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BankUnited Inc(BKU)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$43.25
11/03/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for BKU

11/03/2026: BKU (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

BankUnited Inc is a regional bank holding company focused on providing commercial and retail banking services, with a strong emphasis on Florida and the New York metropolitan area. The company has a leading position in relationship-based commercial lending and possesses a robust treasury management platform that appeals to its business clients. Its main growth opportunity involves leveraging regional economic activity and optimizing digital services to enhance customer retention. However, investors should monitor risks associated with commercial real estate concentration and the sensitivity of net interest margins to interest rate fluctuations. The stock may suit dividend-oriented and value-focused investors looking for regional financial exposure.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitThe company exhibits stable, moderate growth rather than aggressive expansion.
Momentum investorMixed fitMomentum appeal is highly conditional on sustained sector-wide banking upturns.
Value investorStrong fitThe stock often trades at valuations that may appeal to investors seeking exposure to regional banking at reasonable price-to-book levels.
Dividend investorStrong fitConsistent dividend payments make it a candidate for income-focused portfolios.
Low-risk investorWeak fitRegional banking stocks inherently carry sector-specific and interest-rate volatility risks.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMedium / highBanking sector stocks are highly sensitive to economic cycles and interest rate fluctuations.
Valuation riskMediumChanges in market sentiment regarding regional banks can rapidly impact valuation multiples.
Competition risk (traditional banking)HighIntense pressure from both large national banks and smaller community banks for market share.
Business qualityMediumThe franchise quality is stable but faces pressure from concentrated geographic and asset exposure.
Dividend incomeMediumDividends are generally reliable but subject to capital requirements and board discretion.
Execution riskMediumManagement must successfully navigate ongoing interest rate changes and credit quality maintenance.

Price Behavior

Downtrend
PRICE PATH

Downtrend

The stock has experienced a sustained decline in price over recent periods.

Smooth
PRICE STABILITY

Smooth

The stock has moved along a generally orderly path with only modest fluctuations.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 17.02%
Avg. Invested days 43
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
BKU receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid unit economics. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum, and limited analyst upside.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
BKU has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with moderate financial health, moderate growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, solid earnings growth (+15.4%) and strong cash generation (FCF margin 16.7%) are partially offset by moderate revenue growth (+5.8%), very low insider ownership of 0.96%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
BKU's financial health is supported by solid cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation (16.7% of revenue). Liquidity is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Earnings growth is BKU's strongest growth driver at +15.4% FY2025 versus FY2024 (solid, 4 stars). By comparison, while free-cash-flow growth (-17.3%, negative) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 106.9% and approximately 92.7% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership is only 0.96%, which materially reduces the ownership score.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 15.02%
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC 6.99%
Dimensional Fund Advisors, Inc. 6.58%
State Street Corp 6.36%
HoldCo Asset Management, L.P. 4.96%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
BKU generates approximately $495 of gross profit, $167 of operating income, and $167 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Solid margins and strong cash conversion support the rating, although capital efficiency remains weak.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 26.14%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
BKU has a liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while elevated volatility.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedHigh VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 3.14B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 11.62
1Y Target Price 46.82
Price to earnings Ratio 11.62
1Y Target Price 46.82
Volume (30-day avg) 960.4K shares
Beta 1.25
52 Weeks Range 36.95 - 51.00
Updated Date 11/02/2026
52 Weeks Range 36.95 - 51.00
Updated Date 11/02/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 3.02%
Basic EPS (TTM) 3.79

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Net Interest IncomeInterest earned on commercial and retail loans minus interest paid on deposits.The bank primarily makes money on the spread between what it earns on loans and what it pays to depositors.
Non-Interest IncomeFees from treasury management, deposit accounts, and other service charges.Service fees provide an additional, less interest-rate-sensitive revenue stream.

Earnings Date

Report Date 2026-10-21
When Before Market
Estimate 1.05
Actual 1.03

Profitability

Profit Margin 26.04%
Operating Margin (TTM) 37.74%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 0.79%
Return on Equity (TTM) 9.36%

Valuation

Trailing PE 11.62
Forward PE 10.05
Enterprise Value 5.14B
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.98
Enterprise Value 5.14B
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.98
Enterprise Value to Revenue 4.99
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -
Shares Outstanding 71.23M
Shares Floating 66.00M
Shares Outstanding 71.23M
Shares Floating 66.00M
Percent Insiders 0.96
Percent Institutions 106.9

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

Information icon Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.

Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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