James S. Abernethy - SEC Form 4 Insider Trading Activity
Summary
Updated Aug 3, 2026
James S. Abernethy has filed 4 SEC Form 4 filings across 1 company in the last 90 days - selling. Lifetime open-market sales: $528K.
Profile
James S. Abernethy is a corporate insider at PEOPLES BANCORP OF NORTH CAROLINA INC (PEBK). Abernethy has reported 25 insider filings with the SEC since 2024. The most recent filing was in June 2026.
| Role | Director |
|---|---|
| Notability | 20/100 |
Board memberships
- PEOPLES BANCORP OF NORTH CAROLINA INC
Trading Pattern
InsiderAlpha's records for James S. Abernethy go back to 2024: 26 primary Form 4 filings, an average of 8.7 per year. No transaction on record carries a Rule 10b5-1 flag - the filings look discretionary rather than pre-scheduled, which makes their timing more informative as a signal.
Career & Filing History
Every role James S. Abernethy has reported on a Form 4, reconstructed from the filings themselves - reporting insiders must state their relationship to the issuer (officer title, director seat, or 10% ownership) on every filing.
- Director at PEOPLES BANCORP OF NORTH CAROLINA INC (PEBK) - 2 filings, 2026
- Insider at PEOPLES BANCORP OF NORTH CAROLINA INC (PEBK) - 24 filings, 2024 to 2026
Recent Transactions
| Date | Ticker | Company | Code | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-31 | PEBK | PEOPLES BANCORP OF NORTH CAROLINA INC | S - Open-market sale | 1.0K | $42.91 | $43K |
| 2026-07-30 | PEBK | PEOPLES BANCORP OF NORTH CAROLINA INC | S - Open-market sale | 500 | $43.17 | $22K |
| 2026-07-30 | PEBK | PEOPLES BANCORP OF NORTH CAROLINA INC | S - Open-market sale | 1.0K | $42.89 | $43K |
| 2026-03-04 | PEBK | PEOPLES BANCORP OF NORTH CAROLINA INC | S - Open-market sale | 477 | $37.60 | $18K |
| 2026-02-27 | PEBK | PEOPLES BANCORP OF NORTH CAROLINA INC | G - Bona-fide gift | 500 | $38.91 | $19K |
| 2026-02-27 | PEBK | PEOPLES BANCORP OF NORTH CAROLINA INC | S - Open-market sale | 523 | $38.91 | $20K |
| 2026-02-25 | PEBK | PEOPLES BANCORP OF NORTH CAROLINA INC | S - Open-market sale | 600 | $38.16 | $23K |
| 2026-02-09 | PEBK | PEOPLES BANCORP OF NORTH CAROLINA INC | S - Open-market sale | 1.0K | $38.34 | $38K |
| 2026-02-06 | PEBK | PEOPLES BANCORP OF NORTH CAROLINA INC | S - Open-market sale | 600 | $37.27 | $22K |
| 2025-12-03 | PEBK | PEOPLES BANCORP OF NORTH CAROLINA INC | S - Open-market sale | 300 | $32.35 | $10K |
| 2025-11-26 | PEBK | PEOPLES BANCORP OF NORTH CAROLINA INC | S - Open-market sale | 598 | $32.03 | $19K |
| 2025-11-26 | PEBK | PEOPLES BANCORP OF NORTH CAROLINA INC | S - Open-market sale | 2 | $33.00 | $66 |
| 2025-11-04 | PEBK | PEOPLES BANCORP OF NORTH CAROLINA INC | S - Open-market sale | 800 | $29.05 | $23K |
| 2025-10-29 | PEBK | PEOPLES BANCORP OF NORTH CAROLINA INC | S - Open-market sale | 281 | $30.90 | $9K |
| 2025-10-29 | PEBK | PEOPLES BANCORP OF NORTH CAROLINA INC | S - Open-market sale | 319 | $31.00 | $10K |
| 2025-09-03 | PEBK | PEOPLES BANCORP OF NORTH CAROLINA INC | S - Open-market sale | 600 | $31.01 | $19K |
| 2025-08-25 | PEBK | PEOPLES BANCORP OF NORTH CAROLINA INC | S - Open-market sale | 600 | $31.15 | $19K |
| 2025-08-20 | PEBK | PEOPLES BANCORP OF NORTH CAROLINA INC | G - Bona-fide gift | 1.2K | $29.76 | $37K |
| 2025-08-20 | PEBK | PEOPLES BANCORP OF NORTH CAROLINA INC | G - Bona-fide gift | 600 | $29.76 | $18K |
| 2025-08-20 | PEBK | PEOPLES BANCORP OF NORTH CAROLINA INC | G - Bona-fide gift | 600 | $29.76 | $18K |
Companies - Last 90 Days
- PEOPLES BANCORP OF NORTH CAROLINA INC (PEBK) - 4 filings, last 2026-07-31
Other Insiders Active in the Same Stocks
Insiders who reported open-market trades at the companies James S. Abernethy has recently filed at. Multiple unrelated insiders buying the same stock within a short window - cluster buying - has historically been one of the strongest Form 4 signals.
- Robert C. Abernethy - $211K of PEBK open-market activity in the last 12 months
- Robert C. Abernethy Jr. - $50K of PEBK open-market activity in the last 12 months
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is James S. Abernethy?
James S. Abernethy is a corporate insider at PEOPLES BANCORP OF NORTH CAROLINA INC (PEBK). Abernethy has reported 25 insider filings with the SEC since 2024. The most recent filing was in June 2026.…
How many SEC Form 4 filings has James S. Abernethy submitted recently?
4 primary Form 4 filings in the last 90 days, covering 1 company.
Has James S. Abernethy been buying or selling stock?
Recorded transactions: 0 open-market purchases and 26 open-market sales ($528K) across all tracked filings.
Where can I see all of James S. Abernethy's SEC filings?
All Form 4 filings, transaction values, and 10b5-1 plan flags are listed on this page and updated in real time as new SEC EDGAR filings are processed.
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