PEBK

In the past six months, Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina, Inc. announced its fourth quarter and full year 2025 results, a special cash dividend, and a regular cash dividend. The company released its first-quarter 2026 results, reporting increased net earnings driven by a rise in net interest income. The company's stock price saw a significant increase of 61.03% between April 11, 2025, and April 10, 2026. Shareholders approved the election of ten directors, an advisory vote on executive compensation, and the ratification of Forvis Mazars, LLP. A director, James S. Abernethy, sold 600 shares of common stock. Short interest in PEBK fell by 15.7% in April 2026.