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S&P 500   5,022.21
DOW   37,753.31
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ASML Fires Warning Shot For Tech Investors
Stock market today: Wall Street rises in premarket as bond markets stabilize and earnings roll in
Abbott Laboratories Outlook is Healthy: Buy the Dip
Predicting a Bear Market: 7 Signs and Why it's Tough to Do
Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
United Airlines Soars on Earnings Beat
CSX profit drops 10% despite railroad delivering 3% more freight in first quarter
S&P 500   5,022.21
DOW   37,753.31
QQQ   425.84
ASML Fires Warning Shot For Tech Investors
Stock market today: Wall Street rises in premarket as bond markets stabilize and earnings roll in
Abbott Laboratories Outlook is Healthy: Buy the Dip
Predicting a Bear Market: 7 Signs and Why it's Tough to Do
Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
United Airlines Soars on Earnings Beat
CSX profit drops 10% despite railroad delivering 3% more freight in first quarter
S&P 500   5,022.21
DOW   37,753.31
QQQ   425.84
ASML Fires Warning Shot For Tech Investors
Stock market today: Wall Street rises in premarket as bond markets stabilize and earnings roll in
Abbott Laboratories Outlook is Healthy: Buy the Dip
Predicting a Bear Market: 7 Signs and Why it's Tough to Do
Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
United Airlines Soars on Earnings Beat
CSX profit drops 10% despite railroad delivering 3% more freight in first quarter

Compare Stocks

Comparative Price Performance Over Time

Compare Stocks - Price & Volume

CompanyCurrent Price50-Day Moving Average52-Week RangeMarket CapBetaAvg. VolumeToday's Volume
Middlefield Banc Corp. stock logo
MBCN
Middlefield Banc
$21.98
-2.3%
$23.94
$21.98
$37.00
$181.48M0.626,763 shs7,907 shs
Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina, Inc. stock logo
PEBK
Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina
$27.55
+0.3%
$26.95
$16.35
$30.99
$149.93M0.623,662 shs9,053 shs
Penns Woods Bancorp, Inc. stock logo
PWOD
Penns Woods Bancorp
$17.42
-0.6%
$19.12
$17.21
$27.59
$131.64M0.4520,918 shs21,441 shs
SCBH
Seacoast Commerce Banc
$17.25
$10.36
$18.50
N/AN/AN/A600 shs
Southern States Bancshares, Inc. stock logo
SSBK
Southern States Bancshares
$23.37
-0.9%
$24.99
$19.61
$30.74
$209.51M0.149,689 shs5,426 shs
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Price Performance

Company1-Day Performance7-Day Performance30-Day Performance90-Day Performance1-Year Performance
Middlefield Banc Corp. stock logo
MBCN
Middlefield Banc
-2.27%-2.44%-7.99%-25.31%-22.00%
Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina, Inc. stock logo
PEBK
Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina
+0.25%-0.79%-0.18%-6.89%-9.32%
Penns Woods Bancorp, Inc. stock logo
PWOD
Penns Woods Bancorp
-0.57%-4.91%-6.80%-16.45%-24.95%
SCBH
Seacoast Commerce Banc
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
Southern States Bancshares, Inc. stock logo
SSBK
Southern States Bancshares
-0.93%-1.43%-4.22%-13.44%+0.09%

MarketRank™

CompanyOverall ScoreAnalyst's OpinionShort Interest ScoreDividend StrengthESG ScoreNews and Social Media SentimentCompany OwnershipEarnings & Valuation
Middlefield Banc Corp. stock logo
MBCN
Middlefield Banc
2.5065 of 5 stars
2.03.03.30.00.61.72.5
Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina, Inc. stock logo
PEBK
Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina
1.3264 of 5 stars
0.03.03.30.00.02.51.3
Penns Woods Bancorp, Inc. stock logo
PWOD
Penns Woods Bancorp
1.2995 of 5 stars
0.03.02.53.10.60.01.9
SCBH
Seacoast Commerce Banc
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Southern States Bancshares, Inc. stock logo
SSBK
Southern States Bancshares
4.2347 of 5 stars
3.55.01.70.03.32.51.9

