BankUnited Stock Gains 12.7% in 2026, Analysts See More Upside

Zacks Investment Research·26 Jun 2026·Read original

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BankUnited shares have risen 12.7% so far in 2026, outpacing the S&P 500's 7.4% gain but trailing the 15.3% advance of its industry and the returns of peers Fifth Third Bancorp and Hancock Whitney, which gained 20.5% and 16.6% respectively. The bank's revenue growth is supported by improving deposit mix and loan demand, with management projecting 8% total revenue growth in 2026, while net interest margin expanded to 2.99% in the first quarter and is expected to reach 3.20% by year-end. BankUnited has also boosted shareholder returns through annual dividend increases and a share buyback program that was expanded by 200 million dollars in January 2026, leaving 195.9 million dollars in remaining authorization as of March 31. However, elevated expenses and deteriorating asset quality remain concerns, with non-interest expenses expected to rise 4% this year and net charge-offs continuing to increase. Analysts have raised earnings estimates for 2026 and 2027, and the stock currently carries a Zacks Rank of 1, or Strong Buy.

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