Peoples Bancorp Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

Peoples Bancorp Inc. (Nasdaq: PEBO) has successfully completed its acquisition of Premier Financial Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: PFBI) as of September 17, 2021. The merger includes the integration of Premier's wholly-owned subsidiaries, Premier Bank and Citizens Deposit Bank & Trust, into Peoples Bank, expanding its footprint with 49 new offices across Kentucky, Maryland, Ohio, Virginia, West Virginia, and Washington D.C. Premier's shareholders will receive 0.58 shares of Peoples common stock for each Premier share held. Premier reported $2.1 billion in total assets as of June 30, 2021.

Peoples Bancorp Inc. (Nasdaq: PEBO) has secured all regulatory approvals for its merger with Premier Financial Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: PFBI). The merger, with Peoples as the surviving entity, will also include the integration of Premier’s bank subsidiaries. Shareholder approvals have been obtained, with Peoples' shareholders voting on July 22, 2021, and Premier's shareholders on July 1, 2021. As of June 30, 2021, Peoples holds $5.1 billion in total assets and operates 89 locations across Ohio, West Virginia, and Kentucky.

On July 19, 2021, the Board of Directors of Peoples Bancorp Inc. (Nasdaq: PEBO) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.36 per common share, totaling approximately $7.1 million. This dividend will be payable on August 16, 2021, to shareholders of record on August 2, 2021. With a closing stock price of $28.69 on July 16, 2021, the annualized yield is 5.02%. Peoples Bancorp, headquartered in Marietta, Ohio, has total assets of $5.1 billion as of June 30, 2021, and operates 89 locations across Ohio, West Virginia, and Kentucky.

Peoples Bancorp Inc. reported a net income of $10.1 million for Q2 2021, translating to $0.51 per diluted common share. This marks a decrease from $0.79 in Q1 2021 but an increase from $0.23 in Q2 2020. For the first half of 2021, net income reached $25.6 million or $1.31 per share, compared to $4.0 million in the same period last year. The merger with Premier Financial Bancorp is expected to close in Q3 2021, valued at approximately $292.3 million. Furthermore, the company recognized non-core expenses of $2.5 million due to acquisitions and COVID-19-related costs.

Peoples Bancorp Inc. (Nasdaq: PEBO) announced the election of Frances A. Skinner to its Board of Directors. Skinner, 57, is a co-founder of AUM Partners and brings over 30 years of experience in the investment industry, including prior roles at Diamond Hill Investment Group and Allstate Investments. Her expertise as a CPA and CFA, along with her leadership development background, is expected to enhance the board's technical knowledge. Peoples Bancorp, headquartered in Marietta, Ohio, has $5.1 billion in total assets as of March 31, 2021.

Peoples Bancorp Inc. (Nasdaq: PEBO) is set to release its second quarter 2021 earnings on July 20, 2021, before the market opens. Following the earnings announcement, a conference call will occur at 11:00 a.m. EDT, featuring insights from CEO Chuck Sulerzyski and CFO Kathryn Bailey. This call is accessible via a dial-in number and a webcast on their website. Peoples Bancorp, headquartered in Marietta, Ohio, has total assets of $5.1 billion as of March 31, 2021, and operates 89 locations across Ohio, West Virginia, and Kentucky.

Peoples Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ: PEBO) announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.36 per share, totaling approximately $7.1 million. This dividend will be paid on May 17, 2021, to shareholders of record as of May 3, 2021. Based on a closing stock price of $33.95 on April 16, 2021, this represents an annualized yield of 4.24%. As of March 31, 2021, Peoples reported total assets of $5.1 billion and operates 87 locations across Ohio, West Virginia, and Kentucky.

Peoples Bancorp reported a net income of $15.2 million for Q1 2021, equivalent to earnings of $0.79 per share, down from $1.05 in Q4 2020. This quarter marked a significant turnaround from a loss of $0.04 per share in Q1 2020. Non-core items negatively affected earnings by $0.11 per share. The bank announced two acquisitions, including North Star Leasing and a merger with Premier Financial Bancorp valued at $292.3 million. Total loans remained stable with a 3% annualized growth excluding PPP loans, while total deposits rose 10% to $393.8 million.

On March 29, 2021, Peoples Bancorp announced its plan to acquire Premier Financial Bancorp in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $292.3 million. Upon completion, the merger will create a combined entity with total assets of $6.7 billion, total loans of $4.6 billion, and total deposits of $5.5 billion. The agreement, unanimously approved by both companies' boards, allows Premier shareholders to receive 0.58 shares of Peoples' stock for each share held. The transaction aims to enhance market presence and profitability.