PEBO

In the past six months, Peoples Bancorp's stock price increased by 29.23% between September 19, 2025, and September 18, 2026. On April 21, 2026, the company announced strong first-quarter 2026 results with increased deposits and improved asset quality. The second quarter of 2026 saw EPS of $0.78, missing estimates, though adjusted EPS of $0.96 beat consensus, with expanded net interest margin and increased net interest income. The company also sold $135 million in securities, incurring an $8.2 million loss, as part of a balance sheet restructuring. Significant merger news included regulatory approvals for its merger with Citizens National Corporation on September 28, 2026, and a definitive merger agreement with Capital Bancorp, Inc. on September 30, 2026, an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $728.1 million, aimed at creating a more diversified financial services franchise with greater scale and an expanded Mid-Atlantic presence.