Short Interest in United Bancorporation of Alabama, Inc. (OTCMKTS:UBAB) Decreases By 66.7%

Key Points

• Short interest in United Bancorporation of Alabama, Inc. decreased by 66.7% in August, dropping to just 100 shares from 300 shares at the end of July.
• The company's stock price fell 1.3% to $55.28, with shares traded during midday reaching 2,300, above the average volume of 1,582 shares.
• United Bancorporation reported earnings per share (EPS) of $1.36 for the last quarter, missing analyst estimates of $1.78 by $0.42.

United Bancorporation of Alabama, Inc. (OTCMKTS:UBAB - Get Free Report) saw a significant decline in short interest in August. As of August 15th, there was short interest totaling 100 shares, adeclineof66.7% from the July 31st total of 300 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 3,200 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.0 days. Based on an average trading volume of 3,200 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.0 days.

United Bancorporation of Alabama Stock Down 1.3%

Shares of OTCMKTS:UBAB traded down $0.72 during midday trading on Thursday, hitting $55.28. 2,300 shares of the company's stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 1,582. The stock has a 50 day moving average price of $54.74 and a 200-day moving average price of $52.88. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.22, a current ratio of 0.95 and a quick ratio of 0.95. United Bancorporation of Alabama has a 12 month low of $48.10 and a 12 month high of $59.99. The company has a market cap of $181.87 million, a PE ratio of 8.71 and a beta of 0.48.

United Bancorporation of Alabama (OTCMKTS:UBAB - Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, July 31st. The company reported $1.36 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $1.78 by ($0.42). United Bancorporation of Alabama had a return on equity of 15.16% and a net margin of 23.01%.The firm had revenue of $18.68 million during the quarter. On average, sell-side analysts anticipate that United Bancorporation of Alabama will post 6.86 EPS for the current fiscal year.

United Bancorporation of Alabama Company Profile

United Bancorporation of Alabama, Inc operates as the bank holding company for United Bank that provides banking services. The company offers checking and savings accounts, certificates of deposit, individual retirement accounts, small business programs, business solutions, merchant services, and cash management services.

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