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StocksUpdated•Originally published 21 April 2026•Updated 23 April 2026•

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Raymond James Maintains Market Perform on United Community Banks Following Q1 Results and Acquisition

Key Facts

1Raymond James reiterated a 'Market Perform' rating on United Community Banks (UCB) stock.

2The bank announced the acquisition of Peach State Bancshares.

about 1 month ago

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Version 1about 1 month ago

What changed: Updated the story to include the analyst price target of $38.17, adjustments to 2026 EPS forecasts, and industry growth comparisons.

Raymond James has reiterated its 'Market Perform' rating on United Community Banks (UCB) following its Q1 2026 financial results and the announced acquisition of Peach State Bancshares. Analysts have maintained a consensus price target of US$38.17 for UCB, expressing expectations that the bank's growth will outpace the wider industry average. Following the Q1 performance, analysts slightly adjusted the earnings per share (EPS) forecasts for 2026 while leaving revenue projections largely intact. While pre-provision net revenue was softer than anticipated, the acquisition is expected to be accretive to the bank's performance by 2027. The neutral rating reflects a balance between immediate financial results and long-term strategic growth through M&A activity. Investors remain focused on the integration process and its subsequent impact on the bank's overall efficiency and revenue trajectory.