PEOPLES BANCORP INC. DECLARES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND

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Peoples Bancorp (Nasdaq: PEBO) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.41 per share (declared Jan 19, 2026), payable Feb 17, 2026 to shareholders of record on Feb 2, 2026. The payout represents approximately $14.6 million and equals 46.1% of Peoples' reported Q4 2025 earnings. Using the closing share price of $31.21 on Jan 16, 2025, the quarterly dividend annualizes to a 5.25% yield. Peoples reported $9.6 billion in total assets as of Dec 31, 2025 and operates 144 locations, including 126 full-service branches across six states and Washington D.C.

Positive

• $0.41 quarterly dividend declared
• 5.25% annualized yield based on $31.21 closing price
• Return of $14.6 million to shareholders

Negative

• Dividend equals 46.1% of Q4 2025 earnings, reducing retained earnings flexibility
• Yield calculation relies on closing price dated Jan 16, 2025, which may not reflect current market price

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MARIETTA, Ohio, Jan. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Peoples Bancorp Inc. ("Peoples") (Nasdaq: PEBO) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.41 per common share on January 19, 2026, payable on February 17, 2026, to shareholders of record on February 2, 2026.

This dividend represents a payout of approximately $14.6 million, or 46.1% of Peoples' reported fourth quarter 2025 earnings. Based on the closing stock price of Peoples' common shares of $31.21 on January 16, 2025, the quarterly dividend produces an annualized yield of 5.25%.

Peoples Bancorp Inc. ("Peoples", Nasdaq: PEBO) is a diversified financial services holding company and makes available a complete line of banking, trust and investment, insurance and specialty financing solutions through its subsidiaries. Headquartered in Marietta, Ohio, since 1902, Peoples has established a heritage of financial stability, growth and community impact. Peoples had $9.6 billion in total assets as of December 31, 2025, and 144 locations, including 126 full-service bank branches in Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky, Virginia, Washington D.C., and Maryland. Peoples' vision is to be the Best Community Bank in America.

Peoples is a member of the Russell 3000 index of United States ("U.S.") publicly-traded companies. Peoples offers services through Peoples Bank (which includes the divisions of Peoples Investment Services, Peoples Premium Finance and North Star Leasing), Peoples Insurance Agency, LLC, and Vantage Financial, LLC.

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FAQ

What dividend did Peoples Bancorp (PEBO) declare on January 19, 2026?

Peoples declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.41 per common share on January 19, 2026.

When is the Peoples (PEBO) dividend payable and what is the record date?

The dividend is payable on February 17, 2026 to shareholders of record on February 2, 2026.

How much total cash does the Peoples (PEBO) dividend represent and what payout ratio was reported?

The dividend represents approximately $14.6 million, equal to 46.1% of Q4 2025 earnings.

What annualized yield does the Peoples (PEBO) dividend produce?

Based on a closing share price of $31.21 on January 16, 2025, the quarterly dividend annualizes to a 5.25% yield.

How large is Peoples Bancorp and where does it operate?

Peoples reported $9.6 billion in total assets as of December 31, 2025 and operates 144 locations, including 126 full-service branches across Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky, Virginia, Washington D.C., and Maryland.