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EX-99.A

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PRESS RELEASE

pebk_ex99a.htm EXHIBIT (99)(a)

EARNINGS RELEASE

July 20, 2026

Contact: William D. Cable, Sr.

President and Chief Executive Officer

Jeffrey N. Hooper

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

828-464-5620

For Immediate Release

PEOPLES BANCORP ANNOUNCES SECOND QUARTER 2026 RESULTS

Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina, Inc. (NASDAQ: PEBK) (the “Company”), the parent company of Peoples Bank (the “Bank”), reported second quarter 2026 results with highlights as follows:

Second quarter 2026 highlights:

· Net earnings were $5.2 million or $0.98 per share and $0.96 per diluted share for the three months ended June 30, 2026, as compared to $5.2 million or $0.97 per share and $0.95 per diluted share for the same period one year ago.

· Net interest margin was 3.80% for the three months ended June 30, 2026, compared to 3.57% for the three months ended June 30, 2025.

Year-to-date highlights:

· Net earnings were $9.6 million or $1.81 per share and $1.76 per diluted share for the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared to $9.5 million or $1.79 per share and $1.74 per diluted share for the same period one year ago.

· Cash dividends were $0.59 per share for the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared to $0.56 per share for the prior year period.

· Total loans were $1.28 billion at June 30, 2026, compared to $1.20 billion at December 31, 2025.

· Non-performing assets were $5.2 million or 0.29% of total assets at June 30, 2026, compared to $4.2 million or 0.25% of total assets at December 31, 2025.

· Total deposits were $1.57 billion at June 30, 2026, compared to $1.51 billion at December 31, 2025.

· Core deposits, a non-GAAP measure, were $1.44 billion or 91.63% of total deposits at June 30, 2026, compared to $1.35 billion or 89.44% of total deposits at December 31, 2025.

· Net interest margin was 3.74% for the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared to 3.54% for the six months ended June 30, 2025.

Net earnings were $5.2 million or $0.98 per share and $0.96 per diluted share for the three months ended June 30, 2026, compared to $5.2 million or $0.97 per share and $0.95 per diluted share for the prior year period. William D. Cable, Sr., President and Chief Executive Officer, noted second quarter net earnings reflect an increase in net interest income, which was partially offset by an increase in the provision for credit losses, a decrease in non-interest income and an increase in non-interest expense, compared to the prior year period, as discussed below.

Net interest income was $16.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026, compared to $14.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025. The increase in net interest income is due to a $806,000 increase in interest income and a $565,000 decrease in interest expense. The increase in interest income is primarily due to a $1.5 million increase in interest income and fees on loans, which was partially offset by a $511,000 decrease in interest income on balances due from banks and a $231,000 decrease in interest income on investment securities. The increase in interest income and fees on loans is primarily due to an increase in total loans. The decrease in interest income on balances due from banks is due to a decrease in average balances outstanding and rate decreases implemented by the Federal Reserve. The decrease in interest income on investment securities is due to a reduction in balances outstanding and decreases in yields on variable rate securities. The decrease in interest expense is primarily due to a decrease in rates paid on interest-bearing liabilities resulting from rate decreases implemented by the Federal Reserve and a $18.8 million decrease in time deposits from March 31, 2026 to June 30, 2026. Net interest income after the provision for credit losses was $15.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026, compared to $14.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025. The provision for credit losses for the three months ended June 30, 2026 was $293,000, compared to a recovery of $213,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2025.The increase in the provision for credit losses reflects continued growth in total loans, which increased $36.3 million during the three months ended June 30, 2026, compared to an increase of $5.9 million during the three months ended June 30, 2025. Additionally, the increase in the provision for credit losses includes a $29,000 increase in net charge-offs during the three months ended June 30, 2026, compared to the three months ended June 30, 2025.

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Non-interest income was $7.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026, compared to $7.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025. The decrease in non-interest income is primarily attributable to a $929,000 decrease in appraisal management fee income due to a decrease in appraisal volume, which was partially offset by a $108,000 increase in mortgage banking income due to an increase i

EX-99.A

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PRESS RELEASE

pebk_ex99a.htm EXHIBIT (99)(a)

EARNINGS RELEASE

April 20, 2026

Contact:

William D. Cable, Sr.

President and Chief Executive Officer

Jeffrey N. Hooper

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

828-464-5620

For Immediate Release

PEOPLES BANCORP ANNOUNCES FIRST QUARTER 2026 RESULTS

Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina, Inc. (NASDAQ: PEBK) (the “Company”), the parent company of Peoples Bank (the “Bank”), reported first quarter 2026 results with highlights as follows:

First quarter 2026 highlights:

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Net earnings were $4.4 million or $0.83 per share and $0.80 per diluted share for the three months ended March 31, 2026, as compared to $4.3 million or $0.82 per share and $0.79 per diluted share for the same period one year ago.

