July 31, 2026

Peoples Bancorp director Abernethy sells $42,910 in shares By Investing.com

 Peoples Bancorp director Abernethy sells $42,910 in shares By Investing.com

James S. Abernethy, a director at Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina Inc. (), sold 1,000 shares of common stock on July 30, 2026, for a total value of $42,910.

The shares were sold at a price of $42.91 per share, slightly below the current trading price of $43.23. The stock has delivered a strong ~54% return over the past year, though InvestingPro analysis suggests the shares are currently overvalued relative to its Fair Value estimate. Following this transaction, Mr. Abernethy directly holds 66,626 shares of the company’s common stock.

Additionally, Mr. Abernethy has indirect beneficial ownership of 35,400 shares through his son and 70,441 shares through his role as VP, Secretary & Chairman of Alexander Railroad Co.

In other recent news, Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina has announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.21 per share for the second quarter of 2026. The dividend is set to be paid on June 15, 2026, to shareholders who are on record as of June 3, 2026. This announcement was made public through a press release issued by the company.

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    Lynch co-authored several bestselling investment classics, including One Up on Wall Street, Beating the Street, and Learn to Earn. Known for his accessible and common-sense approach to the stock market, he coined the famous investment mantra, "Invest in what you know." This philosophy empowers everyday individual investors to find market-beating opportunities by observing consumer trends and products in their own daily lives before Wall Street notices them.Beyond his writing and investing career, Lynch is a prominent philanthropist. He works actively through the Lynch Foundation to support education, medical research, and cultural organizations. He continues to serve as a vice chairman of Fidelity Management & Research Company, mentoring new generations of financial analysts.

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Lynch co-authored several bestselling investment classics, including One Up on Wall Street, Beating the Street, and Learn to Earn. Known for his accessible and common-sense approach to the stock market, he coined the famous investment mantra, "Invest in what you know." This philosophy empowers everyday individual investors to find market-beating opportunities by observing consumer trends and products in their own daily lives before Wall Street notices them.Beyond his writing and investing career, Lynch is a prominent philanthropist. He works actively through the Lynch Foundation to support education, medical research, and cultural organizations. He continues to serve as a vice chairman of Fidelity Management & Research Company, mentoring new generations of financial analysts.

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