Earnings ·
Peoples Bancorp reports Q3 EPS of $0.91 and declares quarterly dividend of $0.42 per share
PEBOPeoples Bancorp Inc
Peoples Bancorp Inc. reported net income of $32.6 million, or diluted earnings per share of $0.91, for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026. This compares to diluted EPS of $0.78 in the second quarter and $0.83 in the prior year period. The company also announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.42 per common share. Net interest income increased by $1.1 million to $93.8 million, driven by higher loan yields, while the provision for credit losses decreased to $3.6 million from $4.7 million in the linked quarter. The firm operates as a diversified financial services holding company providing banking, trust, investment, and insurance solutions through its subsidiaries.