Peoples Bancorp Q3 2026 EPS $0.91 reported, $1.04 adjusted; net income $32.6 million
Peoples Bancorp reported diluted earnings per share of $0.91 for the third quarter of 2026, or $1.04 excluding one-time items, which management said exceeded consensus estimates of $0.93. Net income rose to $32.6 million from $28.0 million in the second quarter and $29.5 million a year earlier, and management set 2026 and 2027 expectations that depend on the pending Citizens and Capital mergers.
Key points
- Q3 2026 net income $32.6 million, versus $28.0 million in Q2 2026 and $29.5 million in Q3 2025
- Reported diluted EPS $0.91; adjusted EPS $1.04, versus consensus of $0.93 cited on the call
- Citizens merger expected to close at the end of October 2026; Capital acquisition expected to close in 2027
- Fourth-quarter 2026 acquisition-related expenses expected between $11 million and $13 million
The filing
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