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United Bancshares posts Q2 2026 results with dividend raise and balance sheet repositioning

Jul 22, 2026, 4:06 PM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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Improved NIM and solid loan/deposit growth support earnings; dividend hike enhances income prospects, though a one-time securities loss tempers near-term upside.

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United Bancshares reported Q2 2026 net income of $1.7M ($0.61/share) and $5.3M ($1.94/share) year-to-date. The bank issued $30M of subordinated debt to fund roughly $250M in higher-yield securities and redeployed $40M of investments at a $3.8M pre-tax loss, offset by a 4.0% net interest margin and strong loan/deposit growth. The combination signals improved earning power amid balance-sheet optimization and a 13% dividend increase.

Q2 2026 net income: $1.7M ($0.61/share); H1 2026 $5.3M ($1.94/share).
Dividend raised to $0.26; record date Aug 31, 2026; payment Sept 15.
Issued $30M subordinated debt; deployed into about $250M investment securities.
Sold $40M securities for a $3.8M pre-tax loss; reinvested in higher-yield assets.
NIM at 4.00%; loan growth $38.4M (9.3% annualized); deposits up $133.8M.

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