Analyst Ratings

CompanyConsensus Rating ScoreConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target% Upside from Current Price
Middlefield Banc Corp. stock logo
MBCN
Middlefield Banc
2.00
Hold$25.0013.74% Upside
Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina, Inc. stock logo
PEBK
Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina
N/AN/AN/AN/A
Penns Woods Bancorp, Inc. stock logo
PWOD
Penns Woods Bancorp
N/AN/AN/AN/A
SCBH
Seacoast Commerce Banc
N/AN/AN/AN/A
Southern States Bancshares, Inc. stock logo
SSBK
Southern States Bancshares
3.00
Buy$35.0049.76% Upside

Current Analyst Ratings

Latest SSBK, PWOD, SCBH, PEBK, and MBCN Analyst Ratings

DateCompanyBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
4/1/2024
Middlefield Banc Corp. stock logo
MBCN
Middlefield Banc
Hovde Group
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Initiated CoverageMarket Perform$25.00
3/15/2024
Southern States Bancshares, Inc. stock logo
SSBK
Southern States Bancshares
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
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UpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform$32.00 ➝ $35.00
1/23/2024
Southern States Bancshares, Inc. stock logo
SSBK
Southern States Bancshares
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
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Boost Price TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$30.00 ➝ $32.00
(Data available from 4/18/2021 forward. View 10+ years of historical ratings with our analyst ratings screener.)

Sales & Book Value

CompanyAnnual RevenuePrice/SalesCashflowPrice/CashBook ValuePrice/Book
Middlefield Banc Corp. stock logo
MBCN
Middlefield Banc
$96.99M1.83$2.28 per share9.62$25.42 per share0.86
Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina, Inc. stock logo
PEBK
Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina
$94.78M1.59$3.38 per share8.16$21.83 per share1.26
Penns Woods Bancorp, Inc. stock logo
PWOD
Penns Woods Bancorp
$99.97M1.31$2.79 per share6.24$26.74 per share0.65
SCBH
Seacoast Commerce Banc
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Southern States Bancshares, Inc. stock logo
SSBK
Southern States Bancshares
$141.13M1.47$3.73 per share6.26$24.33 per share0.96

Profitability & Earnings

CompanyNet IncomeEPSTrailing P/E RatioForward P/E RatioP/E GrowthNet MarginsReturn on Equity (ROE)Return on Assets (ROA)Next Earnings Date
Middlefield Banc Corp. stock logo
MBCN
Middlefield Banc
$17.37M$2.1410.2712.35N/A17.91%8.76%0.97%4/22/2024 (Estimated)
Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina, Inc. stock logo
PEBK
Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina
$15.55M$2.779.95N/A16.40%13.65%0.96%4/22/2024 (Estimated)
Penns Woods Bancorp, Inc. stock logo
PWOD
Penns Woods Bancorp
$16.61M$2.317.54N/A16.61%9.34%0.78%4/26/2024 (Estimated)
SCBH
Seacoast Commerce Banc
N/AN/A0.00N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Southern States Bancshares, Inc. stock logo
SSBK
Southern States Bancshares
$31.95M$3.556.58N/A22.64%15.52%1.36%4/22/2024 (Estimated)

Latest SSBK, PWOD, SCBH, PEBK, and MBCN Earnings

DateQuarterCompanyConsensus EstimateReported EPSBeat/MissGap EPSRevenue EstimateActual RevenueDetails
1/29/2024Q4 2023
Penns Woods Bancorp, Inc. stock logo
PWOD
Penns Woods Bancorp
N/A$0.77+$0.77$0.77N/A$16.17 million
1/26/202412/31/2023
Middlefield Banc Corp. stock logo
MBCN
Middlefield Banc
$0.50$0.44-$0.06$0.44$17.80 million$25.69 million
1/22/2024Q4 2023
Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina, Inc. stock logo
PEBK
Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina
N/A$0.62+$0.62$0.62N/A$19.40 million
1/22/2024Q4 2023
Southern States Bancshares, Inc. stock logo
SSBK
Southern States Bancshares
N/A$0.81+$0.81$0.63N/A$23.52 million

