Piper Sandler Raises United Bankshares (UBSI) Price Target to $54
Key Points
- Piper Sandler now rates United Bankshares as Overweight, up from a previous target of $51.
- Piper Sandler's $54 price target implies 10.95% upside from United Bankshares, Inc.'s ($UBSI) current $48.67 share price.
- The stock recently traded at $48.67, which is about 0.8% below its closing price of $49.04 on the same day.
- Analysts have a consensus price target of $50.5 for UBSI, with six opinions supporting this average.
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Piper Sandler raised its price target on United Bankshares, Inc. (UBSI) to $54 from $51 on October 26, 2026. The firm maintains an Overweight rating, suggesting a positive outlook for the company. This change reflects Piper Sandler's updated view on the bank's performance and potential growth.
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Other Institutional Activity in United Bankshares
Earnest Partners LLC reduced its stake in United Bankshares by 163,721 shares, bringing its total to 3,970,649 shares worth about $194.7 million. Victory Capital Management Inc. also cut its holdings by 172,847 shares, ending with 2,947,138 shares valued at approximately $144.5 million. AQR Capital Management, LLC decreased its position by 85,010 shares, holding 2,289,566 shares worth about $112.3 million.
United Bankshares, Inc. Stock Up 0.4%
United Bankshares closed at $49.04 on October 26, 2026. The stock is recently trading around $48.67, which is about 0.8% below its event close. The shares are currently above their 50-day moving average by 3.4% and their 200-day moving average by 9.1%. However, they are still below their 52-week high of $49.62 by 1.9%.
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United Bankshares, Inc. daily closes and this analyst's $54 target. Not advice.
Recent Earnings
In its most recent earnings report, United Bankshares posted a trailing twelve-month revenue of about $1.26 billion and an EPS of $3.68. The next earnings report is scheduled for January 21, 2027. The company has shown a revenue growth of 2.5% year-over-year and a net margin of 40.8%.
Dividend
United Bankshares pays an annual dividend of $1.52 per share, yielding approximately 3.12%. The company has a dividend payout ratio of 41.1%.
Insider Buying and Selling at United Bankshares, Inc.
Director Mark R. Nesselroad sold 3,200 shares at an average price of $46.42 on September 1, 2026, totaling about $148,544. This transaction occurred before the recent analyst activity.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
On the same day as Piper Sandler's update, the firm maintained its Overweight rating for UBSI with a new target of $54. Earlier, on July 1, 2026, Raymond James maintained an Outperform rating with a target of $50, while Keefe, Bruyette & Woods set a Market Perform rating with a target of $48 on July 27, 2026. The consensus among analysts is a target mean price of $50.5 from six opinions.
About United Bankshares
United Bankshares, Inc. is a regional bank that provides commercial and retail banking services across the United States. It offers various banking products, including checking and savings accounts, as well as loans. The recent target increase by Piper Sandler highlights the firm's confidence in the bank's growth potential.
Bottom Line
Investors should keep an eye on United Bankshares as it approaches its next earnings date on January 21, 2027. The recent target raise by Piper Sandler may signal positive momentum for the stock, which is currently trading below its updated target. Further analyst updates may follow as the company continues to report on its performance.
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