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Union Bankshares reports solid Q2 with dividend and leadership transition

Jul 15, 2026, 4:02 PM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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UNB delivered better-than-previous-quarter metrics, a dividend, and BV growth, which can support valuation and investor sentiment in the near term; leadership transition appears well-communicated, reducing overhang risk.

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Union Bankshares posted solid Q2 2026 results: net income $2.9M and EPS $0.61; NII rose about 11% year over year, boosting BVPS to $18.28. It also declared a $0.36 quarterly dividend and announced a leadership transition to Jeff Weidley, suggesting stability and potential BV-driven rerating for the regional bank.

  • Q2 2026 net income $2.9M; EPS $0.61; H1 $5.9M, $1.26.
  • Total assets $1.559B, up 5.3%; securities $308M, up 27%.
  • Dividend declared: $0.36 per share; record July 27, 2026; payable Aug 6.
  • Leadership transition: Weidley to lead; Silverman becomes Chair.

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