Dividends

CompanyAnnual PayoutDividend Yield3-Year Dividend GrowthPayout RatioYears of Consecutive Growth
Middlefield Banc Corp. stock logo
MBCN
Middlefield Banc
$0.803.64%+10.06%37.38%N/A
Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina, Inc. stock logo
PEBK
Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina
$0.762.76%+8.20%27.44%11 Years
Penns Woods Bancorp, Inc. stock logo
PWOD
Penns Woods Bancorp
$1.287.35%N/A55.41%N/A
SCBH
Seacoast Commerce Banc
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Southern States Bancshares, Inc. stock logo
SSBK
Southern States Bancshares
$0.361.54%N/A10.14%N/A

Latest SSBK, PWOD, SCBH, PEBK, and MBCN Dividends

AnnouncementCompanyPeriodAmountYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
2/27/2024
Penns Woods Bancorp, Inc. stock logo
PWOD
Penns Woods Bancorp
Quarterly$0.326.73%3/11/20243/12/20243/26/2024
2/12/2024
Middlefield Banc Corp. stock logo
MBCN
Middlefield Banc
Quarterly$0.203.37%2/29/20243/1/20243/15/2024
2/22/2024
Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina, Inc. stock logo
PEBK
Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina
quarterly$0.192.9%3/1/20243/4/20243/15/2024
1/22/2024
Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina, Inc. stock logo
PEBK
Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina
None$0.162/2/20242/5/20242/16/2024
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)

Debt

CompanyDebt-to-Equity RatioCurrent RatioQuick Ratio
Middlefield Banc Corp. stock logo
MBCN
Middlefield Banc
0.06
0.97
0.97
Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina, Inc. stock logo
PEBK
Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina
0.13
0.80
0.80
Penns Woods Bancorp, Inc. stock logo
PWOD
Penns Woods Bancorp
1.32
1.10
1.09
SCBH
Seacoast Commerce Banc
N/AN/AN/A
Southern States Bancshares, Inc. stock logo
SSBK
Southern States Bancshares
0.85
1.05
1.05

Ownership

Miscellaneous

CompanyEmployeesShares OutstandingFree FloatOptionable
Middlefield Banc Corp. stock logo
MBCN
Middlefield Banc
2388.07 million7.76 millionNot Optionable
Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina, Inc. stock logo
PEBK
Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina
2775.46 million4.53 millionNot Optionable
Penns Woods Bancorp, Inc. stock logo
PWOD
Penns Woods Bancorp
3087.51 million7.22 millionNot Optionable
SCBH
Seacoast Commerce Banc
N/AN/AN/ANot Optionable
Southern States Bancshares, Inc. stock logo
SSBK
Southern States Bancshares
1818.88 million7.57 millionNot Optionable

