United Bankshares reported record Q2 2025 earnings, with diluted EPS of $0.85, exceeding analyst estimates. The Piedmont Bancorp acquisition drove growth, improving net interest margin and operational efficiency while maintaining strong capital ratios.

Citigroup is a large, diversified bank with traditional banking, capital markets, and investment services. While competitive, the stock doesn't stand out from peers and has a mixed dividend history, with valuation metrics currently above five-year averages.

In today's volatile market, investors are looking for stocks that offer reliable income and growth potential. Three such stocks are Altria Group, Enterprise Products Partners, and United Bankshares, which have high dividend yields, consistent dividend growth, and strong financial health.

United Bankshares' (UBSI) buyout of Piedmont will help the former strengthen its position in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast markets.

The headline numbers for United Bankshares (UBSI) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended March 2024, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.

United Bankshares (UBSI) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of -1.54% and 0.48%, respectively, for the quarter ended March 2024. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

United Bankshares (UBSI) is well-positioned for top-line growth with decent loan demand and improving fee income. A solid balance sheet and earnings keep the capital distribution prospects sustainable.

New York Community Bancorp (NYSE:NYCB) finds itself in the eye of the storm once again. On Thursday, the bank publicly acknowledged a “material weakness” in its internal controls concerning loan review processes. This admission was accompanied by a major leadership change at the top, highlighting a period of upheaval for the company. The bank cited “ineffective oversight, risk assessment, and monitoring activities” as the root of the issues and promised to outline a remediation plan in its forthcoming annual report to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission within the next 15 days. Thomas R. Cangemi, the former CEO, stepped down immediately after 27 years at the helm of the bank but will continue to serve on the board. The bank has appointed Alessandro DiNello as the new President and CEO and Marshall Lux as the Presiding Director of the Board. Following these announcements, New York Community’s shares plummeted by over 20% shortly after the market opened on Friday. ...Full story available on Benzinga.com

United Bankshares (UBSI) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of -1.49% and 2.03%, respectively, for the quarter ended December 2023. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

Veritex Holdings (VBTX) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of -9.38% and 30.40%, respectively, for the quarter ended December 2023. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

Franklin (BEN) announces a 3.3% increase in the quarterly dividend and enhances share repurchase scope by authorizing an additional 27.2 million shares.

TowneBank (TOWN) witnessed a jump in share price last session on above-average trading volume. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions for the stock doesn't suggest further strength down the road.