United Bankshares Inc - UBSI STOCK NEWS

United Bankshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: UBSI) reported first-quarter 2023 earnings of $98.3 million, or $0.73 per diluted share, slightly down from $99.8 million or $0.74 in the previous quarter, but up from $81.7 million or $0.60 in Q1 2022. The annualized return on average assets decreased to 1.35%, while average equity and tangible equity returns were 8.72% and 14.97%, respectively. Key metrics included a net interest margin of 3.63% and an efficiency ratio of 51.46%. Net interest income fell by 6% due to rising interest expenses, despite a 22% increase year-over-year. The provision for credit losses was $6.9 million, down from $16.4 million in Q4 2022. Total non-performing loans dropped to $42.4 million, reflecting strong asset quality.

United Bankshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: UBSI) will present at the Raymond James 44th Annual Institutional Investors Conference on March 6, 2023, at 1:40 p.m. ET. CEO Rick Adams and CFO W. Mark Tatterson will discuss the company's financial performance and objectives during the 30-minute presentation. Investors can stream the event live and access the archived webcast for a year through https://wsw.com/webcast/rj127/ubsi/1608162. United reported consolidated assets of approximately $29.5 billion as of December 31, 2022, and operates nearly 250 offices across several states, including Virginia, Maryland, and West Virginia.

United Bankshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: UBSI) has declared a first quarter 2023 dividend of $0.36 per share, amounting to approximately $48.6 million for shareholders of record as of March 10, 2023. This dividend is payable on April 3, 2023. The announcement marks 49 consecutive years of dividend increases, a feat achieved by only one other major U.S. banking company. As of December 31, 2022, United's consolidated assets were approximately $29.5 billion.

United Bankshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: UBSI) reported record earnings of $379.6 million for 2022, up from $367.7 million in 2021. Earnings per diluted share were $2.80, slightly lower than $2.83 in 2021. Q4 earnings totaled $99.8 million or $0.74 per diluted share, compared to $102.6 million in Q3. Key highlights include a record net interest income of $896.4 million for the year, driven by strong loan growth and net interest margin expansion. However, the provision for credit losses rose to $16.4 million in Q4 due to loan growth and macroeconomic forecasts. The company maintained a solid credit quality with non-performing loans at 0.29%.

United Bankshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: UBSI) declared a fourth quarter dividend of $0.36 per share, marking an increase from $1.41 in 2021 to $1.44 for 2022. The total dividend payout amounts to approximately $48.5 million, affecting 134.7 million shares, and will be paid on January 3, 2023 to shareholders of record as of December 9, 2022. This is the 49th consecutive year of dividend increases for United, making it one of only two primary banking companies in the USA with such a long history.

United Bankshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: UBSI) reported third-quarter 2022 earnings of $102.6 million, or $0.76 per diluted share, up from $95.6 million in Q2 2022. This performance was driven by a 16% annualized loan growth and a net interest margin of 3.78%, reflecting a 40 basis point increase. Non-performing loans improved to 0.35% of total loans. However, noninterest income fell by 25%, mainly due to decreased mortgage banking activities. The company remains well-capitalized with a risk-based capital ratio of 14.4%.

United Bankshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: UBSI) announced a third quarter dividend of $0.36 per share for shareholders as of September 9, 2022. This $48.5 million payout, based on 134.6 million shares, will be payable on October 3, 2022. The year 2021 marked the 48th consecutive year of dividend increases, a record matched by only one other major US banking company. As of June 30, 2022, United held approximately $28.8 billion in consolidated assets, and operates nearly 250 offices across multiple states.

United Bankshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: UBSI) reported a strong second quarter of 2022 with earnings of $95.6 million, or $0.71 per diluted share, up from $81.7 million, or $0.60 per diluted share in Q1 2022. The annualized loan growth was 15%, while net interest margin expanded to 3.38%, a 39 basis points increase. Credit quality remains robust with non-performing loans at 0.37%. The net interest income rose by 12% compared to Q1 2022, driven by rising market rates. However, noninterest income fell by 5% due to a decline in mortgage banking activities.

United Bankshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: UBSI) has declared a second quarter dividend of $0.36 per share, totaling approximately $48.7 million, payable on July 1, 2022, to shareholders of record as of June 10, 2022. This marks the 48th consecutive year of dividend increases for the company, a notable achievement shared by only one other major US banking institution. As of March 31, 2022, United reported consolidated assets of around $29.4 billion, reflecting its robust market position.