", "published_at": "2026-06-24T19:11:16", "published_display": "24 Jun 2026 19:11", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 53, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina outlines strategy focus, shares trade steadily on Nasdaq", "summary": "Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina, a Nasdaq-listed lender, focuses on a traditional community banking model and conservative balance sheet metrics, trading around $43. The bank emphasizes strong customer relationships, local decision-making, and generates revenue primarily from n", "url": "https://www.ad-hoc-news.de/boerse/news/ueberblick/peoples-bancorp-of-north-carolina-outlines-strategy-focus-shares-trade/69604797", "source_name": "AD HOC NEWS", "published_at": "2026-06-22T16:40:06", "published_display": "22 Jun 2026 16:40", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 60, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 53, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina Inc (PEBK) Technical Analysis: Support, Resistance, Indicators & Moving Averages", "summary": "This article provides a technical analysis of Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina Inc (PEBK), detailing its current price momentum score, support and resistance levels. It includes a breakdown of various technical indicators like MACD, RSI, and Moving Averages, offering buy, sell, ", "url": "https://www.tradingkey.com/markets/stocks/nasdaq-pebk/technical", "source_name": "TradingKey", "published_at": "2026-06-22T13:40:48", "published_display": "22 Jun 2026 13:40", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 77, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina Inc (PEBK) Financial Health: Profitability & Balance Sheet Analysis", "summary": "Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina Inc (PEBK) has a current financial score of 8.27, ranking 154 out of 398 in the Banking Services industry, indicating a weak financial status but high operating efficiency. The company's latest quarterly revenue saw a 7.26% year-over-year increas", "url": "https://www.tradingkey.com/markets/stocks/nasdaq-pebk/financial-health", "source_name": "TradingKey", "published_at": "2026-06-21T03:09:44", "published_display": "21 Jun 2026 03:09", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 53, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina Inc (PEBK) Institutional Confidence", "summary": "This article provides an analysis of Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina Inc's (PEBK) institutional confidence, noting its current score of 3.00, ranking it 252nd in the Banking Services industry. 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The content is minimal, essentially serving as a title for financial data on a trading platform, indicating it's \"Made by humans\" and referencing market data providers.", "url": "https://www.tradingview.com/symbols/NASDAQ-PEBK/financials-balance-sheet/loan-losses-net/", "source_name": "TradingView", "published_at": "2026-06-19T23:40:19", "published_display": "19 Jun 2026 23:40", "sentiment": "negative", "sentiment_pct": 35, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Price-Driven Insight from (PEBK) for Rule-Based Strategy", "summary": "This article provides a price-driven insight for Peoples Bancorp Of North Carolina Inc. (NASDAQ: PEBK) with a focus on rule-based trading strategies. It highlights a weak near-term sentiment possibly preceding shifts in mid and long-term outlook, notes a support test, and outline", "url": "https://news.stocktradersdaily.com/news_release/101/Price-Driven_Insight_from_PEBK_for_Rule-Based_Strategy_061726055201_1781689921.html", "source_name": "Stock Traders Daily", "published_at": "2026-06-17T05:52:00", "published_display": "17 Jun 2026 05:52", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 66, "event_type": "guidance", "event_label": "Guidance", "event_confidence": 53, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina Inc (PEBK) Earnings Forecast: Future EPS & Revenue Growth Estimates", "summary": "This article provides an earnings forecast analysis for Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina Inc (PEBK), though it notes that no specific earnings forecast score is currently available for the company. It highlights that the Banking Services industry's average forecast score is 7.31", "url": "https://www.tradingkey.com/markets/stocks/nasdaq-pebk/earnings", "source_name": "TradingKey", "published_at": "2026-06-16T22:39:22", "published_display": "16 