United Bancorp, Inc. Declares a Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.1925 per Common Share Producing a Forward Yield of 5.6% and Announces a Special Dividend Payment of $0.1750 per Common Share

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United Bancorp (NASDAQ:UBCP) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.1925 per common share payable March 20, 2026, to holders of record on March 10, 2026, and approved a one-time special dividend of $0.1750 per share payable the same date.

The regular dividend represents a $0.01 (5.5%) increase versus the prior-year quarter and implies a forward regular yield of 5.6%. Inclusive of the special payment, United Bancorp projects $0.9450 of cash dividends for the year. As of December 31, 2025, the company reported $857.4 million in total assets and $70.5 million in total shareholders' equity.

Positive

• Quarterly dividend raised to $0.1925 (5.5% increase)
• Special dividend of $0.1750 payable March 20, 2026
• Projected annual dividends of $0.9450 inclusive of special payment
• Forward yield of 5.6% on regular dividends
• Year-end balance sheet: $857.4M assets and $70.5M equity

Negative

• None.

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MARTINS FERRY, OH / ACCESS Newswire / February 19, 2026 / On February 18, 2026, the Board of Directors of United Bancorp, Inc. (UBCP) declared a first quarter cash dividend of $0.1925, which is payable on March 20, 2026 to shareholders of record on March 10, 2026. This is an increase of $0.01, or 5.5%, over the cash dividend paid in the first quarter of last year. At this new level and on a forward basis, the regular cash dividend is $0.77, which produces a forward yield of 5.4% based on the market value at the most recent quarter-end.

In addition to this regular cash dividend payment, the Board of Directors of United Bancorp, Inc. also approved a one-time, special dividend of $0.1750 per common share, which is payable on March 20, 2026 to shareholders of record on March 10, 2026. The Board of Directors approved this special cash dividend based on the Company's continued solid earnings, ample liquidity and strong capital position as of year-end 2025. At the current quarterly cash dividend payment level on a forward basis and inclusive of this special dividend payment, United Bancorp, Inc. is projected to pay cash dividends of $0.9450 in the current year.

United Bancorp, Inc. is headquartered in Martins Ferry, Ohio and has total assets of $857.4 million and total shareholder's equity of $70.5 million as of December 31, 2025. Through its single bank charter, Unified Bank, the Company currently has nineteen banking centers that serve the Ohio Counties of Athens, Belmont, Carroll, Fairfield, Harrison, Jefferson and Tuscarawas and Marshall and Ohio Counties in West Virginia. United Bancorp, Inc. trades on the NASDAQ Capital Market tier of the NASDAQ Stock Market under the symbol UBCP, Cusip #909911109.

Contacts:

Scott A. Everson Chairman, President and CEO (740) 633-0445, ext. 6154 ceo@unitedbancorp.com

Randall M. Greenwood Senior Vice President, CFO and Treasurer (740) 633-0445, ext. 6181 cfo@unitedbancorp.com

SOURCE: United Bancorp, Inc. (Ohio)

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FAQ

What dividend did United Bancorp (UBCP) declare for Q1 2026 and when is it payable?

United Bancorp declared a Q1 2026 cash dividend of $0.1925, payable on March 20, 2026. According to the company, shareholders of record on March 10, 2026 will receive the payment, with the special dividend paid on the same date.

How much is the special dividend United Bancorp (UBCP) announced and who is eligible?

United Bancorp announced a one-time special dividend of $0.1750 per share. According to the company, shareholders of record on March 10, 2026 are eligible and the special payment is payable March 20, 2026.

What forward dividend yield does United Bancorp (UBCP) produce after the Q1 2026 declaration?

The regular dividend implies a forward yield of 5.6% based on the most recent quarter-end market value. According to the company, this excludes the one-time special dividend, which increases projected annual cash dividends.

What is United Bancorp's (UBCP) projected annual dividend including the special payment for 2026?

Inclusive of the announced special dividend, United Bancorp projects total cash dividends of $0.9450 for the current year. According to the company, that projection combines the regular forward dividend and the one-time $0.1750 payment.

What were United Bancorp's (UBCP) key balance-sheet figures as of December 31, 2025?

As of December 31, 2025, United Bancorp reported $857.4 million in total assets and $70.5 million in total shareholders' equity. According to the company, these figures supported the Board's decision to approve the special dividend.