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BKU Stock Forecast: BankUnited, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 21 Aug 2026
$46
+0.26% on the day

The 11 Wall Street analysts covering BankUnited, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $50 — +7.9% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 47 of 100 as at 22 Aug 2026 — in the lower half.

Market cap
$3.3B
Ticker Nerd rank
47 / 100
Median analyst target
$50
Analysts covering
11
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−4.2%
1M
−3.6%
YTD
+6.1%
1Y
+29.3%
From 52W high
−7.8%
From 52W low
+33.7%
$35
$50
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

BKU stock analysis: one number for the whole business

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.

Where the model ranks itAs at 22 Aug 2026
47 / 100

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
Value
82
Momentum
65
Accruals
63
Growth
35
Revisions
34
Quality
31
Size
29
Volatility
12

Issuance (95): The share count has been shrinking and the company is not leaning on new borrowing.

Volatility (12): The share price moves around a lot.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

BKU stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on BKU, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$35$40$45$50$55Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26BKUHigh $55Median $50Low $42

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

What Wall Street says11 analysts
5 Buy4 Hold2 Sell
Low $42Median $50High $55

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +7.9% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 0 moved their price target up and 8 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
19 Aug 2026Cantor FitzgeraldMaintainsOverweight—
10 Aug 2026Wells FargoMaintainsOverweight$55 → $54
10 Aug 2026Wells FargoMaintainsOverweight—
3 Aug 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight—
3 Aug 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight$50 → $48
3 Aug 2026Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsMaintainsMarket Perform—
3 Aug 2026Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsMaintainsMarket Perform$51 → $49
24 July 2026CitigroupMaintainsSell—
24 July 2026CitigroupMaintainsSell$45 → $42
23 July 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight—
23 July 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight$52 → $50
23 July 2026Cantor FitzgeraldMaintainsOverweight—
23 July 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsSector Perform$53 → $50
23 July 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsSector Perform—
15 July 2026Cantor FitzgeraldReiteratesOverweight$56
15 July 2026Cantor FitzgeraldReiteratesOverweight—
7 July 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight$53 → $52
7 July 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight—
30 June 2026CitigroupDowngradeSell$50 → $45
30 June 2026CitigroupDowngradeSell—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

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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.

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Estimates

BKU analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
−4.9%
Analysts raising
1
Analysts cutting
6
Fundamentals

BankUnited, Inc. (BKU) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
12.7×

Cheaper than 52% of US stocks

Price / sales
3.2×

Cheaper than 40% of US stocks

Price / book
1.1×

Cheaper than 70% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
—
Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
4.2%

Higher than 37% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
2.8%

Higher than 39% of US stocks

Gross margin
—
Operating margin
37.1%

Higher than 90% of US stocks

Net margin
26.2%

Higher than 86% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
9.2%

Higher than 61% of US stocks

Return on assets
0.8%

Higher than 48% of US stocks

Dividend yield
2.8%

Higher than 63% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Peers

BKU vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelBanks - Regional
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
BKUBankUnited, Inc.$3.3B
47
SBCFSeacoast Banking Corp. of Florida$3.4B
27
CBUCommunity Financial System, Inc.$3.3B
46
SFNCSimmons First National Corp.$3.3B
18
FFBCFirst Financial Bancorp (Ohio)$3.5B
49
FHBFirst Hawaiian, Inc.$3.3B
69
TOWNTownebank$3.5B
50

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The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own BankUnited, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest BKU news & analysis

Executive Sells $164,000 Worth of Regional Bank Stock, Which Rallied 29% Over Last Year

The Motley Fool · 22 Aug 2026neutral

An executive at BankUnited sold 3,517 shares of the regional bank's stock for approximately $164,701, based on the transaction-date weighted average price. The sale reduced the executive's direct equity position by 39% in a single day.

Why it matters — BankUnited watchers consider insider transactions as a signal of executive sentiment, so a single-day sale that cut a top insider's holding by 39% is notable despite the stock's 29% gain over the past year.

Why Is BankUnited (BKU) Down 1.6% Since Last Earnings Report?

Zacks Investment Research · 21 Aug 2026negative

BankUnited (BKU) reported earnings 30 days ago, and its stock has declined 1.6% since that report. The article examines what may be next for the stock following the earnings release.

Why it matters — BankUnited watchers would care because the article addresses the stock's post-earnings performance and what could follow for the company.

Why BankUnited, Inc. (BKU) is a Top Dividend Stock for Your Portfolio

Zacks Investment Research · 27 July 2026positive

Zacks Investment Research published an analysis highlighting BankUnited (BKU) as a potential top dividend stock for investor portfolios, noting the importance of dividends for shareholders.

Why it matters — BKU watchers would care because the piece highlights BankUnited's dividend profile, which is a key factor for income-focused investors evaluating the stock.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about BKU stock

What is the BKU stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 11 Wall Street analysts covering BankUnited, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $50, with estimates ranging from $42 to $55. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is BKU stock a buy right now?

Of the 11 analysts covering BankUnited, Inc., 5 rate it a Buy, 4 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 22 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank BKU?

As at 22 Aug 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).

Will BKU stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 11 analysts implies +7.9% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks BankUnited, Inc. 47 out of 100 as at 22 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the BKU stock forecast for 2030?

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.

How has BKU stock performed over the past year?

BankUnited, Inc. returned +29.3% over the 12 months to 21 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does BankUnited, Inc. do?

BankUnited, Inc. is a bank holding company primarily focused on serving customers in Florida and the New York metropolitan area.

What is the latest news on BKU?

The most recent item we track (The Motley Fool, 22 Aug 2026): "Executive Sells $164,000 Worth of Regional Bank Stock, Which Rallied 29% Over Last Year". An executive at BankUnited sold 3,517 shares of the regional bank's stock for approximately $164,701, based on the transaction-date weighted average price. The sale reduced the executive's direct equity position by 39% in a single day.

Company

About BankUnited, Inc.

BankUnited, Inc. is a bank holding company primarily focused on serving customers in Florida and the New York metropolitan area. The company provides a comprehensive range of financial products and services aimed at both individual consumers and businesses. These services include traditional deposit accounts, lending services, treasury management, and additional banking services designed to cater to small and medium-sized enterprises. BankUnited is known for its robust approach to relationship banking, emphasizing personalized customer service and local community involvement. As a significant entity in regional banking, BankUnited plays a pivotal role in driving economic activity in its service areas by facilitating access to capital and financial resources. The firm's strategic geographic focus enables it to capitalize on the dynamic economies of Florida and New York, thereby positioning itself as a key player within these vibrant financial markets. BankUnited's commitment to innovation and customer-centric banking furthers its standing in an increasingly competitive financial services industry.

CEO Mr. Rajinder P. Singh · 1,662 employees · United States · https://www.bankunited.com