Jun 2026 22:39", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 69, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina Inc (PEBK) Valuation: PE, PB & Fair Value Analysis", "summary": "The article provides a valuation analysis for Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina Inc (PEBK), noting its current valuation score of 7.46 in the Banking Services industry. PEBK's P/E ratio is 11.26, which is below its recent high but above its recent low. The article indicates that ", "url": "https://www.tradingkey.com/markets/stocks/nasdaq-pebk/company-valuation", "source_name": "TradingKey", "published_at": "2026-06-16T10:40:13", "published_display": "16 Jun 2026 10:40", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "PEBK vs. MCBS: Which regional bank stock is the better buy right now?", "summary": "This article compares two regional bank stocks, Peoples Bancorp (PEBK) and MetroCity Bankshares (MCBS), to determine which is a better investment. It analyzes their financial performance, growth potential, and current market valuations.", "url": "https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/pebk-vs-mcbs-which-regional-bank-stock-is-the-better-buy-right-now/ar-AA21tEmf?ocid=BingNewsVerp&apiversion=v2&domshim=1&noservercache=1&noservertelemetry=1&batchservertelemetry=1&renderwebcomponents=1&wcseo=1", "source_name": "MSN", "published_at": "2026-06-13T21:10:24", "published_display": "13 Jun 2026 21:10", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights Merck, The Southern, Lumentum and Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina", "summary": "", "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/zacks-analyst-blog-highlights-merck-152500957.html", "source_name": "Zacks", "published_at": "2026-06-11T15:25:00+00:00", "published_display": "11 Jun 2026 15:25", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "analyst", "event_label": "Analyst action", "event_confidence": 53, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "(PEBK) Price Dynamics and Execution-Aware Positioning", "summary": "This article provides an analysis of Peoples Bancorp Of North Carolina Inc. (NASDAQ: PEBK), highlighting strong sentiment across all time horizons supporting an overweight bias. It outlines key findings including a mid-channel oscillation pattern and an exceptional risk-reward sh", "url": "https://news.stocktradersdaily.com/news_release/134/PEBK_Price_Dynamics_and_Execution-Aware_Positioning_060626042201_1780734121.html", "source_name": "Stock Traders Daily", "published_at": "2026-06-06T04:22:00", "published_display": "06 Jun 2026 04:22", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 74, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Peoples Bancorp (PEBK) director logs 500-share insider sale at $42.10", "summary": "Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina director James S. Abernethy reported an indirect sale of 500 shares of common stock at $42.10 per share. The shares were held through his son, reducing that account's holdings to 35,900 shares, while he also directly holds 68,626 shares and indir", "url": "https://www.stocktitan.net/sec-filings/PEBK/form-4-peoples-bancorp-of-north-carolina-inc-insider-trading-activity-8254f93f6786.html", "source_name": "Stock Titan", "published_at": "2026-06-02T20:40:12", "published_display": "02 Jun 2026 20:40", "sentiment": "negative", "sentiment_pct": 40, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "PEOPLES Bancorp (PEBK) director reports 1,200-share open-market stock sale", "summary": "Robert C. Abernethy Jr., a director at PEOPLES BANCORP OF NORTH CAROLINA INC (PEBK), reported an open-market sale of 1,200 common shares at $41.61 per share. Following this transaction, he directly holds 55,058 common shares. The filing also details indirect holdings held as cust", "url": "https://www.stocktitan.net/sec-filings/PEBK/form-4-peoples-bancorp-of-north-carolina-inc-insider-trading-activity-9c78186c183a.html", "source_name": "Stock Titan", "published_at": "2026-06-01T22:40:36", "published_display": "01 Jun 2026 22:40", "sentiment": "negative", "sentiment_pct": 41, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "[144] PEOPLES BANCORP OF NORTH CAROLINA INC SEC Filing", "summary": "This article reports on a Form 144 SEC filing by Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina Inc. (PEBK). The filing indicates