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United Community Banks, Inc.

UCBยทNYSE

$32.25

-0.25%
Financial ServicesBanks - Regional

United Community Banks, Inc. operates as the financial holding company for United Community Bank that provides financial products and services to commercial, retail, government, education, energy, health care, and real estate sectors. It accepts various deposit products, including checking, savings, money market, and other deposit accounts. The company also offers lending services, including real estate, consumer, and commercial loans, to individuals, small businesses, mid-sized commercial businesses, and non-profit organizations, as well as secured and unsecured, and mortgage loans. In addition, it originates loans partially guaranteed by the SBA and USDA loan programs. Further, the company provides wealth management services comprising financial planning, customized portfolio management, and investment advice; trust services to manage fiduciary assets; non-deposit investment products; and insurance products, including life insurance, long-term care insurance, and tax-deferred annuities, as well as invests in residential and commercial mortgage-backed securities, asset-backed securities, the U.S. treasury, the U.S. agency, and municipal obligations. Additionally, it offers reinsurance on a property insurance contract; insurance agency services; treasury management; credit cards; payment and commerce solution, equipment finance, investment advisory, and other related financial services; brokerage services; and payment processing, merchant, wire transfer, private banking, and other related financial services. The company was founded in 1950 and is headquartered in Blairsville, Georgia.

At a Glance

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Market Cap$3.86B
EPS2.6300
P/E Ratio12.26
Earnings Date07/22/2026
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United Community Banks, Inc. Street Expectations Map

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Wall Street analysts project that UCB stock may rise significantly over the coming 12 months. The consensus 1-year price target stands at 39.50, with estimates ranging from a low of 39.00 to a high of 40.00.

Lowest Target
39.00
20.93%
Consensus Target
39.50
22.48%
Highest Target
40.00
24.03%

The consensus 1-year price target stands at 39.50, with estimates ranging from a low of 39.00 to a high of 40.00.

Analyst Consensus Analysis

Upside Potential

+22.5%

Strong upside potential. Consensus indicates attractive return opportunity with favorable risk-reward profile.

Analyst Agreement

2.5% spread

High analyst agreement. Narrow target range indicates strong consensus on valuation, suggesting clear investment thesis and predictable outlook.

Analyst Conviction

Very High

Strong buy conviction: High upside with tight consensus suggests compelling investment opportunity backed by analyst confidence.

Market Sentiment Insight

Rare opportunity: Exceptional upside potential with strong analyst consensus creates a compelling setup. The combination of significant price target premium and tight agreement suggests high-conviction undervaluation that may attract institutional capital.

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United Community Banks, Inc. Forward Estimates of Revenue

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Latest Revenue
1.54B
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
1.14B
FY 2026
Estimate Range
1.13B - 1.15B
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-25.6%

Significant contraction projectedโ€”major business challenges or industry disruption likely.

Analyst Coverage3 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread2%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookNeutral

Mixed signalsโ€”some positive indicators offset by concerns about growth or uncertainty.

Key Insight

Limited coverage with volatile estimates: Few analysts covering despite significant projected changes may indicate information gaps or emerging risks.

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United Community Banks, Inc. Forward Estimates of Net Income

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Latest Net Income
328.15M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
364.27M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
360.62M - 367.93M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+11.0%

Solid growth trajectory indicates healthy business performance and competitive positioning.

Analyst Coverage3 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread2%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

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United Community Banks, Inc. Forward Estimates of EPS

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Latest EPS
2.63
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
$2.99
FY 2026
Estimate Range
$2.96 - $3.02
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+13.7%

Solid growth trajectory indicates healthy business performance and competitive positioning.

Analyst Coverage5 Analysts

Moderate coverageโ€”sufficient for guidance but may lack depth of large-cap analysis.

Estimate Spread2%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookStrong

Positive analyst consensus with strong growth expectations and forecast confidence.

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United Community Banks, Inc. Forward Estimates of EBIT

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Latest EBIT
422.41M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
352.46M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
349.36M - 355.55M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-16.6%

Significant contraction projectedโ€”major business challenges or industry disruption likely.

Analyst Coverage3 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread2%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookNeutral

Mixed signalsโ€”some positive indicators offset by concerns about growth or uncertainty.

Key Insight

Limited coverage with volatile estimates: Few analysts covering despite significant projected changes may indicate information gaps or emerging risks.

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United Community Banks, Inc. Forward Estimates of EBITDA

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Latest EBITDA
456.52M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
382.64M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
379.29M - 386.00M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-16.2%

Significant contraction projectedโ€”major business challenges or industry disruption likely.

Analyst Coverage3 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread2%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookNeutral

Mixed signalsโ€”some positive indicators offset by concerns about growth or uncertainty.

Key Insight

Limited coverage with volatile estimates: Few analysts covering despite significant projected changes may indicate information gaps or emerging risks.

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United Community Banks, Inc. Forward Estimates of SG&A Expense

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Latest SG&A Expense
386.52M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
331.23M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
328.33M - 334.14M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-14.3%

Significant contraction projectedโ€”major business challenges or industry disruption likely.

Analyst Coverage3 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread2%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookNeutral

Mixed signalsโ€”some positive indicators offset by concerns about growth or uncertainty.

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United Community Banks, Inc. Insider Positioning

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During the last 12 months, insiders have sold $1.44M worth of UCB shares, with no buying activity reported.

3 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

1.5K

49.97K

Net Activity

-50K

-$50K

3-6 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

38.5K

1.34M

Net Activity

-1.3M

-$1.34M

6-9 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

1.7K

50.00K

Net Activity

-50K

-$50K

9-12 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

2

61.00

Net Activity

-61

-$61

Top Buyers

No buying activity

Top Sellers

1
HHL

Harton H Lynn

Director, Officer: President & Ceo

25.0K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$866K

2
KAH

Kumler Alan H

Officer: Svp, Chief Accounting Officer

12.0K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$426K

3
BR

Bradshaw Richard

Officer: Evp, Chief Banking Officer

4.6K sharesโ€ข4 transactions

$150K

Insider Activity Analysis

Net Insider Sentiment

Bearish

Strong bearish signal with $1.44M net selling. Heavy insider selling may indicate concerns about valuation or near-term prospects.

Buy/Sell Ratio

0.00:1

Very poor ratio. Heavy selling with minimal buying suggests insiders may be concerned about valuation or outlook.

Recent Trend (3 Months)

$50K

Heavy recent selling activity. Recent insider sales notably exceed purchasesโ€”may warrant investigation into company developments.

Insider Participation

High Selling

3 insider sellers vs. 0 buyers. Widespread selling across multiple insiders may signal concerns.

Insider Activity Insight

Multiple red flags: Heavy selling, numerous sellers, and continued recent selling create a concerning pattern. Investigate fundamental drivers and consider whether company guidance or industry conditions have deteriorated.