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Peoples Bancorp Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Results

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Peoples Bancorp (NASDAQ:PEBK) reported strong financial results for Q4 and full year 2024. Q4 net earnings increased to $3.6 million ($0.67 per share) from $3.4 million in Q4 2023. Full-year 2024 net earnings rose to $16.4 million ($3.08 per share) from $15.5 million in 2023.

Key metrics showed positive trends: total loans grew to $1.14 billion (up from $1.09 billion), total deposits increased to $1.48 billion (from $1.39 billion), and core deposits represented 90.17% of total deposits. The net interest margin was 3.39% in Q4 2024, up from 3.32% in Q4 2023, though the full-year margin decreased to 3.36% from 3.51%.

Non-performing assets slightly increased to 0.27% of total assets, while cash dividends rose to $0.92 per share for 2024, compared to $0.91 in 2023.

Peoples Bancorp (NASDAQ:PEBK) ha riportato risultati finanziari solidi per il quarto trimestre e per l'intero anno 2024. Gli utili netti del quarto trimestre sono aumentati a 3,6 milioni di dollari (0,67 dollari per azione) rispetto ai 3,4 milioni di dollari del quarto trimestre 2023. Gli utili netti per l'intero anno 2024 sono saliti a 16,4 milioni di dollari (3,08 dollari per azione) rispetto ai 15,5 milioni di dollari del 2023.

I principali indicatori hanno mostrato tendenze positive: i prestiti totali sono cresciuti a 1,14 miliardi di dollari (rispetto a 1,09 miliardi), i depositi totali sono aumentati a 1,48 miliardi di dollari (rispetto a 1,39 miliardi), e i depositi core hanno rappresentato il 90,17% dei depositi totali. Il margine di interesse netto è stato del 3,39% nel quarto trimestre 2024, in aumento rispetto al 3,32% del quarto trimestre 2023, anche se il margine per l'intero anno è diminuito al 3,36% dal 3,51%.

Le attività non performanti sono leggermente aumentate allo 0,27% delle attività totali, mentre i dividendi in contante sono saliti a 0,92 dollari per azione per il 2024, rispetto ai 0,91 dollari del 2023.

Peoples Bancorp (NASDAQ:PEBK) reportó resultados financieros sólidos para el cuarto trimestre y el año completo 2024. Las ganancias netas del cuarto trimestre aumentaron a 3.6 millones de dólares (0.67 dólares por acción) desde 3.4 millones de dólares en el cuarto trimestre de 2023. Las ganancias netas del año completo 2024 subieron a 16.4 millones de dólares (3.08 dólares por acción) desde 15.5 millones de dólares en 2023.

Los indicadores clave mostraron tendencias positivas: los préstamos totales crecieron a 1.14 mil millones de dólares (aumentando desde 1.09 mil millones), los depósitos totales aumentaron a 1.48 mil millones de dólares (desde 1.39 mil millones), y los depósitos básicos representaron el 90.17% de los depósitos totales. El margen de interés neto fue del 3.39% en el cuarto trimestre de 2024, en comparación con el 3.32% en el cuarto trimestre de 2023, aunque el margen del año completo disminuyó al 3.36% desde el 3.51%.

Los activos no rentables aumentaron ligeramente al 0.27% de los activos totales, mientras que los dividendos en efectivo aumentaron a 0.92 dólares por acción para 2024, en comparación con 0.91 dólares en 2023.

Peoples Bancorp (NASDAQ:PEBK)는 2024년 4분기 및 전체 연도에 대한 강력한 재무 결과를 보고했습니다. 4분기 순이익은 3.6백만 달러(주당 0.67달러)로 증가했으며, 이는 2023년 4분기의 3.4백만 달러에서 증가한 수치입니다. 2024년 전체 연도의 순이익은 16.4백만 달러(주당 3.08달러)로 증가했으며, 이는 2023년의 15.5백만 달러에서 증가한 것입니다.

주요 지표는 긍정적인 추세를 보였습니다: 총 대출은 11.4억 달러로 증가했으며(10.9억 달러에서 증가), 총 예금은 14.8억 달러로 증가했습니다(13.9억 달러에서 증가), 그리고 핵심 예금은 총 예금의 90.17%를 차지했습니다. 2024년 4분기의 순이자 마진은 3.39%로, 2023년 4분기의 3.32%에서 증가했지만, 전체 연도의 마진은 3.51%에서 3.36%로 감소했습니다.

부실 자산은 총 자산의 0.27%로 약간 증가했으며, 2024년의 현금 배당금은 주당 0.92달러로 증가했으며, 이는 2023년의 0.91달러와 비교됩니다.

Peoples Bancorp (NASDAQ:PEBK) a annoncé des résultats financiers solides pour le quatrième trimestre et l'année entière 2024. Le bénéfice net du quatrième trimestre a augmenté à 3,6 millions de dollars (0,67 dollar par action) contre 3,4 millions de dollars au quatrième trimestre 2023. Le bénéfice net pour l'année entière 2024 a augmenté à 16,4 millions de dollars (3,08 dollars par action) contre 15,5 millions de dollars en 2023.

Les indicateurs clés ont montré des tendances positives : les prêts totaux ont augmenté à 1,14 milliard de dollars (contre 1,09 milliard), les dépôts totaux ont augmenté à 1,48 milliard de dollars (contre 1,39 milliard), et les dépôts de base ont représenté 90,17 % des dépôts totaux. La marge d'intérêt nette était de 3,39 % au quatrième trimestre 2024, en hausse par rapport à 3,32 % au quatrième trimestre 2023, bien que la marge de l'année entière ait diminué à 3,36 % contre 3,51 %.

Les actifs non performants ont légèrement augmenté à 0,27 % des actifs totaux, tandis que les dividendes en espèces ont augmenté à 0,92 dollar par action pour 2024, contre 0,91 dollar en 2023.

Peoples Bancorp (NASDAQ:PEBK) hat starke Finanzergebnisse für das vierte Quartal und das gesamte Jahr 2024 gemeldet. Der Nettogewinn im vierten Quartal stieg auf 3,6 Millionen Dollar (0,67 Dollar pro Aktie) von 3,4 Millionen Dollar im vierten Quartal 2023. Der Nettogewinn für das gesamte Jahr 2024 stieg auf 16,4 Millionen Dollar (3,08 Dollar pro Aktie) von 15,5 Millionen Dollar im Jahr 2023.

Wichtige Kennzahlen zeigten positive Trends: Die Gesamtdarlehen wuchsen auf 1,14 Milliarden Dollar (von 1,09 Milliarden), die Gesamteinlagen erhöhten sich auf 1,48 Milliarden Dollar (von 1,39 Milliarden), und die Kern-Einlagen machten 90,17% der Gesamteinlagen aus. Die Nettomarge betrug im vierten Quartal 2024 3,39%, ein Anstieg von 3,32% im vierten Quartal 2023, obwohl die Marge für das gesamte Jahr auf 3,36% von 3,51% sank.

Die notleidenden Vermögenswerte stiegen leicht auf 0,27% der Gesamtvermögen, während die Bardividenden auf 0,92 Dollar pro Aktie für 2024 stiegen, verglichen mit 0,91 Dollar im Jahr 2023.

Positive
  • Q4 net earnings increased 5.9% to $3.6 million
  • Full-year net earnings grew 5.8% to $16.4 million
  • Total loans increased 4.6% to $1.14 billion
  • Total deposits grew 6.5% to $1.48 billion
  • Core deposits improved to 90.17% of total deposits
  • Q4 net interest margin improved to 3.39% from 3.32%
Negative
  • Full-year net interest margin declined to 3.36% from 3.51%
  • Non-performing assets increased to 0.27% from 0.24% of total assets
  • Net charge-offs increased to $1.4 million from $306,000 in 2023
  • Non-interest expenses rose 9.1% to $61.2 million

Insights

A detailed examination of Peoples Bancorp's Q4 and full-year 2024 results reveals several encouraging trends beneath the headline numbers. The bank's core deposit growth of 8.1% to $1.34B demonstrates strong fundamental funding capabilities, with the core deposit ratio improving to 90.17% from 89.30%. This high-quality deposit base provides a stable funding source and helps maintain reasonable funding costs despite the high-rate environment.

The bank's strategic decision to transition $86.7M from repurchase agreements to ICS deposits reflects prudent balance sheet management, effectively maintaining FDIC insurance coverage while potentially reducing administrative costs. The loan portfolio expansion of 4.6% YoY shows disciplined growth, though the reduction in construction loan exposure signals a more conservative lending approach in a potentially cooling real estate market.

Asset quality metrics warrant attention, with non-performing assets increasing to 0.29% of total assets from 0.24%. However, the allowance for credit losses coverage remains robust at 0.88% of total loans, and the $285,000 provision recovery suggests management's confidence in the loan portfolio's performance.

The improvement in capital position, with equity-to-assets ratio increasing to 7.90% from 7.40%, strengthens the bank's foundation for future growth. The planned reduction in North Carolina's corporate tax rate should provide a modest tailwind to earnings in coming years, though the initial deferred tax asset revaluation impact needs monitoring.

Operating efficiency shows mixed signals, with non-interest expenses increasing 9.1% YoY, outpacing revenue growth. However, the strategic closure of the Cary branch demonstrates management's commitment to optimizing the operating structure, though the immediate impact includes a $362,000 one-time charge for leasehold improvements write-off.

NEWTON, NC / ACCESS Newswire / February 12, 2025 / Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEBK) (the "Company"), the parent company of Peoples Bank (the "Bank"), reported fourth quarter and full year 2024 results with highlights as follows:

Fourth quarter 2024 highlights:

  • Net earnings were $3.6 million or $0.67 per share and $0.65 per diluted share for the three months ended December 31, 2024, as compared to $3.4 million or $0.64 per share and $0.62 per diluted share for the same period one year ago.

  • Net interest margin was 3.39% for the three months ended December 31, 2024, compared to 3.32% for three months ended December 31, 2023.

Full year 2024 highlights:

  • Net earnings were $16.4 million or $3.08 per share and $2.98 per diluted share for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to $15.5 million or $2.87 per share and $2.77 per diluted share for the year ended December 31, 2023.

  • Cash dividends were $0.92 per share for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to $0.91 per share for the prior year period.

  • Total loans were $1.14 billion at December 31, 2024, compared to $1.09 billion at December 31, 2023.

  • Non-performing assets were $4.4 million or 0.27% of total assets at December 31, 2024, compared to $3.9 million or 0.24% of total assets at December 31, 2023.

  • Total deposits were $1.48 billion at December 31, 2024, compared to $1.39 billion at December 31, 2023.

  • Core deposits, a non-GAAP measure, were $1.34 billion or 90.17% of total deposits at December 31, 2024, compared to $1.24 billion or 89.30% of total deposits at December 31, 2023.

  • Net interest margin was 3.36% for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to 3.51% for the year ended December 31, 2023.

Net earnings were $3.6 million or $0.67 per share and $0.65 per diluted share for the three months ended December 31, 2024, as compared to $3.4 million or $0.64 per share and $0.62 per diluted share for the prior year period. William D. Cable, Sr., President and Chief Executive Officer, attributed the increase in fourth quarter net earnings to an increase in net interest income, a decrease in the provision for credit losses and an increase in non-interest income, which was partially offset by an increase in non-interest expense, compared to the prior year period, as discussed below.

Net interest income was $13.8 million for the three months ended December 31, 2024, compared to $13.3 million for the three months ended December 31, 2023. The increase in net interest income is due to a $1.2 million increase in interest income, partially offset by a $690,000 increase in interest expense. The increase in interest income is primarily due to a $1.3 million increase in interest income and fees on loans and a $83,000 increase in interest income on investment securities, which were partially offset by a $154,000 decrease in interest income on balances due from banks. The increase in interest income and fees on loans is primarily due to an increase in total loans and rate increases implemented by the Federal Reserve between December 2022 and July 2023. The increase in interest income on investment securities is primarily due to increases in yields on variable rate securities and higher yields on securities held during the more recent reporting period. The decrease in interest income on balances due from banks is due to a reduction in balances outstanding and rate decreases implemented by the Federal Reserve since September 2024. The increase in interest expense is due to an increase in balances of interest-bearing liabilities and an increase in rates paid on interest-bearing liabilities. Net interest income after the provision for credit losses was $14.0 million for the three months ended December 31, 2024, compared to $12.9 million for the three months ended December 31, 2023. The provision for credit losses for the three months ended December 31, 2024 was a recovery of $205,000, compared to an expense of $405,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2023. The decrease in the provision for credit losses is primarily attributable to a $609,000 decrease in the reserve for losses associated with Hurricane Helene, which impacted western North Carolina in late September 2024. The reserve for losses associated with Hurricane Helene was $669,000 at September 30, 2024, compared to $60,000 at December 31, 2024. There were no losses associated with Hurricane Helene during the three months ended December 31, 2024. Minimal losses are expected as a result of Hurricane Helene.

