United Community Banks, Inc. announced earnings results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2018. For the fourth quarter, the company announced net interest income was USD 114.879 million compared to USD 97.508 million a year ago. Net income was USD 45.137 million compared to net loss of USD 11.916 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share was USD 0.56 compared to basic loss per share of USD 0.16 a year ago. For the full year, net interest income was USD 438.750 million compared to USD 355.985 million a year ago. Net income was USD 166.111 million compared to USD 67.821 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share was USD 2.07 compared to USD 0.92 a year ago.