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Movers explained · September 30, 2026

Why Is PEOPLES BANCORP INC (PEBO) Stock Down Today?

By the Top Tier Newswire AI Desk · reviewed against 5 wire stories

PEOPLES BANCORP INC (PEBO) is down -4.99% in the latest session. Our newswire has captured 5 stories on PEBO across 5 sources in the last 36 hours, with AI sentiment reading bullish (avg 62/100).

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PEBO by the numbers

Last: $36.93Session: -4.99%Coverage: 5 stories / 5 sourcesAI sentiment: 62/100 (bullish)
PEBO · today's session (5-min) · -6.25% vs prior close · updated 9:44 AM ET
$35.62$37.33$39.05prev close $38.87$36.447:00 AM7:40 AM8:20 AM9:00 AM9:40 AM7:00 AM · $37.007:05 AM · $37.327:20 AM · $37.097:25 AM · $36.497:30 AM · $36.308:05 AM · $36.408:30 AM · $36.279:15 AM · $35.809:20 AM · $35.839:25 AM · $36.189:30 AM · $35.959:35 AM · $36.339:40 AM · $36.44
AI sentiment, last 36h · averaged over 5 stories · 62/100 bullish
AI sentiment 62/100 (bullish)0 · bearish50bullish · 100

The headlines behind the move

Story flow · 5 stories on the wire, last 36h · hover or tap a dot for the headline
36h ago24h ago12h agonowSeeking Alpha · sentiment 67 · Peoples Bancorp gets regulatory green light for Citizens National mergerSeeking Alpha · 67Peoples Bancorp gets regulatory green light for Citizens National mergerPR Newswire · sentiment 65 · PEOPLES BANCORP INC. AND CAPITAL BANCORP, INC. ANNOUNCE MERGER AGREEMENTPR Newswire · 65PEOPLES BANCORP INC. AND CAPITAL BANCORP, INC. ANNOUNCE MERGER AGREEMENTSEC 8-K · sentiment 50 · PEOPLES BANCORP INC (PEBO) files 8-KSEC 8-K · 50PEOPLES BANCORP INC (PEBO) files 8-KThe Fly · sentiment 63 · Peoples Bancorp to acquire Capital Bancorp in $728.1M all-stock transactionThe Fly · 63Peoples Bancorp to acquire Capital Bancorp in $728.1M all-stock transactionBusiness Insider · sentiment 67 · Peoples to acquire Capital Bancorp in ~$728M all-stock dealBusiness Insider · 67Peoples to acquire Capital Bancorp in ~$728M all-stock deal
2h agoBusiness InsiderBULLISH 67M&A

Peoples to acquire Capital Bancorp in ~$728M all-stock deal

Peoples Bancorp to acquire Capital Bancorp in a $728M all-stock deal, boosting assets to $14B and targeting accretive 2027 earnings—read now.

3h agoThe FlyBULLISH 63M&A

Peoples Bancorp to acquire Capital Bancorp in $728.1M all-stock transaction

3h agoSEC 8-KNEUTRAL 50General

PEOPLES BANCORP INC (PEBO) files 8-K

Filed: 2026-09-30 AccNo: 0000318300-26-000205 Size: 6 MB Item 1.01: Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement Item 7.01: Regulation FD Disclosure Item 9.01: Financial Statements and Exhibits

3h agoPR NewswireBULLISH 65M&A

PEOPLES BANCORP INC. AND CAPITAL BANCORP, INC. ANNOUNCE MERGER AGREEMENT

Strategic combination creates a more diversified financial services franchise with greater scale, expanded Mid-Atlantic presence and complementary nationwide businesses MARIETTA, Ohio and ROCKVILLE, Md., Sept. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Peoples Bancorp Inc. ("Peoples") (NASDAQ: PEBO) and...

1d agoSeeking AlphaBULLISH 67M&A

Peoples Bancorp gets regulatory green light for Citizens National merger

Peoples Bancorp (PEBO) wins all regulatory approvals for its Citizens National merger—learn what the deal means for the banks and shareholders now.

Frequently asked questions

Why is PEBO stock down today?

PEOPLES BANCORP INC (PEBO) is down -4.99% in the latest session. Our newswire has captured 5 stories on PEBO across 5 sources in the last 36 hours, with AI sentiment reading bullish (avg 62/100). The most recent driver: "Peoples to acquire Capital Bancorp in ~$728M all-stock deal" (Business Insider).

Is PEBO a buy right now?

Top Tier Newswire does not give financial advice. Our AI sentiment across the last 36 hours of PEBO coverage reads 62/100 over 5 stories; treat it as a research signal and do your own diligence.

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