Peoples Financial (OTCMKTS:PFBX) Stock Passes Above 200-Day Moving Average – Here’s What Happened

Peoples Financial Co. (OTCMKTS:PFBX) shares crossed above its 200-day moving average during trading on Wednesday . The stock has a 200-day moving average of $18.33 and traded as high as $19.05. Peoples Financial shares last traded at $19.05, with a volume of 260 shares changing hands.

Peoples Financial Stock Performance

The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $19.28 and a 200-day simple moving average of $18.33. The company has a market cap of $87.95 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 4.09 and a beta of 0.46.

Peoples Financial (OTCMKTS:PFBX) last released its earnings results on Thursday, January 23rd. The financial services provider reported $0.33 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. Peoples Financial had a return on equity of 26.99% and a net margin of 54.68%.

About Peoples Financial

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).