United Security Bancshares (NASDAQ:UBFO) Share Price Crosses Below 200 Day Moving Average - Here's Why

United Security Bancshares (NASDAQ:UBFO - Get Free Report) passed below its two hundred day moving average during trading on Monday . The stock has a two hundred day moving average of $9.36 and traded as low as $8.66. United Security Bancshares shares last traded at $8.71, with a volume of 19,111 shares changing hands.

United Security Bancshares Price Performance

The company's fifty day moving average is $8.60 and its 200 day moving average is $9.34. The company has a quick ratio of 0.92, a current ratio of 0.92 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.09. The stock has a market cap of $150.29 million, a PE ratio of 10.00 and a beta of 0.37.

United Security Bancshares (NASDAQ:UBFO - Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, April 17th. The financial services provider reported $0.16 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. The company had revenue of $13.66 million for the quarter. United Security Bancshares had a net margin of 22.58% and a return on equity of 11.54%.

United Security Bancshares Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, April 22nd. Stockholders of record on Monday, April 7th were paid a dividend of $0.12 per share. The ex-dividend date was Monday, April 7th. This represents a $0.48 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 5.58%. United Security Bancshares's dividend payout ratio is currently 61.54%.

Institutional Trading of United Security Bancshares

A number of hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Y Intercept Hong Kong Ltd acquired a new stake in shares of United Security Bancshares during the fourth quarter worth approximately $120,000. Susquehanna International Group LLP grew its position in shares of United Security Bancshares by 242.4% during the fourth quarter. Susquehanna International Group LLP now owns 155,563 shares of the financial services provider's stock worth $1,571,000 after buying an additional 110,128 shares in the last quarter. Rhino Investment Partners Inc acquired a new stake in shares of United Security Bancshares during the fourth quarter worth approximately $845,000. Empowered Funds LLC grew its position in shares of United Security Bancshares by 4.8% during the fourth quarter. Empowered Funds LLC now owns 51,540 shares of the financial services provider's stock worth $514,000 after buying an additional 2,339 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP grew its position in shares of United Security Bancshares by 1.7% during the fourth quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 884,683 shares of the financial services provider's stock worth $8,935,000 after buying an additional 14,759 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 30.88% of the company's stock.

United Security Bancshares Company Profile

United Security Bancshares operates as the bank holding company for United Security Bank, a state-chartered bank that provides a range of commercial banking services to the business and professional community, and individuals in California. The company accepts various deposit products, including personal and business checking accounts, savings accounts, interest-bearing negotiable order of withdrawal accounts, money market accounts, and time certificates of deposit.