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NASDAQ:UCBI

United Community Banks - UCBI Stock Forecast, Price & News

$28.32
-0.01 (-0.04%)
(As of 03/29/2023 12:00 AM ET)
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Today's Range
$28.01
$28.82
50-Day Range
$26.51
$34.12
52-Week Range
$25.13
$39.50
Volume
1.19 million shs
Average Volume
719,223 shs
Market Capitalization
$3.26 billion
P/E Ratio
11.24
Dividend Yield
3.25%
Price Target
$33.00

United Community Banks MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Hold
2.25 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
16.5% Upside
$33.00 Price Target
Short Interest
Bearish
2.76% of Shares Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Strong
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-0.46
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.94mentions of United Community Banks in the last 14 days
Based on 9 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth
1.32%
From $3.02 to $3.06 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.43 out of 5 stars

Finance Sector

487th out of 892 stocks

State Commercial Banks Industry

131st out of 188 stocks


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About United Community Banks (NASDAQ:UCBI) Stock

United Community Banks, Inc. is a bank holding company, which engages in the provision of consumer and business banking services. The firm caters to individuals and small and medium-sized businesses. It offers checking, savings, mortgages, borrowing, digital baking, credit cards, and investing services. The company was founded in 1950 and is headquartered in Blairsville, GA.

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UCBI Stock News Headlines

United Community Bank Announces New Logo
Fed's Shocking New Plan to Control Your Money
The Federal Reserve has a disturbing plan that is getting ready to roll out as soon as May. This is a lot more than printing trillions of dollars or manipulating interest rates. It's about every checking account, every purchase and every money transfer in America — including yours and mine. 
Fed's Shocking New Plan to Control Your Money
The Federal Reserve has a disturbing plan that is getting ready to roll out as soon as May. This is a lot more than printing trillions of dollars or manipulating interest rates. It's about every checking account, every purchase and every money transfer in America — including yours and mine. 
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United Community Banks (UCBI) Lags Q4 Earnings Estimates
Earnings Outlook For United Community Banks
United Community Banks (UCBI) Meets Q3 Earnings Estimates
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UCBI Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 1/5 Dividend
12/14/2022
Dividend Payable
1/05/2023
Last Earnings
1/17/2023
Ex-Dividend for 4/5 Dividend
3/14/2023
Today
3/29/2023
Dividend Payable
4/05/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
4/18/2023
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2023

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
State commercial banks
Sub-Industry
Regional Banks
Sector
Finance
Current Symbol
NASDAQ:UCBI
CUSIP
90984P30
Employees
3,046
Year Founded
N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
$33.00
High Stock Price Forecast
$36.00
Low Stock Price Forecast
$30.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+16.5%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
2.25
Research Coverage
4 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$277.47 million
Pretax Margin
37.44%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$950.86 million
Cash Flow
$3.21 per share
Book Value
$24.52 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
114,411,000
Market Cap
$3.26 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.98

Key Executives

  • Herbert Lynn Harton
    Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
  • Richard W. Bradshaw
    President & Chief Banking Officer
  • Jefferson L. HarralsonJefferson L. Harralson
    Chief Financial Officer & Executive Vice President
  • Mark Terry
    Chief Information Officer
  • Robert A. EdwardsRobert A. Edwards
    Chief Risk Officer & Executive Vice President













UCBI Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell United Community Banks stock right now?

4 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for United Community Banks in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" UCBI shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in UCBI, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
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What is United Community Banks' stock price forecast for 2023?

4 brokerages have issued 12 month target prices for United Community Banks' stock. Their UCBI share price forecasts range from $30.00 to $36.00. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach $33.00 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 16.5% from the stock's current price.
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How have UCBI shares performed in 2023?

United Community Banks' stock was trading at $33.80 on January 1st, 2023. Since then, UCBI shares have decreased by 16.2% and is now trading at $28.32.
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Are investors shorting United Community Banks?

United Community Banks saw a increase in short interest in March. As of March 15th, there was short interest totaling 3,170,000 shares, an increase of 46.1% from the February 28th total of 2,170,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 661,600 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 4.8 days.
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When is United Community Banks' next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, April 18th 2023.
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How were United Community Banks' earnings last quarter?

United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ:UCBI) posted its earnings results on Tuesday, January, 17th. The financial services provider reported $0.75 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.83 by $0.08. The financial services provider earned $243.24 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $239.50 million. United Community Banks had a net margin of 29.18% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 11.37%.

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 Wednesday, February 22nd. Investors of record on Wednesday, March 15th will be paid a dividend of $0.23 per share on Wednesday, April 5th. This represents a $0.92 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.25%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, March 14th. This is a boost from the stock's previous quarterly dividend of $0.22.
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Is United Community Banks a good dividend stock?

United Community Banks (NASDAQ:UCBI) pays an annual dividend of $0.92 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 3.26%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 9 consecutive years, indicating the company has a new, but growing committment to grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio is 36.51%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, UCBI will have a dividend payout ratio of 30.07% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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What is Lynn Harton's approval rating as United Community Banks' CEO?

11 employees have rated United Community Banks Chief Executive Officer Lynn Harton on Glassdoor.com. Lynn Harton has an approval rating of 82% among the company's employees.

What other stocks do shareholders of United Community Banks own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other United Community Banks investors own include Wells Fargo & Company (WFC), Energy Transfer (ET), Harley-Davidson (HOG), AT&T (T), Enbridge (ENB), Invesco (IVZ), KeyCorp (KEY), Realty Income (O), Royal Bank of Canada (RY) and Southern (SO).

What is United Community Banks' stock symbol?

United Community Banks trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "UCBI."

Who are United Community Banks' major shareholders?

United Community Banks' stock is owned by many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Earnest Partners LLC (3.27%), Neuberger Berman Group LLC (3.26%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (3.08%), Principal Financial Group Inc. (2.90%), Geode Capital Management LLC (1.91%) and Macquarie Group Ltd. (1.81%). Insiders that own company stock include Alan H Kumler, H Lynn Harton, Jefferson L Harralson, Kenneth L Daniels, Richard Bradshaw, Robert A Edwards, Robert H Blalock and Thomas A Richlovsky.
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How do I buy shares of United Community Banks?

Shares of UCBI stock 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 Community Banks' stock price today?

One share of UCBI stock can currently be purchased for approximately $28.32.

How much money does United Community Banks make?

United Community Banks (NASDAQ:UCBI) has a market capitalization of $3.26 billion and generates $950.86 million in revenue each year. The financial services provider earns $277.47 million in net income (profit) each year or $2.52 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does United Community Banks have?

The company employs 3,046 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 official website for the company is www.ucbi.com. The financial services provider can be reached via phone at (706) 781-2265 or via fax at 706-745-8960.

This page (NASDAQ:UCBI) was last updated on 3/30/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff