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Peoples Ltd. Announces Second Quarter Results

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Peoples Ltd. (OTC:PPLL), holding company for PS Bank, reported second quarter 2026 net income of $3,410,000, or $1.87 per share, a 52.73% increase over $2,232,000 in second quarter 2025. Year-to-date 2026 net income reached $6,559,000, or $3.61 per share, up 52.51% from $4,300,000, or $2.37 per share, in the first half of 2025.

According to the company, year-to-date return on assets rose to 1.97% from 1.46%, and return on average equity increased to 19.20% from 15.15%. Total assets grew 5.28% to $675,777,000 since December 31, 2025, deposits increased 5.04% to $587,990,000, and loans rose 3.82% to $441,334,000, yielding a loans-to-deposits ratio of 75.05%.

The company reported $358,000 after-tax income from a gain on redemption of a subordinated debt investment in the second quarter. Management said that excluding this gain, year-to-date 2026 net income would still have increased 44.21% over the same 2025 period.

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Positive

  • Q2 2026 net income $3.41M, up 52.73% year-over-year
  • YTD 2026 net income $6.559M, up 52.51% vs. first half 2025
  • YTD ROA 1.97% and ROE 19.20%, both higher than 2025 levels
  • Total assets up 5.28% to $675.8M since December 31, 2025
  • Deposits up 5.04% to $588.0M and loans up 3.82% to $441.3M
  • $358,000 after-tax gain from subordinated debt redemption in Q2 2026

Negative

  • Earnings boosted by a $358,000 one-time after-tax gain on debt redemption
  • Management notes ROA and ROE are expected to moderate in the remainder of 2026
  • Company cites increased personnel and other expenses in 2026 year-to-date

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WYALUSING, Pa., July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Peoples Ltd. (OTC: PPLL). Anthony J. Gabello, President and Chief Executive Officer of Peoples Ltd., holding company for PS Bank, has announced results for the second quarter 2026. Net income for the second quarter of 2026 was $3,410,000 or $1.87 per share. Net income for the second quarter of 2026 represents an increase of 52.73% from the second quarter 2025 net income of $2,232,000.

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Consolidated net income year-to-date was $6,559,000 or $3.61 earnings per share, an increase of 52.51% from consolidated year-to-date income of $4,300,000 or $2.37 earnings per share for the first six months of 2025. 

Year-to-date return on assets was 1.97% as of June 30, 2026 compared to 1.46% for the same period in 2025. Year-to-date return on average equity was 19.20% as of June 30, 2026 compared to the prior year-to-date of 15.15%.

Total assets increased 5.28% to $675,777,000 from $641,890,000 as of December 31, 2025. Deposits increased 5.04% to $587,990,000 compared to $559,785,000 as of December 31, 2025. Total loans increased 3.82% from $425,085,000 year-end 2025 to $441,334,000 as of June 30, 2026. The bank's loans-to-deposits ratio is 75.05% at June 30, 2026.

"Our bank has performed well through the first half of 2026, with continued balance sheet and net income growth. We remain committed to effectively managing our balance sheet which has included loan growth, asset repricings, a strategic investment strategy, deposit growth, and controlled interest expense levels, which have more than offset increased personnel and other expenses through 2026 year-to-date. 

In the second quarter of 2026, we realized income of $358,000, net of tax, from the gain on redemption of a subordinated debt investment, which was a planned investment strategy when purchased. If this gain was excluded, year-to-date net income for 2026 would have increased 44.21% over 2025 same period to date. 

Our Scranton office, opened in March 2025, continues to have a positive impact on our performance as we continue to improve our performance in this market. Our indirect lending program recently passed its second full year and has been a positive contributor to the bank's performance as we prudently grow this program. 

In the first half of the year, we realized substantially increased return on assets and return on equity levels. We expect these benchmarks to continue to be strong but anticipate them to moderate over the remainder of the year. 

We strive to position our bank for continued success while we build the infrastructure necessary for sustained growth. As a community bank, we diligently work to do what we do best – banking for our communities.  As always, we remain focused on our customers, our communities, and our shareholders," stated Gabello.

Note: This press release may contain forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results and trends could differ materially from those set forth in such statements due to various factors. These factors include operating, legal and regulatory risks; changing economic and competitive conditions and other risks and uncertainties.

Peoples Ltd. is the holding company for PS Bank. PS Bank is an independent community bank, established 1914, with locations throughout Bradford, Sullivan, Wyoming, Lackawanna, and Susquehanna counties. Peoples Ltd. is traded in the Over-the-Counter market under the symbol PPLL. Learn more about PS Bank at PSBanking.com.

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FAQ

What were Peoples Ltd (OTC:PPLL) Q2 2026 earnings and EPS?

Peoples Ltd reported Q2 2026 net income of $3,410,000, or $1.87 per share. According to the company, this compares with $2,232,000 in Q2 2025, representing a year-over-year net income increase of 52.73% for the quarter.

How did Peoples Ltd (PPLL) first-half 2026 results compare to 2025?

For the first half of 2026, Peoples Ltd posted net income of $6,559,000, or $3.61 per share. According to the company, this was up 52.51% from $4,300,000, or $2.37 per share, earned in the first six months of 2025.

How did Peoples Ltd (PPLL) assets, deposits, and loans change by June 30, 2026?

By June 30, 2026, Peoples Ltd total assets reached $675,777,000, up 5.28% since December 31, 2025. According to the company, deposits rose 5.04% to $587,990,000, while total loans increased 3.82% to $441,334,000, with a loans-to-deposits ratio of 75.05%.

What impact did the $358,000 gain have on Peoples Ltd (PPLL) 2026 results?

In Q2 2026, Peoples Ltd recorded $358,000 in after-tax income from a subordinated debt redemption gain. According to the company, excluding this gain, year-to-date 2026 net income would still have increased 44.21% over the same period in 2025.

How strong were Peoples Ltd (PPLL) return on assets and equity in first-half 2026?

Year-to-date 2026, Peoples Ltd reported return on assets of 1.97% and return on average equity of 19.20%. According to the company, these compare with 1.46% ROA and 15.15% ROE for the same period in 2025, indicating improved profitability ratios.

What growth initiatives supported Peoples Ltd (PPLL) performance in early 2026?

Management highlighted the Scranton office, opened in March 2025, and the indirect lending program as positive contributors. According to the company, the Scranton market performance is improving and the indirect lending program, now past its second full year, is being grown prudently.

What outlook did Peoples Ltd (PPLL) provide for the rest of 2026?

Peoples Ltd expects its elevated return on assets and equity benchmarks to remain strong but moderate over the rest of 2026. According to the company, it plans to continue managing loan growth, asset repricing, investments, deposit growth, and interest expenses to support sustainable performance.