Peoples Financial Services Q3 net income rises on higher loan volume, yields

Peoples Financial Services

30/10/2026 20:15

Overview
U.S. community bank's Q3 net income and EPS rose year-over-year
Higher net interest and non-interest income drove profit growth, partly offset by higher expenses
Company saw improved asset quality with lower nonperforming assets year-over-year

Outlook
Company did not provide specific financial guidance for upcoming quarters or full year in its press release

Result Drivers
NET INTEREST INCOME - Co said higher net interest income was a primary driver of Q3 profit growth
LOAN VOLUME AND YIELDS - Improved earning asset yields and higher loan volume contributed to increased interest income
ASSET QUALITY - Co said improved asset quality and resolution of nonaccrual assets reduced nonperforming assets

Company press release: ID:nBw1XlSNXa

Key Details
Metric
Beat/Miss
Actual
Consensus Estimate
Q3 EPS
 
$1.90
 
Q3 Net Income
 
$19.13 mln
 
Q3 Net Interest Income
 
$47.30 mln
 
Q3 Adjusted Net Interest Margin
 
3.80%
 

Analyst Coverage
The current average analyst rating on the shares is "hold" and the breakdown of recommendations is no "strong buy" or "buy", 2 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"
The average consensus recommendation for the banks peer group is "buy."
Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Peoples Financial Services Corp is $66.50, about 6.9% below its October 29 closing price of $71.46
The stock recently traded at 10 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 10 three months ago

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