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The Biotech Stock with 46,751% Potential (From Behind the Markets) (Ad) Free UBSI Stock Alerts $33.36 -1.40 (-4.03%) (As of 05:44 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$33.08▼$34.5250-Day Range$32.47▼$35.8252-Week Range$25.35▼$38.74Volume606,857 shsAverage Volume551,137 shsMarket Capitalization$4.50 billionP/E Ratio12.31Dividend Yield4.44%Price Target$38.00 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Get United Bankshares alerts: Email Address United Bankshares MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.50 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside13.9% Upside$38.00 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy2.65% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthStrongBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment1.28Based on 7 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth3.41%From $2.64 to $2.73 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.3.54 out of 5 starsFinance Sector609th out of 859 stocksState Commercial Banks Industry146th out of 180 stocks 2.3 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingUnited Bankshares has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.50, and is based on 1 buy rating, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageUnited Bankshares has received no research coverage in the past 90 days. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted2.65% of the float of United Bankshares has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverUnited Bankshares has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 6.3.Change versus previous monthShort interest in United Bankshares has recently decreased by 3.32%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving. Previous Next 3.3 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipUnited Bankshares is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 4.28%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthUnited Bankshares has only been increasing its dividend for 1 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of United Bankshares is 54.61%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, United Bankshares will have a dividend payout ratio of 54.21% next year. This indicates that United Bankshares will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for UBSI. Previous Next 2.9 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentUnited Bankshares has a news sentiment score of 1.28. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.50 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 7 news articles for United Bankshares this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 1 people have searched for UBSI on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, United Bankshares insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 3.66% of the stock of United Bankshares is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions70.80% of the stock of United Bankshares is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for United Bankshares are expected to grow by 3.41% in the coming year, from $2.64 to $2.73 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of United Bankshares is 12.31, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 141.10.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of United Bankshares is 12.31, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 59.87.Price to Book Value per Share RatioUnited Bankshares has a P/B Ratio of 0.94. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Behind the MarketsBetter than Bitcoin? The Biotech Stock with 46,751% Potential4x Better than Bitcoin Bitcoin would have to go from $68,000 to $314,000 to match the 463% gains we saw with Immunogen in December.Get the name of the stock here >>> About United Bankshares Stock (NASDAQ:UBSI)United Bankshares, Inc., through its subsidiaries, primarily provides commercial and retail banking products and services in the United States. It operates through two segments, Community Banking and Mortgage Banking. The company accepts checking, savings, and time and money market accounts; individual retirement accounts; and demand deposits, statement and special savings, and NOW accounts. Its loan products include commercial loans and leases to small to mid-size industrial and commercial companies; construction and real estate loans, such as commercial and residential mortgages, and loans secured by owner-occupied real estate; personal, student, credit card receivables, personal, commercial, and floor plan loans; and home equity loans. In addition, the company provides credit cards; safe deposit boxes, wire transfers, and other banking products and services; investment and security services; services to correspondent banks, including buying and selling federal funds; automated teller machine services; and internet and telephone banking services. Further, it offers community banking services, such as asset management, real property title insurance, financial planning, mortgage banking, and brokerage services, as well as investment management and retirement planning services. United Bankshares, Inc. was incorporated in 1982 and is headquartered in Charleston, West Virginia.Read More UBSI Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart UBSI Stock News HeadlinesApril 25, 2024 | investorplace.comUBSI Stock Earnings: United Bankshares Misses EPS, Misses Revenue for Q1 2024April 25, 2024 | washingtonpost.comUnited Bankshares: Q1 Earnings SnapshotApril 25, 2024 | Behind the Markets (Ad)Better than Bitcoin? The Biotech Stock with 