United Community Banks, Inc. Announces Completion Of Merger With Peach State Bancshares, Inc., The Parent Company Of Peach State Bank & Trust

GREENVILLE, S.C., Aug. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- United Community Banks, Inc. (NYSE: UCB) (“United”) completed its merger with Peach State Bancshares, Inc. (“Peach State”) effective August 1, 2026 whereby Peach State merged with and into United with United continuing as the surviving company (the “Merger”). Immediately following the Merger, Peach State's wholly-owned subsidiary, Peach State Bank & Trust (“Peach State Bank”), was merged with and into United's wholly-owned bank subsidiary, United Community Bank (“United Community”). Peach State Bank will operate under the United Community brand after all core systems, signage, and branding are converted to those of United Community, which is expected to occur in the first quarter of 2027.

GlobeNewsWire • Aug 3, 2026

United Community Banks, Inc. Appoints Industry Veteran Carl S. Carande to Board of Directors

GREENVILLE, S.C., Aug. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- United Community Banks, Inc. (NYSE: UCB) ("United") is pleased to announce the appointment of Carl S.

PRNewsWire • Aug 3, 2026

United Community Banks Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

United Community Banks NYSE: UCB reported higher second-quarter operating earnings and revenue, while executives said loan growth is accelerating as the company shifts focus back to its core banking franchise following the pending sale of Navitas.

MarketBeat • Jul 21, 2026

United Community Banks, Inc. (UCB) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

United Community Banks, Inc. (UCB) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha • Jul 21, 2026

United Community Banks, Inc. Reports Second Quarter Earnings

Strong Loan Growth, Sixth Consecutive Quarter of Margin Expansion, and Focus on Core Banking Business Drive Quarterly Results Strong Loan Growth, Sixth Consecutive Quarter of Margin Expansion, and Focus on Core Banking Business Drive Quarterly Results

GlobeNewsWire • Jul 21, 2026

United Community Banks (UCB) Q2 Earnings and Revenues Miss Estimates

United Community Banks (UCB) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.71 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.8 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.66 per share a year ago.

Zacks Investment Research • Jul 21, 2026

United Community Banks (UCB) Q2 Earnings: How Key Metrics Compare to Wall Street Estimates

While the top- and bottom-line numbers for United Community Banks (UCB) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended June 2026, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.

Zacks Investment Research • Jul 21, 2026

United Community Banks Is Finally Worth Banking On (Upgrade)

United Community Banks, Inc. is upgraded from Hold to a soft Buy as transformation efforts and core growth gain traction. Q2 2026 saw net interest income rise to $270.7M, with robust asset quality and return metrics exceeding peers. Strategic divestiture of non-core equipment finance and the Peach State Bank & Trust acquisition enhance capital, liquidity, and regional growth.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 21, 2026

UCB: From Rebuild To Re-Rating (Initiating Buy)

I initiate UCB SA with a Buy rating, citing its successful pivot to high-growth immunology and neurology platforms. Bimzelx is the principal growth engine for UCBJY, with €2.23bn 2025 sales and multi-indication approvals driving robust operating leverage. Portfolio diversification via Fintepla, Rystiggo, and Zilbrysq offsets legacy erosion, while recent acquisitions add long-term optionality.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 17, 2026

United Community Banks (UCB) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?

United Community Banks (UCB) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

Zacks Investment Research • Jul 14, 2026