United Bankshares (UBSI) Q2 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates

Core Viewpoint - United Bankshares (UBSI) demonstrated strong financial performance in the quarter ended June 2025, with significant increases in revenue and earnings per share (EPS) compared to the previous year [1]. Financial Performance - Revenue for the quarter was reported at $306.79 million, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 19.5% [1]. - EPS was reported at $0.85, up from $0.71 in the same quarter last year [1]. - The revenue exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $298 million, resulting in a surprise of +2.95% [1]. - EPS also surpassed the consensus estimate of $0.77, with a surprise of +10.39% [1]. Key Metrics - Efficiency Ratio stood at 48.4%, better than the three-analyst average estimate of 50% [4]. - Average balance of earning assets was $28.95 billion, slightly below the estimated $29.18 billion [4]. - Net interest margin was reported at 3.8%, exceeding the average estimate of 3.7% [4]. - Net Charge-off as a percentage of average loans was 0.1%, matching the two-analyst average estimate [4]. - Income from mortgage banking operations was $2.6 million, below the average estimate of $3.28 million [4]. - Total Noninterest Income reached $31.46 million, surpassing the average estimate of $30.44 million [4]. - Income from bank-owned life insurance was $3.62 million, exceeding the estimated $2.94 million [4]. - Other income was reported at $2.1 million, slightly above the average estimate of $2.01 million [4]. - Fees from deposit services totaled $9.66 million, below the average estimate of $9.79 million [4]. - Other service charges, commissions, and fees were $1.15 million, above the average estimate of $1 million [4]. - Bankcard fees and merchant discounts reached $2.1 million, exceeding the estimated $1.89 million [4]. - Net Interest Income (Taxable Equivalent) was reported at $275.33 million, higher than the estimated $266.03 million [4]. Stock Performance - Shares of United Bankshares returned +2.2% over the past month, compared to the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +5.7% change [3]. - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 2 (Buy), indicating potential for outperformance in the near term [3].