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In a recent transaction, Joseph Stilwell, a significant investor in Peoples Financial Corp (NASDAQ:PFBX), has expanded his holdings by purchasing additional shares. According to a Form 4 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Stilwell acquired 2,500 shares of common stock on May 28, 2025, at a price of $19.50 per share, totaling $48,750. The purchase comes as the stock trades near its Fair Value according to InvestingPro analysis, with shares up nearly 29% over the past year and offering a 3.18% dividend yield.
This purchase increases Stilwell’s total ownership to 205,760 shares, held indirectly through Stilwell Value Partners VII, L.P. The shares are indirectly owned by Stilwell in his capacity as the managing member and owner of Stilwell Value LLC, which serves as the general partner of Stilwell Value Partners VII. It’s important to note that Stilwell disclaims beneficial ownership of shares reported as owned indirectly, except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein. The $90 million market cap company maintains a GOOD financial health score, trading below book value with a P/B ratio of 0.96.
Stilwell, along with several entities under his management, are collectively part of a group that beneficially owns more than 10% of Peoples Financial Corp’s common stock. For deeper insights into insider trading patterns and comprehensive financial analysis, InvestingPro subscribers can access exclusive data and expert research.
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