Revenue
The following table details Peoples’ revenue from contracts with customers for the year ended December 31:
(Dollars in thousands)202520242023
Insurance income:
     Commission and fees from sale of insurance policies (a)$17,861 $17,183 $16,382 
     Performance-based commissions (b)1,731 2,218 1,634 
Trust and investment income:
     Fiduciary income (a)12,047 11,496 10,295 
     Brokerage income (a)9,401 8,017 6,865 
Electronic banking income:
     Interchange income (b)20,590 19,731 19,380 
     Promotional and usage income (a)4,434 5,411 5,830 
Deposit account service charges:
     Ongoing maintenance fees for deposit accounts (a)7,025 6,937 6,425 
     Transactional-based fees (b)9,940 10,647 10,257 
Commercial loan swap fees (b)1,893 1,433 782 
Other non-interest income transactional-based fees (b)1,800 1,703 1,650 
Total$86,722 $84,776 $79,500 
Timing of revenue recognition:
Services transferred over time$50,768 $49,044 $45,797 
Services transferred at a point in time35,954 35,732 33,703 
Total$86,722 $84,776 $79,500 
(a) Services transferred over time.
(b) Services transferred at a point in time.

Peoples records contract assets for income that has been recognized over a period of time for the fulfillment of performance obligations, but has not yet been received, related to electronic banking income. This income typically relates to bonuses for which Peoples is eligible, but will not receive until a certain time in the future. Peoples records contract liabilities for payments received for commission income related to the sale of insurance policies, for which the performance obligations have not yet been fulfilled. The contract liabilities are recognized as income over time, during the period in which the performance obligations are fulfilled, which is over the insurance policy period. Peoples also records contract liabilities for bonuses received related to electronic banking income, for which income is recognized during the period in which the performance obligations are fulfilled. The following table details the changes in Peoples’ contract assets and contract liabilities for the year ended December 31, 2025:
(Dollars in thousands)Contract AssetsContract Liabilities
Balance, January 1, 2025
$899 $5,771 
     Additional income receivable88 — 
     Additional deferred income— 15,188 
     Receipt of income previously receivable(15)— 
     Recognition of income previously deferred— (15,111)
Balance, December 31, 2025
$972 $5,848 
For more information on Peoples’ revenue recognition policies, see “Note 1 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies.”

Historical Timeline

Fiscal YearFiled
2025Feb 26, 2026Showing above
2024Feb 27, 2025
2023Feb 28, 2024
2022Feb 27, 2023
2021Mar 15, 2022
2020Mar 1, 2021
2019Mar 3, 2020
2018Mar 1, 2019

About Revenue Disclosures

Revenue disclosures under ASC 606 explain how a company identifies performance obligations, allocates transaction prices, and determines when revenue is recognized. This section is essential for understanding whether reported revenue reflects genuine economic activity or aggressive accounting choices. Analysts examine the mix of point-in-time versus over-time recognition, which directly affects revenue timing and comparability.

Key signals: rising contract liabilities (deferred revenue) suggest strong future revenue visibility, while declining contract assets may indicate slowing project milestones. Watch for variable consideration estimates — rebates, returns, and performance bonuses that require management judgment. Significant changes in disaggregated revenue by geography or product line can reveal shifting business mix before it appears in headline numbers. Compare revenue growth against contract liability growth to assess sustainability, and scrutinize any changes in the timing of recognition that coincide with earnings pressure.