Stephanie Westington Acquires Peoples Financial Services Shares

Stephanie Westington, Executive Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer at Peoples Financial Services Corp., recently bought 526 shares of the company. The purchase took place on June 26, 2026, and is part of ongoing insider activities at the bank holding company.

Insider Buying and Selling at Peoples Financial Services Corp.

Stephanie Westington wasn't the only insider making moves. On the same day, several other executives were also active buyers. Neal Koplin, Senior EVP/Chief Banking Officer, acquired 773 shares. John Anderson III, EVP/Chief Operating Officer, purchased 673 shares. James Bone Jr., EVP/Chief Financial Officer, added 793 shares. Amy Vieney, EVP/Chief Human Resources Officer, bought 610 shares. Timothy Kirtley, EVP/Chief Risk Officer, acquired 662 shares, and Jeffrey Drobins, EVP/Chief Lending Officer, purchased 715 shares. None of these transactions were part of a pre-planned trading program.

Other Institutional Activity in Peoples Financial Services Corp.

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

Peoples Financial Services Corp. Stock Down 3.9%

Shares of NasdaqGS:PFIS traded near $66.29 on Wednesday. Peoples Financial Services Corp. has a market cap of roughly $664.4 million, with a P/E ratio of 11.33 and a forward P/E of 9.09. The stock's beta is 0.762, indicating lower volatility compared to the market. It has a 52-week low of $43.64 and a high of $67.75, with a 50-day moving average of $59.71 and a 200-day moving average of $53.16.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On February 11, 2026, Stephens & Co. maintained its 'hold' rating on Peoples Financial Services Corp. with a price target of $56. The consensus among two analysts is a target mean price of $62.

About Peoples Financial Services Corp.

Peoples Financial Services Corp., based in Moosic, Pennsylvania, operates as the bank holding company for Peoples Security Bank and Trust Company. It offers a range of commercial and retail banking services across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York. The company provides various loan products, including residential real estate, automobile, and commercial loans. Alongside banking, it offers fiduciary and investment services, as well as wealth management products. Peoples Financial was established in 1905 and employs around 547 people, with James M. Bone Jr., CPA, serving as CEO.

Bottom Line

Stephanie Westington's recent share purchase is part of broader insider activity at Peoples Financial Services Corp. Investors often track such insider transactions for potential insights into management's confidence in the company. The stock's current performance and recent institutional activity reflect ongoing interest in this regional bank. As always, it's important to remember that insider and institutional trades are backward-looking and may not indicate future performance.