Best Dividend Kings: October 2026

Dividend Kings have outperformed SPY YTD, rising 13.5% versus SPY's 12.32%, with a strong October rebound. Twenty-six Dividend Kings appear both potentially undervalued and offer long-term annualized expected returns of at least 10%. Dividend growth for the Kings in 2026 averages 4.65%, with recent increases from GRC, NWN, and RPM.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 26, 2026

United Bankshares, Inc. Announces Earnings for the Third Quarter of 2026

WASHINGTON & CHARLESTON, W.Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--United Bankshares, Inc. Announces Earnings for the Third Quarter of 2026.

Business Wire • Oct 22, 2026

United Bankshares (UBSI) Q3 Earnings Meet Estimates

United Bankshares (UBSI) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.94 per share, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate . This compares to earnings of $0.92 per share a year ago.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 22, 2026

United Bankshares (UBSI) is a Top Dividend Stock Right Now: Should You Buy?

Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does United Bankshares (UBSI) have what it takes?

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 19, 2026

United Bankshares (UBSI) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?

United Bankshares (UBSI) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 15, 2026

United Bankshares, Inc. Announces Florida Expansion

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--United Bankshares, Inc. Announces Florida Expansion.

Business Wire • Oct 8, 2026

This is Why United Bankshares (UBSI) is a Great Dividend Stock

Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does United Bankshares (UBSI) have what it takes?

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 2, 2026

United Bankshares: Record Dividends And Superior CET1 Ratios Support A Buy Rating

United Bankshares is rated a Buy, trading at a 12.5% discount to sector peers with a forward ROE of 79% above the median. 41% of UBSI's loan book will reprice in the next 3 months, potentially boosting net interest margin and income growth. UBSI maintains a robust 13.1% CET1 ratio and has authorized a 5% share buyback alongside a record 52nd consecutive dividend increase.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 1, 2026

Best Dividend Kings: September 2026

Dividend Kings are underperforming SPY in September, with a -4.22% average return versus SPY's marginal gain. Despite aggregate weakness, 29 Dividend Kings appear both undervalued and offer a long-term expected return of at least 10%. Recent dividend increases and higher projected earnings growth have modestly improved the Kings' average dividend growth rate to 4.49%.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 26, 2026

The Dividend Kings Ranked By Quality Scores (September 2026)

Dividend Kings have a 50+ year track record of increasing dividends, showcasing resilience through economic challenges. I rank the Dividend Kings using my 9F Quality Scores, blending qualitative and quantitative factors for a robust, investment-grade assessment. ADP stands out as the best total-return candidate. It is undervalued, high-quality, and offering a strong projected dividend growth rate and Adjusted Chowder Number.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 18, 2026