Peoples LTD reported earnings results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2017. For the quarter, the company’s net income totaled $843,000 compared to $818,000 a year ago, this represents an increase of 2.89% or $25,000. Earnings per share were $1.46 compared to $1.42 per share a year ago, as adjusted for the 2016 year-end 5% stock dividend. For the nine months, the company’s net income totaled $2,412,000 compared to $2,264,000 a year ago, representing an increase of $148,000 or 6.53%. Earnings per share were $4.18 compared to $3.92 a year ago. Annualized return on equity was 11.12% compared to 10.80% a year ago. Return on assets was 0.97% compared to 0.95% a year ago.