United Bankshares Reports Q1 Earnings, Announces $96M in Share Repurchases

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United Bankshares reported Q1 2026 earnings of $0.89 diluted EPS, a linked-quarter decline, but highlighted strong capital with $96.2 million in recent share repurchases and stable credit quality.

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• Q1 2026 Financial Results

  Reported net income of $124.2 million, or $0.89 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2026.

• Linked-Quarter Performance

  Net income decreased from $128.8 million ($0.91 diluted EPS) in Q4 2025. Net interest income also saw a 2% linked-quarter decrease to $282.5 million.

• Credit Quality Update

  Non-performing assets slightly increased to $113.2 million (0.34% of total assets) from $110.3 million in Q4 2025, but net charge-offs decreased to $5.7 million (0.09% annualized) from $9.3 million in Q4 2025.

• Significant Share Repurchases

  Repurchased 1.7 million common shares for $69.4 million in Q1 2026, and an additional 633,000 shares for $26.8 million between April 1-22, 2026. Capital ratios remain robust.

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United Bankshares reported mixed first-quarter results, with net income and net interest income declining linked-quarter but showing strong year-over-year growth (partially due to merger-related expenses in Q1 2025). The company demonstrated robust capital management by repurchasing a significant amount of shares, totaling $69.4 million in Q1 2026 and an additional $26.8 million in April. While credit quality metrics saw a slight increase in non-performing assets, net charge-offs improved, and capital ratios remain well above regulatory requirements. The provided 2026 outlook offers investors a forward view on key financial metrics, including loan and deposit growth, net interest income, and provision expense.