United Bankshares, Inc.

Item 8.01. Other Events At its August 24, 2026 meeting, the Board of Directors of United Bankshares, Inc. (the “Company” or “United”) approved a third quarter dividend of $0.38 per share and a new plan to repurchase up to 6.8 million shares of United’s common stock, or approximately 5% of the Company’s total shares of common stock issued and outstanding (the “2026 Plan”). Repurchases by the Company may be made from time to time through open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions, or by other means. The 2026 Plan replaces the prior repurchase plan approved by the Company’s Board of Directors in November of 2025 (the “2025 Plan”), which is terminated effective August 24, 2026. From July 1, 2026 through August 24, 2026, United purchased 768,811 shares of its common stock under the 2025 Plan at a weighted average price of $46.54. The 2026 Plan does not obligate the Company to purchase any particular number of shares of common stock during any period. The timing, price and quantity of purchases under the 2026 Plan will be at the discretion of management and the 2026 Plan may be discontinued, suspended or restarted at any time depending on the facts and circumstances. United’s management believes the 2026 Plan, depending upon market and business conditions, will provide capital management opportunities and build value for the Company’s shareholders. Shares repurchased under the 2026 Plan will be available to fund employee benefit programs as well as for a variety of other corporate purposes, including potential acquisitions. Attached as Exhibit 99.1 is a copy of the press release relating to the announcement of the third quarter dividend and new stock repurchase plan, which is incorporated herein by reference.