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United Bancorp (NASDAQ:UBCP) Share Price Crosses Above Two Hundred Day Moving Average - Here's What Happened

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Key Points

  • United Bancorp shares have recently crossed above their two hundred day moving average, with a current trading price of $14.38 compared to the 200-day average of $13.52.
  • The company announced a quarterly dividend increase to $0.1875 per share, representing a yield of 5.2% and reflecting a healthy dividend payout ratio of 59.06%.
  • Institutional investors have actively modified their holdings in United Bancorp, with notable acquisitions from firms like Raymond James Financial Inc. and Russell Investments Group Ltd.
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Shares of United Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:UBCP - Get Free Report) crossed above its two hundred day moving average during trading on Tuesday . The stock has a two hundred day moving average of $13.52 and traded as high as $14.65. United Bancorp shares last traded at $14.38, with a volume of 4,457 shares.

United Bancorp Stock Performance

The firm has a fifty day simple moving average of $14.27 and a 200-day simple moving average of $13.55. The company has a market cap of $83.92 million, a PE ratio of 11.45 and a beta of 0.39. The company has a quick ratio of 0.81, a current ratio of 0.81 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.66.

United Bancorp (NASDAQ:UBCP - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July 31st. The financial services provider reported $0.33 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. United Bancorp had a return on equity of 11.96% and a net margin of 16.44%.The firm had revenue of $7.99 million for the quarter.

United Bancorp Increases Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, September 19th. Investors of record on Wednesday, September 10th will be given a $0.1875 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, September 10th. This is an increase from United Bancorp's previous quarterly dividend of $0.19. This represents a $0.75 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 5.2%. United Bancorp's payout ratio is 58.27%.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On United Bancorp

A number of hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in UBCP. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP lifted its position in shares of United Bancorp by 5.5% during the 4th quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 40,956 shares of the financial services provider's stock valued at $528,000 after acquiring an additional 2,125 shares during the period. Northern Trust Corp increased its stake in shares of United Bancorp by 40.2% during the 4th quarter. Northern Trust Corp now owns 25,314 shares of the financial services provider's stock worth $329,000 after purchasing an additional 7,264 shares in the last quarter. Wealthedge Investment Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in United Bancorp in the 4th quarter worth approximately $258,000. Post Resch Tallon Group Inc. grew its stake in United Bancorp by 3.0% in the 1st quarter. Post Resch Tallon Group Inc. now owns 45,425 shares of the financial services provider's stock worth $593,000 after acquiring an additional 1,325 shares during the period. Finally, Commonwealth Financial Services LLC grew its stake in shares of United Bancorp by 1.2% during the 1st quarter. Commonwealth Financial Services LLC now owns 82,462 shares of the financial services provider's stock valued at $1,107,000 after buying an additional 1,005 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 15.42% of the company's stock.

About United Bancorp

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United Bancorp, Inc operates as the bank holding company for Unified Bank that provides commercial and retail banking services in Ohio. The company provides range of banking and financial services, which includes accepting demand, savings, and time deposits. It also offers commercial, real estate and consumer loans.

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