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
Industry State commercial banks
Sub-IndustryRegional Banks
SectorFinance
Phone706-781-2265
Debt
Price-To-Earnings
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$593.04 million
Profitability
Miscellaneous
Employees2,137
OptionableOptionable
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 announced a quarterly dividend on Friday, February 8th. Stockholders of record on Friday, March 15th will be given a dividend of $0.16 per share on Friday, April 5th. This represents a $0.64 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.24%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, March 14th. View United Community Banks' Dividend History.
How were United Community Banks' earnings last quarter?
United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ:UCBI) issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, January, 22nd. The financial services provider reported $0.57 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.55 by $0.02. The financial services provider had revenue of $135.82 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $137.89 million. United Community Banks had a net margin of 27.81% and a return on equity of 12.27%. United Community Banks's revenue was up 14.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $0.42 EPS. View United Community Banks' Earnings History.
When is United Community Banks' next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for UCBI?
5 Wall Street analysts have issued 1-year price objectives for United Community Banks' stock. Their predictions range from $27.00 to $34.00. On average, they expect United Community Banks' share price to reach $29.50 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 3.1% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets 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 3 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Hold." View Analyst Ratings for United Community Banks.
Has United Community Banks been receiving favorable news coverage?
Press coverage about UCBI stock has trended somewhat positive recently, according to InfoTrie Sentiment. The research group scores the sentiment of news coverage by monitoring more than six thousand blog and news sources in real time. The firm ranks coverage of companies on a scale of negative five to positive five, with scores nearest to five being the most favorable. United Community Banks earned a coverage optimism score of 1.4 on InfoTrie's scale. They also assigned media stories about the financial services provider a news buzz of 1.0 out of 10, indicating that recent news coverage is extremely unlikely to have an impact on the company's share price in the immediate future.
Who are some of United Community Banks' key competitors?
Some companies that are related to United Community Banks include East West Bancorp (EWBC), Signature Bank (SBNY), Commerce Bancshares (CBSH), Popular (BPOP), Prosperity Bancshares (PB), First Citizens BancShares (FCNCA), Western Alliance Bancorporation (WAL), Investors Bancorp (ISBC), First Financial Bankshares (FFIN), IBERIABANK (IBKC), Wintrust Financial (WTFC), Bank Ozk (OZK), United Bankshares (UBSI), Associated Banc (ASB) and First Hawaiian (FHB).
Who are United Community Banks' key executives?
United Community Banks' management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Jimmy Carl Tallent, Exec. Chairman (Age 66)
- Mr. Herbert Lynn Harton, Pres, CEO & Director (Age 57)
- Mr. Jefferson Lee Harralson CFA, Exec. VP & CFO (Age 53)
- Mr. William M. Gilbert, Pres of Community Banking (Age 66)
- Mr. Alan H. Kumler, Chief Accounting Officer, Sr. VP & Controller
Who are United Community Banks' major shareholders?
United Community Banks' stock is owned by a variety of of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (14.71%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (4.30%), Vaughan Nelson Investment Management L.P. (2.96%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (2.45%), Victory Capital Management Inc. (1.78%) and Principal Financial Group Inc. (1.70%). Company insiders that own United Community Banks stock include Bill M Gilbert and Robert A Edwards. View Institutional Ownership Trends for United Community Banks.
Which major investors are selling United Community Banks stock?
UCBI stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Bank of America Corp DE, FSI Group LLC, Segall Bryant & Hamill LLC, Boston Advisors LLC, EJF Capital LLC, Northern Trust Corp, Natixis Advisors L.P. and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. View Insider Buying and Selling for United Community Banks.
Which major investors are buying United Community Banks stock?
UCBI stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund, Millennium Management LLC, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP, Geode Capital Management LLC, BlackRock Inc., Stifel Financial Corp, Assenagon Asset Management S.A. and Two Sigma Investments LP. 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 $28.60.
How big of a company is United Community Banks?
United Community Banks has a market capitalization of $2.27 billion and generates $593.04 million in revenue each year. The financial services provider earns $166.11 million in net income (profit) each year or $2.14 on an earnings per share basis. United Community Banks employs 2,137 workers across the globe.
What is United Community Banks' official website?
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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