United Bankshares Stock Forecast, Price & News

United Bankshares (NASDAQ:UBSI) Frequently Asked Questions

Is United Bankshares a buy right now?

3 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for United Bankshares in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" United Bankshares stock. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in UBSI, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
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How has United Bankshares' stock price been impacted by COVID-19 (Coronavirus)?

United Bankshares' stock was trading at $23.07 on March 11th, 2020 when COVID-19 (Coronavirus) reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Since then, UBSI shares have increased by 65.1% and is now trading at $38.08.
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Are investors shorting United Bankshares?

United Bankshares saw a drop in short interest in the month of December. As of December 15th, there was short interest totaling 2,450,000 shares, a drop of 43.8% from the November 30th total of 4,360,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 606,200 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 4.0 days. Currently, 1.8% of the shares of the stock are sold short.
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When is United Bankshares' next earnings date?

United Bankshares is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, January 27th 2022.
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How were United Bankshares' earnings last quarter?

United Bankshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:UBSI) released its earnings results on Monday, October, 25th. The financial services provider reported $0.71 EPS for the quarter, topping the Zacks' consensus estimate of $0.66 by $0.05. The financial services provider had revenue of $250.20 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $242.49 million. United Bankshares had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 8.85% and a net margin of 34.27%. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $0.80 EPS.
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How often does United Bankshares pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for United Bankshares?

United Bankshares announced a quarterly dividend on Friday, November 19th. Investors of record on Thursday, December 2nd will be given a dividend of $0.36 per share on Monday, January 3rd. This represents a $1.44 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.78%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, December 1st. This is an increase from United Bankshares's previous quarterly dividend of $0.35.
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Is United Bankshares a good dividend stock?

United Bankshares pays an annual dividend of $1.44 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 3.70%. United Bankshares has been increasing its dividend for 47 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio of United Bankshares is 48.32%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, United Bankshares will have a dividend payout ratio of 57.14% next year. This indicates that United Bankshares will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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What price target have analysts set for UBSI?

3 brokerages have issued 1 year target prices for United Bankshares' stock. Their forecasts range from $38.00 to $40.00. On average, they anticipate United Bankshares' share price to reach $39.00 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 2.4% from the stock's current price.
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Who are United Bankshares' key executives?

United Bankshares' management team includes the following people:

• Richard M. Adams, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
• Richard M. Adams, President & Executive Vice President
• Jim Consagra, Chief Operating Officer & Executive Vice President
• William Mark Tatterson, CFO, Secretary, Treasurer, CAO & Executive VP
• Douglas Bryon Ernest, Chief Credit Officer & Executive Vice President

What is Richard M. Adams' approval rating as United Bankshares' CEO?

42 employees have rated United Bankshares CEO Richard M. Adams on Glassdoor.com. Richard M. Adams has an approval rating of 86% among United Bankshares' employees.

Who are some of United Bankshares' key competitors?

Some companies that are related to United Bankshares include The PNC Financial Services Group (PNC), Truist Financial (TFC), SVB Financial Group (SIVB), Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB), First Republic Bank (FRC), Huntington Bancshares (HBAN), KeyCorp (KEY), M&T Bank (MTB), Regions Financial (RF), Signature Bank (SBNY), East West Bancorp (EWBC), Western Alliance Bancorporation (WAL), Zions Bancorporation, National Association (ZION), First Horizon (FHN) and First Citizens BancShares (FCNCA).
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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).

What is United Bankshares' stock symbol?

United Bankshares trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "UBSI."

Who are United Bankshares' major shareholders?

United Bankshares' stock is owned by many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Vaughan Nelson Investment Management L.P. (0.58%), Tributary Capital Management LLC (0.31%), Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (0.03%), Crossmark Global Holdings Inc. (0.01%) and Stratos Wealth Advisors LLC (0.00%). Company insiders that own United Bankshares stock include Craige L Smith, Gary G White, J Paul Mcnamara, Jerry L Rexroad, Mark R Nesselroad and Peter A Converse.
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Which institutional investors are selling United Bankshares stock?

UBSI stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Vaughan Nelson Investment Management L.P., and Tributary Capital Management LLC. Company insiders that have sold United Bankshares company stock in the last year include Jerry L Rexroad, Mark R Nesselroad, and Peter A Converse.
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Which institutional investors are buying United Bankshares stock?

UBSI stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Stratos Wealth Advisors LLC, Louisiana State Employees Retirement System, and Crossmark Global Holdings Inc.. Company insiders that have bought United Bankshares stock in the last two years include Gary G White, and J Paul Mcnamara.
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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 WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is United Bankshares' stock price today?

One share of UBSI stock can currently be purchased for approximately $38.08.

How much money does United Bankshares make?

United Bankshares has a market capitalization of $4.92 billion and generates $1.15 billion in revenue each year. The financial services provider earns $289.02 million in net income (profit) each year or $2.98 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does United Bankshares have?

United Bankshares employs 3,051 workers across the globe.

Does United Bankshares have any subsidiaries?

The following companies are subsidiares of United Bankshares: Carolina Financial.

When was United Bankshares founded?

United Bankshares was founded in 1982.

What is United Bankshares' official website?

The official website for United Bankshares is www.ubsi-inc.com.

Where are United Bankshares' headquarters?

United Bankshares is headquartered at 300 UNITED CTR 500 VIRGINIA ST E, CHARLESTON WV, 25301.

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 or via fax at 304-424-8800.