BKUFinancial Services · Banks - RegionalThe 11 Wall Street analysts covering BankUnited, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $48 — +17.0% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 47 of 100 as at 14 Oct 2026 — in the lower half.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores BankUnited, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Issuance (95): The share count has been shrinking and the company is not leaning on new borrowing.
Volatility (14): The share price moves around a lot.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on BKU, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +17.0% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 0 moved their price target up and 11 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct 2026 | Cantor Fitzgerald | Maintains | Overweight | $54 → $52 |
| 9 Oct 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Sector Perform | $50 → $49 |
| 6 Oct 2026 | Raymond James | Maintains | Outperform | $52 → $49 |
| 2 Oct 2026 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Neutral | $50 → $47 |
| 30 Sept 2026 | Wells Fargo | Downgrade | Equal-Weight | — |
| 30 Sept 2026 | Wells Fargo | Downgrade | Equal-Weight | $54 → $47 |
| 19 Aug 2026 | Cantor Fitzgerald | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 10 Aug 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight | $55 → $54 |
| 10 Aug 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 3 Aug 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 3 Aug 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $50 → $48 |
| 3 Aug 2026 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
| 3 Aug 2026 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Market Perform | $51 → $49 |
| 24 July 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Sell | $45 → $42 |
| 24 July 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Sell | — |
| 23 July 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 23 July 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $52 → $50 |
| 23 July 2026 | Cantor Fitzgerald | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 23 July 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Sector Perform | $53 → $50 |
| 23 July 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Sector Perform | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. BKU appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 14 Oct 2026, BankUnited, Inc. returned +6.4% against +17.5% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 54% of US stocks
Cheaper than 41% of US stocks
Cheaper than 70% of US stocks
Higher than 37% of US stocks
Higher than 39% of US stocks
Higher than 90% of US stocks
Higher than 86% of US stocks
Higher than 62% of US stocks
Higher than 48% of US stocks
Higher than 86% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
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BankUnited, Inc. has a market value of $2.9B and an enterprise value of $4.8B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $1.1B. The latest quarter grew 4.2% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $273.6M, a 24.4% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $3.65.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $371.6M.
BankUnited, Inc. spent $94.9M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 11.5×; forward P/E: 9.3× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 3.22%, paying out 35% of earnings.
BankUnited, Inc. employs 1,785 people — $629K of revenue per employee.
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Zacks Investment Research says BankUnited lacks the combination of two key ingredients associated with a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. The item outlines key expectations for the report.
Why it matters — BKU watchers may find the assessment relevant as they consider expectations ahead of the upcoming earnings report.
BankUnited announced that banking industry veteran Tony Coley has joined the company as senior vice president and commercial banking market leader for the Tampa Bay region. Coley will lead commercial banking efforts in the Tampa Bay area.
Why it matters — The appointment of an experienced commercial banking leader signals BankUnited's continued investment in expanding its commercial banking presence in the Tampa Bay market.
This is a weekly summary of dividend activity for Dividend Champions, Contenders, and Challengers, noting companies that changed their dividends and those with upcoming ex-dividend dates for the week of October 4. It provides an overview of dividend-related developments across these company categories.
Why it matters — A BankUnited watcher would care because the item tracks dividend changes and ex-dividend dates that could relate to BKU's own dividend activity.
BankUnited, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.33 per common share, payable on October 30, 2026, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on October 9, 2026.
Why it matters — This announcement confirms BankUnited's continued distribution of quarterly cash dividends to its shareholders.
BankUnited, Inc. announced it will release its third quarter 2026 financial results in a news release on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, prior to market opening. A conference call with CEO Rajinder P. Singh, CFO James G. Mackey, and COO Thomas M. Cornish will follow at 9:00 a.m. ET that day.
Why it matters — BKU watchers will want to note the scheduled date and executives participating in the Q3 2026 earnings release and call.
The 11 Wall Street analysts covering BankUnited, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $48, with estimates ranging from $42 to $55. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 11 analysts covering BankUnited, Inc., 4 rate it a Buy, 5 a Hold and 2 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks BankUnited, Inc. 47 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 14 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 14 Oct 2026, BankUnited, Inc. ranks 47 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Issuance (95 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 11 analysts implies +17.0% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks BankUnited, Inc. 47 out of 100 as at 14 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering BankUnited, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for BKU are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $42 to $55 over the next 12 months.
BankUnited, Inc. returned +6.4% over the 12 months to 14 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
BankUnited Inc. is a bank holding company that provides commercial and consumer banking services through its subsidiary, BankUnited, N.A.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 14 Oct 2026): "BankUnited, Inc. (BKU) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?". Zacks Investment Research says BankUnited lacks the combination of two key ingredients associated with a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. The item outlines key expectations for the report.
BankUnited Inc. is a bank holding company that provides commercial and consumer banking services through its subsidiary, BankUnited, N.A. The company offers a broad mix of deposit products, including checking, savings, money market accounts, and certificates of deposit, along with commercial loans, treasury management, and cash management services. Its lending activities also include commercial real estate finance, equipment financing, and owner-occupied property loans, while consumer banking customers can access home mortgage products and online deposit services. BankUnited serves small and middle-market businesses as well as individual customers through banking centers and digital channels, with a focus on commercial relationships and deposit gathering. Based in Miami Lakes, Florida, BankUnited plays a regional banking role across Florida and selected metropolitan markets, while also extending certain lending and deposit products through national platforms.
CEO Mr. Rajinder P. Singh · 1,785 employees · United States · https://www.bankunited.com