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Cash dividends were $0.38 per share for the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared to $0.36 per share for the prior year period.

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Total loans were $1.24 billion at March 31, 2026, compared to $1.20 billion at December 31, 2025.

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Non-performing assets were $4.8 million or 0.28% of total assets at March 31, 2026, compared to $4.2 million or 0.25% of total assets at December 31, 2025.

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Total deposits were $1.54 billion at March 31, 2026, compared to $1.51 billion at December 31, 2025.

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Core deposits, a non-GAAP measure, were $1.40 billion or 90.70% of total deposits at March 31, 2026, compared to $1.35 billion or 89.44% of total deposits at December 31, 2025.

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Net interest margin was 3.68% for the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared to 3.51% for the three months ended March 31, 2025.

Net earnings were $4.4 million or $0.83 per share and $0.80 per diluted share for the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared to $4.3 million or $0.82 per share and $0.79 per diluted share for the prior year period. William D. Cable, Sr., President and Chief Executive Officer, attributed the increase in first quarter net earnings to an increase in net interest income, which was partially offset by an increase in the provision for credit losses and an increase in non-interest expense, compared to the prior year period, as discussed below.

Net interest income was $15.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared to $13.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025. The increase in net interest income is due to a $906,000 increase in interest income and a $253,000 decrease in interest expense. The increase in interest income is primarily due to a $1.5 million increase in interest income and fees on loans, which was partially offset by a $109,000 decrease in interest income on balances due from banks and a $442,000 decrease in interest income on investment securities. The increase in interest income and fees on loans is primarily due to an increase in total loans. The decrease in interest income on balances due from banks is due to a decrease in average balances outstanding and rate decreases implemented by the Federal Reserve. The decrease in interest income on investment securities is due to a reduction in balances outstanding and decreases in yields on variable rate securities. The decrease in interest expense is primarily due to a decrease in rates paid on interest-bearing liabilities resulting from rate decreases implemented by the Federal Reserve. Net interest income after the provision for credit losses was $14.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared to $13.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025. The provision for credit losses for the three months ended March 31, 2026 was $560,000, compared to $268,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2025.The increase in the provision for credit losses is primarily attributable to a $38.9 million increase in total loans from December 31, 2025 to March 31, 2026, compared to a $13.7 million increase in total loans from December 31, 2024 to March 31, 2025.

Non-interest income was $6.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025. A $422,000 decrease in appraisal management fee income due to a decrease in appraisal volume was partially offset by a $108,000 increase in mortgage banking income due to an increase in secondary mortgage market activity, a $238,000 increase in miscellaneous non-interest income primarily due to an increase in income on Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) investments and a $32,000 increase in insurance and brokerage commissions.

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Non-interest expense was $15.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared to $14.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025. The increase in non-interest expense is primarily attributable to a $458,000 increase in salaries and employee benefits expense primarily due to increases in health insurance and restricted stock expenses, a $279,000 increase in occupancy expense primarily due to an increase in furniture and equipment maintenance/service contract expenses, and a $379,000 increase in other non-interest expense primari

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D)

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 26, 2026

Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina, Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

North Carolina

(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

000-27205 56-2132396

(Commission File No.) (IRS Employer Identification No.)

518 West C Street, Newton, North Carolina

28658

(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

(828) 464-5620

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina, Inc.

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Exhibit (99)(a) Press Release dated January 26, 2026

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Item 2.02.  Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On January 26, 2026, Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing fourth quarter and full year 2025 earnings results. The press release contains forward-looking statements regarding the Company and includes cautionary language identifying important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated. The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99(a). Consequently, it is not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. Such materials may only be incorporated by reference into another filing under the Exchange Act or the Securities Act of 1933 if such subsequent filing specifically references this Form 8-K.

Item 9.01.  Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits

(99)(a) Press Release dated January 26, 2026

Disclosure about forward-looking statements

Statements made in this Form 8-K, other than those concerning historical information, should be considered forward-looking statements pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Private Securities Litigation Act of 1995.  These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties and are based on the beliefs and assumptions of management and on the information available to management at the time that this report was prepared.  These statements can be identified by the use of words like “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” and “believe,” variations of these words and other similar expressions.  Readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as a number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements.  Factors that might cause such a difference include, but are not limited to, changes in interest rate environment, management’s business strategy, national, regional, and local market conditions and legislative and regulatory conditions.

The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly revise these forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.  Readers should also carefully review the risk factors described in other documents the Company files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

PEOPLES BANCORP OF NORTH CAROLINA, INC.

Date: January 26, 2026 By: /s/ Jeffrey N. Hooper

Jeffrey N. Hooper

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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