United Bankshares, Inc. (UBSI) Stock Split History

United Bankshares, Inc. has split its stock 2 times since its initial public offering (IPO). The first stock split occurred on February 16, 1988 with the ratio of 2-for-1, meaning that for 1 share of UBSI owned pre-split, shareholders then owned 2 shares. The most recent stock split took place on March 30, 1998 on a 2-for-1 basis.

These actions have increased UBSI stock's liquidity and made it more appealing to a larger group of investors. However, it's important to remember that a stock split only change the number of shares and the price per share with no impact on United Bankshares, Inc.'s total market capitalization.

For more detailed information of United Bankshares, Inc.'s stock splits, view the table below:

The answer will depend on the decisions of the company's managers and market volatility. United Bankshares, Inc. has not made an official announcement regarding whether it will enact a stock split or reverse stock split, but it has a history of doing so when UBSI stock prices become too high or too low for retail investors. Therefore, the ultimate decisions will certainly be made by United Bankshares, Inc.'s board of directors. Typically, no action is taken until its price per share reaches a specific threshold.