Peoples Financial Corporation announced unaudited earnings results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2017. The company reported net income of $1,295,000 for the fourth quarter of 2017 compared to a net loss of $376,000 for the fourth quarter of 2016. Earnings per weighted average common share for the fourth quarter of 2017 were $0.25 compared to a loss of $0.07 for the fourth quarter 2016. Net interest income was $4,271,000 compared to $4,321,000 a year ago. Net income for the full year 2017 was $2,758,000 as compared to $167,000 for 2016. Earnings per weighted average common share for 2017 were $0.54 compared to $0.03 for 2016. Net interest income was $17,080,000 compared to $17,468,000 a year ago. Return on average assets was 0.41% compared to 0.02% a year ago. Return on average equity was 3.08% compared to 0.19% a year ago. As at December 31, 2017 book value per share was $17.84 compared to $17.27 a year ago.