UBSI

EX-99.1

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EX-99.1

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

News Release

For Immediate Release

Contact: W. Mark Tatterson

July 23, 2026

Chief Financial Officer

(800) 445-1347 ext. 8716

United Bankshares, Inc. Announces Record Earnings

for the Second Quarter of 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. and CHARLESTON, WV-- United Bankshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: UBSI) (“United”), today reported record earnings for the second quarter of 2026 of $131.4 million, or $0.95 per diluted share. Second quarter of 2026 results produced annualized returns on average assets, average shareholders’ equity, and average tangible common equity, a non-GAAP measure, of 1.56%, 9.53%, and 15.15%, respectively.

“We delivered record results in the second quarter, and our consistent and disciplined approach to managing our Company’s affairs continues to pay dividends,” stated Richard M. Adams, Jr., United’s Chief Executive Officer. “We look forward to continued growth in the second half of the year.”

Earnings for the first quarter of 2026 were $124.2 million, or $0.89 per diluted share, and annualized returns on average assets, average shareholders’ equity, and average tangible common equity were 1.49%, 9.08%, and 14.40%, respectively. Earnings for the second quarter of 2025 were $120.7 million, or $0.85 per diluted share, and annualized returns on average assets, average shareholders’ equity, and average tangible common equity were 1.49%, 9.05%, and 14.67%, respectively.

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United Bankshares, Inc. Announces…

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Second quarter of 2026 compared to the first quarter of 2026

Earnings for the second quarter of 2026 were $131.4 million, or $0.95 per diluted share, as compared to earnings of $124.2 million, or $0.89 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2026.

Net interest income for the second quarter of 2026 was $285.3 million, an increase of $2.8 million, or 1%, from the first quarter of 2026. Fully tax-equivalent net interest income, a non-GAAP measure which adjusts for the tax-favored status of income from certain loans and investments, also increased $2.8 million, or 1%, from the first quarter of 2026. The net interest margin was 3.81% and 3.80% for the second quarter of 2026 and the first quarter of 2026, respectively. The interest spread for the second quarter of 2026 increased 1 basis point to 3.07% from the first quarter of 2026 due to a 3 basis point decrease in the average cost of funds partially offset by a 2 basis point decrease in the yield on average earning assets. The decrease in the average cost of funds was primarily due to a 2 basis point decrease in the rate paid on average interest-bearing deposits. The decrease in the yield on average earning assets was driven by a 6 basis point decrease in the yield on average net loans and loans held for sale partially offset by a 19 basis point increase in the yield on average investment securities. Acquired loan accretion income was $5.0 million for the second quarter of 2026, a decrease of $2.5 million from the first quarter of 2026 which contributed to an approximately 4 basis point decrease in the interest spread and in the net interest margin. The increase in the yield on average investment securities reflects United’s strategic purchases of higher yielding investment securities throughout 2026.

The provision for credit losses for the second quarter of 2026 was $5.0 million as compared to $7.8 million for the first quarter of 2026. The provision for credit losses for the second quarter of 2026 reflected $5.1 million of net charge-offs and a relatively flat allowance for loan & lease losses from the prior quarter-end. The provision for credit losses for the first quarter of 2026 reflected $5.7 million of net charge-offs and a $2.1 million increase in the allowance for loan & lease losses from the prior quarter-end.

Noninterest income for the second quarter of 2026 was $38.5 million, an increase of $4.4 million, or 13%, from the first quarter of 2026 driven by a $2.7 million increase in other noninterest income and smaller increases in several other categories of noninterest income. The increase in other noninterest income was primarily due to higher market values of underlying investments associated with postretirement benefit plans, which was largely offset by an increase in postretirement benefit costs recorded in noninterest expense as described below. Additionally, net gains on investment securities of $2.8 million for the second quarter of 2026 included a $5.9 million gain as a result of the sale of an unaffiliated company in which United held an investment that was recorded within other investment securities, a $5.7 million gain from a VISA share exchange, and $1.0 million in unrealized fair value gains on equity securities. The gain on the VISA share exchange included $1.8 million that was realized through the sale of eligible shares and the remainder of which related to shares held at fair value at quarter-end and which are eligible to be sold in the

EX-99.1

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EX-99.1

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

News Release

For Immediate Release

Contact: W. Mark Tatterson

April 23, 2026

Chief Financial Officer

(800) 445-1347 ext. 8716

United Bankshares, Inc. Announces Earnings

for the First Quarter of 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. and CHARLESTON, WV— United Bankshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: UBSI) (“United”), today reported earnings for the first quarter of 2026 of $124.2 million, or $0.89 per diluted share. First quarter of 2026 results produced annualized returns on average assets, average shareholders’ equity, and average tangible common equity, a non-GAAP measure, of 1.49%, 9.08%, and 14.40%, respectively.

