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United Bankshares declares $0.38 dividend, launches 6.8M-share buyback plan
UNITED BANKSHARES INC/WV
- Q3 dividend $0.38/share; record date Sept 11, 2026; payable Oct 1, 2026; payout ~$51.8M on 136.2M shares.
- New 2026 plan authorizes repurchase of up to 6.8M shares (~5% of outstanding), replacing Nov 2025 plan.
- From Jul 1 to Aug 24, 2026, bought 768,811 shares at weighted avg $46.54 under prior plan.
- 2025 marked 52nd consecutive year of dividend increases for shareholders.