Peoples Financial Corp. insider group reports additional share purchases. Investment entities associated with Joseph Stilwell acquired 594 shares of Peoples Financial common stock in an open-market purchase at $21.25 per share on February 18, 2026, held indirectly.
After this transaction, one indirectly owned position reported 462,213 shares, with other indirect holdings reported at 67,505 shares and 205,760 shares as of the same date. Joseph Stilwell disclaims beneficial ownership of the indirectly owned shares except to the extent of his pecuniary interest through the investment partnerships.
SWETMAN CHEVIS reported multiple insider transaction types in a Form 4 filing for PFBX. The filing lists transactions totaling 2,262 shares. Following the reported transactions, holdings were 425,213 shares.
Peoples Financial Corp CEO and 10% owner Chevis Swetman reported an allocation of 2,888 shares of Peoples Financial Corp/MS/ common stock on December 31, 2025, coded as an "other" transaction (Code J) at a stated price of $0 per share.
According to the filing, this reflects an addition of shares due to an allocation of PFC ESOP Plan shares as of that date, increasing Swetman’s directly held stake to 422,951 shares after the transaction.
Peoples Financial Corp (PFBX) senior vice president and 10% owner Andrew T. Swetman reported a small increase in his holdings. On December 31, 2025, he acquired 86 shares of Peoples Financial Corp at $0 per share, reflecting an allocation of 401(k) plan shares. Following this transaction, he beneficially owns 522,187 shares directly.
Peoples Financial Corp executive A. Wes Fulmer, an Executive Vice President, reported acquiring 160 shares of Peoples Financial Corp/MS/ on December 31, 2025, coded as a purchase at a price of $0 per share.
The filing explains this reflects an allocation of shares under a 401(k) plan as of that date. Following this allocation, Fulmer directly beneficially owns 11,317 shares of Peoples Financial Corp stock.
Peoples Financial Corp. (PFBX) received an amended Schedule 13G reporting updated ownership by three senior executives in its common stock. CEO and President Chevis C. Swetman reports beneficial ownership of 508,173 shares, or 11.00% of the class, with 180,972 shares under sole voting and dispositive power and 327,201 under shared power.
Assistant Vice President & Trust Officer Thomas Edward Quave reports 392,370 shares, representing 8.50% of the class, split between 319,630 shares with sole and 72,740 with shared voting and dispositive power. Senior Vice President & COO Andrew Tanner Swetman reports 866,078 shares, or 18.76% of the class, with 850,641 shares under sole and 15,437 under shared voting and dispositive power.
The reporting persons certify that their holdings were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of changing or influencing control of Peoples Financial Corp., other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under Rule 240.14a-11.
Peoples Financial Corp (PFBX) received an updated insider ownership report from entities affiliated with investor Joseph Stilwell. On February 4, 2026, Stilwell Activist Investments, L.P. reported an open-market purchase of 3,822 common shares at $20.5594 per share, bringing its indirect holdings to 461,619 shares.
Related Stilwell funds reported additional indirect positions of 67,505 shares held by Stilwell Activist Fund, L.P. and 205,760 shares held by Stilwell Value Partners VII, L.P. All positions are reported as indirectly attributable to Joseph Stilwell through Stilwell Value LLC, with beneficial ownership disclaimed except to the extent of his pecuniary interest, and the group states that it beneficially owns more than 10% of Peoples Financial’s common stock.
Peoples Financial Corp’s large shareholder group led by Stilwell entities increased its position through insider purchases. On February 3, 2026, Stilwell Activist Investments, L.P. bought 32,700 and 4,500 shares of Peoples Financial common stock at $20.50 and $20.6044 per share, bringing its reported indirect holdings to 457,797 shares. Related Stilwell funds report indirect holdings of 67,505 shares through Stilwell Activist Fund, L.P. and 205,760 shares through Stilwell Value Partners VII, L.P. Joseph Stilwell reports these interests through Stilwell Value LLC but disclaims beneficial ownership beyond his pecuniary interest. The reporting persons state they are part of a Section 13(d) group owning more than 10% of Peoples Financial’s common stock.
Peoples Financial Corp (PFBX) reported an insider-related purchase of common stock by investment entities associated with Joseph Stilwell. On January 29, 2026, Stilwell Activist Investments, L.P. acquired 292 shares of common stock at $20.73 per share, reported as indirect ownership.
Following this transaction, Stilwell Activist Investments, L.P. is shown with 420,597 indirectly owned shares, Stilwell Activist Fund, L.P. with 67,505 indirectly owned shares, and Stilwell Value Partners VII, L.P. with 205,760 indirectly owned shares. The reporting persons note they are members of a group that beneficially owns more than 10% of Peoples Financial’s common stock, and Joseph Stilwell disclaims beneficial ownership of these indirectly held shares except to the extent of his pecuniary interest.
Peoples Financial Corporation filed a report stating that it has released a press release covering its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2025. The company also announced an extension of its most recent stock repurchase program, which allows it to continue buying back its own shares. In addition, the press release sets the date for the company’s next annual shareholder meeting, giving investors advance notice of when formal business and voting matters will occur.