UBCP stock: Weiss lowered rating for United Bancorp stock to Hold

Published on 10/28/2026 at 05:51 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Weiss Ratings cut United Bancorp to Hold on September 22, 2026. UBCP stock paid USD 0.1975 per share on September 18, 2026.

Rating and earnings context

Weiss Ratings lowered United Bancorp to Hold on September 22, 2026.
United Bancorp reported diluted earnings per share of USD 0.36 in the second quarter of 2026.
The quarterly dividend was USD 0.1975 per share on September 18, 2026.

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United Bancorp (ISIN US9099111091) was last at USD 13.96 on Nasdaq on October 27, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. ET. MarketBeat reported that Weiss Ratings lowered United Bancorp from Buy to Hold on September 22, 2026.

Weiss changed the rating

The downgrade gives the latest company-specific signal in the recent coverage. MarketBeat said United Bancorp had one analyst rating and a consensus Hold view on October 13, 2026. The same report cited a two hundred day moving average of USD 15.62, placing the October 13 trading low of USD 14.26 below that level.

Three dated signals for UBCP

The recent chronology is defined by three figures. On July 24, 2026, United Bancorp reported quarterly diluted earnings per share of USD 0.36 and revenue of USD 8.62 million, according to MarketBeat. On September 18, 2026, the company paid a quarterly dividend of USD 0.1975 per share. On September 22, 2026, Weiss Ratings changed its rating from Buy to Hold.

What does the earnings figure show?

United Bancorp's second-quarter 2026 diluted earnings per share were USD 0.36, while the finance statement data show net income of USD 2.095 million and a 24.00 percent net profit margin for the period. The first-quarter comparison was USD 0.33 diluted earnings per share and USD 1.911 million net income, so net income increased by USD 0.184 million, or 9.63 percent, quarter over quarter.

Dividend supports the valuation

The September payment represented an annualized dividend of USD 0.79 per share and a 5.50 percent yield, according to MarketBeat. For investors, the combination of a Hold rating, quarterly earnings of USD 2.095 million and a recurring dividend provides the clearest current framework for the stock.

Nasdaq listing and bank profile

United Bancorp is headquartered in Martins Ferry, Ohio, operates 18 banking offices and trades on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol UBCP, according to the United Bancorp corporate profile. The latest structured market figures put market capitalization at USD 80.1 million and the 52-week range at USD 12.55 to USD 17.34 as of October 27, 2026.

Stock context

United Bancorp's October 27 price was above the 52-week low and below the 52-week high, while its reported second-quarter net income exceeded the first-quarter result by USD 0.184 million.