Short Interest in Peoples Financial Corporation (OTCMKTS:PFBX) Rises By 198.0%

Peoples Financial Corporation (OTCMKTS:PFBXGet Free Report) was the target of a large increase in short interest in June. As of June 15th, there was short interest totaling 149 shares, an increase of 198.0% from the May 31st total of 50 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 892 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.2 days. Approximately 0.0% of the company’s stock are sold short.

Peoples Financial Trading Down 4.5%

PFBX stock traded down $1.00 during mid-day trading on Tuesday, hitting $21.25. The stock had a trading volume of 458 shares, compared to its average volume of 2,748. The stock has a market capitalization of $98.17 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 24.15 and a beta of 0.20. The company has a fifty day moving average of $21.57 and a 200 day moving average of $21.09. Peoples Financial has a 1-year low of $19.80 and a 1-year high of $22.95.

Peoples Financial (OTCMKTS:PFBXGet Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, April 22nd. The financial services provider reported $0.31 earnings per share for the quarter. The firm had revenue of $7.55 million for the quarter. Peoples Financial had a net margin of 11.31% and a return on equity of 4.06%.

About Peoples Financial

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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.

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