United Bankshares Announces Quarterly Dividend

The financial services provider will pay a $0.38 per share dividend to shareholders on April 1.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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United Bankshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:UBSI), a bank holding company headquartered in Charleston, West Virginia, announced a quarterly dividend of $0.38 per share. The dividend will be paid on April 1 to shareholders of record as of March 13.

Why it matters

United Bankshares has a long history of paying consistent dividends, having raised its dividend annually for the past 26 consecutive years. The dividend payout is well-covered by the company's earnings, signaling financial stability and a commitment to shareholder returns.

The details

The $0.38 per share dividend represents an annualized yield of 3.6%. United Bankshares provides a full range of retail and commercial banking products, as well as wealth management and trust services, through its subsidiary United Bank. The company operates an extensive branch network across several states in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast regions.

  • The dividend will be paid on April 1, 2026.
  • The ex-dividend date is March 13, 2026.

The players

United Bankshares, Inc.

A bank holding company that provides a full range of financial services through its subsidiary United Bank, with an extensive branch network across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast regions.

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The takeaway

United Bankshares' consistent dividend payouts and history of annual increases demonstrate the company's financial strength and commitment to shareholder value, even in challenging economic environments.