Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina, Inc. (PEBK)

NASDAQ:
PEBK
| Latest update: May 3, 2026, 5:29 PM
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Finance

Stock events for Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina, Inc. (PEBK)

Over the past six months, Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina, Inc. experienced a stock price increase of 45.31%. The 52-week trading range has been between $25.10 and $42.36. The company announced cash dividends on February 20, 2026, November 21, 2025, August 22, 2025, and May 16, 2025, including a special cash dividend of $0.17 per share on January 23, 2026. The company released its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results on January 26, 2026, reporting a 21.3% earnings growth. Earlier, it announced third-quarter 2025 results on October 20, 2025, and second-quarter 2025 results on July 21, 2025. On March 13, 2025, Peoples Bancorp announced the authorization of a stock repurchase plan.

Demand Seasonality affecting Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina, Inc.’s stock price

While specific data is not provided, the banking industry generally experiences seasonal fluctuations. Consumer spending and borrowing often spike during the holiday season, increasing demand for personal loans and credit card usage. Financial institutions adapt to these borrowing patterns. The aftermath of the holidays can reveal shifts in consumer behavior, with an uptick in outstanding credit balances and a tendency for consumers to favor savings and value-based spending. Peoples Bancorp may experience similar seasonal variations in demand for its lending and deposit products.

Overview of Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina, Inc.’s business

Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina, Inc. operates as the holding company for Peoples Bank, providing a range of banking products and services. The company is in the Financial sector, specifically the Regional - Mid-Atlantic Banks industry. Peoples Bank offers deposit products, commercial real estate loans, commercial loans, construction and land development loans, single-family residential mortgage loans, and agricultural loans. It also provides investment counseling and non-deposit investment products. Through subsidiaries, it offers real estate appraisal and brokerage services and operates as a clearinghouse for appraisal services for other community banks.

PEBK’s Geographic footprint

Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina, Inc. primarily serves the Catawba Valley and surrounding communities in North Carolina. The company operates 15 banking offices across Catawba, Lincoln, Iredell, Alexander, and Mecklenburg counties and maintains loan production offices in Lincoln, Mecklenburg, and Rowan Counties.

PEBK Corporate Image Assessment

In the past year, Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina, Inc. has maintained a positive brand reputation, emphasizing its commitment to community and customer service. The company's vision is to be exceptional at serving its communities, and its mission is to provide exceptional customer service while selling to customer needs. The company was recognized on the Forbes list of America's Best-In-State Banks 2025. The company reported a 47% reduction in fraud losses year-over-year in 2025.

Ownership

Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina, Inc. has a mix of institutional and individual owners. As of April 10, 2026, there are 71 institutional owners holding 2,377,513 shares. Major institutional shareholders include Wellington Management Group Llp, BlackRock, Inc., and Vanguard Group Inc. Significant individual insider owners include James S. Abernethy, Robert C. Abernethy, Benjamin I. Zachary, and Christine S. Abernethy. James S. Abernethy is the largest individual shareholder, owning 1.92 million shares, representing 35.22% of the company.

Price Chart

$40.18

1.93%
(1 month)

Top Shareholders

Wellington Management Group LLP
8.93%
BlackRock, Inc.
5.36%
The Vanguard Group, Inc.
5.31%
Tontine Associates LLC
3.99%
Dimensional Holdings, Inc.
2.93%
Fourthstone LLC
2.83%
Geode Holdings Trust
2.00%
BCM Scorp Holdco, Inc.
1.35%

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What is the current stock price of Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina, Inc.?

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Major shareholders of Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina, Inc. include institutions such as Wellington Management Group LLP (8.93%), BlackRock, Inc. (5.36%), The Vanguard Group, Inc. (5.31%) ... , according to the latest filings.