

Does United Community Banks (UCB) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.

Operating earnings reached $0.77 per share in the third quarter. Core annualized loan growth reached 10% excluding Navitas and Peach State.

United Community Banks (UCB) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).

BBCP, ATLO and UCB made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) income stocks list on October 22, 2026.

BBCP, UCB, TGS, STX and IMUX have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on October 22, 2026.

Shares were up 13%—erasing losses in the year to date—after the company raised its annual guidance for the second time this year, citing strong U.S. demand for its blockbuster drug.

United Community Banks, Inc. ( UCB ) Q3 2026 Earnings Call October 20, 2026 8:30 AM EDT Company Participants Herbert Harton - President, Chairman & CEO Tom Speir - Executive VP & CFO Richard Bradshaw - President & Chief Banking Officer Robert Edwards - Executive VP & Chief Risk Officer Conference Call Participants Russell Elliott Gunther - Stephens Inc., Research Division Gary Tenner - D.A. Davidson & Co., Research Division William Jones - Keefe, Bruyette, & Woods, Inc., Research Division Michael Rose - Raymond James & Associates, Inc., Research Division Christopher Marinac - Brean Capital, LLC, Research Division Emily Graves Stephen Scouten - Piper Sandler & Co., Research Division Presentation Operator Good morning, and welcome to United Community Banks' Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Call.

United Community Banks NYSE: UCB reported third-quarter operating earnings of $0.77 per share, up from $0.71 in the second quarter, as core loan and deposit growth accelerated and the company completed actions intended to simplify its business, reduce credit risk and reposition its securities portfolio.