PEOPLES FINANCIAL CORP /MS/

Peoples Financial Corporation announced a regular semi-annual cash dividend of $0.18 per common share. The dividend is scheduled for payment on June 11, 2026, to shareholders of record as of June 08, 2026. Chairman and CEO Chevis C. Swetman emphasized the company's commitment to returning earnings to its shareholders. The company's subsidiary, The Peoples Bank, reported $788 million in total assets as of March 31, 2026.

Peoples Financial Corporation reported a positive first quarter for 2026, with net income increasing by 10.38% to $1.45 million and basic and diluted earnings per share rising to $0.31. The company also saw significant growth in its balance sheet, with total assets reaching $788.26 million and total deposits increasing to $666.19 million. Net interest income also experienced a modest increase, reflecting overall solid financial performance.

Peoples Financial Corporation reported a significant increase in net income for the first quarter of 2026, rising to $1,446,000 from $1,310,000 in the prior year, an increase of $136,000. This improvement was primarily driven by a $99,000 increase in net interest income, reaching $5,767,000. Consequently, earnings per weighted average common share also saw a positive bump, climbing to $0.31 from $0.28 in the first quarter of 2025.