United Community Banks (UCB) EVP Bradshaw Sells $50K of Stock

By TradeTexts Research Desk Oct 26, 2026, 5:01 PM EDT

Key Points

Richard Bradshaw, the Chief Banking Officer, sold 1,345 shares at a price of $37.17 each, reducing his stake by about 1.61% to 82,054 shares.
As of October 26, 2026, UCB was trading at $37.19, slightly above its closing price of $37.12 on the same day.
Analysts maintain a positive outlook on UCB, with a consensus rating of 'buy' and a mean price target of $40.88.

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On October 26, 2026, Richard Bradshaw, the Chief Banking Officer at United Community Banks, Inc. (UCB), sold 1,345 shares for about $49,992.57. This sale was planned, and it reduced his ownership stake by approximately 1.61%, leaving him with 82,054 shares. The information comes from a Form 4 filing with the SEC.

Bradshaw's recent sale fits into a pattern of insider trades at UCB. Earlier, he sold 1,510 shares on April 27, 2026, and 1,424 shares on July 27, 2026. These transactions suggest he is managing his holdings actively, though they do not necessarily signal a negative outlook for the bank.

UCB United Community Banks, Inc.

$37.12 +20.75% year to date

Daily close · Oct 26, 2026

Other Institutional Activity in UCB

Neuberger Berman Group, LLC holds 3,519,022 shares of UCB, having increased its stake by 28,275 shares. This is valued at about $130.6 million. Meanwhile, Earnest Partners LLC reduced its holdings by 124,213 shares, leaving it with 3,232,896 shares worth approximately $120 million.

United Community Banks, Inc. Stock Down 0.1%

As of October 26, 2026, UCB stock was recently traded around $37.19, which is about equal to its closing price of $37.12 on the same day. The stock is currently above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages, reflecting a positive trend. However, it is still below its 52-week high of $37.34.

Recent Earnings

For the trailing twelve months, UCB reported revenues of about $817.5 million and earnings per share (EPS) of $3.06. The next earnings report is expected on January 13, 2027.

Insider Buying and Selling at United Community Banks, Inc.

In addition to Bradshaw's recent sale, there have been other insider transactions. Jefferson L. Harralson, the Chief Financial Officer, sold 25,000 shares on July 28, 2026, for about $885,250. Carl Steven Carande, a Director, bought 2,101 shares on August 10, 2026, at a price of $35.35 each.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On October 21, 2026, Stephens & Co. maintained an 'Overweight' rating on UCB with a price target of $42.00. DA Davidson also maintained its 'Buy' rating with a target of $42.00 on September 9, 2026. The consensus recommendation for UCB is a 'buy' with a mean price target of $40.88 based on six analyst opinions.

About United Community Banks, Inc.

United Community Banks, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for United Community Bank, providing a range of financial services in the United States. The bank offers various deposit products, including checking and savings accounts, as well as loans and other financial services.

Bottom Line

Investors should keep an eye on UCB's upcoming earnings report on January 13, 2027, and watch for any further insider trading activity. The stock's recent performance above key moving averages suggests a stable outlook, even as insiders adjust their holdings.