United Bankshares Inc. (UBSI) PT Raised to $44 at Stephens

Stephens analyst Brody Preston raised the price target on United Bankshares Inc. (NASDAQ: UBSI) to $44.00 (from $40.00) while maintaining a Equal Weight rating.

The analyst commented: "Operating EPS of $0.92 beat Consensus of $0.86 (Stephens $0.87), aided by a penny lower provision profiling $0.01 reserve release as AQ metrics improved Q/Q. Core PPNR beat the Street by 3.2%, or $0.03 (Stephens +2.2%/$0.02), driven by stronger NII (+$0.02), in-line fees, and lower expenses (+$0.01). NIM expanded 3bp Q/ Q, +4bp above Consensus (+6bp Stephens), benefiting +1bp from incremental PAA and lower vs. forecast deposit costs. Peak ‘25A paydown volumes mitigated 4Q loan growth to 3.1% LQA, coming in a bit below Consensus. The ‘26E PPNR outlook is 2% above Consensus with upside NII and expense driven vs. related midpoints and inclusive of a mid-single-digit organic growth guide. We raised ‘26E PPNR by 1.0% due to a bit better trends across the P&L. We view an above peer return profile and excess capital position currently put to work via buybacks reflected in a premium P/E valuation. Reiterate EW."

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