Forecast & Rating6 analysts currently cover United Bankshares, with about 33.3% giving a positive rating — meaning they expect the stock to rise. The average price target is $50.33, about 5.3% upside from the current price of $47.80. Price targets are fairly clustered, pointing to relatively aligned views. Historically, about 54.8% of past price targets were eventually met, which adds credibility. For you, this means most institutions are cautious on United Bankshares's outlook. Data as of Aug 12, 2026; for reference only and not investment advice.
Aug 12, 2026
Price forecast
$50.335.30%
Forecast & RatingHold
6analysts
Strong buy0.00%
Buy33.33%
Hold66.67%
Sell0.00%
Strong sell0.00%
Strong buy
0
Buy
2
Hold
4
Sell
0
Strong sell
0
Target price forecast
Forecast dateAug 23, 2026
Forecast met66.8%
Stock price$47.80
Avg. target$50.3
High target$52
Low target$48
Avg. target
$50.3
High target
$52
Low target
$48
Analyst ratings
Strong buy
Buy
Hold
Sell
Strong sell
Source: S&P Global
This information is for reference only and is not investment advice.