Peoples Financial Corporation Announces a Regular Cash Dividend

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Peoples Financial (OTCQX: PFBX) declared a regular semi-annual cash dividend of $0.18 per common share, payable June 11, 2026, to shareholders of record on June 8, 2026.

The Peoples Bank reports $788 million in total assets as of March 31, 2026 and operates 18 branches along the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

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• Declared semi-annual cash dividend of $0.18 per common share
• Dividend payable on June 11, 2026 to shareholders of record June 8, 2026
• $788 million in total assets as of March 31, 2026
• Bank operates 18 facilities along the Mississippi Gulf Coast

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BILOXI, Miss., May 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Peoples Financial Corporation (the “Company”)(OTCQX Best Market: PFBX), parent of The Peoples Bank (the “Bank”), announced the declaration of a regular semi-annual cash dividend of $0.18 per common share payable on June 11, 2026, to shareholders of record as of June 08, 2026.

“We are pleased to announce our semi-annual dividend to our shareholders," said Chevis C. Swetman, Chairman and CEO of the holding company and the bank. "We remain dedicated to returning earnings to our shareholders,” he added.

About the Company
Founded in 1896, with $788 million in total assets as of March 31, 2026, The Peoples Bank operates 18 bank facilities along the Mississippi Gulf Coast in Hancock, Harrison, Jackson and Stone counties. In addition to offering a comprehensive range of retail and commercial banking services, the Bank also operates a trust and investment services department that has provided customers with financial, estate and retirement planning services since 1936.

Peoples Financial Corporation’s common stock is listed on the OTCQX Best Market under the symbol PFBX. Additional information is available on the Internet at the Company’s website, www.thepeoples.com, and at the website of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), www.sec.gov.

This news release reflects industry conditions, Company performance and financial results and contains “forward-looking statements,’ which may include forecasts of our financial results and condition, expectations for our operations and businesses, and our assumptions for those forecasts and expectations. Do not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risk factors and uncertainties which could cause the Company’s actual results and experience to differ materially from the anticipated results and expectation expressed in such forward-looking statements.

Factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from our forward-looking statements are described under “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and “Regulation and Supervision” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, and in other documents subsequently filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission, available at the SEC’s website and the Company’s website, each of which are referenced above. To the extent that statements in this news release relate to future plans, objectives, financial results or performance by the Company, these statements are deemed to be forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements are generally identified by use of words such as “may,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “will,” “should,” “plan,” “estimate,” “predict,” “continue” and “potential” or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology.

Forward-looking statements represent management’s beliefs, based upon information available at the time the statements are made, with regard to the matters addressed; they are not guarantees of future performance. Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous assumptions, risks and uncertainties that change over time and could cause actual results or financial condition to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by such statements. All information is as of the date of this news release. Except to the extent required by applicable law or regulation, the Company undertakes no obligation to revise or update publicly any forward-looking statement for any reason.

For more information, contact:
Chevis C. Swetman, President and CEO
228-435-8205
cswetman@thepeoples.com

FAQ

What dividend did Peoples Financial (PFBX) declare on May 27, 2026?

Peoples Financial declared a regular semi-annual cash dividend of $0.18 per common share. According to Peoples Financial, the dividend reflects its dedication to returning earnings to shareholders while maintaining its community banking operations along the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

When is the PFBX June 2026 dividend record date and payment date?

The PFBX dividend is payable on June 11, 2026 to shareholders of record as of June 8, 2026. According to Peoples Financial, investors must own shares before the record date to receive this semi-annual cash dividend.

Is the Peoples Financial (PFBX) cash dividend in 2026 a regular payment?

Yes, Peoples Financial announced this as a regular semi-annual cash dividend. According to Peoples Financial, the company remains focused on returning earnings to shareholders while operating The Peoples Bank and its trust and investment services business.

How large is Peoples Financial, parent of The Peoples Bank, in 2026?

Peoples Financial reported $788 million in total assets as of March 31, 2026. According to Peoples Financial, The Peoples Bank operates 18 banking facilities across Hancock, Harrison, Jackson and Stone counties along the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

What services does Peoples Financial’s subsidiary The Peoples Bank provide to PFBX customers?

The Peoples Bank offers a comprehensive range of retail and commercial banking services plus trust and investment services. According to Peoples Financial, its trust department has provided financial, estate and retirement planning services to customers since 1936.

On which market is Peoples Financial (PFBX) stock traded?

Peoples Financial common stock trades on the OTCQX Best Market under the symbol PFBX. According to Peoples Financial, investors can find additional company and regulatory information on its website and on the Securities and Exchange Commission website.