Peoples Financial Corporation (OTCMKTS:PFBX) Short Interest Update

Peoples Financial Corporation (OTCMKTS:PFBX) was the recipient of a large decline in short interest during the month of May. As of May 29th, there was short interest totaling 50 shares, a decline of 66.9% from the May 14th total of 151 shares. Currently, 0.0% of the company’s shares are sold short. Based on an average trading volume of 955 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.1 days.

Peoples Financial Stock Performance

Shares of Peoples Financial stock remained flat at $22.95 during trading on Friday. 33 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 459. Peoples Financial has a 12 month low of $19.75 and a 12 month high of $22.95. The firm has a 50-day simple moving average of $21.25 and a 200-day simple moving average of $20.91. The company has a market cap of $106.03 million, a P/E ratio of 26.08 and a beta of 0.20.

Peoples Financial (OTCMKTS:PFBX) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, April 22nd. The financial services provider reported $0.31 EPS for the quarter. The business had revenue of $7.55 million during the quarter. Peoples Financial had a return on equity of 4.06% and a net margin of 11.31%.

Peoples Financial Company Profile

Peoples Financial Corporation operates as the bank holding company for The Peoples Bank that provides banking, financial, and trust services to government entities, individuals, and small and commercial businesses in Mississippi. The company accepts various deposits, such as interest and non-interest-bearing checking accounts, savings accounts, certificates of deposit, and individual retirement accounts (IRAs). It offers business, commercial, real estate, construction, personal, and installment loans; and personal trust, agencies, and estate services, including living and testamentary trusts, executorships, guardianships, and conservatorships.