Peoples Financial (OTCMKTS:PFBX) Share Price Passes Above 200 Day Moving Average – Should You Sell?

Peoples Financial Co. (OTCMKTS:PFBX)’s share price crossed above its 200-day moving average during trading on Monday . The stock has a 200-day moving average of $17.67 and traded as high as $18.85. Peoples Financial shares last traded at $18.85, with a volume of 273 shares trading hands.

Peoples Financial Stock Up 1.3 %

The firm has a market capitalization of $87.88 million, a P/E ratio of 4.01 and a beta of 0.47. The company’s 50 day moving average is $18.49 and its 200-day moving average is $17.67.

Peoples Financial (OTCMKTS:PFBX) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, October 23rd. The financial services provider reported $3.31 earnings per share for the quarter. The firm had revenue of $7.03 million for the quarter. Peoples Financial had a net margin of 54.68% and a return on equity of 28.21%.

Peoples Financial Cuts Dividend

The firm also recently declared a dividend, which was paid on Friday, December 13th. Investors of record on Monday, December 9th were issued a dividend of $0.08 per share. The ex-dividend date was Monday, December 9th. Peoples Financial’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 7.66%.

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).