United Bankshares, the Charleston-based holding company for United Bank, currently pays a quarterly dividend of $0.38 per share, yielding 3.38%. That yield exceeds the 2.03% average for the Banks - Southeast industry and the S&P 500's 1.44%. The company's annualized dividend of $1.52 is up 2% from last year, and it has raised its dividend twice over the past five years for an average annual increase of 1.39%. With a payout ratio of 43% and a Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2026 earnings of $3.64 per share, representing 11.31% year-over-year growth, the stock carries a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
United Bankshares IncDividend yield above industry and S&P 500, with dividend growth and solid earnings outlook.