United Bancorp (NASDAQ:UBCP) Shares Pass Above 200 Day Moving Average - Here's Why

United Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:UBCP - Get Free Report)'s stock price crossed above its 200-day moving average during trading on Friday . The stock has a 200-day moving average of $12.89 and traded as high as $14.03. United Bancorp shares last traded at $14.03, with a volume of 7,500 shares changing hands.

United Bancorp Trading Up 0.4 %

The company has a current ratio of 0.79, a quick ratio of 0.79 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.51. The stock has a market capitalization of $76.99 million, a P/E ratio of 10.47 and a beta of 0.40. The business's fifty day simple moving average is $13.04 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $12.92.

United Bancorp (NASDAQ:UBCP - Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Friday, February 7th. The financial services provider reported $0.31 earnings per share for the quarter. United Bancorp had a return on equity of 11.73% and a net margin of 16.83%.

United Bancorp Increases Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, March 20th. Shareholders of record on Monday, March 10th will be issued a $0.1825 dividend. This represents a $0.73 annualized dividend and a yield of 5.49%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, March 10th. This is a positive change from United Bancorp's previous quarterly dividend of $0.18. United Bancorp's payout ratio is 57.48%.

Institutional Trading of United Bancorp

Several institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the business. BBR Partners LLC bought a new position in United Bancorp during the third quarter worth about $131,000. Northern Trust Corp boosted its stake in United Bancorp by 40.2% in the 4th quarter. Northern Trust Corp now owns 25,314 shares of the financial services provider's stock valued at $329,000 after buying an additional 7,264 shares in the last quarter. Founders Financial Alliance LLC grew its position in United Bancorp by 11.0% in the fourth quarter. Founders Financial Alliance LLC now owns 36,642 shares of the financial services provider's stock valued at $476,000 after acquiring an additional 3,633 shares during the period. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP grew its position in United Bancorp by 5.5% in the fourth quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 40,956 shares of the financial services provider's stock valued at $528,000 after acquiring an additional 2,125 shares during the period. Finally, Wesbanco Bank Inc. raised its stake in United Bancorp by 52.9% during the fourth quarter. Wesbanco Bank Inc. now owns 42,055 shares of the financial services provider's stock worth $547,000 after acquiring an additional 14,550 shares in the last quarter. 15.42% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

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United Bancorp Company Profile

United Bancorp, Inc operates as the bank holding company for Unified Bank that provides commercial and retail banking services in Ohio. The company provides range of banking and financial services, which includes accepting demand, savings, and time deposits. It also offers commercial, real estate and consumer loans.