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description: "Peoples Financial Corporation (OTCMKTS:PFBX) stock has crossed above its 200-day moving average of $20.25, reaching a high of $20.90 during trading. The stock is currently up 1.5% with a market cap of $96.56 million and a P/E ratio of 24.59. The company reported $0.16 earnings per share and $6.40 million in revenue for the last quarter. Peoples Financial provides various banking and financial services in Mississippi."
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# Peoples Financial (OTCMKTS:PFBX) Share Price Passes Above Two Hundred Day Moving Average   - Here's What Happened

Peoples Financial Corporation (OTCMKTS:PFBX - Get Free Report) crossed above its 200-day moving average during trading on Thursday . The stock has a 200-day moving average of $20.25 and traded as high as $20.90. Peoples Financial shares last traded at $20.90, with a volume of 430 shares trading hands.

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## Peoples Financial Trading Up 1.5%

The company has a market cap of $96.56 million, a P/E ratio of 24.59 and a beta of 0.26. The business has a 50 day moving average price of $20.46 and a 200-day moving average price of $20.25.

Peoples Financial (OTCMKTS:PFBX - Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, January 29th. The financial services provider reported $0.16 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. The company had revenue of $6.40 million for the quarter. Peoples Financial had a net margin of 12.85% and a return on equity of 4.03%.

## About Peoples Financial

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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). It offers business, commercial, real estate, construction, personal, and installment loans; and personal trust, agencies, and estate services, including living and testamentary trusts, executorships, guardianships, and conservatorships.

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