Peoples Bancorp EVP Sells Nearly 1,000 Shares

Michael Ryan Kirkham reduces his stake in the Ohio-based bank by 5.71%

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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Peoples Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ:PEBO) Executive Vice President Michael Ryan Kirkham sold 986 shares of the company's stock on March 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $32.47, resulting in a total transaction value of $32,015.42. Following the sale, Kirkham still owns 16,289 shares of Peoples Bancorp stock, valued at approximately $528,903.83.

Why it matters

Insider transactions, such as stock sales by company executives, can provide insights into management's views on a company's prospects. Kirkham's sale represents a 5.71% decrease in his position, which may signal his belief that Peoples Bancorp's stock is fairly valued or overpriced at current levels.

The details

The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Peoples Bancorp is a bank holding company headquartered in Marietta, Ohio that provides a range of commercial and consumer banking services through its subsidiary, Peoples Bank.

  • The stock sale occurred on Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026.

The players

Michael Ryan Kirkham

Executive Vice President of Peoples Bancorp Inc.

Peoples Bancorp Inc.

A bank holding company headquartered in Marietta, Ohio that provides commercial and consumer banking services through its subsidiary, Peoples Bank.

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What they’re saying

“The trade was a 5.71% decrease in their position.”

— Michael Ryan Kirkham, Executive Vice President (SEC filing)

The takeaway

Insider transactions can provide valuable insights into a company's prospects, and Kirkham's sale of nearly 1,000 Peoples Bancorp shares may signal his belief that the stock is fairly valued or overpriced at current levels. However, further analysis of the company's fundamentals and market conditions would be needed to draw any definitive conclusions.