46,751% Potential4x Better than Bitcoin Bitcoin would have to go from $68,000 to $314,000 to match the 463% gains we saw with Immunogen in December.April 25, 2024 | businesswire.comUnited Bankshares, Inc. Announces Earnings for the First Quarter of 2024April 24, 2024 | msn.comUnited Bankshares Q1 2024 Earnings PreviewApril 14, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comUnited Bankshares (NASDAQ:UBSI) shareholders have endured a 4.9% loss from investing in the stock three years agoApril 9, 2024 | bizjournals.comKansas City's five strongest large banks of 2023March 31, 2024 | seekingalpha.comUnited Bankshares: Holding The CourseApril 25, 2024 | Behind the Markets (Ad)Better than Bitcoin? The Biotech Stock with 46,751% Potential4x Better than Bitcoin Bitcoin would have to go from $68,000 to $314,000 to match the 463% gains we saw with Immunogen in December.March 19, 2024 | ca.finance.yahoo.comUBSI Aug 2024 30.000 callMarch 19, 2024 | ca.finance.yahoo.comUBSI Aug 2024 30.000 putMarch 19, 2024 | ca.finance.yahoo.comUBSI May 2024 40.000 callMarch 18, 2024 | bizjournals.comUnited Bank CEO talks economy, M&A and the firm's strategy for success during Charlotte stopMarch 2, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comUnited Bankshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:UBSI) Stock Goes Ex-Dividend In Just Four DaysMarch 1, 2024 | businesswire.comUnited Bankshares, Inc. to Present at the Raymond James 45th Annual Institutional Investors ConferenceFebruary 26, 2024 | businesswire.comUnited Bankshares Declares First Quarter DividendJanuary 31, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comEarnings Update: United Bankshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:UBSI) Just Reported Its Full-Year Results And Analysts Are Updating Their ForecastsJanuary 29, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comAnalysts Offer Insights on Financial Companies: City Holding Company (CHCO), United Bankshares (UBSI) and Preferred Bank (PFBC)January 29, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comKBW Sticks to Its Hold Rating for United Bankshares (UBSI)January 26, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comUnited Bankshares Q4 Net Income DeclinesJanuary 26, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comUnited Bankshares, Inc. Announces Earnings for the Fourth Quarter and Year of 2023January 26, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comUnited Bankshares Inc (UBSI) Reports Mixed Results Amidst Economic ChallengesJanuary 26, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comUnited Bankshares (UBSI) Misses Q4 Earnings EstimatesJanuary 6, 2024 | benzinga.comUnited Bankshares Stock (NASDAQ:UBSI), Analyst Ratings, Price Targets, PredictionsDecember 29, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWith 69% ownership of the shares, United Bankshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:UBSI) is heavily dominated by institutional ownersDecember 6, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comThe Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights United Bankshares, Wintrust Financial, First BanCorp, TowneBank and WSFS FinancialDecember 5, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com5 Top-Ranked Banks That Outperformed S&P 500 in NovemberSee More Headlines Receive UBSI Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for United Bankshares and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings1/26/2024Ex-Dividend for 4/1 Dividend3/07/2024Dividend Payable4/01/2024Today4/25/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorFinance Industry State commercial banks Sub-IndustryRegional Banks Current SymbolNASDAQ:UBSI CUSIP90990710 CIK729986 Webwww.ubsi-inc.com Phone(304) 424-8716Fax304-424-8800Employees2,635Year Founded1982Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$38.00 High Stock Price Target$41.00 Low Stock Price Target$35.00 Potential Upside/Downside+12.9%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.50 Research Coverage2 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$2.71 Trailing P/E Ratio12.42 Forward P/E Ratio12.75 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$366.31 million Net Margins23.84% Pretax Margin30.18% Return on Equity8.05% Return on Assets1.26% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.37 Current Ratio0.98 Quick Ratio0.98 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$1.54 billion Price / Sales2.96 Cash Flow$2.99 per share Price / Cash Flow11.26 Book Value$35.36 per share Price / Book0.95Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares135,040,000Free Float130,097,000Market Cap$4.54 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.00 Social Links Metaverse Stocks And Why You Can't Ignore ThemThinking about investing in Meta, Roblox, or Unity? Click the link to learn what streetwise investors need to know about the metaverse and public markets before making an investment.