SSBK, PWOD, SCBH, PEBK, and MBCN Headlines

SourceHeadline
Southern States Bancshares, Inc. declares $0.09 dividendSouthern States Bancshares, Inc. declares $0.09 dividend
seekingalpha.com - April 17 at 4:32 PM
Southern States Bancshares, Inc. Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.09 Per ShareSouthern States Bancshares, Inc. Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.09 Per Share
globenewswire.com - April 17 at 4:05 PM
Southern States Bancshares IncSouthern States Bancshares Inc
morningstar.com - April 13 at 9:04 PM
Southern States Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:SSBK) Sees Significant Drop in Short InterestSouthern States Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:SSBK) Sees Significant Drop in Short Interest
americanbankingnews.com - April 13 at 5:38 AM
Southern States Bancshares COO Jack Swift To RetireSouthern States Bancshares COO Jack Swift To Retire
markets.businessinsider.com - March 21 at 9:48 AM
Southern States Bancshares Announces Retirement of COO Jack SwiftSouthern States Bancshares Announces Retirement of COO Jack Swift
globenewswire.com - March 21 at 7:55 AM
Senator Tommy Tubervilles Latest 2 Stock Trades Attract The Wrong Kind Of Attention: Should This Be Allowed?Senator Tommy Tuberville's Latest 2 Stock Trades Attract The Wrong Kind Of Attention: 'Should This Be Allowed?'
msn.com - March 19 at 4:34 PM
If EPS Growth Is Important To You, Southern States Bancshares (NASDAQ:SSBK) Presents An OpportunityIf EPS Growth Is Important To You, Southern States Bancshares (NASDAQ:SSBK) Presents An Opportunity
finance.yahoo.com - March 11 at 8:17 AM
Southern States Bancshares to buy CBB BancorpSouthern States Bancshares to buy CBB Bancorp
msn.com - February 28 at 9:43 AM
Southern States Bancshares to Enhance Georgia Franchise With Acquisition of CBB BancorpSouthern States Bancshares to Enhance Georgia Franchise With Acquisition of CBB Bancorp
globenewswire.com - February 28 at 7:30 AM
Is It Smart To Buy Southern States Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:SSBK) Before It Goes Ex-Dividend?Is It Smart To Buy Southern States Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:SSBK) Before It Goes Ex-Dividend?
finance.yahoo.com - January 28 at 4:15 AM
Southern States Bancshares Inc (SSBK) Reports Mixed Q4 Earnings Amid Interest Rate ChallengesSouthern States Bancshares Inc (SSBK) Reports Mixed Q4 Earnings Amid Interest Rate Challenges
finance.yahoo.com - January 24 at 1:42 PM
Southern States Bancshares Q4 Earnings FallSouthern States Bancshares Q4 Earnings Fall
markets.businessinsider.com - January 22 at 4:37 PM
Southern States Bancshares, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter 2023 Financial ResultsSouthern States Bancshares, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter 2023 Financial Results
finance.yahoo.com - January 22 at 4:37 PM
Piper Sandler Upgrades Southern First Bancshares (SFST)Piper Sandler Upgrades Southern First Bancshares (SFST)
msn.com - January 3 at 7:24 PM
United States Southern CommandUnited States Southern Command
military.com - December 18 at 10:09 AM
A fantastic week for Southern States Bancshares, Inc.s (NASDAQ:SSBK) 28% institutional owners, one-year returns continue to impressA fantastic week for Southern States Bancshares, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:SSBK) 28% institutional owners, one-year returns continue to impress
finance.yahoo.com - December 16 at 9:43 AM
Southern States Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:SSBK) Passed Our Checks, And Its About To Pay A US$0.09 DividendSouthern States Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:SSBK) Passed Our Checks, And It's About To Pay A US$0.09 Dividend
finance.yahoo.com - October 28 at 1:00 PM
Southern States Bancshares Inc (SSBK) Announces Q3 2023 Financial ResultsSouthern States Bancshares Inc (SSBK) Announces Q3 2023 Financial Results
finance.yahoo.com - October 24 at 5:46 PM
Southern States Bancshares, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2023 Financial ResultsSouthern States Bancshares, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2023 Financial Results
finance.yahoo.com - October 23 at 10:08 AM
Southern States Bancshares (NASDAQ:SSBK) Dividend Will Be $0.09Southern States Bancshares' (NASDAQ:SSBK) Dividend Will Be $0.09
finance.yahoo.com - October 22 at 12:37 PM
Obesity maps: CDC reveals which US states have the highest body mass index among residentsObesity maps: CDC reveals which US states have the highest body mass index among residents
foxnews.com - September 25 at 10:17 PM
Theres A Lot To Like About Southern States Bancshares (NASDAQ:SSBK) Upcoming US$0.09 DividendThere's A Lot To Like About Southern States Bancshares' (NASDAQ:SSBK) Upcoming US$0.09 Dividend
finance.yahoo.com - July 29 at 10:21 AM
Southern States Bancshares (NASDAQ:SSBK) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.09Southern States Bancshares (NASDAQ:SSBK) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.09
finance.yahoo.com - July 25 at 9:19 AM

