Peoples Bancorp (PEBO) EVP Mark Augenstein Sells $76K of Stock

By TradeTexts Research Desk Oct 27, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT

Key Points

Mark Augenstein, EVP of Operations at Peoples Bancorp, sold 2,000 shares at $37.88 each, reducing his holdings to about 24,885 shares.
Peoples Bancorp shares recently traded around $38.52, which is about 0.8% above the closing price of $38.20 on the day of the sale.
The company's next earnings report is set for January 19, 2027, with analysts maintaining a consensus hold rating and a mean price target of $42.83.

Since the trade, $PEBO is up 0.7% to date (from the $38.20 close on Oct 23, 2026).

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On October 23, 2026, Mark Augenstein sold 2,000 shares of Peoples Bancorp Inc. This transaction was reported in a Form 4 filing with the SEC.

After the sale, Augenstein holds approximately 24,885 shares in the company, which represents a 7.44% decrease in his ownership. His role as Executive Vice President of Operations suggests that his trades may reflect personal financial management rather than company outlook.

PEBO Peoples Bancorp Inc.

$38.48 +32.14% year to date

Daily close · Oct 26, 2026

Other Institutional Activity in Peoples Bancorp

American Century Companies Inc. increased its stake in Peoples Bancorp by 64,273 shares, bringing its total to 1,095,934 shares valued at about $42.2 million. Raymond James Financial, Inc. added 7,713 shares, ending with 566,652 shares worth about $21.8 million. Meanwhile, Brown Advisory Inc. trimmed its holdings by 6,997 shares, now holding 816,178 shares valued at around $31.4 million, and Private Management Group, Inc. reduced its stake by 15,189 shares, holding 580,469 shares valued at about $22.3 million.

Peoples Bancorp Inc. Stock Up 0.8%

As of October 27, 2026, Peoples Bancorp shares traded recently around $38.52, which is about 0.8% above the event-day closing price of $38.20. The stock is currently about 7.2% above its 200-day moving average of $35.93, indicating a strong trend, though it remains below its 52-week high of $42.29 by 8.9%.

Recent Earnings

Peoples Bancorp reported trailing twelve-month revenue of $442.6 million and an EPS of $3.31. The company has a net margin of 27.4% and a return on equity of 10.1%. The next earnings report is scheduled for January 19, 2027.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On October 22, 2026, Piper Sandler maintained its Overweight rating for Peoples Bancorp with a price target of $48.00, up from a prior target of $46.00. DA Davidson also maintained its Buy rating with a target of $42.00, down from $44.00. The consensus among analysts is a hold rating with a mean price target of $42.83, reflecting six analyst opinions.

About Peoples Bancorp

Peoples Bancorp Inc. is the financial holding company for Peoples Bank, offering a range of commercial and consumer banking products and services. With a market capitalization of about $1.38 billion, the company is well-positioned in the regional banking sector, headquartered in Marietta, Ohio.

Bottom Line

Mark Augenstein's recent sale reflects a personal financial decision rather than a lack of confidence in the company. Investors should watch for the upcoming earnings report on January 19, 2027, and further insider transactions for insights into management’s outlook.