“Against the backdrop of geopolitical and macroeconomic uncertainties, UBSI continues to deliver resilient results,” stated Richard M. Adams, Jr., United’s Chief Executive Officer. “Strong earnings, sound asset quality, and efficient capital allocation highlight the first quarter, and we are well-positioned for success going forward.”

Earnings for the fourth quarter of 2025 were $128.8 million, or $0.91 per diluted share, and annualized returns on average assets, average shareholders’ equity, and average tangible common equity for the fourth quarter of 2025 were 1.52%, 9.31%, and 14.86%, respectively. Earnings for the first quarter of 2025 were $84.3 million, or $0.59 per diluted share, and annualized returns on average assets, average shareholders’ equity, and average tangible common equity were 1.06%, 6.47%, and 10.61%, respectively. United completed its acquisition of Atlanta-based Piedmont Bancorp, Inc. (“Piedmont”) on January 10, 2025. The first quarter of 2025 included $30.0 million, or approximately $0.17 per diluted share, in merger-related noninterest expenses and merger-related provision for credit losses.

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First quarter of 2026 compared to the fourth quarter of 2025

Earnings for the first quarter of 2026 were $124.2 million, or $0.89 per diluted share, as compared to earnings of $128.8 million, or $0.91 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2025.

Net interest income for the first quarter of 2026 was $282.5 million, a decrease of $4.9 million, or 2%, from the fourth quarter of 2025. Tax-equivalent net interest income, a non-GAAP measure which adjusts for the tax-favored status of income from certain loans and investments, decreased $5.0 million, or 2%, from the fourth quarter of 2025. The net interest margin was 3.80% and 3.83% for first quarter of 2026 and the fourth quarter of 2025, respectively. The interest rate spread for the first quarter of 2026 increased 2 basis points to 3.06% from the fourth quarter of 2025 due to a 14 basis point decrease in the average cost of funds partially offset by a 12 basis point decrease in the yield on average earning assets. The decrease in the average cost of funds was primarily due to a 14 basis point decrease in the average rate paid on interest-bearing deposits. The decrease in the yield on average earning assets was primarily due to an 11 basis point decrease in the yield on average net loans and loans held for sale, a 26 basis point decrease in the yield on average short-term investments and lower acquired loan accretion income. Acquired loan accretion income was $7.5 million and $8.5 million for the first quarter of 2026 and fourth quarter of 2025, respectively.

The provision for credit losses for the first quarter of 2026 was $7.8 million as compared to $6.8 million for the fourth quarter of 2025. The provision for credit losses for the first quarter of 2026 reflected $5.7 million of net charge-offs and a $2.1 million increase in the allowance for loan & lease losses from the prior quarter-end. The provision for credit losses for the fourth quarter of 2025 reflected $9.3 million of net charge-offs and a $2.5 million decrease in the allowance for loan & lease losses from the prior quarter-end.

Noninterest income for the first quarter of 2026 was $34.1 million, an increase of $3.1 million, or 10%, from the fourth quarter of 2025. Net gains on investment securities were $2.3 million for the first quarter of 2026 as compared to net losses on investment securities of $218 thousand for the fourth quarter of 2025. Net gains on investment securities for the first quarter of 2026 were primarily due to gains on sales of equity securities. Fees from brokerage services increased $1.4 million from the fourth quarter of 2025 to $7.4 million, primarily due to higher volume driven by growth in the business.

Noninterest expense for the first quarter of 2026 of $152.8 million was relatively flat from the fourth quarter of 2025, slightly increasing $1.1 million, or less than 1%. An increase in employee benefits of $3.0 million and an increase in Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) insurance expense of $1.1 million was mostly offset by a $1.1 million decrease in data processing and smaller decreases in several other categories of nonin

8-K

UNITED BANKSHARES INC/WV false 0000729986 0000729986 2026-01-22 2026-01-22

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 22, 2026

United Bankshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

West Virginia

No. 002-86947

55-0641179

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

(Commission File Number)

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

300 United Center

500 Virginia Street, East

Charleston, West Virginia 25301

(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (304) 424-8800 (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) Not Applicable (Former name or address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, par value $2.50 per share

UBSI

NASDAQ Global Select Market Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Emerging growth company ☐ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition On January 22, 2026 United Bankshares, Inc. (“United”) announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and year of 2025. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this report. The press release is being furnished under Item 2.02 of this Form 8-K. Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

(c) The following exhibits are being furnished herewith:

99.1

Press Release, dated January 22, 2026, issued by United Bankshares, Inc.

99.2

Slide presentation of financial information for the fourth quarter and year of 2025

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

UNITED BANKSHARES, INC.

Date: January 22, 2026

By:

/s/ W. Mark Tatterson

W. Mark Tatterson, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer