BlackRock, Inc. filed an amendment to a Schedule 13G, reporting beneficial ownership of 2,504,222 shares of PEOPLES BANCORP INC common stock, representing 7.0% of the class as of 03/31/2026. The filing lists sole voting power for 2,451,585 shares and sole dispositive power for 2,504,222 shares. The amendment is signed by Spencer Fleming, Managing Director, dated 04/24/2026. The filing states these holdings reflect securities owned by BlackRock Reporting Business Units and may exclude other BlackRock business units.
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BlackRock holds a 7.0% stake in PEOPLES BANCORP INC as of 03/31/2026.
BlackRock's Schedule 13G/A amendment reports beneficial ownership of 2,504,222 shares, with 2,451,585 shares subject to sole voting power. This indicates substantial institutional interest and centralized voting control within BlackRock's reporting units.
Implications depend on BlackRock's engagement policy and whether holdings are passive; subsequent filings could show changes. Timing and any allocation among BlackRock business units are not detailed in the excerpt.
Key Figures
Beneficial ownership:2,504,222 sharesPercent of class:7.0%Sole voting power:2,451,585 shares+3 more
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Beneficial ownership2,504,222 sharesAmount beneficially owned as of 03/31/2026
Percent of class7.0%Percent of common stock represented by holdings
Sole voting power2,451,585 sharesShares over which BlackRock has sole voting power
Sole dispositive power2,504,222 sharesShares over which BlackRock has sole power to dispose
As-of date03/31/2026Reporting date for ownership figures
Signature date04/24/2026Date the amendment was signed by Spencer Fleming
Key Terms
Schedule 13G/A, beneficial ownership, sole dispositive power, reporting business units
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Schedule 13G/Aregulatory
"filed an amendment to a Schedule 13G"
A Schedule 13G/A is an amended public filing with the U.S. securities regulator that updates a previous Schedule 13G, disclosing when an individual or group holds a substantial (typically over 5%) stake in a company and is claiming a passive, non‑controlling intent. Investors monitor these updates because rising or falling holdings can signal changing confidence, potential future moves, or shifts in voting power — like watching a public ledger where large shareholders quietly adjust their positions.
beneficial ownershipfinancial
"securities beneficially owned, or deemed to be beneficially owned"
Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.
sole dispositive powerregulatory
"Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 2504222"
Sole dispositive power is the exclusive legal authority to decide what happens to a security — for example, whether to sell, transfer, or retain shares — without needing anyone else’s permission. Investors care because it signals who truly controls the economic outcome of an investment: like holding the only key to a safe, the holder can realize gains or losses and may trigger regulatory reporting, insider rules, or influence over corporate ownership.
reporting business unitsother
"securities beneficially owned by certain business units (the "Reporting Business Units")"
BlackRock reports beneficial ownership of 2,504,222 shares, equal to 7.0% of PEOPLES BANCORP INC common stock as of 03/31/2026. The figure is presented in the Schedule 13G/A amendment signed 04/24/2026.
How much voting power does BlackRock hold in PEBO?
The filing states BlackRock has sole voting power over 2,451,585 shares of PEOPLES BANCORP INC. Shared voting power is reported as 0 in the provided excerpt.
Does BlackRock control disposition of the shares?
Yes; the Schedule 13G/A lists sole dispositive power for 2,504,222 shares, indicating BlackRock's reporting units hold authority to direct disposition of those shares.
Who signed the Schedule 13G/A amendment for BlackRock?
The amendment is signed by Spencer Fleming, Managing Director, with a signature date of 04/24/2026, according to the exhibit and signature block included in the filing excerpt.
Are these holdings aggregated across BlackRock units?
The filing notes the amounts reflect securities held by certain reporting business units of BlackRock, Inc.; it states this does not include securities held by other disaggregated BlackRock business units.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
(Amendment No. 9)
PEOPLES BANCORP INC
(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock
(Title of Class of Securities)
709789101
(CUSIP Number)
03/31/2026
(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)
Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:
Rule 13d-1(b)
Rule 13d-1(c)
Rule 13d-1(d)
schemaVersion:
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
709789101
1
Names of Reporting Persons
BlackRock, Inc.
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
2,451,585.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
2,504,222.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
2,504,222.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
7.0 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
HC
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
PEOPLES BANCORP INC
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
138 PUTNAM ST, P O BOX 738 MARIETTA OH 45750-0738
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
BlackRock, Inc.
In accordance with SEC Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998), this Schedule 13G reflects the securities beneficially owned, or deemed to be beneficially owned, by certain business units (collectively, the "Reporting Business Units") of BlackRock, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates. It does not include securities, if any, beneficially owned by other business units whose beneficial ownership of securities are disaggregated from that of the Reporting Business Units in accordance with such release.
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
BlackRock, Inc., 50 Hudson Yards New York, NY 10001
(c)
Citizenship:
See Item 4 of Cover Page
(d)
Title of class of securities:
Common Stock
(e)
CUSIP No.:
709789101
Item 3.
If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)
Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)
Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)
Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)
Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)
An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)
An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)
A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)
A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)
A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)
A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J),
please specify the type of institution:
(k)
Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.
Ownership
(a)
Amount beneficially owned:
2504222
(b)
Percent of class:
7.0 %
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
2451585
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
0
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
2504222
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
0
Item 5.
Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Not Applicable
Item 6.
Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required.
Various persons have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of the common stock of PEOPLES BANCORP INC. No one person's interest in the common stock of PEOPLES BANCORP INC is more than five percent of the total outstanding common shares.
Item 7.
Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary.
See Exhibit 99
Item 8.
Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
Not Applicable
Item 9.
Notice of Dissolution of Group.
Not Applicable
Item 10.
Certifications:
By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.
SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
