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PEOPLES BANCORP N C INC (PEBK)

78 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in PEBK. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

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0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +9
Streak
5Q ▲
Buyers last Q
54%

Smart Money Signals — PEBK

Based on 78 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 5 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 5 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added PEBK than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.
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At the ownership peak (100% of max)

100% of all-time peak
78 hedge funds hold PEBK right now — the highest count in 3.0 years. When ownership is this concentrated, any bad news can trigger a chain reaction: one big fund sells, others follow. This is a classic 'crowded trade' — high popularity doesn't equal safety.
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Fast accumulation — +30% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+18 new funds entered over the past year (+30% YoY). That's a rapid rush of institutional money. Fast accumulation often signals a major thesis — but it also means the stock could fall quickly if that thesis breaks.
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Slight buying edge — 54% buying

35 buying30 selling
Last quarter: 35 funds bought or added vs 30 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.
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Steady new buyers — ~14 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 9 → 8 → 10 → 14. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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51% of holders stayed for 2+ years

51% conviction (2yr+) 26% medium 23% new
40 out of 78 hedge funds have held PEBK for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.
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Growing discovery — still being found

6 → 9 → 8 → 10 → 14 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 9 → 8 → 10 → 14. A growing number of institutions are discovering PEBK each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 58% of holders stayed 2+ years

58% veterans 18% 1-2yr 24% new
Of 78 current holders: 45 (58%) have held for over 2 years without selling. These are not momentum buyers — they have lived through drawdowns and stayed. A large veteran base acts as a stabilizing force during selloffs.
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Elite ownership — 42% AUM from top-100 funds

42% from top-100 AUM funds
28 of 78 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 42% of total institutional value in PEBK. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.9
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.9/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.

Methodology note: these Smart Money cards use consecutive 13F disclosure snapshots, not trade-by-trade execution data. "Buying", "selling", "new holders", and "trimmed" refer to quarter-over-quarter changes in reported holders, aggregate shares, or disclosed position values between filings. They are useful for ownership regime analysis and crowding, but they do not imply exact trade timing on the filing date.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — PEBK

In 2026 Q1, 35 hedge funds were net buyers of PEBK (14 opened a new position, 21 added to an existing one), while 30 reduced or exited (25 trimmed, 5 sold completely) — a 54% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 5 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 42% of total institutional value in PEBK is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +9 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 78.

Hedge Fund Ownership: PEBK

How many hedge funds hold PEBK — quarterly history vs. share price
Quarterly hedge fund ownership of PEBK vs. share price

Market Analysis: PEBK

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Institutional ownership data sourced from SEC EDGAR Form 13F-HR filings.

Is It Too Late to Buy PEOPLES BANCORP N C INC (PEBK) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much PEBK has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLF) since the 2026 Q1 13F filing. A stock that has barely outrun its sector is still a relatively fresh entry point — the fund's thesis has not yet been priced in by the broader market.

Since Quarter End March 31, 2026 · 50d ago
PEBK
+3.7%
XLF
+4.8%

PEBK outperformed XLF by -1.1% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 5d ago
PEBK
+1.3%
XLF
+1.2%

Since the filing became public, PEBK outperformed XLF by +0.1% .

Interpretation: The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

14 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
5.1
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
0.3
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: PEBK
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 78 69 13.04%
13F Shares 2M 2M 0.62%
Total Value $93M $86M 8.34%
New Positions 14 10 +4
Increased Positions 21 15 +6
Closed Positions 5 8 -3
Reduced Positions 25 24 +1
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Explore institutional interest and hedge fund ownership dynamics. Analyze portfolio weights, new positions, and conviction trends in PEBK. Verified SEC 13F-HR filings.

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Top 25 institutional holders of PEBK — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Fourthstone LLC 1.29% 194,918 $7.6M
2 Pinnacle Holdings, LLC 0.44% 34,889 $1.4M
3 MALTESE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC 0.39% 49,958 $2.0M
4 FLYWHEEL PRIVATE WEALTH LLC 0.17% 7,790 $305K
5 GENDELL JEFFREY L 0.12% 217,763 $8.5M
6 De Lisle Partners LLP 0.10% 21,461 $840K
7 HoldCo Asset Management, LP 0.07% 25,284 $990K
8 BRIDGEWAY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.06% 81,132 $3.2M
9 AMG National Trust Bank 0.03% 33,252 $1.3M
10 MARTINGALE ASSET MANAGEMENT L P 0.02% 19,347 $758K
11 OCCUDO QUANTITATIVE STRATEGIES LP 0.01% 5,886 $232K
12 Empowered Funds, LLC 0.01% 35,324 $1.4M
13 RITHOLTZ WEALTH MANAGEMENT 0.00% 7,136 $279K
14 WELLINGTON MANAGEMENT GROUP LLP 0.00% 418,608 $16.4M
15 SALEM INVESTMENT COUNSELORS INC 0.00% 1,650 $65K
16 RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC 0.00% 37,614 $1.5M
17 State of Wyoming 0.00% 363 $14K
18 O'SHAUGHNESSY ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.00% 7,415 $290K
19 ARROWSTREET CAPITAL, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP 0.00% 60,852 $2.4M
20 PANAGORA ASSET MANAGEMENT INC 0.00% 6,758 $265K
21 LOS ANGELES CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC 0.00% 5,967 $234K
22 Advisory Services Network, LLC 0.00% 1,496 $59K
23 AMERICAN CENTURY COMPANIES INC 0.00% 30,864 $1.2M
24 ACADIAN ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC 0.00% 10,323
25 Tower Research Capital LLC (TRC) 0.00% 558 $22K
Investor Ownership
History
% of Portfolio Prev % Rank Conviction Avg Buy Price 13F Score™ 3Y / 7Y Sell Timing Shares Mkt Value Change Change % Source Quarter Filed

Frequently Asked Questions — PEOPLES BANCORP N C INC (PEBK)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for PEBK?

Buying streak — 5 quarters in a row: For 5 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added PEBK than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.

What is the institutional breadth score for PEBK?

Slight buying edge — 54% buying: Last quarter: 35 funds bought or added vs 30 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.

What is the fund quality score for PEBK holders?

Elite ownership — 42% AUM from top-100 funds: 28 of 78 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 42% of total institutional value in PEBK. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

How long have hedge funds held PEBK?

51% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 40 out of 78 hedge funds have held PEBK for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.

Is it too late to buy PEOPLES BANCORP N C INC (PEBK) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, PEBK has moved +1.3% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +1.2% for the XLF sector ETF — an outperformance of +0.1%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), PEBK has gained +3.7% vs +4.8% for XLF. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

Where does this institutional ownership data come from?

All holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings, which institutional investment managers with over $100 million in assets are required to submit quarterly. Data is parsed directly from SEC EDGAR.

Disclaimer: The information on this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any security. Institutional holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings and reflects positions as of the filing date. Past performance of any fund or portfolio is not indicative of future results. 13Foresight is not a registered investment adviser. Always conduct your own due diligence before making investment decisions.

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