Non-interest income was $7.1 million for the three months ended December 31, 2024, compared to $6.1 million for the three months ended December 31, 2023. The increase in non-interest income is primarily attributable to a $900,000 increase in appraisal management fee income due to an increase in appraisal volume.

Non-interest expense was $16.5 million for the three months ended December 31, 2024, compared to $14.6 million for the three months ended December 31, 2023. The increase in non-interest expense is primarily attributable to a $668,000 increase in salaries and employee benefits expense primarily due to increases in salary and supplemental executive retirement plan expenses, a $722,000 increase in appraisal management fee expense due to an increase in appraisal volume and a $484,000 increase in other non-interest expense primarily due to increases in consulting fees and debit card fraud expense.

Net earnings were $16.4 million or $3.08 per share and $2.98 per diluted share for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to $15.5 million or $2.87 per share and $2.77 per diluted share for the prior year . The increase in net earnings is primarily attributable to an increase in non-interest income and a decrease in the provision for credit losses, which were partially offset by a decrease in net interest income and an increase in non-interest expense, compared to the prior year, as discussed below.

Net interest income was $54.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to $54.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. The decrease in net interest income is due to a $9.5 million increase in interest expense, partially offset by a $8.9 million increase in interest income. The increase in interest income reflects a $7.4 million increase in interest income and fees on loans, a $580,000 increase in interest income on balances due from banks and a $878,000 increase in interest income on investment securities. The increase in interest income and fees on loans is primarily due to an increase in total loans and rate increases implemented by the Federal Reserve between December 2022 and July 2023. The increase in interest income on balances due from banks is also due to an increase in average balances outstanding and Federal Reserve rate increases. The increase in interest income on investment securities is primarily due to increases in yields on variable rate securities and higher yields on securities held during the more recent reporting period. The increase in interest expense is due to an increase in increase in balances of interest-bearing liabilities and an increase in rates paid on interest-bearing liabilities. Net interest income after the provision for credit losses was $54.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to $53.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. The provision for credit losses for the year ended December 31, 2024 was a recovery of $285,000, compared to an expense of $1.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. The decrease in the provision for credit losses is primarily attributable to a reduction in reserves on construction loans, which was due to a decrease in construction loan balances outstanding with approximately $37.9 million in construction loans being paid off or transitioning to permanent financing in loan categories within the portfolio with lower loss rates than the construction pool during the year ended December 31, 2024. Net charge-offs for the year ended December 31, 2024 were $1.4 million, compared to $306,000 for the year ended December 31, 2023. The increase in net charge-offs during the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to the year ended December 31, 2023, is primarily due to commercial and industrial loan charge-offs of $432,000 during the year ended December 31 2024, which were previously reflected in reserves on individually evaluated loans.

Non-interest income was $27.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to $22.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. The increase in non-interest income is primarily attributable to a $2.5 million net loss on the sales of securities during the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to a $5,000 net gain on the sales of securities during the year ended December 31, 2024, and a $2.1 million increase in appraisal management fee income due to an increase in appraisal volume in 2024.

Non-interest expense was $61.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to $56.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. The increase in non-interest expense is primarily attributable to a $1.6 million increase in salaries and employee benefits expense primarily due to increases in salary and supplemental executive retirement plan expenses, a $724,000 increase in occupancy expense that includes a $362,000 write-off of leasehold improvements for the Bank's branch in Cary, North Carolina, which was closed in June 2024, a $1.7 million increase in appraisal management fee expense due to an increase in appraisal volume and a $1.0 million increase in other non-interest expense primarily due to increases in consulting fees and debit card fraud expense.

Income tax expense was $1.0 million for the three months ended December 31, 2024, compared to $984,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2023. The effective tax rate was 22.44% for the three months ended December 31, 2024, compared to 22.24% for the three months ended December 31, 2023. Income tax expense was $4.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to $4.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. The effective tax rate was 21.86% for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to 21.97% for the year ended December 31, 2023. Income tax expense for the year ended December 31, 2024 reflects the revaluation of the deferred tax asset due to planned reductions in the North Carolina corporate income tax rate, which will be phased out over a five year period, starting in 2025.

