Short interest rises 54.4 percent for Peoples Financial Services stock

Published on 10/21/2026 at 06:54 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Second-quarter earnings were USD 1.48 per share versus USD 1.64 consensus. Peoples Financial Services stock stood at USD 69.16 on October 20, 2026.

Positioning and earnings calendar

Short interest reached 379,590 shares as of September 30, 2026.
Second-quarter earnings per share were USD 1.48 versus USD 1.64 consensus.
Peoples Financial Services had a USD 692.3 million market capitalization on October 20, 2026.

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Peoples Financial Services Corp. (US71103B1026) saw short interest rise 54.4 percent to 379,590 shares as of September 30, 2026. MarketBeat reported the increase on October 16, 2026, putting the short position at 4.1 percent of outstanding shares and 5.9 days of average trading volume to cover.

September brought three measurable signals

The latest twelve-month chronology includes three dated figures. On July 30, 2026, Peoples Financial Services reported second-quarter earnings per share of USD 1.48 against USD 1.64 consensus; on September 15, 2026, it paid a quarterly dividend of USD 0.625; and on October 16, 2026, the short-interest report showed 379,590 shares as of September 30. MarketBeat carried the earnings, dividend and positioning figures.

What will October 29 test?

The next substantiated date is October 29, 2026, when Peoples Financial Services is expected to report third-quarter results after the market close. MarketBeat lists consensus earnings of USD 1.71 per share and revenue of USD 53.80 million, compared with prior-year earnings of USD 4.71 per share and revenue of USD 65.88 million. The conference call is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. ET on the same date.

Valuation stays below the yearly peak

The stock's USD 43.64 to USD 73.37 52-week range places the latest home-market quote below its yearly high. The last quote stood at USD 69.16 on October 20, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. ET on Nasdaq, while market capitalization was USD 692.3 million. Peoples Financial Services operates as a regional bank holding company serving commercial and retail customers.