Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina, Inc. reported second quarter 2026 net earnings of $5.2 million, or $0.98 per share, compared to $5.2 million or $0.97 per share for the same period last year. The company announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.21 per share for the three months ended June 30, 2026. Total loans grew to $1.28 billion and total deposits increased to $1.57 billion as of June 30, 2026. The company operates as a bank holding company in North Carolina.