NYSE$UCB
United Community Banks Inc · Q4 2023 earnings
Q4 2023 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
United Community Banks reported mixed results for Q4 2023, with net income impacted by non-operating items but underlying banking operations showing strength in deposit and loan growth.
United Community Banks, Inc. announced a net income of $14.1 million for the fourth quarter. Diluted earnings per share were $0.11, while operating diluted earnings per share reached $0.53. The bank experienced deposit and loan growth, and net interest revenue increased modestly. Asset quality remained solid, excluding Navitas.
- Net income for the fourth quarter was $14.1 million, with diluted earnings per share at $0.11.
- Operating diluted earnings per share increased to $0.53, driven by core banking operations.
- Deposits grew at an annualized rate of 8%, and loans grew at an annualized rate of 2.5%.
- Net interest margin decreased slightly to 3.19%, but the pace of margin compression has slowed.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
United Community Banks · Revenue · Quarterly
$180M
Forward guidance
United Community Banks is optimistic about 2024, citing strong economic conditions in its markets and a focus on customer service. The bank remains cautious in its underwriting and portfolio management due to the uncertain economic environment.
Tailwinds
- Economic conditions remain strong in our markets
- Our teams continue to be focused on leading our markets in customer service
- United was named one of the “Best Banks to Work For” by American Banker for the seventh consecutive year
- We are in the final phases of refreshing our corporate logo and brand across our franchise
- Our commitment to investing in our people, technology and customers’ needs with a culture of caring will remain the same as we continue to grow
Headwinds
- We continue to be cautious in our underwriting and portfolio management given the inherent uncertainty in the environment
- Closely monitoring for potential changes in both the economic environment overall and specifically in our markets
- Cost of deposits continued to drift upward
- Net interest margin decreased by 5 basis points
- Exposure to interest rate volatility in this uncertain environment
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2023
+0.0%
Avg return
Earnings day
+0.2%
Avg return
5 days after
+2.4%
Avg return
30 days after
44%
28 / 63 earnings
Positive
+7.4%
Q2 2014
Best reaction
-9.6%
Q3 2023
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | -3.3% | -3.6% | -3.1% | |
| Q4 2025 | +2.8% | +4.2% | +6.4% | |
| Q3 2025 | -0.5% | -0.5% | +1.0% | |
| Q2 2025 | -0.0% | -1.0% | +2.7% | |
| Q1 2025 | +6.6% | +10.9% | +16.4% | |
| Q4 2024 | -1.5% | +0.8% | -4.1% | |
| Q3 2024 | -1.5% | -0.3% | +19.5% | |
| Q2 2024 | +4.2% | +2.9% | +1.6% | |
| Q1 2024 | -1.4% | -2.1% | -2.3% | |
| Q4 2023 | -2.0% | -0.3% | -10.4% | |
| Q3 2023 | -9.6% | -13.4% | -4.7% | |
| Q2 2023 | +2.5% | +1.5% | +0.9% | |
| Q1 2023 | -1.0% | -5.0% | -17.3% | |
| Q4 2022 | -8.8% | -9.1% | -5.7% | |
| Q3 2022 | -0.7% | -1.3% | +0.8% | |
| Q2 2022 | +3.6% | +3.1% | +16.1% | |
| Q1 2022 | +2.9% | +1.5% | -5.1% | |
| Q4 2021 | -6.2% | -10.1% | -4.3% | |
| Q3 2021 | +3.0% | +5.3% | +5.9% | |
| Q2 2021 | +0.3% | +0.1% | +2.4% | |
| Q1 2021 | -4.3% | -1.1% | +2.9% | |
| Q4 2020 | +0.0% | +0.8% | +2.3% | |
| Q3 2020 | +3.7% | +11.9% | +31.0% | |
| Q2 2020 | +6.3% | +5.7% | -0.1% | |
| Q1 2020 | -4.6% | -1.1% | -0.4% | |
| Q4 2019 | -3.7% | -4.8% | -2.7% | |
| Q3 2019 | +4.3% | +4.0% | +5.7% | |
| Q2 2019 | +4.5% | +5.0% | -4.0% | |
| Q1 2019 | +5.9% | +7.1% | +1.6% | |
| Q4 2018 | +5.1% | +6.6% | +18.7% | |
| Q3 2018 | -5.2% | -3.3% | +2.5% | |
| Q2 2018 | -2.5% | -3.3% | -1.4% | |
| Q1 2018 | -0.9% | -0.7% | +1.3% | |
| Q4 2017 | +0.1% | +2.8% | -0.2% | |
| Q3 2017 | +2.3% | +0.4% | -1.8% | |
| Q2 2017 | -2.2% | -3.8% | -8.7% | |
| Q1 2017 | +1.4% | -0.5% | -4.6% | |
| Q4 2016 | +1.8% | -2.0% | +3.0% | |
| Q3 2016 | +0.0% | +1.2% | +27.1% | |
| Q2 2016 | +1.5% | -0.3% | +6.9% | |
| Q1 2016 | -0.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | -1.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | -0.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | -1.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | -0.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +5.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +3.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | +7.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -5.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | -3.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +2.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +2.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | -2.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +0.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | -5.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +5.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +0.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | +1.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | -5.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | -5.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -0.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | -0.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | -0.3% | — | — |
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