United Community Banks, Inc. (UCB) Stock Forecast
UCB analyst forecast
as of October 17, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 3.71 / 5 from 7 analysts
- Price target
- $40.17 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +17.8% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 20, 2026 EPS estimate $0.77
- 52-week range
- $28.94 – $37.09
UCB analyst ratings
7 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
UCB price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
UCB earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.77 | $0.76 | $0.79 | $0.75 | +3.0% | 7 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $2.99 | $2.94 | $3.06 | $2.71 | +10.5% | 7 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $3.36 | $3.25 | $3.45 | $2.99 | +12.1% | 7 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
UCB revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $282.1M | $277.4M | $287.5M | +1.9% | 5 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $1.12B | $1.12B | $1.12B | +5.0% | 6 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $1.17B | $1.16B | $1.18B | +4.5% | 6 |
UCB EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
UCB revenue: reported and forecast
UCB EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.86 | $0.74 | $0.75 | $0.77 | $0.77 | −9.8% | 5 up · 0 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $3.12 | $2.92 | $2.92 | $2.99 | $2.99 | −4.1% | 5 up · 0 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $3.21 | $3.22 | $3.23 | $3.34 | $3.36 | +4.5% | 7 up · 0 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
UCB earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; UCB beat in 9 of 12.
What analysts expect from UCB
7 analysts cover United Community Banks; their consensus rating is buy (3.71 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $40.17, 17.8% above the latest close of $34.09. Analysts expect earnings of $2.99 per share for 2026, +10.5% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $3.36 per share on revenue of $1.2 billion. United Community Banks beat the EPS estimate in 9 of the last 12 quarters.
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UCB forecast FAQ
What is United Community Banks's price target?
The average analyst price target for United Community Banks is $40.17, 17.8% above the latest close of $34.09.
Is United Community Banks a buy, hold or sell?
Of 7 analysts covering United Community Banks, 2 rate it a strong buy, 1 a buy, 4 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is United Community Banks's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $2.99 per share for 2026 (range $2.94 to $3.06); for 2027 the estimate is $3.36.
What is United Community Banks's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $1.1 billion, growth of 5.0%; for 2027 it is $1.2 billion.
When does United Community Banks report earnings?
United Community Banks is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 20, 2026 before the market opens; the EPS estimate is $0.77.
Does United Community Banks usually beat earnings estimates?
United Community Banks reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 9 of the last 12 quarters.