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PEBOPeoples Bancorp Inc.
$31.56
Analysis updated: Jan 16, 2026

Investment Thesis

PEBO is a market laggard (RS 47/99, Top 53%) with declining fundamentals. avoid chasing - protect capital. Smart traders skip this one until the setup improves.

Weak relative strength + ordinary growth = Pass

Key Takeaways

Earnings Momentum

-1%
Q3'24
$0.89
-19%
Q4'24
$0.76
-19%
Q1'25
$0.68
-29%
Q2'25
$0.59
Earnings Declining

Price Structure

Aligned Uptrend
Price
$31.56
50 DMA
$30.13
100 DMA
$30.04
150 DMA
$30.04
200 DMA
$29.80
Alignment Score: 4/4✓ Confirmed Uptrend

PEBO Price Chart

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50 DMA150 DMA200 DMA
LEADERSHIP TEST FAILED

RS Rating 47/99 is in Bottom 47% of market. Minervini target: Top 20% (RS 80+)

Why Not BUY Yet?

RS Rating
47 (Top 53%)>80 (Top 20%)
EPS Growth
-29%>25% Qtr YoY
Pattern Stage
AT_PIVOTAt pivot or near breakout
Breakout Status
-10.8% below entry ($35.38)Price above breakout entry

What Would Change Our Mind?

To turn bullish on PEBO, we need:

Twin Engines Dashboard

Technical Health

RS Rating
47/99
Top 53% (Need 80+)
Trend
Aligned Uptrend
Above 200 DMA
RSI (14)
54
NEUTRAL
VCP Setup
COOL
Score: 4/9
Volume
480K
+163% vs avg
From Entry
-10.8%
$35.38

Fundamental Horsepower

EPS Qtr YoY
-29%
Declining
EPS 3Y CAGR
+15%
Annual Earnings
Revenue Qtr
N/A
NO DATA
F-Score
5/9
Piotroski Quality
ROE
11%
Return on Equity
EPS Rank
34/99
Percentile

Trade Plan

Breakout Failed

Breakout failed — now -10.8% from entry.

Setup invalid. Wait for new base to form before considering re-entry.

Entry Price$35.38Breakout price
Current Loss-10.8%Below entry
Stop Was$32.55Should have exited

If/Then Playbook

IF: RS Rating improves to >80
THEN: Re-evaluate for WATCHLIST
IF: Price closes below 200 DMA
THEN: Remove from radar entirely
IF: EPS growth accelerates to >40% next quarter
THEN: Reassess as potential turnaround

Key Price Levels

Resistance

  • Pivot$32.03+1.5%
  • 52W High$33.83+7.2%
Current$31.56

Support

  • 20 DMA$30.82-2.3%
  • 50 DMA$30.13-4.5%
  • 200 DMA$29.80-5.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PEBO stock a buy now?

PEBO is a market laggard (RS 47/99, Top 53%) with declining fundamentals. avoid chasing - protect capital. Smart traders skip this one until the setup improves.

What is the buy point for PEBO?

PEBO's breakout at $35.38 has failed (now -10.8% below entry). The setup is no longer valid — wait for a new base pattern to form.

What is PEBO's RS Rating?

PEBO has an RS Rating of 47/99, meaning it's in the Top 53% of all stocks for relative price performance over the past 12 months. Minervini recommends RS 80+ for momentum trades.

Important Disclosure: This analysis is for educational and informational purposes only. Technical and fundamental indicators are based on historical data and do not guarantee future performance. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Always conduct your own research and consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.