NasdaqGS:UBSIBanks
Did UBSI’s Profit Jump and Completed Buyback Just Redefine United Bankshares’ Capital Return Story?
United Bankshares, Inc. reported first‑quarter 2026 net income of US$124.2 million, up from US$84.31 million a year earlier, and confirmed it has fully executed its previously announced share repurchase program.
Between January 1 and April 22, 2026, the bank bought back 2,333,000 shares for US$94.66 million, completing a total repurchase of 2,533,000 shares for US$102.49 million, which reflects a meaningful capital return to shareholders alongside higher earnings.
We will now examine how the...