UCB
United Community Banks
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Financial Services
- NYSE: UCB
- Dividend
Last dividend date: Jun 15, 2026
Dividend yield: 2.94%
Payout ratio: 36.6%
United Community Banks's last dividend of $0.25 per share was on Jun 15, 2026 (ex-date). The annualized dividend payment of $1 per share represents a current dividend yield of 3%.
UCB dividend stats
vs. Financial Services sector
United Community Banks Dividend yield
United Community Banks's dividend yield of 3% is above the Financial Services sector and the industry average. Compared to its Financial Services sector average of 2.59%, United Community Banks's dividend yield is 16% higher. The historical 5-year average of UCB's dividend yield is 2.6%, which is below the current yield.
UCB Dividend history
United Community Banks has a dividend history dating as far as 2002, but when it comes to recent years the company has recorded 12 consecutive years of dividend payments. Our records of UCB show that the company has issued four quarterly dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has grown by 4.2% since one year ago. But with the stock price up by 20% from a year ago, the dividend yield marks a decrease of 13%.
United Community Banks Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026 | $0.25 | 2.99% |
| Mar 13, 2026 | $0.25 | 3.31% |
| Dec 15, 2025 | $0.25 | 3.04% |
| Sep 15, 2025 | $0.25 | 3.06% |
| Jun 13, 2025 | $0.24 | 3.4% |
| Mar 14, 2025 | $0.24 | 2.53% |
| Dec 16, 2024 | $0.24 | 1.44% |
| Sep 16, 2024 | $0.24 | 0.82% |
United Community Banks dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
United Community Banks's payout ratio of 36.6% is above the Financial Services sector and the industry average. Compared to its Financial Services sector average of 34%, United Community Banks's payout ratio is 8% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
UCB dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| COLB Columbia Banking System Inc | 4.7% | $1.47 | 57.2% |
| UCB United Community Banks Inc | 2.94% | $1 | 36.6% |
| BANF Bancfirst Corp | 1.72% | $1.93 | 26% |
| ABCB Ameris Bancorp | 0.91% | $0.8 | 12.5% |
Frequently asked questions
Does United Community Banks pay a dividend?
Yes, United Community Banks has paid four dividends in the last 12 months. UCB has been paying dividends since 2014.
When was UCB's last dividend?
United Community Banks's last dividend ex-date was on Jun 15, 2026. The dividend amount was $0.25 per share.
How much dividend does United Community Banks pay (per share)?
UCB has paid dividend of $1 per share in the last year.
What is United Community Banks's dividend yield?
United Community Banks's current dividend yield is 3%.
How often does United Community Banks pay dividends?
United Community Banks has a quarterly dividend frequency.
What is United Community Banks's dividend payout ratio?
United Community Banks's dividend payout ratio is 36.6%.
Does United Community Banks pay a good dividend?
United Community Banks's dividend yield is above the Financial Services sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.