Peoples Bancorp, Inc. — Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Summary

Peoples Bancorp Inc. reported third-quarter 2026 diluted earnings per share of $0.91, or $1.04 when adjusted for one-time items, exceeding analyst consensus estimates. The company achieved a 1 percent increase in net interest income and an 8 basis point expansion in net interest margin, driven by higher loan yields and lower deposit costs. Strategic priorities include closing the Citizens merger later this month and the pending acquisition of Capital Bancorp, which is expected to close in early 2027. Management forecasts full-year 2026 net interest margin between 4.2 percent and 4.3 percent, with loan growth projected at 6 to 8 percent including acquired loans.