Should I buy or sell United Bankshares stock right now?

2 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for United Bankshares in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 hold rating and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street 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 equities research analysts have issued 12 month target prices for United Bankshares' stock. 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 twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 11.2% 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 9.0% and is now trading at $34.17. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

When is United Bankshares' next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, April 24th 2024. View our UBSI earnings forecast .

How were United Bankshares' earnings last quarter?

United Bankshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:UBSI) posted its quarterly earnings results 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 earned $402.85 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $258.98 million. United Bankshares had a net margin of 23.84% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 8.05%. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $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 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 4.33%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend 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 4.54%. 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) , iShares U.S. Regional Banks ETF (IAT) , SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF (KRE) and ProShares Russell 2000 Dividend Growers ETF (SMDV) .

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 a number of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Vaughan Nelson Investment Management L.P. (0.97%), Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC (0.04%), State of Michigan Retirement System (0.02%) and Los Angeles Capital Management LLC (0.01%). 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

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United Bankshares (UBSI) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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$34.17

+1.05 (+3.17%)

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$38.74

Volume: 594,468 shs
Average Volume: 555,590 shs
Market Capitalization: $4.61 billion

P/E Ratio: 12.61
Dividend Yield: 4.33%
Price Target: $38.00

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United Bankshares MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy
2.50 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 11.2% Upside
$38.00 Price Target
Short Interest: Bearish
2.74% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength: Strong
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: 1.01
Based on 3 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth: 3.41%
From $2.64 to $2.73 Per Share

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.

3.13 out of 5 stars

Finance Sector

488th out of 845 stocks

State Commercial Banks Industry

118th out of 175 stocks

2.3

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
United 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 Coverage
United Bankshares has received no research coverage in the past 90 days.

2.0

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted
2.74% of the float of United Bankshares has been sold short.
Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover
United Bankshares has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 6.5.
Change versus previous month
Short interest in United Bankshares has recently increased by 2.85%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

3.3

Dividend Strength

Dividend Leadership
United Bankshares is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 4.54%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.
Dividend Growth
United Bankshares has only been increasing its dividend for 1 years.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of United Bankshares is 54.61%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.
Dividend Sustainability
Based 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.

N/A

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
There is no current Upright™ data available for UBSI.

2.8

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
United Bankshares has a news sentiment score of 1.01. 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 0.58 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for United Bankshares this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.
Search Interest
Only 1 people have searched for UBSI on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -50% compared to the previous 30 days.

1.7

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, United Bankshares insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
Only 3.66% of the stock of United Bankshares is held by insiders.
Percentage Held by Institutions
70.80% of the stock of United Bankshares is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

2.5

Earnings and Valuation

Earnings Growth
Earnings 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 Market
The P/E ratio of United Bankshares is 12.61, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 144.60.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of United Bankshares is 12.61, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 61.77.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
United Bankshares has a P/B Ratio of 0.97. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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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.

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UBSI Stock News Headlines

April 14, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

United Bankshares (NASDAQ:UBSI) shareholders have endured a 4.9% loss from investing in the stock three years ago

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March 1, 2024 | businesswire.com

United Bankshares, Inc. to Present at the Raymond James 45th Annual Institutional Investors Conference

February 26, 2024 | businesswire.com

United Bankshares Declares First Quarter Dividend

January 31, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

Earnings Update: United Bankshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:UBSI) Just Reported Its Full-Year Results And Analysts Are Updating Their Forecasts

January 29, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.com

Analysts Offer Insights on Financial Companies: City Holding Company (CHCO), United Bankshares (UBSI) and Preferred Bank (PFBC)

January 29, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.com

KBW Sticks to Its Hold Rating for United Bankshares (UBSI)

January 26, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.com

United Bankshares Q4 Net Income Declines

January 26, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

United Bankshares, Inc. Announces Earnings for the Fourth Quarter and Year of 2023

January 26, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

United Bankshares Inc (UBSI) Reports Mixed Results Amidst Economic Challenges

January 26, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

United Bankshares (UBSI) Misses Q4 Earnings Estimates

January 6, 2024 | benzinga.com

United Bankshares Stock (NASDAQ:UBSI), Analyst Ratings, Price Targets, Predictions

December 29, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

With 69% ownership of the shares, United Bankshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:UBSI) is heavily dominated by institutional owners

December 6, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

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December 5, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

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November 16, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

United Bankshares (NASDAQ:UBSI) Is Increasing Its Dividend To $0.37

November 10, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

50th Consecutive Year of Dividend Increases for United Bankshares, Inc.

