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United Community Banks (UCB): analyst forecast and price target
Analyst consensus
Moderate Buy2 Buy2 Hold0 Sell
Ratings of 4 analysts in the last 3 months12-month forecast
Based on 4 price targets given in the last 3 months, the average target is $40.33, the highest $42.00, the lowest $38.00. The average is +18.3% from the last price of $34.09.
| Analyst | Firm | Price target | Rating | Upside | Action | Date | Move vs SPY | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown Analyst | Raymond James | — | Hold | — | Reiterated | 02.10.26on TipRanks Oct 8 21:01 | +0.3%next day −1.6% · 5 days −3.3% | ↗ |
| Name not given | — | $40.00 → $41.00+2.5% | Buy | +20.3% | Reiterated | 16.09.26on TipRanks 06:25 | −1.0%next day −1.7% · 5 days −5.9% | ↗ |
| Stephen Scouten★★★★★★★★★★#391 · hits 71% · avg +12.1% | Piper Sandler | $37.00 → $38.00+2.7% | Hold | +11.5% | Reiterated | 09.09.26on TipRanks 07:35 | −0.2%next day +0.9% · 5 days +1.3% | ↗ |
| AI xAi Banks - RegionalxAI Grok-3 | TipRanks - xAI | $41.00 | Buy | +20.3% | Reiterated | 09.09.26on TipRanks 07:05 | — | |
| AI DeepSeek Banks - RegionalDeepSeek R1-0528 | TipRanks - DeepSeek | $41.00 → $40.00−2.4% | Buy | +17.3% | Reiterated | 09.09.26on TipRanks 07:05 | — | |
| AI OpenAI Banks - RegionalOpenAI 4o | TipRanks - OpenAI | $40.00 → $39.00−2.5% | Buy | +14.4% | Reiterated | 09.09.26on TipRanks 07:05 | — | |
| AI Anthropic Banks - RegionalAnthropic Opus-4.1 | TipRanks - Anthropic | $39.00 | Hold | +14.4% | Reiterated | 09.09.26on TipRanks 07:05 | — | |
| AI Google Banks - RegionalGemini 2.5Pro | TipRanks - Google | $41.00 → $40.00−2.4% | Buy | +17.3% | Reiterated | 09.09.26on TipRanks 07:05 | — | |
| AI PerPlexity Banks - RegionalPerPlexity SonarPro | TipRanks - PerPlexity | $42.00 → $41.00−2.4% | Buy | +20.3% | Reiterated | 09.09.26on TipRanks 07:05 | — | |
| Gary Tenner★★★★★★★★★★#59 · hits 81% · avg +18.1% | D.A. Davidson | $42.00 | Buy | +23.2% | Reiterated | 09.09.26on TipRanks Sep 8 12:35 | −0.4%next day −0.2% · 5 days +2.0% | ↗ |
| Russell Gunther★★★★★★★★★★#2146 · hits 68% · avg +11.8% | Stephens | $40.00 | Buy | +17.3% | Reiterated | 28.04.26on TipRanks 07:25 | +0.3%next day −1.4% · 5 days −1.9% | ↗ |
| Michael Rose★★★★★★★★★★#1122 · hits 54% · avg +9.0% | Raymond James | — | Hold | — | Reiterated | 05.01.26on TipRanks Jan 7 05:45 | +1.4%next day −0.1% · 5 days +0.7% | ↗ |
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The latest rating of each analyst in the last 12 months, as TipRanks lists them. Every rating kept, earlier ones included
Best analysts covering United Community Banks
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How the average price target moved
The average target of all analysts (their ratings of the 3 months before) on each day, the top analysts’ dashed, against the price; the site keeps this record since 1 October 2026. On 01.10.26: target $40.33 at a price of $33.35 (+20.9%); now: $40.33 at $34.09 (+18.3%).
PriceAverage targetTop analysts’ target
Recommendation trend
Strong BuyBuyHoldSell
| Rating | 05.26 | 06.26 | 07.26 | 08.26 | 09.26 | 10.26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Buy | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Buy | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| Hold | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Earnings and sales forecast
Next report: 20.10.26 (Q3 2026, date not confirmed)
Earnings per share
Next quarter’s EPS estimate — $0.77 (from $0.76 to $0.79). Last quarter: $0.71.
Sales
Next quarter’s sales estimate — $283M (from $277M to $288M). Last quarter: $381M.
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About United Community Banks
- CEO: Herbert Lynn Harton
- Employees: 3,141
- 200 E Camperdown Way, Greenville, SC, 29601, US
- www.ucbi.com
United Community Banks, Inc. functions as the parent entity for United Community Bank, through which it delivers a comprehensive array of financial solutions. These offerings cater to a diverse clientele, encompassing commercial enterprises, individual consumers, governmental bodies, educational institutions, and entities within the energy, healthcare, and real estate industries. Its core banking activities include accepting various deposit accounts, such as checking, savings, and money market options. The institution extends a broad spectrum of lending products, including real estate, consumer, and commercial loans. These are provided to individuals, small and mid-sized businesses, and non-profit organizations, encompassing both secured and unsecured options, as well as specialized mortgage financing. Furthermore, it originates loans partially backed by government initiatives like the Small Business Administration (SBA) and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs. Beyond traditional banking, United Community Banks offers robust wealth management services, covering financial planning, bespoke portfolio management, and expert investment guidance. This is complemented by trust services for fiduciary asset administration, non-deposit investment alternatives, and a suite of insurance products, including life, long-term care, and tax-deferred annuities. The company also strategically invests its own capital in a range of securities, including residential and commercial mortgage-backed securities, asset-backed securities, U.S. Treasury and agency obligations, and municipal bonds. Additionally, the firm provides an extensive suite of supplementary financial tools, such as treasury management, credit and debit card services, diverse payment and commerce solutions, equipment financing, and dedicated investment advisory and brokerage services. It also facilitates reinsurance for property contracts, operates as an insurance agency, and offers specialized services like p
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