Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina, Inc. announced earnings results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2019. For the fourth quarter, the company announced net interest income was USD 11.388 million compared to USD 11.315 million a year ago. Net income was USD 2.966 million compared to USD 3.436 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share was USD 0.5 compared to USD 0.57 a year ago. For the full year, net interest income was USD 45.844 million compared to USD 43.204 million a year ago. Net income was USD 14.067 million compared to USD 13.382 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share was USD 2.37 compared to USD 2.23 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share was USD 2.36 compared to USD 2.22 a year ago.