a proposed sale of 1200 shares of common stock with an aggregate market value of $49,184.57, acquired through inheritance in 2020. The transaction is set to occur ", "url": "https://www.stocktitan.net/sec-filings/PEBK/144-peoples-bancorp-of-north-carolina-inc-sec-filing-51674ae385f4.html", "source_name": "Stock Titan", "published_at": "2026-06-01T19:40:36", "published_display": "01 Jun 2026 19:40", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Affiliate sales reported for PEBK (Nasdaq: PEBK) in Form 144 filing", "summary": "A Form 144 filing for Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina Inc. (Nasdaq: PEBK) reports proposed and recent sales of common stock by affiliates. The filing details an inherited position of 500 shares by Christine Abernethy and several dispositions by Adrian Abernethy and James Aberne", "url": "https://www.stocktitan.net/sec-filings/PEBK/144-peoples-bancorp-of-north-carolina-inc-sec-filing-64e47576b49d.html", "source_name": "Stock Titan", "published_at": "2026-06-01T19:40:36", "published_display": "01 Jun 2026 19:40", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "PEBK - Peoples Bancorp Of North Carolina Inc Stock Price and Quote", "summary": "This article provides a detailed stock quote and company information for Peoples Bancorp Of North Carolina Inc (PEBK), including its latest closing price, financial ratios, dividend information, and performance metrics. It also lists recent news announcements and insider transact", "url": "https://finviz.com/stock?t=PEBK", "source_name": "Finviz", "published_at": "2026-05-29T15:40:51", "published_display": "29 May 2026 15:40", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "capital_return", "event_label": "Capital return", "event_confidence": 53, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Insider Sell: Ashton Abernethy Sells Shares of Peoples Bancorp o", "summary": "Ashton Abernethy, a Director at Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina Inc (PEBK), recently sold 950 shares of the company, reducing his total ownership to 43,838 shares. While no insider buys have occurred in the past year, there have been 17 insider sells. The stock is currently tra", "url": "https://www.gurufocus.com/news/8883613/insider-sell-ashton-abernethy-sells-shares-of-peoples-bancorp-of-north-carolina-inc-pebk", "source_name": "GuruFocus", "published_at": "2026-05-27T02:09:33", "published_display": "27 May 2026 02:09", "sentiment": "negative", "sentiment_pct": 25, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina (PEBK) director sells 950 shares", "summary": "Ashton V. Abernethy, a director at Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina (PEBK), reported an open-market sale of 950 shares of common stock at $42.26 per share. This transaction, valued at approximately $40,147, leaves the director with a direct ownership of 43,838 common shares, ind", "url": "https://www.stocktitan.net/sec-filings/PEBK/form-4-peoples-bancorp-of-north-carolina-inc-insider-trading-activity-167bfd3ef869.html", "source_name": "Stock Titan", "published_at": "2026-05-26T23:08:55", "published_display": "26 May 2026 23:08", "sentiment": "negative", "sentiment_pct": 40, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "(PEBK) as a Liquidity Pulse for Institutional Tactics", "summary": "This article from Stock Traders Daily provides an AI-generated analysis of Peoples Bancorp Of North Carolina Inc. (NASDAQ: PEBK), identifying a strong overweight bias across all time horizons. 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The company has shown significant growth over the past year, outperforming the S&P 500, with favorable valuation metrics and a solid ret", "url": "https://www.marketsmojo.com/news/stocks-in-action/peoples-bancorp-of-north-carolina-hits-new-52-week-high-at-4273-4005718", "source_name": "Markets Mojo", "published_at": "2026-05-26T02:09:50", "published_display": "26 May 2026 02:09", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 75, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "North Carolina bank to pay June 15 cash dividend to shareholders", "summary": "Peoples Bancorp (Nasdaq: PEBK) has declared a regular second-quarter 2026 cash dividend of $0.21 per share, payable on June 15, 2026, to shareholders of record as of June 3, 2026. The company also offers a Dividend Reinvestment and Stock Purchase Plan to its shareholders. 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