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Richard M. Adams Sr. (Age 77)Executive Chairman of the Board Comp: $2.51MMr. Richard Matthew Adams Jr. (Age 56)M.D., CEO & Director Comp: $2.63MMr. James J. Consagra Jr. (Age 63)CPA, President Comp: $2.04MMr. W. Mark Tatterson (Age 49)Executive VP, CFO & Treasurer Comp: $1.22MMr. Darren K. Williams (Age 52)Executive VP and Chief Information & Risk Officer Comp: $836.3kMr. Ross M. Draber (Age 36)Executive VP & COO Mr. Matthew Lee Humphrey (Age 44)Executive VP and Head of Wealth & Investment Management Ms. Ami Lee Shaver (Age 53)Executive VP, Head of Human Resources and Director of Retail Sales & Service Mr. Douglas Bryon Ernest (Age 60)Executive VP & Chief Credit Officer Mr. Charles J. Mildren (Age 52)Executive VP & Chief Consumer Banking Officer More ExecutivesKey CompetitorsHome Bancshares, Inc. (Conway, AR)NYSE:HOMBGlacier BancorpNASDAQ:GBCIFirst Financial BanksharesNASDAQ:FFINColumbia Banking SystemNASDAQ:COLBProsperity BancsharesNYSE:PBView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsCambridge Investment Research Advisors Inc.Sold 321 shares on 4/25/2024Ownership: 0.058%Wesbanco Bank Inc.Bought 12,724 shares on 4/23/2024Ownership: 0.091%Amalgamated BankSold 7,414 shares on 4/23/2024Ownership: 0.052%Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc.Sold 15,912 shares on 4/23/2024Ownership: 0.042%Louisiana State Employees Retirement SystemBought 800 shares on 4/23/2024Ownership: 0.029%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions UBSI Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell United Bankshares stock right now? 2 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for United Bankshares in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" UBSI shares. View UBSI analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is United Bankshares' stock price target for 2024? 2 analysts have issued twelve-month target prices for United Bankshares' shares. Their UBSI share price targets range from $35.00 to $41.00. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach $38.00 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 13.9% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for UBSI or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have UBSI shares performed in 2024? United Bankshares' stock was trading at $37.55 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, UBSI stock has decreased by 11.2% and is now trading at $33.36. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were United Bankshares' earnings last quarter? United Bankshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:UBSI) posted its quarterly earnings data on Friday, January, 26th. The financial services provider reported $0.66 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.65 by $0.01. The financial services provider had revenue of $402.85 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $258.98 million. United Bankshares had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 8.05% and a net margin of 23.84%. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $0.74 EPS. How often does United Bankshares pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for United Bankshares? United Bankshares declared a quarterly dividend on Monday, February 26th. Shareholders of record on Friday, March 8th will be paid a dividend of $0.37 per share on Monday, April 1st. This represents a $1.48 annualized dividend and a yield of 4.44%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, March 7th. Read our dividend analysis for UBSI. Is United Bankshares a good dividend stock? United Bankshares (NASDAQ:UBSI) pays an annual dividend of $1.48 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 4.28%. UBSI has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The company does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio is 54.61%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, UBSI will have a dividend payout ratio of 54.21% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for UBSI. What ETFs hold United Bankshares' stock? ETFs with the largest weight of United Bankshares (NASDAQ:UBSI) stock in their portfolio include First Trust NASDAQ ABA Community Bank Index Fund (QABA), Invesco KBW Regional Banking ETF (KBWR), ProShares S&P MidCap 400 Dividend Aristocrats ETF (REGL), Invesco High Yield Equity Dividend Achievers ETF (PEY), ProShares Russell US Dividend Growers ETF (TMDV), SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF (KRE), iShares U.S. Regional Banks ETF (IAT) and First Trust Nasdaq Bank ETF (FTXO). What is Richard M. Adams' approval rating as United Bankshares' CEO? 42 employees have rated United Bankshares Chief Executive Officer Richard M. Adams on Glassdoor.com. Richard M. Adams has an approval rating of 86% among the company's employees. What other stocks do shareholders of United Bankshares own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other United Bankshares investors own include Mylan (MYL), Olin (OLN), AbbVie (ABBV), Pfizer (PFE), Enterprise Products Partners (EPD), Altria Group (MO), Skyworks Solutions (SWKS), AT&T (T), Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) and International Business Machines (IBM). Who are United Bankshares' major shareholders? United Bankshares' stock is owned by many different institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Vaughan Nelson Investment Management L.P. (0.97%), Wesbanco Bank Inc. (0.09%), Cambridge Investment Research Advisors Inc. (0.06%), Amalgamated Bank (0.05%), Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC (0.04%) and Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. (0.04%). Insiders that own company stock include Gary G White, J Paul Mcnamara, Lacy I Rice III and Richard M Sr Adams Sr. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of United Bankshares? Shares of UBSI stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. Does United Bankshares have any subsidiaries? The following companies are subsidiares of United Bankshares: Carolina Financial.Read More This page (NASDAQ:UBSI) was last updated on 4/25/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersConflict In Israel Sends Gold Soaring ???? 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