United Bankshares Inc is a financial holding company that provides banking services. The company operates in one segment: Community banking, which offers a full range-of-products and services through various delivery channels. Included among the banking products and services offered are the acceptance of deposits in checking, savings, time, and money market accounts; the making and servicing of personal, credit card, commercial, and floor plan loans; and the making of construction and real estate loans, as well as the origination and sale of residential mortgages in the secondary market. Also offered are trust and brokerage services, safe deposit boxes, and wire transfers.
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in United Bankshares Inc, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
United Bankshares Inc (UBSI) has returned 9.21% so far this year and 35.06% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, UBSI has achieved an annualized return of 1.32%, underperforming the Benchmark (SPY), which averaged 12.23% per year.
UBSI
1M2.35%
6M12.07%
YTD9.21%
1Y35.06%
5Y1.27%
10Y1.32%
Benchmark (SPY)
1M-3.85%
6M-2.35%
YTD-4.36%
1Y34.06%
5Y9.80%
10Y12.23%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of United Bankshares Inc (UBSI) with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors.
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
2026
10.41%
-2.53%
1.02%
0.99%
2025
1.72%
-4.16%
-4.28%
-0.46%
6.29%
1.36%
-2.42%
8.92%
-2.03%
-3.82%
4.43%
3.34%
2024
-3.50%
-3.64%
4.01%
-9.15%
-1.10%
-1.31%
21.13%
-0.08%
-3.49%
2.14%
11.56%
-11.61%
2023
-0.86%
1.90%
-13.30%
-6.23%
-10.44%
0.07%
12.55%
-9.75%
-9.15%
2.82%
16.67%
14.31%
2022
-3.79%
4.27%
-3.70%
-5.30%
11.16%
-6.60%
10.46%
-4.01%
-3.46%
16.73%
0.70%
-5.84%
2021
-3.62%
13.69%
1.85%
1.60%
3.75%
-12.03%
-6.27%
4.94%
0.25%
1.62%
-4.21%
0.33%
2020
-11.83%
-16.41%
-20.33%
31.69%
-1.26%
-5.37%
-8.99%
-1.43%
-17.42%
21.60%
9.54%
8.43%
2019
14.47%
8.14%
-6.28%
7.45%
-9.05%
3.95%
-0.19%
-1.57%
3.75%
3.32%
-4.73%
1.36%
2018
4.10%
-2.74%
-0.56%
-3.55%
7.52%
-1.36%
2.50%
5.91%
-7.62%
-9.59%
8.39%
-14.65%
2017
-4.78%
-1.43%
-0.47%
-6.34%
-4.85%
1.82%
-12.10%
-3.31%
10.40%
-3.62%
3.87%
-7.46%
2016
5.02%
2.76%
-5.18%
1.24%
2.68%
-4.49%
-0.29%
21.93%
-0.11%
Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for United Bankshares Inc (UBSI) and compare them to a Benchmark (SPY). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Sharpe ratio
Sortino ratio
Omega ratio
Calmar ratio
Martin ratio
sharpe ratio
The Sharpe ratio helps investors understand how much return they're getting for the level of risk taken. A higher Sharpe ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance, meaning more reward for each unit of risk.
These values reflect how efficiently the investment has delivered returns relative to its volatility over different time periods. All figures are annualized and based on daily total returns.
The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of UBSI compared to the benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.
Volatility Chart
The current United Bankshares Inc volatility is 1.01%, representing the standart deviation of percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. It shows the maximum percentage drop from a peak to a trough over a specified period, indicating the risk of significant losses. Although chart shows positive values, it represents the percentage drop from the peak, so a value of 10% means the portfolio has dropped 10% from its highest point.
Income Statement
The income statement provides a summary of a company's revenues, expenses, and profits over a specific period. It shows how much money the company earned (revenues) and how much it spent (expenses), leading to the net income or profit. This statement is crucial for understanding a company's financial performance and profitability.
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
Liabilities And Equity (USD)
33.66B
30.02B
29.93B
29.49B
29.33B
26.18B
19.66B
19.25B
19.06B
14.51B
12.58B
12.33B
8.74B
8.42B
8.45B
Equity Attributable To Parent (USD)
5.50B
4.99B
4.77B
4.52B
4.72B
4.30B
3.36B
3.25B
3.24B
2.24B
1.71B
1.66B
1.04B
992.25M
968.84M
Equity Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest (USD)
United Bankshares reported record Q2 2025 earnings, with diluted EPS of $0.85, exceeding analyst estimates. The Piedmont Bancorp acquisition drove growth, improving net interest margin and operational efficiency while maintaining strong capital ratios.
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Exceeded earnings expectations, improved efficiency ratio from 52.66% to 48.37%, successfully integrated Piedmont Bancorp acquisition, maintained strong capital ratios, and showed growth in loans and net interest margin
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Dividend King status, higher dividend yield, consistent dividend growth
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United Bankshares has a 3.92% dividend yield, has increased its dividend for 36 years, and has a 'GOOD' Financial Health Score, indicating its ability to maintain steady distributions in a competitive environment.
The headline numbers for United Bankshares (UBSI) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended March 2024, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.
United Bankshares (UBSI) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of -1.54% and 0.48%, respectively, for the quarter ended March 2024. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?
United Bankshares (UBSI) is well-positioned for top-line growth with decent loan demand and improving fee income. A solid balance sheet and earnings keep the capital distribution prospects sustainable.
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The bank cited “ineffective oversight, risk assessment, and monitoring activities” as the root of the issues and promised to outline a remediation plan in its forthcoming annual report to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission within the next 15 days.
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