Peoples Financial Services (PFIS) Evp/cfo JR Buys 793 Shares

James Bone Jr., the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of PFIS, bought 793 shares of the company on June 26, 2026. This purchase was part of a series of insider transactions where multiple executives acquired shares of the company.

Insider Buying and Selling at Peoples Financial Services Corp.

On June 26, 2026, several key executives at PFIS made notable stock purchases. Alongside CFO James Bone Jr., Neal Koplin, the Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Banking Officer, purchased 773 shares. John Anderson III, the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, acquired 673 shares. Additional buys included Amy Vieney, the Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, who bought 610 shares, Timothy Kirtley, the Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer, with 662 shares, and Jeffrey Drobins, the Executive Vice President and Chief Lending Officer, who purchased 715 shares. None of these transactions were part of planned trading programs.

Other Institutional Activity in PFIS

Institutional investors have also been active in PFIS. BlackRock, Inc. trimmed its holdings by 15,847 shares, ending with 634,696 shares valued at about $33.8 million, a 2.4% decrease. Vanguard Capital Management LLC opened a new position with 392,034 shares worth approximately $20.9 million. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP increased its stake by 17,655 shares, reaching a total of 316,621 shares valued at $16.9 million, marking a 5.9% increase. Geode Capital Management, LLC added 5,362 shares, bringing its total to 235,370 shares valued at $12.6 million, a 2.3% increase. In contrast, State Street Corp reduced its position by 7,702 shares, holding 200,435 shares worth $10.7 million, a 3.7% decrease.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On February 11, 2026, Stephens & Co. maintained its 'hold' rating on PFIS with a price target of $56. This reflects a cautious stance on the stock amidst recent insider activity.

Bottom Line

Recent insider purchases at PFIS by top executives, including CFO James Bone Jr., highlight active interest in the company's stock. These buys, alongside institutional adjustments, provide insight into the confidence levels within the company and among major investors. Insider transactions are closely watched by investors, but it's important to remember that these reports are filed after the transactions occur and may not reflect current positions.