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Peoples Financial Services Corp. (PFIS)
NASDAQ:PFIS
US Market
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Peoples Financial Services (PFIS) Price & Analysis

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PFIS Stock Chart & Stats

$69.44
$0.52(0.75%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$69.44
$0.52(0.75%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Stronger ProfitabilityTTM margins and revenue acceleration signal materially improved core earnings power versus recent years. Sustained high margins provide recurring cash to support lending, reserves, and shareholder returns, and create a buffer to absorb rate or credit shocks while funding strategic initiatives.
Solid Capital & FundingRobust tangible equity, healthy ROE and a large core deposit base with substantial available liquidity underpin funding stability and regulatory buffers. Low nonperforming assets indicate asset quality, allowing the bank to originate loans and support growth without immediate capital strain.
Scale From MergerThe FNCB merger materially expanded balance sheet scale, increasing deposit and loan volumes and enhancing cross-sell opportunity. Greater scale can lower unit operating costs, improve funding mix, and provide strategic optionality for product expansion and incremental market penetration.
Bears Say
Rising LeverageA trend of increasing leverage raises financial risk and sensitivity to funding cost shifts. Higher debt levels can constrain strategic flexibility, increase interest expense exposure, and pressure regulatory capital ratios during downturns, limiting the bank's ability to pursue opportunistic investments.
Weaker Cash ConversionSignificant decline in free cash flow growth and low operating-cash-to-profit coverage suggest weaker cash conversion and timing or working-capital pressures. Inconsistent cash generation reduces capacity to reliably fund dividends, buybacks, loan growth, or absorb unexpected credit losses over the medium term.
Earnings VolatilityWide swings in margins and income across years imply earnings are sensitive to one-offs, integration effects or macro variables. This volatility complicates forecasting and capital planning, increasing the risk that current profitability may revert toward normalized, lower levels in adverse conditions.

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PFIS FAQ

What was Peoples Financial Services Corp.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Peoples Financial Services Corp. lowest stock price was $43.64 and its highest was $73.37 in the past 12 months.
    What is Peoples Financial Services Corp.’s market cap?
    Peoples Financial Services Corp.’s market cap is $704.37M.
      When is Peoples Financial Services Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Peoples Financial Services Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 16, 2026 which is in 75 days.
        How were Peoples Financial Services Corp.’s earnings last quarter?
        Peoples Financial Services Corp. released its earnings results on Jul 30, 2026. The company reported $1.48 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.635 by -$0.155.
          Is Peoples Financial Services Corp. overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts Peoples Financial Services Corp.’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does Peoples Financial Services Corp. pay dividends?
            Peoples Financial Services Corp. pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.625 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.53%. See more information on Peoples Financial Services Corp. dividends here
              What is Peoples Financial Services Corp.’s EPS estimate?
              Peoples Financial Services Corp.’s EPS estimate is 1.72.
                How many shares outstanding does Peoples Financial Services Corp. have?
                Peoples Financial Services Corp. has 10,010,881 shares outstanding.
                  What happened to Peoples Financial Services Corp.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                  Peoples Financial Services Corp. reported an EPS of $1.48 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $1.635. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.055%.
                    Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Peoples Financial Services Corp.?
                    Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in PFIS
                    What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
                    Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology

                      Company Description

                      Peoples Financial Services Corp.

                      Peoples Financial Services Corp. functions as the holding company for Peoples Security Bank and Trust Company, delivering a comprehensive suite of commercial and retail banking solutions. Its deposit offerings encompass demand deposit accounts (including NOW and small business checking), money market and savings accounts, individual retirement accounts (IRAs), and various certificates of deposit. The company's lending portfolio is extensive, covering residential needs such as mortgages, auto, personal, manufactured housing, and home equity loans. For commercial clients, it extends financing for real estate, working capital, construction, equipment, agricultural ventures, mineral rights, and Small Business Administration (SBA) initiatives. Beyond traditional banking, the corporation delivers a range of wealth management and trust services. These encompass investment management, various trust arrangements (IRA, estate administration, living, life insurance, testamentary, guardianship, corporate, custodial), and administration of pension and profit-sharing schemes. Financial advisory offerings include investment portfolio oversight, strategic estate and business succession planning, retirement and tax planning, and education funding strategies. It also facilitates annuities, insurance products, securities, brokerage, and broader investor services. For businesses, specialized services extend to small business checking, merchant money market accounts, business credit cards, and lines of credit, complemented by online and telephone banking, and financial checkup services. Operational support for all clients includes remote deposit capture, Automatic Clearing House (ACH) transactions, cash management, automated teller machines (ATMs), point-of-sale services, safe deposit boxes, night depositories, direct deposit, and official checks. Its diverse customer base includes individual consumers, businesses, non-profit organizations, governmental bodies, municipal agencies, and professionals. With 28 full-service community banking branches, the company maintains a significant presence across Allegheny, Bucks, Lackawanna, Lebanon, Lehigh, Luzerne, Monroe, Montgomery, Northampton, Susquehanna, and Wyoming Counties in Pennsylvania, as well as Middlesex County in New Jersey, and Broome County in New York. Established in 1905, the institution is headquartered in Scranton, Pennsylvania.

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