Carol A. Schneeberger, who serves on the board of Peoples Bancorp Inc (NASDAQ: PEBO), reported the sale of 1,000 shares of the company's common stock in a Form 4 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The transaction took place on March 9, 2026, and the shares were sold at $31.41 apiece, producing total proceeds of $31,410.
Following the disposition, Schneeberger's direct holdings in Peoples Bancorp stand at 18,309 shares. At the time of reporting, the stock trades at $31.99 and the company carries a market capitalization of $1.13 billion with a price-to-earnings ratio of 10.7.
Independent valuation commentary included in available research indicates the shares appear overvalued when measured against a calculated Fair Value, though the company offers a dividend yield of 5.19% to shareholders. Additional paid research open to subscribers claims to provide further tips and in-depth reports for investors seeking more detail.
Recent financial results
Peoples Bancorp released its results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2025. For the fourth quarter, net income was $31.8 million, up from $26.9 million in the same quarter of 2024. Net interest income for the quarter rose to $91.0 million from $86.5 million a year earlier.
The company reported total non-interest income of $26.3 million and total non-interest expenses of $71.3 million for the quarter. Total revenue came in at $117.32 million, slightly below the consensus forecast of $117.98 million. On the earnings line, Peoples Bancorp posted diluted earnings per share of $0.89, surpassing the forecasted $0.88.
DA Davidson reiterated its Buy rating on the bank and held a price target of $35.00, citing a steady quarter for the company.
Context and next steps
The transaction filing provides a snapshot of an insider sale concurrent with the release of quarterly results that contained both positive and mixed elements. The company’s current market metrics and dividend yield remain part of the investment picture, while third-party valuation commentary and analyst coverage offer differing perspectives for market participants to consider.