April 29. United Bankshares reported earnings for the first quarter of 2022 of $81.7 million, or $0.60 per diluted share, as compared to earnings of $73.9 million, or $0.56 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2021. The quarter was highlighted by strong 11% annualized loan growth (excluding Paycheck Protection Program loans), net interest margin expansion, and the resumption of United’s share repurchase program.

First-quarter 2022 results produced annualized returns on average assets, average equity and average tangible equity, a non-GAAP measure, of 1.13%, 6.96% and 11.63%, respectively, compared to annualized returns on average assets, average equity, and average tangible equity of 1.04%, 6.44% and 10.87%, respectively, for the fourth quarter of 2021.

“We came out of the gate quickly and are off to a good start in 2022,” stated Richard M. Adams, Jr., United’s CEO.

United Bank has a full-service branch in Mooresville at 125 Trade Ct.