United Community Banks, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for United Community Bank that provides retail and corporate banking services to individuals and businesses. It offers various deposit accounts, such as checking accounts, savings and time deposits accounts, NOW accounts, money market deposits, and certificates of deposit. The company also provides secured and unsecured loans that include commercial real estate, commercial and industrial, commercial construction, residential construction and mortgage, and indirect auto loans, as well as home equity lines of credits and fixed and adjustable-rate home mortgage loans. It also offers wire transfers, brokerage services, and other financial services, as well as risk management, payment processing, and merchant services. In addition, the company owns an insurance agency. As of December 31, 2017, it operated 156 locations in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. United Community Banks, Inc. was founded in 1950 and is based in Blairsville, Georgia.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Industry State commercial banks
Sub-IndustryRegional Banks
SectorFinance
SymbolNASDAQ:UCBI
CUSIP90984P30
Phone706-781-2265
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.56
Current Ratio0.84
Quick Ratio0.84
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio18.93
Forward P/E Ratio14.01
P/E GrowthN/A
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$477.98 million
Price / Sales5.13
Cash Flow$1.9082 per share
Price / Cash16.23
Book Value$16.67 per share
Price / Book1.86
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$1.63
Net Income$67.82 million
Net Margins16.20%
Return on Equity10.49%
Return on Assets1.14%
Miscellaneous
Employees2,137
Outstanding Shares79,130,000
Market Cap$2,428.35
United Community Banks (NASDAQ:UCBI) Frequently Asked Questions
What is United Community Banks' stock symbol?
United Community Banks trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "UCBI."
How often does United Community Banks pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for United Community Banks?
United Community Banks declared a quarterly dividend on Monday, May 14th. Shareholders of record on Friday, June 15th will be given a dividend of $0.15 per share on Thursday, July 5th. This represents a $0.60 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.94%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, June 14th. This is an increase from United Community Banks's previous quarterly dividend of $0.12. View United Community Banks' Dividend History.
How were United Community Banks' earnings last quarter?
United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ:UCBI) posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, April, 24th. The financial services provider reported $0.50 EPS for the quarter, meeting the consensus estimate of $0.50. The financial services provider earned $121.90 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $127.02 million. United Community Banks had a return on equity of 10.49% and a net margin of 16.20%. The business's revenue for the quarter was up 16.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $0.39 earnings per share. View United Community Banks' Earnings History.
When is United Community Banks' next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for UCBI?
5 equities research analysts have issued 12 month price targets for United Community Banks' stock. Their predictions range from $29.00 to $33.00. On average, they expect United Community Banks' share price to reach $31.25 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 0.8% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Ratings for United Community Banks.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for United Community Banks?
5 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for United Community Banks in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings, 2 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy."
What are Wall Street analysts saying about United Community Banks stock?
Here are some recent quotes from research analysts about United Community Banks stock:
- 1. According to Zacks Investment Research, "United Community Bank is a bank holding company. United conducts its operations through a community-focused operating model of separate community banks, which, as of December 31, 2016, operated at 139 locations throughout the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, Georgia, and Gainesville, Georgia metropolitan statistical areas, upstate and coastal South Carolina, north and coastal Georgia, western North Carolina, and east Tennessee. The community banks offer a range of retail and corporate banking services, including checking, savings and time deposit accounts, secured and unsecured loans, wire transfers, brokerage services and other financial services. The Company operates through its subsidiary, United Community Bank, Blairsville, Georgia (the Bank). The Bank owns an insurance agency, United Community Insurance Services, Inc., known as United Community Advisory Services, which is a subsidiary of the Bank. " (3/28/2018)
- 2. Stephens analysts commented, "We also expect additional commentary on its two pending acquisitions of HCFB and FOFN that are anticipated to close in 3Q17 and 4Q17, respectively.WereiterateourEW rating." (7/26/2017)
Who are some of United Community Banks' key competitors?
Some companies that are related to United Community Banks include East West Bancorp (EWBC), Commerce Bancshares (CBSH), Signature Bank (SBNY), Western Alliance Bancorporation (WAL), Bank Of The Ozarks (OZRK), Wintrust Financial (WTFC), First Citizens BancShares Inc. Class A (FCNCA), Associated Banc (ASB), Prosperity Bancshares (PB), Popular (BPOP), Texas Capital Bancshares (TCBI), Hancock (HBHC), IBERIABANK (IBKC), Home Bancshares (HOMB) and Chemical Financial (CHFC).
Who are United Community Banks' key executives?
United Community Banks' management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Jimmy Carl Tallent, Chairman & CEO (Age 65)
- Mr. Herbert Lynn Harton, Pres, COO & Director (Age 56)
- Mr. William M. Gilbert, Pres of Community Banking (Age 65)
- Mr. Jefferson Lee Harralson CFA, Exec. VP & CFO (Age 52)
- Mr. Alan H. Kumler, Chief Accounting Officer, Sr. VP & Controller
Has United Community Banks been receiving favorable news coverage?
Media stories about UCBI stock have trended somewhat positive recently, Accern reports. The research firm ranks the sentiment of news coverage by analyzing more than 20 million blog and news sources in real time. Accern ranks coverage of companies on a scale of negative one to positive one, with scores closest to one being the most favorable. United Community Banks earned a media sentiment score of 0.09 on Accern's scale. They also assigned headlines about the financial services provider an impact score of 46.07 out of 100, indicating that recent news coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an impact on the company's share price in the near future.
Who are United Community Banks' major shareholders?
United Community Banks' stock is owned by a number of of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Cambiar Investors LLC (0.21%), Boston Advisors LLC (0.17%), Bank of Montreal Can (0.09%), Sippican Capital Advisors (0.04%) and Municipal Employees Retirement System of Michigan (0.03%). View Institutional Ownership Trends for United Community Banks.
Which institutional investors are selling United Community Banks stock?
UCBI stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Cambiar Investors LLC, Bank of Montreal Can, Boston Advisors LLC, Municipal Employees Retirement System of Michigan and Sippican Capital Advisors. View Insider Buying and Selling for United Community Banks.
How do I buy shares of United Community Banks?
Shares of UCBI 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 Community Banks' stock price today?
One share of UCBI stock can currently be purchased for approximately $30.99.
How big of a company is United Community Banks?
United Community Banks has a market capitalization of $2.43 billion and generates $477.98 million in revenue each year. The financial services provider earns $67.82 million in net income (profit) each year or $1.63 on an earnings per share basis. United Community Banks employs 2,137 workers across the globe.
How can I contact United Community Banks?
United Community Banks' mailing address is 125 HIGHWAY 515 EAST, BLAIRSVILLE GA, 30512. The financial services provider can be reached via phone at 706-781-2265.
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