United Community Banks Declares $0.25 Quarterly Dividend

Dividend yield of 3.1% announced for shareholders of record on March 13

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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United Community Banks, Inc. (NYSE:UCB) announced a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share, payable on April 3 to shareholders of record on March 13. This represents an annualized dividend and a yield of 3.1%. The ex-dividend date is March 13.

Why it matters

The dividend announcement demonstrates United Community Banks' commitment to returning capital to shareholders and maintaining its track record of dividend increases, which has averaged 0.1% annually over the last three years.

The details

The $0.25 per share quarterly dividend will be paid on April 3 to shareholders of record as of March 13. This represents an annualized dividend of $1.00 per share and a dividend yield of 3.1% based on the company's current stock price.

  • The dividend will be paid on April 3, 2026.
  • The ex-dividend date is March 13, 2026.
  • Shareholders of record as of March 13, 2026 will receive the dividend.

The players

United Community Banks, Inc.

A bank holding company headquartered in Blairsville, Georgia that operates primarily through its subsidiary, United Community Bank, providing a range of banking and financial services.

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The takeaway

United Community Banks' dividend increase demonstrates its financial strength and commitment to rewarding shareholders, even as the broader banking industry faces economic headwinds.