Total assets were $1.65 billion as of December 31, 2024, compared to $1.64 billion as of December 31, 2023. Available for sale securities were $388.0 million as of December 31, 2024, compared to $391.9 million as of December 31, 2023. Total loans were $1.14 billion as of December 31, 2024, compared to $1.09 billion at December 31, 2023.

Non-performing assets were $4.8 million or 0.29% of total assets at December 31, 2024, compared to $3.9 million or 0.24% of total assets December 31, 2023. Non-performing assets include $3.7 million in residential mortgage loans, $463,000 in commercial mortgage loans, $257,000 in other loans, and $369,000 in other real estate owned at December 31, 2024, compared to $3.3 million in residential mortgage loans, $76,000 in commercial mortgage loans and $464,000 in other loans at December 31, 2023.

The allowance for credit losses on loans was $10.0 million or 0.88% of total loans at December 31, 2024, compared to $11.0 million or 1.01% at December 31, 2023. The decrease in the allowance for credit losses on loans is primarily due to a $503,000 decrease in allowance for other construction loans, all land development, and other land loans as a result of loan balance decreases in this category during the year ended December 31, 2024 and a $364,000 decrease in allowance for commercial and industrial loans primarily due to a $432,000 decrease in reserves on individually evaluated loans in this category at December 31, 2024 compared to December 31, 2023 due to charge offs during the first quarter of 2024. The allowance for credit losses on unfunded commitments was $1.1 million at December 31, 2024, compared to $1.8 million at December 31, 2023. The decrease in the allowance for credit losses on unfunded commitments was primarily due to a $503,000 decrease in the allowance for other construction loans and all land development and other land loans resulting from a $19.6 million decrease in unfunded commitments in this category during the year ended December 31, 2024. The allowance for credit losses on unfunded commitments is included in other liabilities on the Company's consolidated balance sheets. Management believes the current level of the allowance for credit losses is adequate; however, there is no guarantee that additional adjustments to the allowance will not be required because of changes in economic conditions, regulatory requirements or other factors.

Deposits were $1.48 billion as of December 31, 2024, compared to $1.39 billion as of December 31, 2023. Core deposits, a non-GAAP measure, which include noninterest-bearing demand deposits, NOW, MMDA, savings and non-brokered certificates of deposit of denominations of $250,000 or less, were $1.34 billion at December 31, 2024, compared to $1.24 billion at December 31, 2023. Management believes it is useful to calculate and present core deposits because of the positive impact this low cost funding source provides to the Bank's overall cost of funds and profitability. Certificates of deposit in amounts of more than $250,000 totaled $145.9 million at December 31, 2024, compared to $148.9 million December 31, 2023.

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase were zero at December 31, 2024, compared to $86.7 million at December 31, 2023. The decrease in securities sold under agreements to repurchase is due to customers transferring funds from securities sold under agreements to repurchase to deposits held via the IntraFi network's Insured Cash Sweep ("ICS") program during the year ended December 31, 2024. Junior subordinated debentures were $15.5 million at December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023. Shareholders' equity was $130.6 million, or 7.90% of total assets, at December 31, 2024, compared to $121.0 million, or 7.40% of total assets, at December 31, 2023.

Peoples Bank operates 16 banking offices in North Carolina, with offices in Catawba, Alexander, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Iredell and Wake Counties. The Bank also operates loan production offices in Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Rowan and Forsyth Counties. The Company's common stock is publicly traded and is listed on the Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol "PEBK."

Statements made in this earnings release, other than those concerning historical information, should be considered forward-looking statements pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Private Securities Litigation Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties and are based on the beliefs and assumptions of management and on the information available to management at the time that this release was prepared. These statements can be identified by the use of words like "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," and "believe," variations of these words and other similar expressions. Readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as a number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ include, but are not limited to, (1) competition in the markets served by the Bank, (2) changes in the interest rate environment, (3) general national, regional or local economic conditions may be less favorable than expected, resulting in, among other things, a deterioration in credit quality and the possible impairment of collectibility of loans, (4) legislative or regulatory changes, including changes in accounting standards, (5) significant changes in the federal and state legal and regulatory environment and tax laws, (6) the impact of changes in monetary and fiscal policies, laws, rules and regulations and (7) other risks and factors identified in the Company's other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including but not limited to those described in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
December 31, 2024 and 2023
(Dollars in thousands)

