July 28, 2026

United Community Banks EVP, CFO sells $885,249 in common stock By Investing.com

 United Community Banks EVP, CFO sells $885,249 in common stock By Investing.com

Jefferson L. Harralson, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of United Community Banks Inc. (), sold 25,000 shares of the company’s common stock on July 28, 2026. The transactions amounted to approximately $885,249.

The shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $35.32 to $35.60 per share, with a weighted average price of $35.41. The stock currently trades at $35.68 with a market cap of $4.28 billion. According to InvestingPro analysis, UCB appears undervalued at current levels, trading at a P/E ratio of 11.64 and an attractive PEG ratio of 0.29. Following these sales, Mr. Harralson directly holds 37,433 shares of United Community Banks common stock. Notably, the company has raised its dividend for 12 consecutive years, currently yielding 2.84%. For deeper insights, including Fair Value estimates and comprehensive analysis, investors can access UCB’s Pro Research Report on InvestingPro.

In other recent news, United Community Banks reported its second-quarter 2026 financial results. The company announced operating earnings of $0.71 per share, which fell short of Wall Street’s forecast of $0.81 per share. Revenue for the quarter was $279.3 million, slightly below the expected $280.25 million. Despite the earnings miss, United Community Banks noted an 8% rise in operating profit compared to the previous year, with revenue increasing by 7%. The earnings results have prompted a cautious investor response, partly due to the outlook for slightly higher deposit costs later this year.

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  • Peter Lynch

    Lynch co-authored several bestselling investment classics, including One Up on Wall Street, Beating the Street, and Learn to Earn. Known for his accessible and common-sense approach to the stock market, he coined the famous investment mantra, "Invest in what you know." This philosophy empowers everyday individual investors to find market-beating opportunities by observing consumer trends and products in their own daily lives before Wall Street notices them.Beyond his writing and investing career, Lynch is a prominent philanthropist. He works actively through the Lynch Foundation to support education, medical research, and cultural organizations. He continues to serve as a vice chairman of Fidelity Management & Research Company, mentoring new generations of financial analysts.

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Lynch co-authored several bestselling investment classics, including One Up on Wall Street, Beating the Street, and Learn to Earn. Known for his accessible and common-sense approach to the stock market, he coined the famous investment mantra, "Invest in what you know." This philosophy empowers everyday individual investors to find market-beating opportunities by observing consumer trends and products in their own daily lives before Wall Street notices them.Beyond his writing and investing career, Lynch is a prominent philanthropist. He works actively through the Lynch Foundation to support education, medical research, and cultural organizations. He continues to serve as a vice chairman of Fidelity Management & Research Company, mentoring new generations of financial analysts.

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