November 10, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

United Bankshares Raises Dividend

November 4, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Favourable Signals For United Bankshares: Numerous Insiders Acquired Stock

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 1/26/2024
Ex-Dividend for 4/1 Dividend: 3/07/2024
Dividend Payable: 4/01/2024
Today: 4/19/2024
Next Earnings (Estimated): 4/24/2024
Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
Sector: Finance
Industry: State commercial banks
Sub-Industry: Regional Banks
Current Symbol: NASDAQ:UBSI
CUSIP: 90990710
CIK: 729986
Web: www.ubsi-inc.com
Phone: (304) 424-8716
Fax: 304-424-8800
Employees: 2,635
Year Founded: 1982

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: $38.00
High Stock Price Target: $41.00
Low Stock Price Target: $35.00
Potential Upside/Downside: +11.2%
Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 2.50
Research Coverage: 2 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): $2.71
Trailing P/E Ratio: 12.61
Forward P/E Ratio: 12.94
P/E Growth: N/A
Net Income: $366.31 million
Net Margins: 23.84%
Pretax Margin: 30.18%
Return on Equity: 8.05%
Return on Assets: 1.26%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.37
Current Ratio: 0.98
Quick Ratio: 0.98

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: $1.54 billion
Price / Sales: 3.00
Cash Flow: $3.22 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 10.61
Book Value: $35.36 per share
Price / Book: 0.97

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 135,040,000
Free Float: 130,097,000
Market Cap: $4.61 billion
Optionable: Optionable
Beta: 1.00

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Key Executives

Mr. Richard M. Adams Sr. (Age 77)
Executive Chairman of the Board
Comp: $2.35M
Mr. Richard Matthew Adams Jr. (Age 56)
M.D., CEO & Director
Comp: $1.94M
Mr. James J. Consagra Jr. (Age 63)
CPA, President
Comp: $1.6M
Mr. W. Mark Tatterson (Age 49)
Executive VP, CFO & Treasurer
Comp: $1.1M
Mr. Darren K. Williams (Age 52)
Executive VP and Chief Information & Risk Officer
Comp: $777.46k
Mr. Ross M. Draber
Executive VP & COO
Mr. Matthew Lee Humphrey
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
Executive VP & Chief Consumer Banking Officer

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UBSI Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell United Bankshares stock right now?: 2 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for United Bankshares in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 hold rating and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" UBSI shares.
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What is United Bankshares' stock price target for 2024?: 2 equities research analysts have issued 12 month target prices for United Bankshares' stock. 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 twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 11.2% from the stock's current price.
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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 9.0% and is now trading at $34.17.
View the best growth stocks for 2024 here.
When is United Bankshares' next earnings date?: The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, April 24th 2024.
View our UBSI earnings forecast.
How were United Bankshares' earnings last quarter?: United Bankshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:UBSI) posted its quarterly earnings results 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 earned $402.85 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $258.98 million. United Bankshares had a net margin of 23.84% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 8.05%. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $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 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 4.33%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend 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 4.54%. 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), iShares U.S. Regional Banks ETF (IAT), SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF (KRE) and ProShares Russell 2000 Dividend Growers ETF (SMDV).
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 a number of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Vaughan Nelson Investment Management L.P. (0.97%), Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC (0.04%), State of Michigan Retirement System (0.02%) and Los Angeles Capital Management LLC (0.01%). 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.
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Does United Bankshares have any subsidiaries?: The following companies are subsidiares of United Bankshares: Carolina Financial.
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United Bankshares (UBSI) Stock Price, News & Analysis

United Bankshares MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Overall MarketRank™

Analyst's Opinion

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Change versus previous month

Dividend Strength

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment

News Coverage This Week

Search Interest

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

About United Bankshares Stock (NASDAQ:UBSI)

UBSI Stock Price History

UBSI Stock News Headlines

Company Calendar

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Price Target and Rating

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Social Links

Key Executives

Key Competitors

Insiders & Institutions

UBSI Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Overall MarketRank^™