Peoples Bancorp Inc (PEBO)

Empowered Funds LLC has acquired a new position in Peoples Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ:PEBO), purchasing 172,412 shares valued at approximately $6.6 million, representing a 0.48% stake. This move comes as institutional investors collectively own 60.68% of the bank, and analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" rating with an average price target of $42.00. Peoples Bancorp recently surpassed quarterly earnings and revenue expectations and offers a quarterly dividend of $0.42 per share, yielding 4.2% annually.

Deutsche Bank AG has initiated a new position in Peoples Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ:PEBO), purchasing 37,078 shares valued at approximately $1.42 million. Peoples Bancorp reported strong quarterly earnings, beating analyst estimates for both EPS and revenue, and institutional investors now own 60.68% of the company. Analysts currently have a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating with an average price target of $42.00 for PEBO stock.

Peoples Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ:PEBO) has received a consensus "Moderate Buy" rating from six brokerages, with an average 12-month price target of $42.00. The company recently surpassed quarterly earnings expectations, reporting $0.96 EPS against an $0.85 estimate, and declared a $0.42 quarterly dividend, yielding 4.1%. Institutional investors hold 60.68% of the stock, while insider activity showed mixed signals with a director buying 1,000 shares and another insider selling 3,000 shares.

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Peoples Bancorp Inc (Marietta OH) recently declared a $0.42 per share dividend, with an ex-dividend date of August 3, 2026, and a payment date of August 17, 2026. The company has a consistent dividend payment record since 1992 and has increased its dividend every year since 2011, earning it the "dividend achiever" distinction. While the forward dividend yield is 4.05% and the payout ratio is a moderate 0.49, investors should note the recent negative EPS growth rate, despite fair profitability and growth outlooks, and monitor future earnings reports.