Peoples Bancorp Inc. Q2 2026 Earnings Release

Peoples Bancorp Inc. reported its financial results for the second quarter of 2026. Net income was $28.0 million, or $0.78 per diluted share, compared to $29.0 million, or $0.81 per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2026 and $21.2 million, or $0.59 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2025. Non-core items negatively impacted earnings per diluted share by $0.18 in Q2 2026. The company saw an improvement in its net interest margin, which expanded to 4.23% in the quarter, driven by a reduction in deposit costs. Total assets were $9.5 billion as of June 30, 2026. The company also announced the declaration of a quarterly dividend of $0.42 per common share. Peoples Bancorp Inc. is progressing with its acquisition of Citizens, a bank holding company headquartered in Paintsville, Kentucky, valued at approximately $76.6 million.