BankUnited Inc is a financial services company that primarily provides a wide range of banking products and services to individuals and businesses. It operates various branches that offer traditional banking services such as checking and savings accounts, loans, and mortgages. The company focuses on commercial lending and real estate financing, catering to small to medium-sized enterprises. Additionally, BankUnited provides treasury management and wealth management services, positioning itself as a comprehensive banking solution for its clients while emphasizing customer service and community involvement. Read More
Regional banking company BankUnited (NYSE:BKU) reported Q4 CY2025 results exceeding the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 9.1% year on year to $291.6 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.94 per share was 5.5% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Shares of regional banking company BankUnited (NYSE:BKU) jumped 8.8% in the afternoon session after the company reported fourth-quarter 2025 earnings that surpassed Wall Street's expectations.
Regional banking company BankUnited (NYSE:BKU) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q4 CY2025, with sales up 7.8% year on year to $288.2 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.94 per share was 5.5% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Shares of regional banking company BankUnited (NYSE:BKU) jumped 3.1% in the afternoon session after Raymond James initiated coverage on the stock with an 'Outperform' rating and a $51 price target.
As the calendar turns to 2026, the Florida regional banking sector is bracing for a wave of consolidation, punctuated by a high-stakes move from one of the industry's most aggressive activist investors. HoldCo Asset Management, the Fort Lauderdale-based hedge fund led by Vik Ghei and Misha Zaitzeff, has disclosed a
BankUnited, Inc. (NYSE: BKU) announced today that financial results for the quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, will be made public in a news release on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, prior to the market opening.
BankUnited, Inc. (NYSE:BKU) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.31 per common share. The dividend will be payable on January 30, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on January 9, 2026.
The Russell 2000 (^RUT) is home to many small-cap stocks, offering investors the chance to uncover hidden gems before the broader market catches on.
However, these companies often come with higher volatility and risk, as their smaller size makes them more vulnerable to economic downturns.
A highly volatile stock can deliver big gains - or just as easily wipe out a portfolio if things go south.
While some investors embrace risk, mistakes can be costly for those who aren’t prepared.
BankUnited’s 26% return over the past six months has outpaced the S&P 500 by 11.6%, and its stock price has climbed to $43.89 per share. This run-up might have investors contemplating their next move.
As the Q3 earnings season wraps, let’s dig into this quarter’s best and worst performers in the regional banks industry, including BankUnited (NYSE:BKU) and its peers.
A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after comments from a key Federal Reserve official boosted hopes for an interest rate cut. New York Federal Reserve President John Williams stated he sees “room for a further adjustment” in the near term, sparking a significant market rally. Following his remarks, the probability of the central bank cutting rates at its December meeting jumped from 39% to over 73%, according to the CME FedWatch tool. This positive sentiment provided relief to markets amid concerns over high valuations, particularly in AI-related stocks.
BankUnited, Inc. (the “Company”) (NYSE: BKU) announced today the appointment of James G. Mackey as the Company’s chief financial officer effective November 10, 2025 (the “Effective Date”). Mackey was hired on July 23, 2025, and served as the senior executive vice president of finance from August 15, 2025, to November 10, 2025. Leslie N. Lunak, who served as the chief financial officer of the Company since 2013, will continue with the Company position of executive advisor through January 2026.
Small-cap stocks can be incredibly lucrative investments because their lack of analyst coverage leads to frequent mispricings.
However, these businesses (and their stock prices) often stay small because their subscale operations make it harder to expand their competitive moats.
The $10-50 price range often includes mid-sized businesses with proven track records and plenty of growth runway ahead.
They also usually carry less risk than penny stocks, though they’re not immune to volatility as many lack the scale advantages of their larger peers.
BankUnited’s results for Q3 reflected a mixed picture versus Wall Street’s expectations, with revenue growing modestly but falling short of estimates while earnings per share outpaced consensus. Management attributed the better-than-expected profitability to early attainment of a 3% net interest margin, driven by a shift in funding mix and careful expense control. CEO Rajinder Singh credited stable credit quality and disciplined cost management for the quarter’s performance and noted the bank’s opportunistic approach to share buybacks amid market volatility.
Banks use their capital and expertise to help businesses grow while offering consumers essential financial products like mortgages and credit cards. But worries about an economic slowdown and potential credit deterioration have kept sentiment in check,
and over the past six months, the banking industry’s 11.2% return has trailed the S&P 500 by 13.2 percentage points.
Regional banking company BankUnited (NYSE:BKU) missed Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q3 CY2025, but sales rose 7.3% year on year to $275.7 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.95 per share was 7.7% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
