We can see that Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina does have institutional investors; and they hold a good portion of the company's stock. This can indicate that the company has a certain degree of credibility in the investment community. However, it is best to be wary of relying on the supposed validation that comes with institutional investors. They too, get it wrong sometimes. If multiple institutions change their view on a stock at the same time, you could see the share price drop fast. It's therefore worth looking at Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina's earnings history below. Of course, the future is what really matters. NasdaqGM:PEBK Earnings and Revenue Growth February 25th 2025