BankUnited Stock Declines 4.4% on Q2 Earnings Miss, Expenses Rise Y/Y
BKU shares fall after Q2 earnings miss estimates as higher expenses and lower sequential loans and deposits offset gains in NII and fees.
BKU - BankUnited, Inc.
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CONSENSUS:
Hold
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PRICE TARGET:
$50.00
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HIGH:
$50.00
LOW:
$50.00
MEDIAN:
$50.00
CONSENSUS:
$50.00
UPSIDE:
6.43%
Stock News
BankUnited's Drop Doesn't Represent A Buying Opportunity
BankUnited remains a 'hold' as operational improvements are offset by missed analyst expectations and subpar asset quality. BKU's net interest income and non-interest income rose year over year, but both revenue and EPS missed consensus by $5.7M and $0.02, respectively. Management is reducing high-cost brokered deposits and residential loan exposure, but asset and credit quality metrics remain below preferred thresholds.
BankUnited Inc (BKU) Shares Fall 4.4% -- What GF Score of 71 Tells Investors
On July 22, 2026, BankUnited Inc (BKU) shares fell 4.4% to a current price of $45.94. The stock has seen a volatile year, trading between a 52-week high of $52.
BankUnited, Inc. (BKU) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
BankUnited, Inc. (BKU) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
BankUnited Q2 Earnings Call Highlights
BankUnited NYSE: BKU reported second-quarter 2026 net income of about $71 million, or $0.97 per share, as management highlighted record non-interest-bearing demand deposit growth, improved profitability metrics and a more cautious approach to loan growth amid heightened competition.
Compared to Estimates, BankUnited (BKU) Q2 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics
Although the revenue and EPS for BankUnited (BKU) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended June 2026, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.
BankUnited, Inc. (BKU) Misses Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
BankUnited, Inc. (BKU) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.97 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.02 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.91 per share a year ago.
BankUnited, Inc. Reports 2Q 2026 Net Income of $71 million, $0.97 Diluted EPS
MIAMI LAKES, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $BKU--BankUnited, Inc. Reports 2Q 2026 Results.
BankUnited Opens New Tampa Westshore Branch, Plans St. Petersburg Branch to Support Continued Growth in the Region
MIAMI LAKES, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BankUnited Inc. announced the opening of a new, full-service branch in Westshore, Tampa, Florida.
BankUnited, Inc. (BKU) is a Top Dividend Stock Right Now: Should You Buy?
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BankUnited Announces New Head of Commercial Banking
MIAMI LAKES, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $BKU--BankUnited named Chad Loar to lead commercial banking throughout Florida, New York, New Jersey, Texas and the Southeast.
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BankUnited Gains 12.7% So Far in 2026: Should You Buy the Stock Now?
On improving sentiments toward the regional bank sector, the BKU stock has gained 12.7% so far this year. The company's fundamental strength has been another driving force.
BankUnited, Inc. Announces Quarterly Dividend
MIAMI LAKES, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $BKU--BankUnited, Inc. (NYSE:BKU) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.33 per common share. The dividend will be payable on July 31, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on July 10, 2026. About BankUnited, Inc. BankUnited, Inc. (NYSE: BKU), with total assets of $35.4 billion at March 31, 2026, is the bank holding company of BankUnited, N.A., a national bank headquartered in Miami Lakes, Florida,.
BankUnited, Inc. to Announce Second Quarter 2026 Results
MIAMI LAKES, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $BKU--BankUnited, Inc. (NYSE: BKU) financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026 will be made public on Wednesday, July 22, 2026.
BankUnited, Inc. (BKU) Could Be a Great Choice
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BankUnited Q1 Earnings Lag Estimates as Expenses & Provisions Rise Y/Y
BKU Q1 earnings miss estimates on higher expenses and credit loss provisions, and weaker loans though NII and fee income provide support.
BankUnited, Inc. (BKU) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
BankUnited, Inc. (BKU) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
BankUnited: Low Reserves Limit Upside
BankUnited is maintained at 'Hold,' reflecting cautious optimism amid strong deposit growth but concerns over reserve adequacy. BKU's core deposit growth and declining deposit costs support net interest margin, but sequential NIM compression in Q1 was greater than expected. Commercial real estate and non-depository financial institution exposures are manageable, with diversified CRE and low NDFI risk relative to peers.
Price Targets
BankUnited price target lowered to $50 from $53 at RBC Capital
$50.00
(was $45.65)
RBC Capital
BankUnited price target lowered to $50 from $52 at Barclays
$50.00
(was $45.94)
Barclays
BankUnited price target lowered to $52 from $53 at Barclays
$52.00
(was $49.46)
Barclays
BankUnited price target raised to $53 from $48 at RBC Capital
$53.00
(was $51.44)
RBC Capital
BankUnited price target raised to $49 from $43 at Goldman Sachs
$49.00
(was $49.71)
Goldman Sachs
BankUnited price target raised to $52 from $42 at Piper Sandler
$52.00
(was $50.35)
Piper Sandler
BankUnited price target raised to $55 from $47 at Barclays
$55.00
(was $50.35)
Barclays
BankUnited price target raised to $65 from $55 at Jefferies
$65.00
(was $50.35)
David Chiaverini
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Jefferies
BankUnited price target raised to $55 from $51 at Raymond James
$55.00
(was $50.72)
Raymond James
BankUnited initiated with an Outperform at Raymond James
$51.00
(was $45.20)
Raymond James
BankUnited price target raised to $43 from $38 at Goldman Sachs
$43.00
(was $45.32)
Goldman Sachs
BankUnited price target raised to $50 from $42 at Wells Fargo
$50.00
(was $44.76)
Wells Fargo
BankUnited price target raised to $47 from $43 at Barclays
$47.00
(was $45.48)
Barclays
BankUnited price target raised to $51 from $44 at Hovde Group
$51.00
(was $44.70)
Hovde Group
Jefferies Upgrades BankUnited (BKU) to Buy
$55.00
(was $43.21)
David Chiaverini
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Jefferies
BankUnited price target lowered to $40 from $42 at Jefferies
$40.00
(was $37.46)
David Chiaverini
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Jefferies
BankUnited initiated with an Overweight at Cantor Fitzgerald
$44.00
(was $38.43)
Dave Rochester
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Cantor Fitzgerald
BankUnited downgraded to Neutral from Overweight at Piper Sandler
$43.00
(was $38.81)
Stephen Scouten
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Piper Sandler
Wells Fargo Upgrades BankUnited (BKU) to Overweight
$48.00
(was $34.79)
Timur Braziler
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Wells Fargo
BankUnited price target raised to $38 from $35 at Wells Fargo
$38.00
(was $36.44)
Timur Braziler
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Wells Fargo