Peoples Bancorp Inc

The stock remains in a clear Stage 2 uptrend, with long-term momentum intact but short-term weakness pulling price back into the 50-day EMA support zone. Fundamentals and valuation are attractive, yet indicators are neutral to slightly oversold, so we'll defer entry and watch for acceptance at 50 EMA rather than commit immediately.

• ↑Adjusted Q2 EPS of $0.96 vs. $0.85 estimate and 4.1% dividend yield
• ↑Net interest income +3% with NIM expanded to 4.1% via deposit cost discipline
• ↓Criticized loans rose despite 51% drop in credit-loss provisions