United Bankshares, Inc., a financial holding company, 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. It also offers personal, commercial, floor plan, and student loans; construction and real estate loans; and consumer loans, including credit card and home equity loans. In addition, the company provides safe deposit boxes, wire transfers, and other banking products and services; investment and security, and trust services; services to correspondent banks, including check clearing, safekeeping, and 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. The company operates 142 full service offices, which consists of 51 offices in West Virginia; 86 offices in the Shenandoah Valley region of Virginia and the Northern Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. metropolitan areas; 4 offices in southwestern Pennsylvania; and 1 office in southeastern Ohio. United Bankshares, Inc. was incorporated in 1982 and is headquartered in Charleston, West Virginia.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry State commercial banks
Sub-IndustryRegional Banks
SectorFinance
Phone304-424-8716
Debt
Price-To-Earnings
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$755.45 million
Profitability
Miscellaneous
Employees2,381
OptionableOptionable
United Bankshares (NASDAQ:UBSI) Frequently Asked Questions
What is United Bankshares' stock symbol?
United Bankshares trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "UBSI."
How often does United Bankshares pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for United Bankshares?
United Bankshares announced a quarterly dividend on Friday, November 16th. Shareholders of record on Friday, December 14th will be paid a dividend of $0.34 per share on Wednesday, January 2nd. This represents a $1.36 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.88%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, December 13th. View United Bankshares' Dividend History.
How will United Bankshares' stock buyback program work?
United Bankshares announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a share buyback plan on Wednesday, August 30th 2017, which permits the company to buyback 2,000,000 shares, according to EventVestor. This buyback authorization permits the company to reacquire shares of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback plans are generally a sign that the company's board of directors believes its stock is undervalued.
How were United Bankshares' earnings last quarter?
United Bankshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:UBSI) announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, October, 25th. The financial services provider reported $0.62 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.63 by $0.01. The financial services provider had revenue of $180.46 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $189.56 million. United Bankshares had a net margin of 25.09% and a return on equity of 7.64%. View United Bankshares' Earnings History.
When is United Bankshares' next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for UBSI?
2 Wall Street analysts have issued 12-month price objectives for United Bankshares' stock. Their predictions range from $38.00 to $38.00. On average, they anticipate United Bankshares' share price to reach $38.00 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 8.3% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for United Bankshares.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for United Bankshares?
2 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for United Bankshares in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Hold." View Analyst Ratings for United Bankshares.
Has United Bankshares been receiving favorable news coverage?
News headlines about UBSI stock have been trending somewhat negative recently, InfoTrie Sentiment reports. The research group scores the sentiment of press coverage by monitoring more than six thousand news and blog sources in real time. The firm ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of negative five to five, with scores closest to five being the most favorable. United Bankshares earned a coverage optimism score of -1.4 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave media stories about the financial services provider a news buzz of 0.0 out of 10, indicating that recent press coverage is extremely unlikely to have an impact on the company's share price in the near term.
Who are some of United Bankshares' key competitors?
Some companies that are related to United Bankshares include SVB Financial Group (SIVB), East West Bancorp (EWBC), Commerce Bancshares (CBSH), Signature Bank (SBNY), Popular (BPOP), Prosperity Bancshares (PB), First Citizens BancShares (FCNCA), Western Alliance Bancorporation (WAL), First Financial Bankshares (FFIN), Investors Bancorp (ISBC), Wintrust Financial (WTFC), Bank Ozk (OZK), IBERIABANK (IBKC), Glacier Bancorp (GBCI) and Associated Banc (ASB).
Who are United Bankshares' key executives?
United Bankshares' management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Richard M. Adams Sr., Chairman & CEO (Age 72)
- Richard Matthew Adams Jr., Pres (Age 51)
- Mr. W. Mark Tatterson, Exec. VP, CFO & Treasurer (Age 44)
- Mr. James J. Consagra Jr., CPA, Exec. VP & COO (Age 58)
- Mr. Craige L. Smith, Exec. VP and Chief Admin. & Information Officer (Age 67)
Who are United Bankshares' major shareholders?
United Bankshares' stock is owned by many different of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Retirement Systems of Alabama (0.13%), Nisa Investment Advisors LLC (0.06%), Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (0.03%) and City Holding Co. (0.02%). Company insiders that own United Bankshares stock include Bernard H Clineburg, Gary G White, Michael P Fitzgerald, P Clinton Winter, Peter A Converse, Richard M Adams Jr, Richard M Sr Adams Sr and William Mark Tatterson. View Institutional Ownership Trends for United Bankshares.
Which major investors are selling United Bankshares stock?
UBSI stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including City Holding Co., Louisiana State Employees Retirement System and Retirement Systems of Alabama. Company insiders that have sold United Bankshares company stock in the last year include Michael P Fitzgerald and Peter A Converse. View Insider Buying and Selling for United Bankshares.
Which major investors are buying United Bankshares stock?
UBSI stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Nisa Investment Advisors LLC. Company insiders that have bought United Bankshares stock in the last two years include Gary G White, P Clinton Winter, Peter A Converse, Richard M Adams Jr, Richard M Sr Adams Sr and William Mark Tatterson. View Insider Buying and Selling for United Bankshares.
How do I buy shares of United Bankshares?
Shares of UBSI can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is United Bankshares' stock price today?
One share of UBSI stock can currently be purchased for approximately $35.08.
How big of a company is United Bankshares?
United Bankshares has a market capitalization of $3.62 billion and generates $755.45 million in revenue each year. The financial services provider earns $150.58 million in net income (profit) each year or $1.90 on an earnings per share basis. United Bankshares employs 2,381 workers across the globe.
What is United Bankshares' official website?
How can I contact United Bankshares?
United Bankshares' mailing address is 300 UNITED CTR 500 VIRGINIA ST E, CHARLESTON WV, 25301. The financial services provider can be reached via phone at 304-424-8716.
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