December 31,
2024

December 31,
2023

(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)

ASSETS:

Cash and due from banks

$

30,919

$

32,819

Interest-bearing deposits

28,347

49,556

Cash and cash equivalents

59,266

82,375

Investment securities available for sale

388,003

391,924

Other investments

2,728

2,874

Total securities

390,731

394,798

Mortgage loans held for sale

1,367

686

Loans

1,138,404

1,093,066

Less: Allowance for credit losses on loans

(9,995

)

(11,041

)

Net loans

1,128,409

1,082,025

Premises and equipment, net

14,847

16,702

Cash surrender value of life insurance

17,675

18,134

Accrued interest receivable and other assets

39,667

41,190

Total assets

$

1,651,962

$

1,635,910

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:

Deposits:

Noninterest-bearing demand

$

402,254

$

432,687

Interest-bearing demand, MMDA & savings

741,363

620,244

Time, over $250,000

145,939

148,904

Other time

195,175

190,210

Total deposits

1,484,731

1,392,045

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase

-

86,715

Junior subordinated debentures

15,464

15,464

Accrued interest payable and other liabilities

21,204

20,670

Total liabilities

1,521,399

1,514,894

Shareholders' equity:

Preferred stock, no par value; authorized

5,000,000 shares; no shares issued and outstanding

-

-

Common stock, no par value; authorized

20,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding

5,457,646 shares at 12/31/24,

5,534,499 shares at 12/31/23

48,658

50,625

Common stock held by deferred compensation trust,

at cost; 158,580 shares at 12/31/24, 163,702 shares

at 12/31/23

(1,757

)

(1,910

)

Deferred compensation

1,757

1,910

Retained earnings

121,062

109,756

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(39,157

)

(39,365

)

Total shareholders' equity

130,563

121,016

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity

$

1,651,962

$

1,635,910

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
For the three months and years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

Three months ended

Years ended

December 31,

December 31,

2024

2023

2024

2023

(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)

INTEREST INCOME:

Interest and fees on loans

$

16,113

$

14,812

$

62,920

$

55,507

Interest on due from banks

556

710

2,796

2,216

Interest on investment securities:

U.S. Government sponsored enterprises

2,334

2,497

9,979

9,365

State and political subdivisions

694

695

2,779

2,949

Other

689

442

2,259

1,825

Total interest income

20,386

19,156

80,733

71,862

INTEREST EXPENSE:

Interest-bearing demand, MMDA & savings deposits

2,847

1,843

10,237

6,731

Time deposits

3,396

3,250

14,316

7,916

Junior subordinated debentures

266

288

1,116

1,079

Other

67

505

985

1,417

Total interest expense

6,576

5,886

26,654

17,143

NET INTEREST INCOME

13,810

13,270

54,079

54,719

(RECOVERY OF) PROVISION FOR CREDIT LOSSES

(205

)

405

(285

)

1,566

NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER

PROVISION FOR CREDIT LOSSES

14,015

12,865

54,364

53,153

NON-INTEREST INCOME:

Service charges

1,452

1,415

5,653

5,496

Other service charges and fees

158

187

685

697

Gain/(loss) on sale of securities

-

-

5

(2,488

)

Mortgage banking income

94

97

357

301

Insurance and brokerage commissions

272

204

989

929

Appraisal management fee income

3,023

2,123

11,691

9,592

Miscellaneous

2,062

2,101

8,335

8,387

Total non-interest income

7,061

6,127

27,715

22,914

NON-INTEREST EXPENSES:

Salaries and employee benefits

7,800

7,132

28,209

26,640

Occupancy

2,024

1,979

8,686

7,962

Appraisal management fee expense

2,400

1,678

9,263

7,559

Other

4,263

3,779

14,992

13,983

Total non-interest expense

16,487

14,568

61,150

56,144

EARNINGS BEFORE INCOME TAXES

4,589

4,424

20,929

19,923

INCOME TAXES

1,030

984

4,576

4,377

NET EARNINGS

$

3,559

$

3,440

$

16,353

$

15,546

PER SHARE AMOUNTS

Basic net earnings

$

0.67

$

0.64

$

3.08

$

2.87

Diluted net earnings

$

0.65

$

0.62

$

2.98

$

2.77

Cash dividends

$

0.19

$

0.19

$

0.92

$

0.91

Book value

$

24.64

$

22.53

$

24.64

$

22.53

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
For the three months and years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023
(Dollars in thousands)