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Company Descriptions

Middlefield Banc logo

Middlefield Banc

NASDAQ:MBCN
Middlefield Banc Corp. operates as the bank holding company for The Middlefield Banking Company that provides various commercial banking services to small and medium-sized businesses, professionals, small business owners, and retail customers in northeastern and central Ohio. It provides checking, savings, negotiable order of withdrawal accounts, money market accounts, time certificates of deposit, commercial loans, real estate loans, various consumer loans, safe deposit facilities, and travelers' checks. The company also offers operational and working capital, term business, residential construction, professional, and residential and mortgage loans, as well as consumer installment loans for home improvements, automobiles, boats, and other personal expenditures; loans to finance capital purchases; selected guaranteed or subsidized loan programs for small businesses; and agricultural loans. In addition, the company resolves and disposes troubled assets in Ohio. Further, it provides official checks, money orders, ATM services, as well as IRA accounts; online banking and bill payment services to individuals; and online cash management services to business customers. The company was founded in 1901 and is headquartered in Middlefield, Ohio.
Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina logo

Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina

NASDAQ:PEBK
Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for Peoples Bank that provides various banking products and services for individuals and small-to medium-sized businesses. It offers checking, savings, money market, and retirement accounts; certificates of deposits; and credit and debit cards. The company also originates commercial real estate loans, commercial loans, construction and land development loans, and residential mortgage loans; and individual taxpayer identification number mortgage loans, as well as agricultural loans. In addition, it provides investment counseling and non-deposit investment products, such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds, tax deferred annuities, and related brokerage services; and real estate appraisal and brokerage services. Further, the company operates as a clearing-house for the provision of appraisal services for community banks; and acquires, manages, and disposes real property, other collateral, and other assets obtained in the ordinary course of collecting debts. Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina, Inc. was founded in 1912 and is headquartered in Newton, North Carolina.
Penns Woods Bancorp logo

Penns Woods Bancorp

NASDAQ:PWOD
Penns Woods Bancorp, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for Jersey Shore State Bank, which provides commercial and retail banking services to individuals, partnerships, non-profit organizations, and corporations. It accepts time, demand, and savings deposits, including super NOW accounts, statement savings accounts, money market accounts, and certificates of deposit, as well as checking and individual retirement account (IRAs) accounts. The company also offers loan products comprising residential, commercial, and construction real estate loans; agricultural loans for the purchase or improvement of real estate; commercial loans for the acquisition and improvement of real estate, purchase of equipment, and working capital purposes; letters of credit; consumer loans, such as construction and residential mortgages, home equity loans and lines, automobile financing, personal loans and lines of credit, and overdraft and check lines; and revolving credit loans with overdraft protection. In addition, it provides securities brokerage and financial planning services, which include the sale of life insurance products, annuities, and estate planning services; property and casualty, and auto insurance products; safe deposit services; ATM services; and Internet and telephone banking services. Further, the company engages in real estate transactions and investment activities. It operates through a network of offices located in Clinton, Lycoming, Centre, Montour, Union, Blair, and Luzerne Counties, Pennsylvania. Penns Woods Bancorp, Inc. was founded in 1934 and is headquartered in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.

Seacoast Commerce Banc

OTCMKTS:SCBH
Seacoast Commerce Banc Holdings operates as a bank holding company for Seacoast Commerce Bank that provides various banking products and services principally to small and middle market businesses and individuals in California. Its deposits products include interest checking, investors' money market, basic money market, and regular savings accounts, as well as certificates of deposit. The company's loan portfolio comprises various loans and lines of credit, as well as small business administration financing. It also provides cash management services, including remote deposit capture and lockbox processing services; online banking services; and wire transfer, ATM, and Ach services. In addition, the company offers property management and homeowner association banking solutions, as well as exchange services. It operates four full service branches in San Juan Capistrano, Encinitas, National City, and San Diego, California under the Seacoast Commerce Bank name. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in San Diego, California.
Southern States Bancshares logo

Southern States Bancshares

NASDAQ:SSBK
Southern States Bancshares, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for Southern States Bank that provides community banking services to businesses and individuals. The company provides various deposit products, such as savings, money market, and noninterest-bearing demand accounts; certificates of deposit; and time deposits. It offers real estate loan products, including loans for real estate construction and development, residential mortgages, and commercial real estate mortgage loans; commercial and industrial loans; and direct consumer installment loans, overdrafts, and other revolving credit loans. In addition, it offers online and mobile banking, and ATM services. Southern States Bancshares, Inc. was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Anniston, Alabama.