Three months ended

Years ended

December 31,

December 31,

2024

2023

2024

2023

(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)

SELECTED AVERAGE BALANCES:

Available for sale securities

$

439,338

$

444,754

$

442,097

$

454,823

Loans

1,131,787

1,086,403

1,113,488

1,061,075

Earning assets

1,620,669

1,585,966

1,611,816

1,561,825

Assets

1,662,314

1,618,053

1,653,356

1,605,386

Deposits

1,493,385

1,387,224

1,465,965

1,395,265

Shareholders' equity

131,522

107,322

129,866

116,295

SELECTED KEY DATA:

Net interest margin (tax equivalent) (1)

3.39

%

3.32

%

3.36

%

3.51

%

Return on average assets

0.85

%

0.84

%

0.99

%

0.97

%

Return on average shareholders' equity

10.77

%

12.72

%

12.59

%

13.37

%

Average shareholders' equity to total average assets

7.91

%

6.63

%

7.85

%

7.24

%

December 31,
2024

December 31,
2023

(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)

ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES:

Allowance for credit losses on loans

$

9,995

$

11,041

Allowance for credit losses on unfunded commitments

1,101

1,770

(Recovery of) provision for credit losses (2)

(285

)

1,566

Charge-offs (2)

(1,981

)

(698

)

Recoveries (2)

551

392

ASSET QUALITY:

Non-accrual loans

$

4,440

$

3,887

90 days past due and still accruing

-

-

Other real estate owned

369

-

Total non-performing assets

$

4,809

$

3,887

Non-performing assets to total assets

0.29

%

0.24

%

Allowance for credit losses on loans to non-performing assets

207.84

%

284.05

%

Allowance for credit losses on loans to total loans

0.88

%

1.01

%

LOAN RISK GRADE ANALYSIS:

Percentage of loans by risk grade

Risk Grade 1 (excellent quality)

0.33

%

0.30

%

Risk Grade 2 (high quality)

19.87

%

19.78

%

Risk Grade 3 (good quality)

72.24

%

72.96

%

Risk Grade 4 (management attention)

6.45

%

5.59

%

Risk Grade 5 (watch)

0.57

%

0.84

%

Risk Grade 6 (substandard)

0.54

%

0.53

%

Risk Grade 7 (doubtful)

0.00

%

0.00

%

Risk Grade 8 (loss)

0.00

%

0.00

%

At December 31, 2024, including non-accrual loans, there was one relationships exceeding $1.0 million in the Watch risk grade, which totaled $1.5 million; there were no relationships exceeding $1.0 million in the Substandard risk grade. At December 31, 2023, including non-accrual loans, there were two relationships exceeding $1.0 million in the Watch risk grade, which totaled $4.9 million; there were no relationships exceeding $1.0 million in the Substandard risk grade.

(1) This amount reflects the tax benefit that the Company receives related to its tax-exempt loans and securities, which carry interest rates lower than similar taxable investments due to their tax-exempt status. This amount has been computed using an effective tax rate of 22.98% and is reduced by the related nondeductible portion of interest expense.

(2) For the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

Contact:

William D. Cable, Sr.
President and Chief Executive Officer
Jeffrey N. Hooper
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
828-464-5620

SOURCE: Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina, Inc.



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FAQ

What were Peoples Bancorp's (PEBK) Q4 2024 earnings per share?

Peoples Bancorp reported earnings of $0.67 per share and $0.65 per diluted share for Q4 2024.

How much did PEBK's total deposits grow in 2024?

Total deposits grew to $1.48 billion at December 31, 2024, compared to $1.39 billion at December 31, 2023, representing a 6.5% increase.

What was PEBK's dividend payment for 2024?

Cash dividends were $0.92 per share for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to $0.91 per share for the prior year.

How did PEBK's loan portfolio perform in 2024?

Total loans increased to $1.14 billion at December 31, 2024, from $1.09 billion at December 31, 2023, showing a 4.6% growth.

What was PEBK's net interest margin for full-year 2024?

The net interest margin was 3.36% for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to 3.51% for 2023.

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